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Health·2m ago

Prof. Sigal Sadetsky Appointed Permanent Head of Public Health Division

Israel’s Health Ministry made Prof. Sigal Sadetsky’s appointment as head of the Public Health Division permanent. She had served as acting head since February and recently led Ebola preparedness and public health efforts during Operation “Roar of the Lion.”

Kikar HaShabbat·+1 outlet · 100% right-leaning
Health·8m ago

Health Ministry Warns Swimming Is Dangerous in Eight Polluted Northern Streams

Israel’s Health Ministry and Environmental Protection Ministry warned that entering eight northern streams may be dangerous because of abnormal pollution readings. The Environmental Protection Ministry said it has not identified the source of the contamination.

Ynet·+2 outlets · 67% right-leaning
Politics·8m ago

Gantz in advanced talks to form new centrist-right party

Benny Gantz is in advanced talks with Dadi Shmhi to form a new political party and run together in the next election. The proposed slate, which could include Yoaz Hendel in a senior role, is aimed at soft-right and centrist voters.

Kikar HaShabbat·+3 outlets · 50% center
Politics·10m ago

Israeli Ambassador Says Lebanon Talks Risk Strengthening Hezbollah

Israel’s ambassador to the United States, Yechiel Leiter, warned that the fifth round of talks with Lebanon is being undermined by Iranian influence and could be helping Hezbollah. He said Israel insists Hezbollah must still be dismantled and that any ceasefire understanding requiring its withdrawal must remain binding.

Srugim·+1 outlet · 50% center
Politics·14m ago

Netanyahu Promises Ultra-Orthodox Backing for Their Bills or Faces Knesset Dissolution Vote

Netanyahu met ultra-Orthodox leaders Aryeh Deri and Moshe Gafni to discuss advancing their bills, amid threats to support dissolving the Knesset if he does not comply. The reported deal would trade support for laws on the attorney general, media and a political inquiry for steps benefiting Torah students, while sparking harsh criticism from the October Council.

Mako·+5 outlets · 50% center
Politics·15m ago

Yisrael Beiteinu’s Oded Forer Slams Netanyahu Over Draft Deal Rumors

Oded Forer, the head of Yisrael Beiteinu’s faction, attacked Benjamin Netanyahu over reports of a deal with Aryeh Deri and Moshe Gafni tied to an October election date. He accused the prime minister of sacrificing wartime priorities for political survival and said his party seeks a future government that drafts everyone.

Srugim
Health·19m ago

Toy Trend Sends 8-Year-Old to Hospital After Pieces Enter Her Ear

An 8-year-old girl from central Israel was hospitalized after squishy toy fragments lodged deep in her ear. ENT doctors removed the pieces with specialized equipment, and she was discharged without damage to the eardrum or ear canal.

Now 14·+2 outlets · 67% center
Security·20m ago

Tel Aviv Brothers Arrested After Assault on Medical Staff and Off-Duty Officer

Two Tel Aviv brothers, ages 24 and 17, were arrested after allegedly threatening and assaulting medical staff at a south Tel Aviv medical facility. An off-duty officer intervened to protect a worker and was then beaten himself; the older brother’s detention was extended and the younger was placed under house arrest.

Kikar HaShabbat
Sports·22m ago

England’s World Cup opener looks more like a club team under Thomas Tuchel

England beat Croatia 4-2 in their 2026 World Cup opener, with Thomas Tuchel credited for turning the team into a club-like side. The article highlights England’s tactical structure, work rate, and Harry Kane’s central role, while noting defensive errors still need fixing.

N12·+2 outlets · 100% center
Politics·25m ago

Coalition Deal Trades Childcare Law for Torah Basic Law and Draft-Avoider Protection

Netanyahu reached a deal with Moshe Gafni and Aryeh Deri in which ultra-Orthodox parties dropped the daycare subsidies bill. In return, they are set to get a Torah Basic Law, a ban on arrests of draft evaders, and a kashrut bill, while backing attorney general powers-splitting legislation and a political inquiry into October 7.

Ynet
Economy·26m ago

Court to Hear Banks’ Petition to Declare Nochi Dankner Bankrupt

A Tel Aviv court will hear banks’ request to open insolvency proceedings against Nochi Dankner and declare him bankrupt. The banks say he has defaulted on a 510 million shekel debt, while Dankner argues for mediation instead of bankruptcy.

Globes
Economy·27m ago

Phoenix moves into nonbank mortgage lending

Phoenix is preparing to enter Israel’s nonbank mortgage market through Gamma Credit. The insurer says the move will expand its lending business and complement consumer and real-estate financing, as the sector remains dominated by banks.

Calcalist
Sports·33m ago

Ghanaian Witch Doctor Says He Will Curse Harry Kane Before England Match

A Ghanaian witch doctor, Nana Kwaku Bonsam, said he will curse Harry Kane before England's Tuesday night match against Ghana. England are seeking a win to advance, while Kane arrives after a 36-goal Bundesliga season and a brace against Croatia.

Mako·+3 outlets · 100% center
Tech·36m ago

Meta Launches New AI Glasses Lineup Focused on Fashion

Meta unveiled a new, fashion-focused AI glasses lineup in partnership with EssilorLuxottica, starting at $299 in the U.S. The company is defending its roughly 80% share of the smart glasses market as Google, Snap, and Apple move into the category.

Calcalist
Politics·38m ago

Gafni and Deri Warn They Will Back Knesset Dissolution Unless Draft Bills Advance

Moshe Gafni and Aryeh Deri warned Benjamin Netanyahu they will support dissolving the Knesset unless draft-related bills advance immediately. They said the coalition must move a Basic Law on Torah study and a bill halting arrests of Torah students, while Netanyahu promised to push them forward.

Walla·+3 outlets · 50% center
Politics·39m ago

Coalition Crisis Deepens as Haredi Leaders Threaten Elections Amid Draft Arrests

Aryeh Deri and Moshe Gafni warned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that the coalition may be pushed toward elections over the arrest of Haredi draft evaders. The article also reports another arrest, preparations for a Prison 10 convoy, and several unrelated security and local-news updates.

Kikar HaShabbat
Politics·40m ago

Bennett’s sharp reversal on West Bank settlement policy

Naftali Bennett promised settlers in Shdema Boaz in February 2021 that he would approve young West Bank settlements on his first day as prime minister. In a JNS conference speech this morning, he struck a far more cautious tone, saying, “I am a right-wing man, but I am not a shmuck.” The article presents the shift as a sharp reversal that disappointed settlers in Gush Etzion and the young settlement movement.

Now 14·+3 outlets · 75% right-leaning
General·42m ago

Bar Association Exam Pass Rates Reveal Clear Winners and Losers

An analysis of Israeli Bar Association exam results says first-time takers, elite universities, and certain public-sector internships perform best. It also advises candidates to ignore unofficial post-exam rumors while waiting for the official results.

Kikar HaShabbat
General·42m ago

Legendary Chabad cantor Berel Zaltzman dies in New Jersey at 92

Rabbi Berel Zaltzman, the legendary Chabad cantor and prayer leader, died overnight in New Jersey at 92. Born in Soviet Ukraine, he became a prominent underground religious figure, later serving Jewish communities in Israel and North America. His funeral was to pass 770 in Brooklyn before burial in Queens.

Behadrei Haredim·+1 outlet · 100% right-leaning
Security·44m ago

Two More Former Gymnasts File Abuse Complaints Against Coach Yevgeny Yordanov

Two more former gymnasts have accused coach Yevgeny Yordanov of sexual abuse during private training sessions in 2018 and 2019, when they were 12 and 13. Tel Aviv Magistrate’s Court extended his detention by six days while police continue investigating the new complaints alongside an existing indictment.

Ynet·+3 outlets · 100% center
Security·45m ago

Israeli forces raid 50 buildings in Bethlehem, arrest 19 suspects

Israeli security forces raided Bethlehem overnight, searched about 50 buildings, and arrested 19 wanted suspects, including arms dealers. They also seized an M16 rifle, ammunition, and other weapons, while separate arrests and seizures were reported in Tulkarm and the Judea Brigade area.

Now 14
Security·49m ago

IDF Holds Positions in South Lebanon Amid Ceasefire Limits and Washington Talks

The IDF is maintaining a forward deployment in south Lebanon, including key ridges and areas up to 10 kilometers from the border. The report says wider operations north of the Litani need political approval and are being discussed in Washington, alongside a possible U.S.-supervised pilot withdrawal plan. Israeli forces are not expected to pull back until the U.S.-Iran talks end.

Srugim·+1 outlet · 50% center
Politics·51m ago

Pentagon Seeks $80 Billion More for Iran War Costs, Sparking Backlash

The Pentagon wants Congress to approve an extra $80 billion tied to the war with Iran, as part of Donald Trump’s proposed $1.5 trillion defense budget. The request has split lawmakers over cost, with supporters calling it essential for readiness and critics denouncing the expense.

Now 14·+2 outlets · 67% center
Sports·52m ago

Omer Dahan thanks supporters after denying match-fixing allegations

Omer Dahan, the Israeli striker at the center of a police investigation, thanked supporters and said he respects criticism even when he disagrees. He also repeated his denial of match-fixing allegations, saying the claims do not reflect his conduct or commitment to his teams.

Mako·+6 outlets · 71% center
World·53m ago

Report: Qatar Could Mediate Between Israel, Lebanon and Hezbollah

Israeli and Arab reports say Qatar may join U.S.-backed efforts to mediate between Israel, Lebanon and Hezbollah. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun welcomed help to end the war but rejected foreign interference, while analyst Yoel Guzansky said Washington is driving Doha's role.

Ynet·+1 outlet · 50% center
Sports·54m ago

Larkin’s Future in Istanbul Turns into a Tug of War

Shane Larkin is at the center of a transfer dispute involving Anadolu Efes, Crvena zvezda, and Fenerbahce. Serbian and Turkish reports say Anadolu has one agreement in place but is trying to block a move to its biggest rival, while Fenerbahce seeks approval. Elsewhere, Panathinaikos released TJ Shorts, who is expected to join Valencia.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
Sports·54m ago

Emmanuel Sharp Draws Draft Buzz as One of the Class’s Best Defenders

Emmanuel Sharp, after four seasons at Houston, is expected to be picked in the second round of the NBA draft in Brooklyn this week. Former teammates Chris Cenac Jr. and Kingston Flemings said he is one of the draft’s best defenders and praised his leadership, scoring and competitiveness.

N12·+2 outlets · 100% center
World·55m ago

Hormuz shipping caught between conflicting U.S. and Iranian orders

Cargo ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz are being given contradictory instructions by Iran and the United States. Iran demands ships seek Tehran's approval and hug its coast, while Washington urges traffic along the Omani side under U.S. protection.

Kikar HaShabbat·+2 outlets · 67% right-leaning
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Security14:03 · 1h ago

Two young ultra-Orthodox women arrested at Krakow airport with 50 kilograms of khat

Religious
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
The story · English

Two ultra-Orthodox women, aged 23 and 24, were arrested at Krakow Airport in Poland after customs officers found 50 kilograms of khat in their suitcases. In Poland, khat is classified as an illegal drug.

The women had arrived on a flight from Israel. According to the report, they were caught up in smuggling networks that lure young people into transporting banned substances.

The article did not say whether the women knew what was in the luggage or what charges they now face. It also did not provide further details on the investigation or on any next legal steps.

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