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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·29m 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·35m 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·45m 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
Politics·56m ago

German-language-only pool rule sparks racism and safety debate in Halle

A swimming area in Halle, Saxony-Anhalt, has banned non-German-speaking visitors, triggering accusations of racism and a safety defense from management. The row comes amid a broader political fight over immigration in eastern Germany, where the AfD is surging ahead of September state elections.

Ynet
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Culture14:08 · 4h ago

‘Married at First Sight’ Bride Niv Argov Says a Sweaty Date Was Her Worst

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Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
The story · English

Niv Argov, a participant on Keshet 12’s “Married at First Sight,” was profiled in a Q&A published June 23, 2026. The 36-year-old, born May 28, 1990, lives in Tel Aviv, grew up in Tzur Yigal, and works in high tech. She said she believes in love at first sight and is looking for “a home and friendship” in a partner.

Argov said the main deal-breakers in a relationship are “lack of trust and honesty.” She said she feels ready for children and would be a “good and attentive” mother. In her view, family life should be “full of harmony and laughter,” and she described her best trait as authenticity.

On dating apps, Argov said they were not really for her and “nothing special came out of it.” Her worst dating mishap was meeting a man who arrived “all sweaty” with sweat dripping all over his body. She said the man should pay on a first date, and the most romantic thing she would like is a surprise flight ticket abroad.

Argov said the most romantic thing she has done was standing under a chuppah with a man she did not know. Her biggest relationship mistake, she said, was “getting into it.” She said she cried yesterday, added that she was surprised to discover she is adventurous, and said she is most attracted to “good and honest eyes.”

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