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Politics·8m ago

Knesset Committee Approves Metropolitan Transport Authority Reform

The Knesset Economic Affairs Committee approved a major reform creating metropolitan transport authorities and sent it forward for final legislative votes. The compromise reduces the ministry’s initial control, transfers decision-making and budgets to local bodies over time, and leaves the national transport authority mainly as a regulator.

Calcalist·+1 outlet
General·8m ago

Haredi kindergarten networks threaten to block the school year over teacher layoffs

Six major Haredi kindergarten network heads warned Education Minister Yoav Kisch and city leaders that they will not open the next school year unless the teachers’ crisis is fixed. The dispute centers on layoffs tied to a budget formula that, teachers say, penalizes seniority and blocks the rollout of “Ofek Hadash.”

Kikar HaShabbat
Health·10m ago

Health Ministry Rules Out Ebola in Two Returnees from Congo

Israel’s Health Ministry said Ebola has been ruled out in two returnees from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The announcement followed a suspected second case reported Sunday after the patient developed fever, headache and diarrhea. The ministry said it has stepped up preparedness since Ebola outbreaks in Congo and Uganda.

Channel 13·+5 outlets · 50% center
Politics·11m ago

Bennett Reaffirms His Views After Controversy Over Settlement Remarks

Naftali Bennett said he has not changed his right-wing views after a Kan News clip from his podcast comments about illegal construction drew criticism. He reiterated support for legal settlement in Area C and said illegal building on private or non-Area C land is not legitimate. Bennett made the remarks at the JNS conference and on Shaul Amsterdamski’s podcast.

Kan News·+2 outlets · 67% right-leaning
Sports·11m ago

Ga'ei Tel Aviv Win Second Liga Alef Title Ahead of Valencia Tournament

Ga'ei Tel Aviv won the Liga Alef volleyball championship, their second title, after losing last year’s final. The team departs Thursday for Valencia to represent Israel at the Olympic Gay Games, which includes athletes from 140 countries. Club CEO Patrick Nach discussed the title, the war’s impact, and the challenge of organizing the international trip.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
Politics·13m ago

Bennett unveils “New Deal” plan with draft, budget, and cabinet cuts

Yair Bennett presented his “New Deal” platform on Tuesday, promising major changes in education, security, the economy and government. He said he would cut funding for ultra-Orthodox education, recruit 20,000 soldiers, close seven ministries and fight food cartels and organized crime.

Mako·+4 outlets · 80% center
Politics·13m ago

Mother of Former Hostage Rebukes Minister Over Killing Claim

Ranana Yaakov criticized minister Itamar Ben-Gvir after he celebrated the killing of a militant involved in her son Yagil’s abduction from Nir Oz. She accused him of opposing the hostage release deal, taking political credit, and failing to help families still living with the aftermath of October 7.

Ynet·+1 outlet · 50% center
World·17m ago

Two Israeli women detained in Krakow over 50 kg of khat in luggage

Two Israeli Orthodox women, ages 23 and 24, were arrested at Krakow airport on Friday over suspected smuggling of 50 kg of khat. The article says Poland treats khat smuggling harshly, often using detention, deportation and Schengen bans, although courts sometimes suspend prison sentences when suspects are shown to have been misled.

Ynet
Politics·21m ago

Smotrich Says Israel Is Not Bound by U.S.-Iran Understandings

Bezalel Smotrich said Israel is not bound by U.S.-Iran agreements discussed in Geneva and will keep its own freedom of action in Lebanon. He also said Israel can still strike Iran if the political leadership decides there is a real threat.

Srugim
Health·22m ago

Midjourney Enters Medicine With Ambitious Ultrasound Scanning Plans

Midjourney is entering healthcare with a plan to build an AI-powered whole-body ultrasound system and a San Francisco medical spa. The story also reports a major China drug-rights deal for Novocitis and new funding and rollout plans for Israeli pancreatic-cancer startup Adenocyte.

Globes
Health·23m ago

Abortions in Israel Continue to Decline, New Data Show

Israel recorded 14,608 requests for pregnancy termination in 2024, a rate of 6.6 per 1,000 women ages 15 to 49. The committees approved 99.8% of requests, and most procedures were done in the first trimester. The data also show wide differences by religion, age, marital status and origin, and Israel’s abortion-to-birth ratio remains far below the EU average.

Srugim
Politics·26m ago

Meloni and Trump Clash Over an Insult, National Pride and Politics

Giorgia Meloni and Donald Trump are locked in a public dispute after Trump mocked her in an Italian TV interview. Meloni says he invented the story, while his comments have raised domestic political stakes in Italy ahead of next year’s elections.

Globes
Sports·27m ago

Viral Old World Cup Quote Resurfaces as Messi Keeps Defying Age

A viral old 2018 quote dismissing Lionel Messi’s World Cup future resurfaced after he scored twice for Argentina against Austria. The story highlights how Messi, now a World Cup winner and record scorer, keeps outperforming age-based predictions.

Walla
Security·31m ago

U.S. Fighter Pilot’s Account Raises Alarm Over Iran’s Drone Tactics

A U.S. F-15 pilot shot down over Iran in April told intelligence officials he saw a coordinated swarm of linked drones before ejecting. His account has triggered a dispute in the U.S. intelligence community over whether Iran has developed a new drone capability.

Mako·+2 outlets · 100% center
General·31m ago

Omer Adam and Yael Shelbia Cut Their Last Link Before His Wedding

Omer Adam and Yael Shelbia have unfollowed each other on social media, closing their last connection long after their January 2025 breakup. Adam is due to marry Sasha Israelovich in Italy on August 27, while Shelbia is in a relationship with Formula 1 driver Lance Stroll.

Walla·+2 outlets · 67% right-leaning
Security·33m ago

Hezbollah Accuses Israel of Violating Lebanon Ceasefire

Hezbollah accused Israel of violating the ceasefire in Lebanon after an Israeli strike in southern Lebanon. Israel says its operations there are meant to eliminate threats and stop Hezbollah from rebuilding near the border.

Behadrei Haredim·+2 outlets · 67% right-leaning
World·33m ago

Trump’s Iran Policy Has Shifted, Except on Nuclear Issues

Bloomberg says Iran is already trying to restore oil sales to Asia after the U.S. granted a 60-day sanctions waiver. A Wall Street Journal analysis says Trump has softened most of his Iran positions except on the nuclear issue, while a separate report says the deal is also fueling debate in Lebanon over Hezbollah's future.

Globes
General·33m ago

How to Host a Boutique Event Guests Will Keep Photographing

Almaleh is promoting boutique catering for events, including market tables and plated trays, with an emphasis on presentation, freshness, and host convenience. The company says it handles the logistics, offers custom menus, and uses kosher mehadrin ingredients. It is also advertising a 5% discount for the first 20 customers.

Kikar HaShabbat
Culture·36m ago

Dana Frieder Says Motherhood Has Made Her Want More Children

Dana Frieder said that three months after giving birth to her first daughter, Naya Dafni, she is returning to work with mixed emotions and wants more children. In a TV interview, she described giving birth during rocket fire, her partner Yehuda Levy's support at home, and her intense, anxious approach to new motherhood.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
General·41m ago

Taxi Driver in Wuhan Saves 3-Year-Old Girl After Emergency Dash to Hospital

In Wuhan, taxi driver Wang Tao rushed a 3-year-old girl named Yanyan to hospital after she lost consciousness from a high fever. He drove through red lights, contacted traffic police, then ran with the child when traffic stopped him, and doctors later said she was out of danger.

Kikar HaShabbat
Health·46m ago

A One-Time CAR-T Treatment Is Changing the Conversation on Myeloma Cure

Doctors are increasingly discussing a possible cure for some multiple myeloma patients, driven by advanced treatments such as CAR-T. The article highlights 64-year-old Hod HaSharon resident Lior Yonatan Haimov, who says he is now disease-free and back to life two and a half years after a one-time treatment.

Walla
General·46m ago

Ground Vehicle Strikes Southwest Jet as Passengers Board in Memphis

A Southwest Airlines plane was struck by a ground vehicle at Memphis International Airport on Sunday while passengers were boarding. No one was hurt, and the aircraft was removed from service and replaced so the Dallas flight could continue.

Kikar HaShabbat
Politics·47m ago

New Book Says Trump Treated the White House Like Personal Property

A new book by Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan says Donald Trump has treated the White House like his personal property. It describes him personally decorating the Oval Office with cheap gold trim, altering Melania Trump’s spaces, and ordering costly changes including an East Wing demolition for a $400 million ballroom.

Kikar HaShabbat
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Culture09:44 · 1h ago

Major Hasidic Music Concert Set for Sultan's Pool in Jerusalem

Religious
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
The story · English

A large Jewish music concert is scheduled for Sultan’s Pool in Jerusalem on Tuesday, 14 Av 5786, July 28, 2026, with doors opening at 7:00 p.m. and the show starting at 8:00 p.m. The event is being promoted as a rare intergenerational gathering for fathers and sons, yeshiva students, and fans from across the religious spectrum.

The centerpiece of the evening will be Mordechai Ben David, described as a foundational figure in Hasidic music and the voice behind enduring songs such as “Mashiach,” “Anachnu Ma’aminim,” and “Yerushalayim Eina L’Mekhirah.” He will perform alongside Yechiamel Bigon and the legendary Miami Boys Choir, a combination organizers say will stir major nostalgia.

Another major draw is Shmueli Sukkot, who rose quickly from intimate kumzitz and family performances to become one of the most played and in-demand singers in the sector. His debut album, “Tedaber Ito,” and his new album, “HaYeled HaZeh,” helped cement his status, while his hit “Avarti BaChoshech” was named Song of the Year and became an anthem in yeshiva circles and beyond.

The musical direction and production are in the hands of maestro Yoeli Dickman, who will conduct the orchestra. Singer-songwriter Bini Landau is also set to appear, and the organizers say the mix of Jerusalem’s atmosphere, careful sound production, and thousands of voices in the audience will make it a once-in-a-generation show. Ticket sales are moving quickly, and organizers warn that a sellout is expected soon.

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