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.

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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

Worker Seriously Injured in Violent Incident at Bnei Brak Construction Site

A worker in his 50s was moderately injured in a violent incident at a construction site on Reines Street in Bnei Brak. United Hatzalah treated him at the scene before taking him to a hospital.

Kikar HaShabbat

Bagera Chairman Says Israel Should Back Small Defense Firms, Not Privatize Its Giants

At EY’s M&A conference, Bagera Systems chairman Yaron Mizrahi argued Israel should support small defense firms instead of privatizing state giants. He said Bagera’s June 5 IPO was a growth step, not a sale, and company executives from several sectors discussed slower markets and future dealmaking.

Globes

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

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

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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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

Iran Says Only a Limited Number of Ships Are Allowed Through the Strait of Hormuz Each Day

An Iranian military official said only a limited number of ships may transit the Strait of Hormuz each day. The statement followed Donald Trump’s claim that 19 million barrels of oil flowed through the strait the previous day.

Ynet

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.

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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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Elon Musk’s fortune drops by $350 billion after sharp fall in SpaceX shares

Elon Musk lost about $350 billion in net worth in less than a week after SpaceX shares sank sharply. The company’s market value dropped to about $2 trillion, though its stock still trades above the original offering price.

Kikar HaShabbat

Trump Says Hormuz Oil Traffic Hit Record as Prices Ease

Donald Trump claimed 19 million barrels of oil crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, calling it a record and saying prices are falling. The report says the claim is unverified and that oil was trading around $74 a barrel, down sharply from the $110 peak reached during Operation “Roar of the Lion.”

Srugim

Brooklyn Faces Draft Crossroads That Could Affect Ben Saraf

Brooklyn holds the No. 6 pick in the NBA draft and is expected to target a point guard, a move that could affect Ben Saraf’s role. The Nets are also considering trades and may have a shot at Spanish center Adai Mara if they pass on a guard.

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Police Chase in Northern Israel Ends With Five West Bank Residents Found in Car, Two in Trunk

Police in northern Israel stopped a dangerous chase on Route 70 near Tamra and found five Hebron-area West Bank residents in the car, two hidden in the trunk. The driver, a 20-year-old Bedouin southern resident, was also arrested, and indictments were filed after detention was extended.

Kikar HaShabbat

Senior Police Officer Threatens Legal Action Over Ben Gvir’s Refusal to Approve Promotion

Senior Police Superintendent Yitzhak Elfasi has threatened legal action against National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir over a blocked promotion. Elfasi says he was professionally approved for spokesman of Police Intelligence and Investigations and Lahav 433, but Ben Gvir never finalized the appointment.

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Evidence Phase to Begin in Israeli Price-Fixing Trial Against Victory Chief Eyal Ravid

The evidentiary phase in the price-fixing trial of Victory owner and CEO Eyal Ravid begins Wednesday in Lod. Prosecutors say he and other supermarket figures coordinated prices and promotions, while all defendants deny the allegations.

Globes

Trump Endorsement Triggers Rival’s Immediate Exit from Michigan Governor Race

Donald Trump endorsed John James in Michigan’s Republican governor primary, prompting state Senator Eric Nesbitt to quit the race and back James. Other candidates pushed back, with Perry Johnson criticizing Trump’s advice and Mike Cox saying he expected to win Trump’s favor.

Kikar HaShabbat

Trump Says Iran Accepted Full Nuclear Oversight Amid Denials in Tehran

Iran’s foreign ministry said the IAEA will not be allowed to inspect war-damaged nuclear sites. Donald Trump responded that Iran had agreed to complete nuclear monitoring forever.

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Big Brother Exit Tel Titu Backs Gal Rubin and Talks Love With Tamir Golan

Recently evicted Big Brother contestant Tel Titu attended a Bepanthen launch in Tel Aviv and spoke about her life after the show. She described her relationship with Tamir Golan as strong and said she hopes Gal Rubin wins the season, despite also favoring Eliran or Omer.

Ynet

Likud Figures Reject Bennett's West Bank Plan, Call for Sovereignty and Oslo's End

Likud ministers and MKs told Channel 7 they reject Naftali Bennett’s plan for Areas A and B after his remarks on Kan 11. They called for Israeli sovereignty, expanded settlement, and, for several speakers, the cancellation of the Oslo Accords.

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Israel Approves Major Shift of Public Transit Powers to Metro Cities

Israel’s Economic Committee approved a reform to create metropolitan public transit authorities in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, and Haifa, with Beersheba to follow later. The bill would transfer major transit powers from the Transportation Ministry to local councils and also repeal the parking law. Final Knesset approval is still needed, and some implementation details for Gush Dan remain unresolved.

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New Survey Finds Israeli Industrial Workers Rarely Use Public Transit

A Manufacturers Association survey says Israeli industrial workers rarely reach factories by public transit. The report, based on 204 industrialists surveyed in May and June 2026, says the problem is especially severe in the North and South and is forcing many employers to fund private shuttles.

Globes

Trump Says Iran Accepted Nuclear Inspections and Limited Use of Unfrozen Funds

Donald Trump said Iran agreed to nuclear inspections and to limit how unfrozen funds are used, despite Iranian denials. He also said the Strait of Hormuz will stay open and that U.S.-released money would go only to American food and medical purchases.

Behadrei Haredim·+1 outlet · 100% right-leaning

Two Israeli Women Detained in Poland on Khat Smuggling Suspicion

Two Israeli women, ages 23 and 24, were arrested Friday at Krakow airport in Poland for allegedly smuggling 50 kilograms of khat in their suitcases. They remain in detention with no release date reported.

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Abortions Requested by 853 Girls Under 19 in 2024, Statistics Office Says

In 2024, 853 girls under 19 in Israel requested abortions, about 6% of all cases, according to the Central Bureau of Statistics. The report says overall requests continued a long decline, approvals remained near universal, and large gaps persisted by age, religion, marital status and origin.

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Noa Argamani and Ziv Avud React to Montreal Shooting After Recent Visits to Canada

Noa Argamani said she had been in Canada shortly before the deadly Montreal shooting that killed two people, including a Jewish community member and a local police officer. Ziv Avud also condemned the atmosphere of antisemitism, while Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli said he had warned Canada months earlier about escalating threats to Jews.

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Messi’s record sparks a deeper Argentine football devotion in Israel

After Lionel Messi set the all-time World Cup scoring record, Israeli fans discussed Argentina’s huge following on "HaOlam HaBoker." They described the support as a “religion,” rooted in rituals, mate, and personal ties to Argentina.

Channel 13

Rabbi Moshe Hillel Hirsch joins U.S. fundraising drive for Torah institutions

Rabbi Moshe Hillel Hirsch joined a U.S. fundraising tour for Keren Olam HaTorah in Deal, New Jersey. He said antisemitism rises from a lack of the Divine Presence, while the campaign seeks to offset funding cuts and enlistment-related damage to yeshivas.

Kikar HaShabbat

Dr. Hanna Katan Challenges the Stigma Around Late Marriage in the Haredi World

Dr. Hanna Katan and Haya Maman discussed late marriage among Haredi men and women on the debut of "Ketan Alaiha" on Kikar HaShabbat. They said the issue is widespread, spiritually meaningful, and requires less judgment, greater family sensitivity, and stronger hope. Maman urged women to visualize their future lives and stop postponing happiness until marriage.

Kikar HaShabbat

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

Smotrich Says Israel Is One Political Decision Away From Renewed Action in Iran

Arutz Sheva

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

Neta and Avitar Open Up About Fear and Anxiety on 'Marriage at First Sight'

A new episode of "Marriage at First Sight" airs Tuesday on Keshet 12, featuring a tense, intimate conversation between Neta and Avitar. In the clip, both discuss fears, emotional instability, and the psychological impact of the war.

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Israel Takes Over Planning Powers in Hebron’s Jewish Areas

Israel has taken planning and construction powers in Hebron’s Jewish areas away from the Palestinian-run municipality and given them to the state. The article frames the decision by Israel Katz and Bezalel Smotrich as a practical challenge to the Oslo Accords and a step toward broader Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.

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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

American Pilot Describes Iran’s New Drone Swarm as a 'Minefield in the Sky'

An American pilot rescued from Iran said he saw advanced Iranian drones flying together in a “jellyfish formation.” The account, reported by CNN, raises concerns about a major Iranian drone upgrade, while the shootdown and rescue are still being investigated.

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First U.S. Step Toward a Middle East Drawdown as Iran Talks Continue

The 157th Air Refueling Wing of the New Hampshire Air National Guard has returned to the U.S. after months in the Middle East. Its withdrawal may indicate a limited American drawdown as U.S.-Iran talks continue over regional security and Iran’s nuclear program.

Behadrei Haredim

Coalition leaders' meeting canceled after ultra-Orthodox parties decline to attend

A coalition leaders' meeting set for 6:00 p.m. was canceled after the ultra-Orthodox party leaders declined to attend. The decision followed notices from Aryeh Deri, Moshe Gafni, and Yitzhak Goldknopf.

Ynet·+2 outlets · 67% right-leaning

‘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