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Security·11m 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·11m 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·15m 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·18m 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·18m 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·19m 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·21m 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·22m 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·22m 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·28m 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·28m 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·29m 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·29m 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·30m 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·31m 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·38m 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·39m 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·43m 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·43m 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·45m 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·46m 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·48m 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·52m 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·52m 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·52m 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·52m 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·52m 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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General·54m ago

Minibus Partly Swallowed by Sinkhole in Central Bnei Brak

A passenger shuttle sank into a roughly two-meter-deep sinkhole on Haga Street in Bnei Brak on Tuesday around 2:00 p.m. The driver, Eliran, said he called the municipality and police but received no help, and no one was injured.

Kikar HaShabbat
Politics·55m ago

Brooklyn café refunds pro-Israel congressman and tells him not to return

A Brooklyn café refunded Congressman Dan Goldman for a $9.82 coffee and told him not to return after a pro-Israel dispute. Goldman said he bought the drink to thank a barista who let his daughter use the restroom. The incident drew backlash and comes as Goldman campaigns in New York’s 10th District primary.

Mako·+3 outlets · 50% center
Economy·55m ago

Biofouling, Not Just Sanctions, Is Delaying Oil Tankers in Hormuz

Hundreds of oil tankers stranded in the Persian Gulf by the Hormuz blockade have developed heavy marine growth on their hulls. The biofouling is raising fuel use, damaging machinery, and preventing ships from entering ports until they are professionally cleaned.

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Sports07:47 · 4h ago

Messi Breaks World Cup Scoring Record as Mbappe Keeps Pace

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Lionel Messi said he was happy with Argentina’s win after breaking the all-time World Cup scoring record, calling it a “important and very difficult” victory that relieved the team ahead of what comes next. After the match, he stressed the tournament context, saying that all World Cup games are intense, every team plays well, and Argentina are pleased to have six points and already advanced from the group stage.

Messi, who turns 39 tomorrow, scored twice in Argentina’s match against Austria. His first goal came in the 38th minute, after Facundo Medina crossed from the left and Thiago Almada left the ball for Messi, who finished sharply into the left corner from the edge of the box. That was his 17th World Cup goal, moving him ahead of Miroslav Klose. He had earlier missed a penalty in the 30th minute after Lautaro Martinez was fouled in the area, saying afterward, “I had the penalty I could have scored,” but added that he was still happy with the result.

Messi’s second goal came deep into stoppage time, in the 95th minute, after a fast counterattack. He controlled the ball, shot, saw it blocked, regained possession and scored again. It was his fifth goal of the tournament and 18th overall in his World Cup career. Asked afterward about his favorite World Cup goal, Messi said he could not name one because he was tired and not thinking clearly, and that he was simply enjoying the moment and waiting to join his teammates.

The record did not last long before Kylian Mbappe answered with a brace in France’s 3-0 win over Iraq. Mbappe moved past Cristiano Ronaldo Fenomeno and tied Klose at 16 World Cup goals, doing it at age 27 in only 16 World Cup matches. He said, “If I want to keep up with what Messi is doing, I’ll have to do even more,” and added that he is focused on helping his team by scoring goals. France coach Didier Deschamps said Mbappe “can take Messi, he can take Ronaldo” and praised his global aura. The France match was also delayed for more than two hours by heavy rain and lightning, with 68,324 spectators told to take shelter.

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