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Economy·2m ago

U.S. backs Congo mines in bid to weaken China’s grip on critical minerals

The United States is backing Virtus Minerals to develop two major copper and cobalt mines in Congo, as part of an effort to challenge China’s control over critical minerals. The project is tied to the U.S.-supported Lobito Corridor and is the first American mineral-sector investment in Congo since Trump’s December 2025 agreement.

Kikar HaShabbat
Tech·5m ago

Google Invests $75 Million in A24 to Explore AI for Filmmaking

Google is investing $75 million in A24 as part of an AI research partnership focused on film production and distribution. The deal is Google’s first investment in a movie studio and comes as A24 expands after a 2024 round valuing it at $3.5 billion.

Calcalist
General·6m ago

Activist breaks down in Knesset over slain youth’s mother sitting alone in court

At a Knesset committee hearing on youth violence Tuesday, an activist supporting the Zalka family cried while describing the bereaved mother’s isolation in court after the murder of Yemano, also known as Benjamin Zalka. She urged prosecutors to scrutinize the case and called it a wake-up call for Israel.

Kikar HaShabbat
General·12m ago

‘Or HaChaim’ Seen as a Spiritual Shield, According to Article

An article portrays Rabbi Chaim ben Atar, the Or HaChaim, as a messianic figure whose teachings bring spiritual protection. It recounts his hard life, a vision about Poland, and a claimed promise of reward for spreading his Torah.

Behadrei Haredim
Politics·15m 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
Politics·15m ago

Council of Europe Panel Debates Ousting Israel Amid Bitter Accusations

Merav Ben Ari and Boaz Bismuth joined a Council of Europe debate on a proposal to expel Israel. The initiative, backed by about 20 parliamentarians, cites Gaza, human rights and Israel’s death penalty law, with a final vote expected in coming months.

Now 14·+1 outlet · 100% right-leaning
Health·17m 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·+6 outlets · 57% right-leaning
Politics·18m 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·18m 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·20m 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·21m 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·24m 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·29m 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·29m 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·30m 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·33m 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·34m 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·38m 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·38m 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·40m 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·40m 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·40m 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·43m 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·49m 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
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Culture09:31 · 1h ago

Omer Adam to Pause Performances Ahead of Wedding to Sasha

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Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
The story · English

Israeli singer Omer Adam is expected to take a long break from live appearances as he prepares to marry his partner, Sasha Israelevich, according to a report by Israel Hayom. The report says he will not book new shows in the near term and is slowing down after years of near-constant performing.

Adam is still committed to previously scheduled engagements, including the NEXT Festival and other already confirmed shows. He is also expected to skip the Tamar Festival concert tour this year and devote the coming months mainly to his personal life.

The pause comes as the couple prepares for a wedding in late August in Italy, where Israelevich’s family lives. Celebrations are expected to begin on August 23, with the chuppah ceremony planned for August 27.

According to the report, the couple chose a small, intimate wedding away from the spotlight, limiting attendance to close family and friends in order to keep the event private.

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