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Security·5m 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
General·8m 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
Health·15m 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
Sports·16m ago

Ronaldo Makes World Cup History With Sixth-Tournament Goal

Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score in six World Cups, netting for Portugal against Uzbekistan. The 41-year-old also rose to second on the tournament’s oldest-scorer list, after enduring criticism for a weak start to the competition.

Ynet·+3 outlets · 75% center
World·16m 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·17m 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·18m 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·22m 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·24m 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·26m 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·+2 outlets · 67% center
Politics·26m 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
Security·29m ago

Israel Widens Rules of Engagement for Forces in Southern Lebanon

Israel has revised its rules of engagement for forces in southern Lebanon after criticism over operational limits. The new guidance broadens when troops may fire in the yellow zone, lowers airstrike approval authority, and says underground terror sites will be destroyed gradually.

Now 14·+3 outlets · 100% right-leaning
Sports·34m ago

Hapoel Jerusalem Parts Ways With Cassius Winston After One Season

Hapoel Jerusalem has released guard Cassius Winston after one uneven season. The club announced the split on June 23, 2026, as it starts rebuilding its roster under Sasha Obradovic. Winston had signed for one year and earned about $350,000.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
Politics·39m ago

Israel Prepares for Limited Withdrawal from South Lebanon Amid U.S.-Brokered Talks

Israel and Lebanon began a fifth round of U.S.-mediated talks in Washington, with reports that Israel is preparing for a limited pullback from southern Lebanon. Netanyahu insists the IDF still has full operational freedom, while Lebanese President Joseph Aoun says withdrawal is nonnegotiable.

Channel 13·+2 outlets · 67% center
World·42m 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·44m 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·45m 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·45m 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·45m 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·46m 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·51m 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·51m 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·53m 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
Sports·55m ago

Portland Bets on ‘Ted Lasso of the NBA’ to Guide Deni Avdija Era

Portland hired Mike Nori, a longtime NBA assistant nicknamed the “Ted Lasso of the NBA,” as its new head coach. He will lead a Trail Blazers team featuring Deni Avdija, Damian Lillard and several young players after a 40-42 season and playoff appearance.

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Rubio Says Regional Conflicts Cannot End While Iran's Proxies Keep Firing Missiles

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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio commented for the first time on the agreement between the United States and Iran. He said the broader regional fighting cannot be brought to an end as long as Iran's proxies continue launching missiles, adding that this issue will be raised at the appropriate time.

Rubio also addressed the possibility that Iran could collect fees for passage through the Strait of Hormuz. He rejected that idea, saying, "No country is allowed to do that in international waters. It is an existing law."

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