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World·8m ago

New Book Recounts Trump’s Blunt Call to Netanyahu Before Gaza Deal

A new book by Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan describes a tense phone call between Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu. In the call, Trump allegedly told Netanyahu that “everyone” was sick of him, before the Gaza hostage deal was signed.

Kan News·+7 outlets · 63% center
Politics·10m ago

Supreme Court Deputy Chief Warns Elections May Enter Crisis Phase

Justice Noam Sohlberg, Israel’s deputy Supreme Court president and Central Elections Committee chair, warned on Tuesday evening that elections can reach a crisis point. Speaking at the Hebrew University, he said the boundaries between allowed and forbidden behavior can blur.

Channel 13
Sports·11m ago

Brian Brobbey emerges as the striker Holland has been missing

The Netherlands beat Sweden 5-1 at the 2026 World Cup, with Brian Brobbey scoring twice in 17 minutes. The 24-year-old Sunderland striker’s career path has taken him from Ajax to RB Leipzig and back before his current rise in England. The article argues he could become the Netherlands’ long-term leading striker.

Ynet
Politics·11m ago

Shin Bet Chief Cancels Pride Month Events and Freezes LGBT Unit Budget

David Zini, the head of Israel’s Shin Bet, has canceled the agency’s annual Pride Month event and zeroed out the budget for its LGBT unit. The move, reported Tuesday night, has triggered internal anger and criticism from employees and LGBTQ activists.

Mako·+1 outlet · 100% center
Politics·11m ago

Haredi Panel Erupts Over Protest Violence and Rivlin's Call to 'Beat Up' Demonstrators

A Haredi current-affairs panel on Kikar Hashabbat debated police violence against ultra-Orthodox protesters, the Haredi parties' standoff with Netanyahu, and the Supreme Court battle over the judges committee. The program also addressed Yair Lapid's budget threats, a viral JD Vance clip, and the fallout from journalist Yaakov Rivlin's call to "beat up" protesters.

Kikar HaShabbat
Sports·11m ago

Hapoel Tel Aviv Looks to Force a Decisive Game 5 in the Finals

Hapoel Tel Aviv hosts Maccabi Tel Aviv in Game 4 of the Israeli Basketball Premier League final on Tuesday night. Hapoel leads momentum after cutting the series to 2-1, while Maccabi seeks the win that would clinch its 58th title.

N12·+3 outlets · 75% center
Politics·12m ago

Likud MK urges Haredim to protest near top justice officials' homes

Likud MK Tali Gottlieb urged Haredim to shift protests over the draft law and daycare budgets away from public demonstrations and toward the homes of senior justice officials. She named Gali Baharav-Miara, Gil Limon, Yitzhak Amit, and Daphne Barak-Erez as targets.

Srugim
Sports·17m ago

Kobi Refua Signs a Landmark Deal to Run Bnei Eilat

Kobi Refua has signed a rare, high-value three-year deal to become sporting director of Bnei Eilat in Liga Bet. The contract includes 400,000 shekels a year, a hotel room, a car and fuel card, and broad authority over the club as Eilat aims for promotion immediately.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
Politics·18m ago

Rubio says Lebanon will be handled separately from Iran in talks with Beirut

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Lebanon is a separate issue from Iran because it is a sovereign state. He said Washington will handle the matter with Lebanon's own government and that Lebanon's future belongs to the Lebanese people.

Kikar HaShabbat·+1 outlet · 100% right-leaning
Security·19m ago

67-Year-Old Tamra Resident Killed in West Galilee Shooting Linked to Crime-Approver Case

A 67-year-old Tamra resident was shot dead Tuesday morning in the Western Galilee while driving to work. Police say the killing is criminally motivated and are investigating a burned car found nearby, while family members linked the risk to his relative’s role as a state witness against an organized crime group.

Ynet·+1 outlet · 50% center
General·25m ago

Anna Zak named solo face of FOX after model change

FOX has chosen Anna Zak as its new solo brand ambassador after years of using presenter teams. The move comes shortly after Zak left Renuar and marks a strategic shift for the Israeli fashion chain.

Srugim
Politics·30m ago

Bennett Slams Netanyahu Over Draft and Budget Deadlock

Naftali Bennett attacked Benjamin Netanyahu after reports that Aryeh Deri and Moshe Gafni issued a new ultimatum over the budget, conscription, and daycare legislation. Bennett accused Netanyahu of sacrificing the country's future and hinted at a political comeback and possible elections.

Srugim
Politics·34m 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·39m 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·46m 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.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
Sports·46m 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.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
Sports·53m 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.”

N12·+3 outlets · 100% center
Politics·1h 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.

N12·+2 outlets · 100% center
Politics·1h 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·1h ago

Israel Signals Lebanon Talks Must Focus on Hezbollah Disarmament

Israel’s envoy to Washington said the resumed fifth round of Israel-Lebanon talks is at risk of derailing unless Hezbollah disarmament remains central. Foreign Minister Gideon Saar also said Hezbollah, not Israel, is the main obstacle to Lebanese sovereignty and regional security.

Ynet·+4 outlets · 80% center
Sports·1h 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.

Mako·+1 outlet · 100% center
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Lebanon's President and U.S. Officials Discuss Ceasefire Oversight and State Authority

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Lebanese President Joseph Aoun held separate phone calls with U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The conversations focused on the talks in Switzerland and on setting up an American-Lebanese-Iranian mechanism to oversee the ceasefire.

According to Aoun’s office, the president thanked Washington for its attention to Lebanon as efforts continue to end the war. He said the U.S. role helps strengthen the authority of the Lebanese state and its independent decision-making.

Aoun’s office added that Lebanon is the sole body responsible for protecting national sovereignty, the dignity of Lebanese citizens, and their safety.

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