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Politics·10m ago

Government appoints propaganda bureau chief after 3.5-year vacancy

Israel’s Prime Minister’s Office has appointed reserve Lt. Col. Noam Shapira as head of the national Hasbara headquarters, ending a vacancy that lasted three and a half years. The move follows criticism over neglected public diplomacy, and the committee will meet Thursday to choose a spokesman for the same office.

Ynet
General·15m ago

Tel Aviv yeshiva dedicates Torah scroll in memory of fallen soldier Ziv Chen

Hundreds gathered in Tel Aviv's Ramat Hahayal neighborhood for a Torah scroll dedication in memory of Ziv Chen, a soldier killed in the Iron Swords War. The scroll was donated by students and families from Yeshivat Nachlat Yosef and was brought into the yeshiva with dancing and a festive meal.

Kikar HaShabbat
Politics·23m ago

Lebanese anti-Hezbollah figure slams Trump-Iran deal as a "stupid own goal"

A Lebanese political figure opposed to Hezbollah condemned the US-Iran deal as a “stupid own goal” that strengthens Hezbollah and weakens Lebanon. He spoke as Israel and Lebanon held direct talks in Washington, where Lebanon is demanding a partial Israeli withdrawal, a lasting ceasefire, and a fixed border. Israel is expected to propose a limited withdrawal pilot in southern Lebanon under American supervision.

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Sports·23m ago

FIFA Weighs Penalty Shootout Rule Change Before World Cup Knockouts

FIFA is reportedly pushing for a last-minute change to penalty shootout rules before the World Cup knockout rounds start Sunday. The proposal would replace the current coin-toss procedure with a single toss that lets the winner choose either first kick or the shootout end.

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Sports·30m ago

Meet Micah Nori, Portland’s new head coach after Splitter’s exit

Portland has hired Minnesota assistant Micah Nori as its new head coach after Tiago Splitter departed for Chicago. The piece traces Nori’s rise from a 1988 phone call from Butch Carter to one of the NBA’s most respected assistants and highlights why players call him “the NBA’s Ted Lasso.”

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Politics·38m ago

Bereaved Families Blast Netanyahu-Haredi Deal as “Blood Bargaining”

Netanyahu met Aryeh Deri and Moshe Gafni on Tuesday to seal a deal meant to avert the Knesset’s dissolution. Bereaved families and opposition figures condemned the reported agreement, saying it traded national interests for political survival.

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Politics·40m ago

Sa'ar Says Hezbollah and Iran, Not Israel, Undermine Lebanon's Sovereignty

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar said at the JBS conference in Jerusalem that Hezbollah and Iran, not Israel, are violating Lebanon's sovereignty. He called Hezbollah the main obstacle to Lebanon's independence and future, and said the issue is also a security challenge for Israel.

Ynet
Politics·40m ago

Israel Signals Lebanon Talks Must Focus on Hezbollah Disarmament

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Sports·44m ago

Blazers Fan Pushes Back on Anthony Davis Rumor After New Coach Hire

Portland is set to hire Minnesota assistant Micah Nori as its new coach, while a report that Anthony Davis could be a target drew sharp backlash from a Blazers podcaster. Mike Richman said Davis is a great player but would be the wrong fit and too expensive for Portland.

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Politics·49m ago

Anger Erupts Over Deri and Gafni’s Ultimatum to Netanyahu

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World·53m ago

Trump Fixates on Damaged Washington Reflecting Pool, Critics Blame His Motorcade

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Politics·54m ago

The Dangerous New Logic Behind the Switzerland Talks

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Walla
Politics·56m ago

Likud MK Dan Illouz attacks Netanyahu over reported ultra-Orthodox deal

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Sports·1h ago

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Sports·1h ago

Bnei Herzliya Keeps Yehu Orland as Head Coach Despite Hapoel Tel Aviv Interest

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General·1h ago

Three Criminal Probes Into Sitting Judges Quietly Closed

Three criminal investigations involving two sitting judges in Israel have been closed. One case ended for lack of culpability, while two secret probes against a senior district judge, including suspicion of falsifying a transcript, were also shut down.

Kikar HaShabbat
World·1h ago

Severe Heatwave Batters Europe, Shutting Reactor and Triggering Deaths and Disruptions

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General·1h ago

Widespread Search Underway for Missing SUP Rider in the Sea of Galilee

Israeli rescue and police teams are searching Tuesday evening for a missing stand-up paddleboard rider at the Sea of Galilee. The Kinneret Cities Association also warned the public against entering the lake after lifeguards leave and against using flotation devices in strengthening winds.

Srugim
Sports·1h ago

After Giannis deal, is Anthony Edwards the next NBA star to move?

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Walla
Politics·1h ago

Gadi Eisenkot blasts Netanyahu over reported election deal

Gadi Eisenkot sharply attacked Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday evening over reported coalition maneuvering toward October elections. He accused Netanyahu of trading national interests and weakening the IDF, and said a state inquiry would still be established.

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Politics15:12 · 1h ago

Deri and Gafni threaten to back Knesset dissolution unless ultra-Orthodox bills advance this week

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

Shas chairman Aryeh Deri and United Torah Judaism’s Degel HaTorah chairman Moshe Gafni said after meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that they had delivered a clear demand from the leading rabbis to advance two ultra-Orthodox bills immediately. The measures are the Basic Law on Torah study and a bill to stop the arrest of yeshiva students.

According to the statement, the legislation should be moved forward this week by convening the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee and the Knesset Committee. The two warned that if they do not see practical steps as requested, they will support dissolving the Knesset as soon as next week.

Netanyahu told them during the meeting that he is committed to approving the laws and will work to speed their advancement.

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