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General·4m ago

Beral Salzman, legendary underground Chabad cantor, dies at 91

Rabbi Berel Salzman, the underground Chabad cantor who defied Soviet rule, died Tuesday night at 91. His funeral was held today in New York, after a life marked by secret Torah study, clandestine prayer leadership, and later fame in the Chassidic world.

Kikar HaShabbat
Sports·7m ago

Virtus Bologna Owner Says EuroLeague Is Close to a 28-Team Franchise Model

Virtus Bologna owner Massimo Zanetti said the EuroLeague has agreed in principle to a binding franchise model with American partners. He said the league could expand to 28 teams, with franchise fees ranging from 50 million to 90 million euros depending on the club.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
Politics·8m ago

Coalition Chief Tries to Hammer Out Deal to End Haredi Draft Crisis

Moshe Gafni and Aryeh Deri are demanding that Benjamin Netanyahu immediately advance a Basic Law on Torah study and freeze arrests of Haredi draft evaders. Meanwhile, coalition chairman Ofir Katz is negotiating with coalition leaders to assemble a joint legislative package and end the clash with the ultra-Orthodox parties.

Ynet·+2 outlets · 67% right-leaning
Politics·11m ago

Trump's Iran Asset Release Sparks Alarm Over Terror Funding and U.S. Politics

The article says Trump and JD Vance present the release of frozen Iranian assets as humanitarian aid and a boost for American farmers. It argues the move will actually free up money for Iran's Revolutionary Guards, Hezbollah, the Houthis and Iraqi militias, while leaving Israel to face the Iranian threat alone.

Kikar HaShabbat
General·14m ago

Prominent Sephardi Kabbalist Rabbi Rahamim Attiya Dies at 95

Rabbi Rahamim Attiya, a senior Sephardi Kabbalist and the oldest rabbi from Aleppo, died in Jerusalem at age 95. He was closely associated with Rabbi Mordechai Sharabi and later became related by marriage to the Yosef family. Shas leader Aryeh Deri paid tribute to him as a humble, devout Torah scholar.

Srugim·+3 outlets · 100% right-leaning
Sports·14m ago

Elitzur Netanya appoints Shai Siglovich as sporting director

Elitzur Netanya has named Shai Siglovich its new sporting director ahead of the National League season. Siglovich arrives after coaching Maccabi Ra'anana to promotion last year and previously worked in Netanya as an assistant.

Mako·+1 outlet · 100% center
Economy·19m ago

Israel’s Low-Cost Basket Claims Big Sales and Market Impact

Nir Barkat said Israel’s Low-Cost Basket, launched with Carrefour about two months ago, has boosted sales, expanded Carrefour’s customer base, and helped push down prices across the food market. He said the public response has forced rivals to cut prices and that he now wants new cross-ownership legislation.

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Politics·20m ago

Netanyahu and His Lawyer Seen Meeting in Side Room Despite Court Ban

Benjamin Netanyahu was filmed entering a side room at the Tel Aviv District Court with his lawyer, Amit Hadad, despite a judges' ban on contact during testimony. The prosecution says the ban still applies, while Hadad denies wrongdoing and Netanyahu's office gave no response.

Channel 13
Culture·23m 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
Weather·26m ago

Extreme Heatwave Sweeps Europe, Killing 40 in France as Temperatures Soar

France reported 40 drownings in recent days as people tried to escape Europe’s extreme heatwave. The country is under a major red alert, with temperatures up to 43C, schools closed, and officials warning the crisis could rival the deadly 2003 heatwave.

Now 14·+6 outlets · 80% center
Security·27m ago

Fraudulent Donation Drive Exploits Family of Fallen IDF Soldier

Israel Police opened an investigation after scammers ran a fake online donation campaign using the family of fallen soldier Alexander Pilin. The fraud falsely claimed to raise 50-shekel donations for his widow and baby daughter and collected thousands of shekels through Bit.

Now 14
Sports·27m 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·27m 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
World·36m 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·41m 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·42m 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·42m 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·43m 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·43m 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·43m 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·45m 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·45m 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·48m 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
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Sports12:15 · 1h ago

Micheal Pereira Faces Magomedov After Israel Support Sparks UFC Row

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The story · English

UFC returns this weekend to Baku, Azerbaijan, with a card airing at a convenient time for Israeli viewers on 5LIVE. The main event will feature Rafael Fiziev against Manuel Torres, but the featured bout drawing attention is Michel Pereira versus Dagestani fighter Shara Magomedov.

Pereira, a Brazilian UFC fighter who trains with Shimon Smotritsky, publicly showed support for Israel after October 7 and later raised an Israeli flag after a fight. Ahead of this event, Magomedov gave an interview to Red Corner MMA and attacked Pereira over that support.

Magomedov said, "In my opinion he is a hypocrite. He raised the flag of Israel after the fight, a state that committed genocide in Gaza before the eyes of the whole world, at that moment when it happened and when the whole world came out against Israel. He decided to raise their flag." He also accused Pereira of helping rescue dogs trapped in floods in Brazil only to get Instagram likes, and said it was a shame he did not come to help Dagestan during its floods.

The article notes that Magomedov’s remarks are especially jarring because the fight he referred to took place only a week after October 7. Pereira has not responded yet, but the piece says a reply is likely, and hopes the real answer will come inside the cage in Baku this weekend.

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