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Culture·5m ago

Bnei Brak Celebrates Torah Scroll Dedication in Honor of a Distinguished Widow

Bnei Brak’s Karlin-Lalov community marked the dedication of a new Torah scroll donated by the Karlin-Lalov rebbetzin in memory of her late husband and ancestors. The procession, featuring torches, children, and dancing rabbis, ended at the local synagogue with the scroll placed in the ark and a celebratory meal.

Kikar HaShabbat
Sports·8m ago

Texas-based Israeli fan celebrates another Messi masterclass

Dudu Shirazi, an Israeli living in Dallas, celebrated Argentina’s 2-0 win over Austria and praised Lionel Messi’s decisive impact. He traced his lifelong devotion to Argentine football back to Diego Maradona in 1982 and said the World Cup is helping football grow in Texas.

Walla
Politics·8m ago

Ultra-Orthodox Leaders Pressure Netanyahu Over Draft and Torah Law Bills

Aryeh Deri and Moshe Gafni are meeting Benjamin Netanyahu and warning that the Knesset could be dissolved if the government does not advance two Haredi-backed bills. The leaders say Netanyahu promised last week to secure a majority, but the coalition has not delivered.

Kikar HaShabbat·+1 outlet · 100% right-leaning
Health·12m ago

Health Ministry issues urgent recall for suspected fake olive oil

Israel’s Health Ministry warned the public not to buy or consume olive oil sold as "Tipeh Tehora" after a suspected fake product was linked to severe food poisoning. An urgent investigation found it was sold online without required labeling details, and officials said enforcement action will continue.

Srugim·+2 outlets · 100% right-leaning
World·17m ago

Ariana Grande Donates Emergency Grant to Save the Children UK for Gaza Aid

Ariana Grande has donated an emergency grant from her new Brighter Days Ahead Foundation to Save the Children UK, which says the money will go to children and families in Gaza. The singer has repeatedly taken pro-Palestinian positions and supported other Gaza aid efforts in recent years.

Now 14·+2 outlets · 67% right-leaning
Politics·22m ago

Fifth Israel-Lebanon talks round opens in Washington mediation

Israel’s embassy in Washington said the fifth round of Israel-Lebanon talks, mediated by the United States, has begun. The announcement gave no further details on the agenda, participants, or results.

Kikar HaShabbat·+2 outlets · 67% center
Politics·23m ago

Trump Wants Sanctions Relief for Iran, but Full Rollback Could Take Years

Reuters says lifting US sanctions on Iran would be a slow and difficult process, even though Trump wants relief for Tehran. Temporary Treasury easing could help Iran earn billions soon, but full removal may take at least a year and faces legal, political and commercial obstacles.

Kikar HaShabbat
Politics·24m ago

Ultra-Orthodox Protesters Again Damage Jerusalem Light Rail Works

Ultra-Orthodox extremists disrupted and damaged a Jerusalem light rail construction site near Bar Ilan on Tuesday. Police said they removed the protesters and kept all roads open, while the group has repeatedly attacked the project for three years. The reported damage has reached about $400 million.

Ynet·+1 outlet · 50% center
Politics·24m ago

Netanyahu Is Steering Israel Toward a Constitutional Crisis as a Campaign Strategy

A Hebrew commentary says Benjamin Netanyahu is deliberately pushing a constitutional crisis over the High Court and the Michael Ravilo state comptroller appointment. It argues he is using conflict with the judiciary to deflect attention from military failures, reserve strain, and the ultra-Orthodox draft issue. The piece says the crisis is part of Likud’s election strategy, not an accident.

Walla
Sports·24m ago

Tomer Tzarfati Joins Hapoel Kfar Saba After Petah Tikva Backs Off

Tomer Tzarfati signed with Hapoel Kfar Saba on Tuesday after Hapoel Petah Tikva withdrew from the race. Petah Tikva had considered him against Roy Shashon, but Kfar Saba reached a deal first, helped by coach Omer Peretz’s ties to the club.

Mako·+1 outlet · 100% center
Sports·24m ago

Maccabi Petah Tikva signs Guinean midfielder Ibrahim Souma

Maccabi Petah Tikva announced a deal with 22-year-old Guinean midfielder Ibrahim Souma. He will sign for two years with an option for one more season and is due in Israel soon for medical tests and training.

Mako·+1 outlet · 100% center
Economy·26m ago

Baraket Says Israel Basket Forced Price Cuts and Shook the Market

Economy Minister Nir Barkat said the “Israel Basket” has lowered prices, increased Carrefour’s sales, and forced the market to respond. He also accused grocery chains of blocking competition and claimed the Competition Authority may need to investigate. The program remains a pilot, with consumer complaints still focusing on stock and checkout pricing.

Globes·+1 outlet
Culture·26m ago

Hasidic Rabbis Join Memorial for R. Chaim Dov Halperin in Bnei Brak

Thousands attended a memorial service in Bnei Brak for Rabbi Chaim Dov Halperin, who died young and was the son of the Vusoloi Rebbe and son-in-law of the Buhush Rebbe. The gathering included both rebbes and several rabbis, who eulogized him and called for repentance and greater religious observance.

Kikar HaShabbat·+1 outlet · 100% right-leaning
Sports·29m ago

Barak Itzhaki Linked to Ludogorets Job After Leaving Beitar Jerusalem

Barak Itzhaki is reportedly a candidate to coach Bulgarian champion Ludogorets after leaving Beitar Jerusalem. The club is seeking a replacement for Per-Mathias Høgmo following a third-place finish and its first league title loss in 14 years.

Mako·+2 outlets · 100% center
General·30m ago

Jerusalem Light Rail Hit by Hours of Disruptions After Power Failure

Jerusalem’s light rail was halted and then repeatedly restored in segments on Tuesday after a car hit a lamp post and damaged the overhead power system. By 4:00 p.m., full service was still not back, and the Transportation Ministry said it would hold an urgent review of operator Kfir.

Now 14·+1 outlet · 50% center
World·33m ago

Vance: Iran Will Not Shape Lebanon’s Future

U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance said Tuesday that talks with Iran over Lebanon are not meant to give Tehran influence over Lebanon’s future. In a letter to Samir Geagea, he said the U.S. recognizes Joseph Aoun and the Lebanese government as Lebanon’s only legitimate leaders.

Srugim
General·34m ago

Content Creator Visits Homes to Reveal Rent Costs

Inbar Tal created a viral format where people open their homes to her and reveal their rent. She discussed the trend in a studio appearance on Keshet 12's "The 12th Floor" with Medio Real Estate.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
Security·37m ago

Teenagers Assault 15-Year-Old at Petah Tikva Mall, Film It and Share the Video

A 15-year-old boy was beaten by a group of teenagers at the Big Mall in Petah Tikva Monday evening, and the assault was filmed and shared in school groups. Police arrested several minor suspects, and the victim was treated at Beilinson Hospital before being sent home.

N12·+3 outlets · 75% center
General·38m ago

Does French Fries Fried in Meat Oil Require a Six-Hour Wait?

Rabbi Yaakov Sini’s daily halakhic lesson discusses whether French fries fried in meat oil may be eaten with dairy and whether a six-hour wait is required. The article presents the question as a kosher-law case of "nat bar nat" and points viewers to the full video for the ruling.

Kikar HaShabbat
Security·39m ago

Parents of Reserve Major Nirel Zini Plead for Help Finding His Missing Head

The parents of Reserve Major Nirel Zini said they discovered after his funeral that he had been beheaded in the Kfar Aza massacre and that his head is still missing. They have appealed to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for help in finding it.

Kikar HaShabbat·+1 outlet · 50% center
Politics·41m ago

New York Post blasts Trump administration over Iran deal as giving Tehran a $10 billion gift

The New York Post published a harsh front page attacking Donald Trump’s Iran policy and the role of Vice President JD Vance. It accused the administration of effectively giving Tehran a $10 billion windfall through sanctions relief before any final nuclear deal. The newspaper’s unusual criticism suggested a strain in Trump’s relationship with conservative media.

Now 14
Economy·41m ago

Low Dollar Rate: Investment Opportunity or Strategic Trap?

A Keshet 12 real estate segment asks whether the current low dollar rate is a buying opportunity or a strategic risk. Ofra Beigal of OB International Real Estate is quoted as explaining what the exchange rate means for investors and how to choose the right investment.

Mako·+1 outlet · 100% center
Economy·42m 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·44m 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
Politics·45m ago

Higher Education Council Approves Three New Appointments to Key Budget Committee

Israel’s Council for Higher Education approved three appointments to the Planning and Budgeting Committee, including two new members and one reappointment. Education Minister Yoav Kisch welcomed the move as important for the future of Israeli higher education. The decision comes amid disputes over diversity, academic freedom and political influence.

Now 14
General·47m ago

Police to Fund Legal Representation for Officers After Rinat Saban Row

Israel Police has approved free legal representation for officers in administrative petitions, after the uproar over Rinat Saban’s outside-funded defense. The policy, set two months ago, lets officers choose their own lawyer and is already prompting more promotion-related challenges.

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World11:55 · 1h ago

Iran and Oman pledge safe passage through Hormuz in joint statement

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Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
The story · English

Iran and Oman issued a joint statement saying they are committed to ensuring safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz in line with relevant international law, while emphasizing their sovereignty and rights over the strait’s territorial waters.

The statement said the two sides also agreed to keep talking through a joint working group made up of the foreign ministries of both countries. That group is meant to work toward an agreement on the future management of shipping in the strait, the services to be provided in that context, and the associated costs.

According to the statement, any future arrangement would be consistent with international standards. No timetable for the negotiations was given.

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