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Politics·4m 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·7m 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·+2 outlets · 100% right-leaning
Sports·7m 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
Politics·13m 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.

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Culture·17m 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·19m 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.

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Security·20m 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.

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Sports·20m 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·20m 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·29m 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·34m 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·35m 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·36m 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·36m 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·36m 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·36m 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·38m 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·38m 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·41m 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·42m 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·45m 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·46m 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·49m 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·50m 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·51m 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·53m 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.

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Sports12:15 · 1h ago

UFC Fight in Baku Turns Political After Daghestani Fighter Attacks Michele Pereira

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Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
The story · English

The UFC heads to Baku, Azerbaijan, this weekend, with the event airing on 5LIVE and fitting Israeli viewing hours. The main card is expected to deliver another busy night after last weekend’s event produced five finishes in five main-card fights.

Before the main event between Rafael Fiziev and Manuel Torres, the co-main event pits Brazilian UFC fighter Michele Pereira against Dagestani contender Shara Magomedov in what is already a tense matchup. Pereira trains with Shimon Smotritsky and has shown support for Israel since October 7, including waving an Israeli flag after a previous fight.

Ahead of the card, Magomedov told Red Corner MMA that he considers Pereira “hypocritical.” He said Pereira waved Israel’s flag after a fight “one week after October 7,” accused him of backing “a state that carried out genocide in Gaza,” and argued that Pereira later traveled to Brazil to help rescue dogs trapped in floods only to get Instagram likes. Magomedov also mocked Pereira for not showing similar concern during floods in Dagestan.

The article says Pereira has not yet responded to the remarks, but expects he eventually will. It adds that the real answer, in the writer’s view, should come inside the cage in Baku this weekend.

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