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General·2m ago

Ultra-Orthodox Protesters Damage Jerusalem Light Rail Worksite

Dozens of ultra-Orthodox protesters vandalized the Jerusalem light rail worksite on Bar Ilan Street, damaging infrastructure. The protests oppose plans for the line to pass through their neighborhood, and cumulative damage from such actions has reached $400 million.

Ynet
Sports·9m ago

Lazio appoints Gennaro Gattuso as head coach

Lazio has formally appointed Gennaro Gattuso as its new coach. The move comes more than two months after he quit as Italy manager following failed 2026 World Cup qualifying.

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

Hapoel Jerusalem adds Boris Peta to Sasha Obradovic’s coaching staff

Hapoel Jerusalem unveiled its coaching staff for the 2026/27 season after hiring Sasha Obradovic and Jalen Smith. Boris Peta, a 38-year-old Serbian coach who worked with Obradovic at Red Star Belgrade, will join as an assistant. The club also named additional performance and conditioning staff.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
Security·15m ago

Police Seek Help Locating Missing 15-Year-Old Yosef Chaim Shindman

Police are seeking public assistance to locate Yosef Chaim Shindman, a 15-year-old from Beit El, who was last seen on June 20 in Ein Vered. Officers released his description and asked anyone with information to contact police emergency line 100 or the Binyamin station.

Ynet·+1 outlet · 50% center
Economy·16m ago

Barak Accuses Media and Food Giants of Blocking His Cost-of-Living Drive

Israeli Economy Minister Nir Barkat used a press conference on the “Israel Basket” plan to accuse Channel 12, food monopolies, supermarket chains and much of the media of working against lower prices. He singled out Dudi Wertheim’s ownership ties, claimed the initiative is already forcing price drops, and said he will seek disclosure rules in the next Knesset.

Walla
Economy·19m ago

OpenAI Debuts at Cannes to Court Advertisers Ahead of Planned IPO

OpenAI is using its first Cannes appearance to sell advertisers on ChatGPT ads while preparing for a fall IPO. The company says ad revenue will help fund access to information, but it faces losses, slowing growth, and skepticism about its $100 billion annual ad target by 2030.

Calcalist
Politics·22m ago

Netanyahu Reportedly Warns Likud Allies Over Reserved Seats Demand

Likud sources said Benjamin Netanyahu warned Israel Katz that if he does not get the reserved Knesset slots he wants, he could leave the party with preferred candidates. Party officials said the threat was conveyed indirectly and is likely part of tough negotiations, though some warned it could badly damage Likud.

Srugim·+3 outlets · 75% right-leaning
Politics·23m ago

Ultra-Orthodox Protest Campaign Against Draft Evader Arrests Expands Across Israel

Ultra-Orthodox groups are escalating protests over the arrest of draft evaders with a nationwide convoy of thousands of cars on Wednesday and further rallies later in the week. The campaign is being organized by Agudat Israel and other factions, while a major Saturday-night rally in Bnei Brak will be led by Rabbi Yitzchak Yosef without Aryeh Deri.

Channel 13·+5 outlets · 60% right-leaning
Politics·24m ago

Tally Gotliv Attacks Supreme Court Justice Isaac Amit Over Judicial Appointments

MK Tally Gotliv attacked Supreme Court Justice Isaac Amit in the Knesset on Tuesday, accusing him of belittling politicians and defending elected officials’ role in selecting judges. She called to remove judges from the committee that appoints judges and cited past judicial controversies to back her argument.

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Politics·25m ago

Knesset Panel Approves Metropolitan Transit Reform, Bringing Bnei Brak Into Gush Dan

The Knesset Economy Committee approved a major reform creating metropolitan transit authorities, including Gush Dan, which will bring Bnei Brak into the model. The committee also approved canceling the private parking “by the minute” rule, while the bill still needs final Knesset approval.

Kikar HaShabbat·+3 outlets · 67% right-leaning
World·26m ago

Iran Says Only Limited Ships Are Allowed Through the Strait of Hormuz

Iran rejected Donald Trump’s claim that the Strait of Hormuz had reopened for record traffic, saying only a limited and changing number of ships are allowed through. Iran and Oman also said they will keep working on a joint framework for safe passage and future management of the strait.

Srugim·+1 outlet · 50% center
Politics·26m ago

Smotrich weighs interim appointment for disputed Israel Lands Authority chief

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich is weighing whether to keep Yehuda Eliyahu as acting head of the Israel Lands Authority after the attorney general backed cancelling his permanent appointment. The move would try to preserve Eliyahu’s powers during the election period, but it faces legal and political obstacles.

Calcalist·+4 outlets · 100% right-leaning
Culture·33m ago

Rabbi Rahamim Attia, Elder Sage of Aleppo Tradition, Dies at 95

Rabbi Rahamim Attia, the senior rabbi of Aleppo and a noted Jerusalem kabbalist, died at Shaare Zedek Medical Center at 95. He was closely associated with Rabbi Mordechai Sharabi and related by marriage to Rabbi Ovadia Yosef’s family. He left 13 children and hundreds of descendants.

Behadrei Haredim
Sports·33m ago

UFC Fight in Baku Turns Political After Daghestani Fighter Attacks Michele Pereira

The UFC will hold an event in Baku this weekend, featuring Michele Pereira against Shara Magomedov in a heated co-main event. Magomedov insulted Pereira over his support for Israel and criticized his charity work in Brazil. Pereira has not responded yet, and the article says the best reply should come in the fight.

Mako·+1 outlet · 100% center
Health·33m ago

Health Ministry Orders Immediate Closure of Popular Sushi Restaurant in Hadera

Israel’s Health Ministry ordered the immediate closure of Aza sushi restaurant in Hadera after inspectors found severe sanitation failures, pests, and unsafe food storage. The business was also found to be operating without a license, and a hearing is scheduled for June 24, 2026.

Srugim·+2 outlets · 100% right-leaning
General·34m ago

Seven Leading Israeli Researchers Win Prestigious EU ERC Grants

Seven Israeli senior researchers have received ERC Advanced Grants from the EU’s Horizon Europe program. Their projects span RNA biology, immunity, cosmology, brain development, diabetes and cardiac arrhythmias. The funded work is aimed at uncovering basic mechanisms and enabling future therapies.

Ynet
Weather·34m ago

Europe swelters as second heat wave in two months hits 40C

Europe is facing a second heat wave in two months, with temperatures near 40C and red alerts across several countries. Britain, France, Spain and Italy have issued or extended warnings, while officials report deaths, school closures and travel advice to stay home. The heat is tied to climate change and to hot air from North Africa trapped over Europe.

Calcalist·+5 outlets · 100% center
Sports·36m ago

Manor Solomon Says Villarreal Spell Left Him Targeted and Unwanted

Manor Solomon said his last-minute move to Villarreal proved to be a mistake and that he faced intense hate after October 7. He also described tension in the dressing room and recounted failed transfer talks with Tottenham, Leeds, and Crystal Palace.

Mako·+1 outlet · 100% center
Security·42m ago

Suspect’s Detention Extended by 7 Days in Ex-Partner’s Murder Case

A court in Rishon Lezion extended by seven days the detention of 37-year-old Chen Cohen, suspected of murdering his ex-partner, Leah Cohen Malka. Police suspect the killing was carried out with a bomb that exploded under her car seat while she was trapped in traffic on the Ayalon Highway about three weeks ago.

Ynet
Tech·43m ago

Meta Halts Employee Surveillance Tool After Internal Privacy Breach

Meta has suspended an internal employee-monitoring system after a permissions flaw exposed sensitive worker data. The tool, launched in April to collect behavioral data for AI training, drew internal backlash and legal concerns in Europe.

Ynet·+2 outlets · 100% center
Tech·47m ago

Why AI Confidently Gets It Wrong, and How to Avoid Being Fooled

Noam Cohen argues that AI’s biggest risk is its confident-sounding misinformation, because language models predict text rather than know truth. He recommends external verification, careful prompting, and avoiding reliance on AI for medical, legal, or financial decisions.

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Sports·48m ago

Portugal's Midfield Brilliance Is Being Overshadowed by Ronaldo's Presence

The article says Portugal’s midfield is exceptionally intelligent and technically gifted, but Cristiano Ronaldo’s presence is limiting its full impact. A quote by João Neves praising Ronaldo as “one of us” sparked online backlash from Ronaldo fans after Portugal’s disappointing match against Congo.

Walla
Sports·48m ago

Former Barcelona prospect accused of snubbing Manor Solomon at Villarreal

Manor Solomon said a Moroccan Villarreal player shunned him in the dressing room and after goals, and the player was identified as Ilias Akhomach. The piece reviews Akhomach's background, his switch to Morocco, and a prior incident in which he did not honor a minute of silence for October 7 victims before Villarreal's match against Maccabi Haifa.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
Sports·50m ago

Barak Itzhaki Emerges as Candidate to Coach Ludogorets

Ludogorets is weighing Barak Itzhaki as a replacement for coach Per-Mathias Høgmo after a poor season. The Bulgarian club finished third, is preparing for Conference League qualifying against Hapoel Tel Aviv, and is also considering Albert Riera.

Walla
Economy·50m ago

Rami Levy's Drone Company Moves Toward Tel Aviv IPO

Cando Drones, owned by Rami Levy, has filed for an IPO on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange and seeks to sell 19% of its shares at a 100 million shekel valuation. The company reported modest revenue, deep losses, and says some products are still under development. It previously tried other capital-market routes, including a failed merger attempt and a January 2026 fundraising round.

Arutz Sheva·+4 outlets · 67% center
World·52m ago

Iran and Oman pledge safe passage through Hormuz in joint statement

Iran and Oman said in a joint statement that they are committed to safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz under international law. They will continue talks through a joint foreign-ministry working group on future shipping management, services, and related costs.

Ynet
Sports·56m ago

World Cup Fans Turn Mandatory Water Breaks Into Karaoke Moments

Mandatory water breaks at the World Cup are drawing boos from fans, who say they commercialize and break up the game. Stadium DJs are countering by playing karaoke songs, turning the protests into mass singalongs, including during the United States-Australia match in Seattle.

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Culture·56m ago

Orlando Bloom Seen in Milan With New Girlfriend 21 Years His Junior

Orlando Bloom was photographed in Milan with Swiss model Luisa Laemmel, his new girlfriend who is 21 years younger than him. Reports say they began dating in February and their relationship is becoming serious, while Katy Perry has spoken publicly about the difficult year after their breakup.

Ynet
Economy·57m ago

PassportCard Expands Red Card Payments to Cut Travel Booking Costs by Up to 10%

PassportCard announced an expanded PAY service that lets customers pay for flights, hotels, car rentals and attractions in Israel and abroad, with savings of up to 10%. The rollout was unveiled in Tel Aviv and will start with PAY customers before reaching all clients. The company also promoted its Tax Free refunds and a new cancellation policy called PLAN B.

Kikar HaShabbat
Politics·57m ago

Jerusalem Mayor Calls for More Local Control Over Education

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon used the MUNI EXPO 2026 conference to call for more local authority over education and to note progress on transportation powers. He also said Jerusalem’s emergency systems handled the war period effectively, with fewer sirens and limited strikes compared with central Israel.

Arutz Sheva
Security·57m ago

Boston Logan controllers avert close call between Delta and American jets

Air traffic controllers at Boston Logan International Airport averted a possible midair collision on Saturday between a Delta Air Lines flight and an American Airlines jet. The FAA is investigating, and Delta said its onboard alert systems and trained crew helped prevent an accident.

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Culture06:30 · 6h ago

Full Moon Party Comes to Israel After Delay Over High Demand

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Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
The story · English

A Thai-style Full Moon Party is set to arrive in Israel this weekend after being postponed because of overwhelming demand. The event, organized by the Thailand lovers community Sawadi Club, will be held on Saturday, June 27, at the Bayz complex on Poleg Beach in Netanya.

The party had originally been planned for May, but police ordered it canceled over fears of overcrowding and inadequate preparation. This time, organizers say it will be run in a controlled format, with advance registration, pre-purchased tickets, security, and limits on attendance to ensure a safe and quality experience.

The concept is inspired by the famous Full Moon parties on Koh Phangan in Thailand, which have become a global attraction. Thousands gather there once a month under the full moon for nonstop music, colors, fire shows, and a carefree atmosphere. Organizers say the Israeli version will bring that tropical, colorful spirit to a local audience.

The event will run from 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. and will include Thai-themed entertainment, fire performances, Thai food stalls, face-painting stations, music, Thai beer, and DJs Alonik, Mia Habib, Jontao, and Maisha. Entry will be allowed only through registration and advance ticket purchase.

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