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Economy·2m ago

Varonis Shares Surge on Reports of Possible Sale and Strong Results

Varonis Systems rose more than 13% in New York after Bloomberg reported it is exploring strategic options, including a possible sale. The company has also posted strong quarterly results and raised its 2026 SaaS ARR outlook. Analysts remain broadly positive, though some warn of competition from larger cloud firms and private startups.

Globes
General·8m ago

Prosecutors Close Case Against Former Big Brother Contestant Abraham Aklum

Israel's State Attorney's Office has closed the criminal case against former Big Brother contestant Abraham Aklum, more than a year after it began. The case stemmed from a complaint by his ex-wife, Sapir Borgil, over a suspected serious sex offense. His lawyer welcomed the decision and said it ends a difficult period for Aklum.

Srugim·+2 outlets · 67% center
Sports·16m ago

Speed Goes Wild After Ronaldo’s Goal

Sports 5 published a short item on June 23, 2026, showing Speed’s reaction to a Cristiano Ronaldo goal. The article says the Ronaldo fan lost control after the score and links the moment to World Cup 2026 coverage.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
Health·17m ago

Israeli hospital reports 20-minute treatment that helped end pill addiction

A patient who had become severely dependent on roughly 130 painkillers a day was treated at Rambam Hospital with a new sound-wave-based procedure. The reported treatment took 20 minutes and ended the addiction, according to the article. The report says the method may be a broader breakthrough, but its availability and use for other addictions remain unclear.

Channel 13·+7 outlets · 75% center
Politics·18m ago

Storm at Telma Yellin as Students Say Right-Wing Views Are Silenced

Students and parents at Telma Yellin High School in Givatayim say the school has fostered a one-sided political atmosphere, and that right-wing opinions are feared. The school says it supports civic engagement and free expression, while the Education Ministry is being asked to examine the claims.

Now 14
Security·21m ago

Israeli troops get new Lebanon rules of engagement after ceasefire

New IDF open-fire rules in southern Lebanon took effect Friday after being agreed the night before. The army can now fire more freely inside the Yellow Line, while outside it, fire is allowed only against clear threats; officials also expect the underground sites there to be destroyed.

Behadrei Haredim·+3 outlets · 100% right-leaning
Sports·25m ago

Maccabi Tel Aviv seeks title-clinching win in Game 4 at Hapoel Tel Aviv

Maccabi Tel Aviv played Hapoel Tel Aviv in Game 4 of the Israeli finals on Tuesday night, seeking a 3-1 series win and its 58th title. Hapoel, which has not been champion since 1969, aimed to force a deciding Game 5 on Thursday if necessary.

Walla·+4 outlets · 80% center
Politics·30m ago

Leaked recordings show ultra-Orthodox rabbi backing enlistment in principle

Channel 13 aired leaked recordings in which Rabbi Moshe Berzovsky, a senior Agudat Yisrael figure, is heard supporting enlistment in principle for ultra-Orthodox youths who do not study Torah. The report comes as the Haredi struggle against military conscription escalates.

Channel 13
Politics·33m ago

Ofer Winter Says He Won't Join Any Party and Slams Eisenkot

Ofer Winter says he will not join any existing party and may run independently in Israel's upcoming election. In recordings from a house meeting, he attacked former IDF chief Gadi Eisenkot and criticized ultra-Orthodox leaders over the draft law.

Now 14
Security·36m ago

Eilat Residents Fear a Multi-Front Infiltration After Shin Bet Warning

Eilat residents are worried about a possible multi-front terrorist infiltration after a warning from Shin Bet chief David Zini and a revealed infiltration attempt. The IDF held a large defensive drill, including against a threat from the Jordanian coast, while some tourists said they would not cancel their vacations.

Channel 13·+9 outlets · 50% center
Politics·38m ago

Moshe Kahlon Weighs Joining Gadi Eisenkot’s Party

Moshe Kahlon is reportedly considering joining Gadi Eisenkot’s party ahead of the 2026 election. Earlier, he met with Naftali Bennett and was linked to talks with Gilad Erdan about a new right-wing slate, though those talks were denied.

Behadrei Haredim
General·38m ago

Recorded confrontation in police sex probe exposes heated exchange between senior officers

The Competition Authority confronted Brig. Gen. Lior Abudraham with a senior police officer who accused him of sexual misconduct, during a two-hour session marked by sharp denials and accusations. The probe is nearing completion and could lead to an indictment recommendation, while related questioning has also ensnared Maj. Gen. Alona Shoshan and Prison Service Commissioner Kobi Yaakobi.

Channel 13·+2 outlets · 100% center
Economy·39m ago

Musk’s Record Wealth Surge Reverses as SpaceX Shares Slide

SpaceX shares slumped less than two weeks after the company’s market debut, cutting more than $350 billion from Elon Musk’s wealth. The decline came amid a wider tech selloff driven by investor concerns over debt-financed AI spending, even as SpaceX plans to raise funds through bonds for AI development.

Now 14·+1 outlet · 100% right-leaning
World·42m ago

Severe Heatwave Across Europe Leaves Dozens Dead in France

An extreme heatwave has killed dozens in Europe, including at least 40 people in France and two young children left in a car. France, Spain, and Italy have issued heat warnings as temperatures climb above 40 degrees Celsius in many areas.

Arutz Sheva·+10 outlets · 56% center
Politics·44m ago

EU Hosts Taliban Delegation for Rare Talks in Brussels

The European Union is preparing to host a Taliban delegation in Brussels for rare talks on consular cooperation and trust-building. The visit, enabled by one-day Belgian visas, has triggered sharp criticism over the EU’s engagement with a regime accused of grave abuses against women and girls.

Arutz Sheva·+1 outlet · 50% center
World·44m ago

Questions Remain Over the Death of Fitness Icon Gilad Yankelevich in Hawaii

The family of Gilad Yankelevich says his death in Hawaii is under active police investigation, after earlier reports claimed he died in his sleep. He will be buried in Israel beside his parents, and his close friend Haya Halperin said she had understood he suffered a cardiac arrest.

N12·+2 outlets · 100% center
Health·46m ago

Mystery Weight-Loss Drug Case Fuels Speculation About Trump

An experimental weight-loss drug given under FDA compassionate use to an unnamed 79-year-old patient has sparked speculation that the patient is Donald Trump. The White House has not directly denied the connection, while officials say the request involved serious health conditions and was reviewed case by case.

Kikar HaShabbat
World·47m ago

Israel Opens First Honorary Consulate in Gdansk

Israel opened its first honorary consulate in Gdansk, Poland, to expand cooperation in northern Poland. Anna Oweruszko-Cichowska was appointed honorary consul, and the mission will also support Jewish ties and heritage preservation.

Ynet
Sports·47m ago

Maccabi Haifa Begins Preseason With New Faces and New Staff

Maccabi Haifa started preseason training at Kfar Galim on Tuesday ahead of the 2026/27 campaign. Yarin Levi returned from a two-year loan at Beitar Jerusalem, while Yair Mordechai joined from Ironi Kiryat Shmona and the new coaching staff was presented.

Mako·+1 outlet · 100% center
Sports·48m ago

Ronaldo’s early goal and free-kick decoy stun World Cup observers

Cristiano Ronaldo scored early for Portugal against Uzbekistan at the 2026 World Cup, easing criticism with a sixth-minute goal. Minutes later, he acted as a decoy on a free kick that Nuno Mendes converted, prompting British media to praise the move as clever deception.

Mako·+1 outlet · 100% center
Economy·52m ago

Barakat Hails Cheap-Basket Tender as Success, but Leaves Out Key Gaps

Nir Barakat presented selective data to portray his discounted-basket program as a success, saying Carrefour’s 50 participating stores helped lower basket prices and attract 150,000 new customers. The report says he omitted broader market data, avoided key branch prices, and ignored criticism over the program’s cost, impact on profitability, and mixed results.

Calcalist·+2 outlets · 50% center
Politics·54m ago

Gulf States Tell Washington the Iran Deal Is a Bad One

Gulf states have warned Washington that the emerging agreement with Iran is a very bad one, and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is traveling to calm regional allies. The talks remain unclear, with disputes over nuclear inspections, sanctions relief, and fears in Israel that eased oil restrictions will fund Iranian military rebuilding.

Channel 13
General·56m ago

Shin Bet Chief Orders Pride Month Events Canceled Inside Agency

Channel 12 reported that Shin Bet chief David Zini ordered all Pride Month events canceled inside the agency. He also blocked related internal requests, redirected the budget, and the Shin Bet did not comment officially.

Srugim·+3 outlets · 50% center
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Culture13:17 · 4h ago

Canadian rock singer strips off onstage during Europe heat wave

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Jordan Miller, the lead singer of the Canadian rock band The Beaches, removed her dress during a performance at the Hurricane indie rock festival in Germany as an extreme heat wave continued across Europe. She stayed onstage in a white bra and underwear while the crowd cheered, and the dress was reportedly thrown to fans.

The band captioned a carousel post with before-and-after photos from the festival, writing, “Hurricane Festival, before and after. Thank you for hosting us, you are so hot.” The images showed the band in full outfits before the show and drenched in sweat afterward, with Miller without her dress and another band member in a bra and jeans.

Some social media followers criticized the move, saying Miller did it because “the music is not interesting enough,” but the band’s own video and post suggested they were unconcerned by the reaction. The article also jokes that the only unanswered question was how she got back to the hotel.

The Beaches was formed in Toronto in 2013 after an earlier version of the group called Done with Dolls. The current lineup includes Jordan Miller, Kylie Miller, Eliza Enman-McDaniel and Leandra Earl. The band broke through with “T-Shirt” in 2017, won a Juno Award for breakthrough of the year in 2018, and later became better known outside Canada with “Blame Brett” in 2023. In recent weeks, “Edge of the Earth” surged by nearly 1,000% in streams after being used in Amazon Prime’s “Out of Campus.”

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