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Economy·57s ago

Lama AI Raises $12 Million to Speed Business Loan Approvals with AI Agents

Lama AI, an Israeli fintech founded in 2022, raised $12 million led by EJF Ventures, lifting total funding above $20 million. The company uses AI agents to help banks and fintech firms assess loan risk and approve credit faster for small and medium-sized businesses, and it will expand sales and marketing in the U.S.

Calcalist
World·3m ago

Ostroh Jews mark a special Purim for the day a Russian shell failed to explode

Jews descended from Ostroh’s former community mark 7 Tammuz as a local Purim, remembering how Russian shells hit the Maharshal synagogue in 1792 but did not explode. After a Jew explained that the town had no army or fortress, General Alexander Suvorov entered without fighting, and the city was spared.

Kikar HaShabbat
General·7m ago

Rabbi Rahamim Attia, Elder of the Kabbalists, Dies at 95

Rabbi Rahamim Attia, a senior kabbalist from Jerusalem’s Naher Shalom yeshiva, died at Shaarei Tzedek Hospital aged 95. He left 13 children and many descendants, including his son-in-law, Sephardi Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef.

Kikar HaShabbat·+1 outlet · 100% right-leaning
Security·10m ago

U.S. Pilot Says He Saw Drone Swarm Before Being Shot Down Over Iran

A U.S. fighter pilot said he saw a swarm of Iranian drones in a jellyfish-like formation before his jet was shot down over Iran in April. His account has been circulated within U.S. intelligence and is still being discussed there.

Kan News·+5 outlets · 67% center
Economy·11m ago

Knesset Panel Advances Major Reform to Decentralize Public Transport

Israel’s Knesset Economic Committee approved a bill to create metropolitan public transport authorities in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem and Haifa, with Beersheba to follow later. The reform would transfer many planning and operating powers from the Transport Ministry to regional bodies, but weekend service remains unresolved.

Globes·+4 outlets · 67% right-leaning
Security·11m ago

Haredi Boycott Freezes Non-Controversial Security Legislation in the Knesset

The Haredi boycott is blocking non-controversial security legislation in the Knesset, including a bill to ban Red Cross visits to terrorists and another to speed police access to security-camera footage. The article says the delays are harming public safety and national security while the coalition remains deadlocked.

Now 14
Sports·18m 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
Security·20m ago

Mother Finds Son's Notebook and Draws Strength From His Last Words

Sgt. Nove Chabosh was killed in a tank incident in southern Lebanon, and his family later found a notebook of letters he left behind. His mother, Einav, said the writings and his final messages gave her strength and helped her cope with his death.

Ynet
Sports·22m 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·25m 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·25m 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·28m 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·32m 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·32m 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·33m 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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World·36m 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·36m 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
Sports·42m 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·42m 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·43m 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·43m 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·45m 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·52m 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·52m 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·57m 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·57m 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·57m 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·59m 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·1h 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
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Politics11:15 · 1h ago

Miri Regev: Saying Iran’s regime was strengthened is “weakening” and wrong

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Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
The story · English

Cabinet member and Transport Minister Miri Regev said in an interview with ynet’s political podcast “120 and One” that, despite uncertainty over the outcome of what she called the second war with Iran, the campaign still produced gains for Israel. She said those gains included pushing back the nuclear and ballistic missile threats facing the country.

Asked whether the Iranian regime had been strengthened, Regev rejected that view. “Those statements are weakening and they are also factually incorrect,” she said. “Iran will not have nuclear weapons. Period. President Trump says that clearly as well. We removed the existential threat that existed for Israel in terms of nuclear weapons and ballistic missiles.”

The full episode is scheduled to be published on Thursday.

Read the original at Ynet