FIFA Weighs Late World Cup Change to Penalty Shootout Rules

Politics·5m ago

Likud MK Tally Gotliv Says She Was Warned of Attempts to Destroy Her Politically

Likud MK Tally Gotliv said she was warned of attempts to politically destroy and smear her before the primaries. She rejected negative polls, portrayed herself as a key draw for right-wing voters, and insisted Likud is a right-wing, not centrist, party.

Srugim

General·10m ago

Family of missing 9-year-old Haimanot Kassa calls public march in Tel Aviv

A march and rally in Tel Aviv on Wednesday will mark 850 days since 9-year-old Haimanot Kassa disappeared. Her family and supporters are urging the public to attend, while several relatives of hostages and fallen soldiers are expected to speak.

Srugim

Sports·11m ago

Cristiano Ronaldo Climbs the World Cup Scoring Chart After Brace Against Uzbekistan

Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice for Portugal against Uzbekistan at the 2026 World Cup. The brace lifted him to 10 career World Cup goals and 10th place on the tournament’s all-time scoring list. Lionel Messi remains the top scorer with 18.

Mako·+3 outlets · 75% center

Sports·12m 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

Security·14m ago

Lebanese Reports: Drone Strikes Vehicle in Southern Lebanon

Lebanese reports said a drone struck a vehicle in the Al-Khardali area of southern Lebanon. The strike landed near a Lebanese Army checkpoint, and no injuries were reported.

Ynet

World·15m ago

Leak Claims Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Thinks It Has the Upper Hand in U.S. Talks

Channel 14 reported leaked private remarks from senior Iranian Revolutionary Guard officials after the first round of U.S.-Iran talks ended Tuesday. The quotes say Tehran believes it won, plans to pressure Washington through the Strait of Hormuz, and intends to portray Israel as the region’s main problem.

Now 14

Politics·16m 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

General·18m ago

Police Case Against Abraham Aklom Closed, Sparking New Clash With Sapir Borgil

Abraham Aklom said a police case opened after Sapir Borgil’s complaint was closed, while Borgil said it was closed for lack of evidence, not innocence. The former couple, who met on Big Brother in 2023 and later married, have publicly traded accusations after Borgil’s allegations of violence, harassment and alleged rape last year.

Ynet·+1 outlet · 100% center

Politics·19m 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·22m 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·24m ago

Mass Orthodox protest convoy planned from 19 cities amid draft exemption dispute

Hardline Orthodox groups plan a protest convoy Thursday at about 4:00 p.m. from 19 cities nationwide, with road disruptions and a parallel march toward military prisons. The move follows last week’s Route 4 blockade and violent clashes over the arrest of a draft evader.

N12·+8 outlets · 63% center

Politics·25m 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·25m 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·25m 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

Politics·28m ago

Hutovely appoints Noam Shapira to head the National Information Headquarters after 3.5-year vacancy

Tzipi Hotovely named Noam Shapira as head of Israel’s National Information Headquarters on Tuesday, filling a post left vacant for about 3.5 years. Shapira, 44, is a reserve lieutenant colonel and Sayeret Matkal veteran with extensive management and public diplomacy experience.

Srugim·+1 outlet · 50% center

World·30m ago

Trump Says IAEA Inspectors Will Be in Iran at the Right Time

Donald Trump said Iran is wrong about nuclear inspections and that IAEA inspectors will be in Iran at the right time. His comments came in response to Iranian claims about oversight of its nuclear program.

Ynet

Politics·31m ago

Shas elder backs planned vehicle protest, while party spokesman distances the party

Rabbi Moshe Maya, a senior Shas rabbinic authority, publicly urged participation in a vehicle protest scheduled for Wednesday. Shas spokesman Asher Medina later said the party would not take part, triggering strong anger in Haredi circles and among organizers.

Behadrei Haredim

World·31m 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·32m 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·33m 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

Economy·34m ago

Israel's defense exports hit a record as Asia-Pacific becomes the fastest-growing market

Israel’s defense exports hit about $19.2 billion in 2025, led by fast growth in Asia-Pacific. India remains the top customer, but Vietnam, Japan, South Korea and Australia are emerging as important markets.

Globes

Sports·34m 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

Security·35m ago

Israeli Security Officials Fear Hezbollah Kidnapping Attempt in Southern Lebanon

Israeli security officials say dozens of Hezbollah fighters remain trapped in an underground complex in Tebnine, southern Lebanon, and may soon face surrender or death. The IDF is also worried Hezbollah’s Radwan Force could try a kidnapping attack on soldiers during the fighting.

Walla

Sports·35m 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·39m 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·41m 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·43m 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·43m 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·46m 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

Politics·47m ago

Avi Maoz Pushes to Move Western Wall Bill Away from Rotman's Committee

MK Avi Maoz is demanding that the Western Wall bill be moved out of MK Simcha Rothman’s committee. He says the legislation, already approved in preliminary reading, is being delayed and should advance through another committee this Knesset term.

Now 14

Politics·48m ago

Report: Starmer Held Secret Handover Meeting With Leadership Frontrunner Burnham

The Telegraph reported that outgoing British Prime Minister Keir Starmer secretly met Andy Burnham, his likely successor. The one-hour meeting reportedly dealt with the handover of power and took place away from Starmer’s office.

Ynet·+1 outlet · 50% center

Economy·50m ago

Argentina’s Milei Has Stabilized Prices and the Peso, but Growth Still Lags

A Bank of America report says Javier Milei’s austerity has sharply reduced inflation, stabilized the peso and boosted exports in Argentina. But growth, lending and investment remain weak, and the country still needs external support to manage heavy debt payments.

Globes

Sports·51m 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·56m 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·59m 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·1h 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

World·1h ago

Pakistan Says Iran’s Ballistic Missile Program Was Not Part of Understanding

Pakistan’s prime minister said Iran’s ballistic missile program was never part of a memorandum of understanding. Iran’s president then said Tehran will not negotiate over its defense capabilities.

Ynet·+1 outlet · 100% center

Sports·1h 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·1h 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

Politics·1h 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

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