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General·8m ago

Rabbi Says Some Marriages Should End, But Only After Trying to Bridge the Divide

Rabbi Ami Baram says his organization helps families and couples facing religious and ideological splits, including some cases where divorce is the better option. He argues that trust, dialogue, and clear boundaries can preserve families, and says the same approach is needed in Israeli society.

Kikar HaShabbat
Politics·9m ago

Ex-Reservist Protest Activist Spoke to IDF Troops for Pay, Report Says

Channel 14 reported that Omri Ronen, a former Brothers in Arms activist and current Democrats candidate, gave paid lectures to IDF troops and officers over the past year. Ronen said he has served hundreds of reserve days since the war began and that his talks are about his family’s story, not politics.

Now 14
Security·11m ago

IDF Special Forces Map Explained, and Why the New Haredi Brigade Changes the Rules

Gidi Cohen, founder of "Kal BeKarav," explained the structure of IDF special forces, the new Hashmonaim brigade, and the physical demands of combat service. He also warned that young recruits are underprepared, urged broader enlistment, and ended by honoring fallen Duvdevan fighter Yona Bezalel Barif.

Kikar HaShabbat
Politics·14m ago

Police Consider Blocking Caravans From Reaching Military Prison Protest

Israel police are considering blocking a large ultra-Orthodox car protest from entering Kfar Yona and redirecting it to an outside parking area. Organizers plan about 2,500 vehicles to leave from 19 cities on Wednesday at 4:00 p.m. toward Prison 10 to protest arrests of yeshiva students and married students.

Kikar HaShabbat·+2 outlets · 67% right-leaning
Politics·17m ago

How Will Cases 1000 and 2000 Against Netanyahu Be Decided?

A special report reviews the key issues from Benjamin Netanyahu’s testimony in Cases 1000 and 2000. It highlights the cigars, champagne, and conversations with Noni Moses that could affect the judges’ decision.

Channel 13·+7 outlets · 63% center
General·18m ago

Israeli Rail Freight Chief to Move Aside After Two Safety Incidents

Israel Railways will move freight division vice president Israel Marco to another post after two safety incidents, including pipes falling from a freight train near Haifa. Acting CEO Avner Flor also ordered a special probe into the events, one of which involved damaged power cables on a train run from Ashdod to Haifa in August 2025.

Globes
Economy·19m ago

Varonis Shares Surge on Reports of Possible Sale and Strong Results

Varonis Systems rose more than 13% in New York after Bloomberg reported it is exploring strategic options, including a possible sale. The company has also posted strong quarterly results and raised its 2026 SaaS ARR outlook. Analysts remain broadly positive, though some warn of competition from larger cloud firms and private startups.

Globes
Sports·20m ago

Hapoel Tel Aviv Owner Ofer Yanai Confronts Association Chief Before Game 4

Ofer Yanai, owner of Hapoel Tel Aviv, confronted Israeli Basketball Association chairman Amos Frishman before Game 4 of the playoff final against Maccabi Tel Aviv. Yanai objected to a ban he received after a prior incident against Hapoel Jerusalem, shouting that he needed a court order to watch his team in the final.

Mako·+1 outlet · 100% center
Security·21m ago

Former Arab MK Mohammed Barakeh Detained on Suspicion of Incitement to Terror

Police detained former MK Mohammed Barakeh in Judea and Samaria on suspicion of incitement to terror over a 2022 public speech. He was later released under restrictions, including a 30-day ban from Judea and Samaria, while prosecutors review whether to indict him.

Kikar HaShabbat·+3 outlets · 75% right-leaning
General·25m 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·33m 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·34m 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·35m 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·38m 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·42m 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·50m 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·53m 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·55m 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·56m 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·56m 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·1h 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·1h 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
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General16:48 · 1h ago

Modzitz Hasidim Hold Rare Unity Shabbat in Mitzpe Yericho After 13 Years

Religious
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
The story · English

The Modzitz rebbe spent Shabbat with the full Hasidic community in Mitzpe Yericho for a festive “Shabbat unity” gathering titled “Lehinchilim.” The event was held to mark the 20th memorial anniversary, or yahrzeit, of the Modzitz rebbe known as the author of “Nahlat Dan.”

Hasidim said the last time such a Shabbat took place was in Netanya, 13 years ago. Since then, there had been no centralized unity Shabbat in the Land of Israel for the broader community, including boys and children over age 9, only selective trips abroad or pilgrimages to the graves of the dynasty’s ancestors overseas.

One organizer said the gathering was made possible now both because of the round yahrzeit of the “Nahlat Dan” and because of the strong longing among Hasidim for a unity Shabbat. He said it is “already a historic event,” one that does not happen every year and occurs “hardly once a decade.”

The article said readers could view a photo gallery from the eve of Shabbat and its conclusion, taken by Shuki Lerer.

Read the original at Behadrei Haredim