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General·5m ago

Man Seriously Hurt in Two-Car Crash Near Kafr Qasim

A two-car crash on Highway 5614 near Kafr Qasim left a 55-year-old man seriously injured and a 50-year-old woman moderately hurt. Magen David Adom evacuated both to Meir Hospital in Kfar Saba.

Ynet·+1 outlet · 50% center
Economy·8m ago

Hidden AI Influencers Spark Backlash Over Brand Marketing Tactics

The Guardian investigation says big brands are using AI-generated social media influencers to market products as if they were real people. Regulators in the UK, EU, and US are moving unevenly on disclosure rules, while critics say consumers are being misled.

Kikar HaShabbat
Politics·11m ago

Fifth Round of Israel-Lebanon Talks Opens in Washington

The fifth round of Israel-Lebanon negotiations opened in Washington, according to a photo caption published with the report. The article provides no further details on the agenda or outcome.

Ynet·+4 outlets · 80% center
Politics·13m ago

Netanyahu and the ultra-Orthodox reach a deal on draft-related bills

Benjamin Netanyahu and the ultra-Orthodox parties agreed to advance draft-related legislation immediately after a day of escalating threats. If progress stalls, the ultra-Orthodox will back dissolving the Knesset, with elections set for October 20.

Now 14·+7 outlets · 50% center
Politics·13m ago

Smear Texts Sent Under Yaya Shper’s Aide’s Name, Not Ronen Tzur’s

Channel 12 reported that thousands of smear SMS messages targeting Yaya Shper were sent by his own camp, not by rival Ronen Tzur. The episode may trigger party discipline under the Democrats’ new election rules and puts chairman Yair Golan in a difficult position.

Srugim·+2 outlets · 67% center
Sports·17m ago

Nearly Full House as 9,132 Fans Attend Game 4 of the Finals

Game 4 of the Israeli playoff final between Hapoel Tel Aviv and Maccabi Tel Aviv drew 9,132 fans to Menora Mivtachim Arena on Tuesday night. The crowd included 8,132 Hapoel supporters and 1,000 Maccabi fans, following attendance of 8,278, 8,252, and 10,211 in the first three games.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
General·17m ago

Canadian Town Grants Trees Formal Rights as Living Beings

Terrasse-Vaudreuil, a town west of Montreal, unanimously adopted a resolution giving trees formal rights. It is the first municipality in Quebec and Canada to sign the Universal Declaration of the Rights of Trees.

Kikar HaShabbat
Economy·25m ago

Victory launches fuel cards with a 55 agorot-per-liter discount

Victori is selling 250-shekel fuel cards that reduce Sonol fuel prices by 55 agorot per liter, with savings of 18.3 shekels per card. The company is also facing a price-fixing trial involving CEO and controlling shareholder Eyal Rabid in Lod.

Ynet
Sports·27m ago

Oshae Brissett throws down huge dunk on Dan Oturu in Game 4 derby

Oshae Brissett powered in a major dunk for Maccabi Tel Aviv in Game 4 against Hapoel Tel Aviv on Tuesday night. The play came through a foul by Dan Oturu, helped Maccabi to a 28-26 lead, and ended with the ball hitting Oturu in the face.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
Sports·30m ago

Former Hapoel Beersheba Defender Meets Messi in Kansas City

Or Blorian, recently transferred from Hapoel Beersheba to Sporting Kansas City, met Lionel Messi and Rodrigo De Paul in Kansas City during Argentina’s World Cup training. The article also says Maor Melikson shook Messi’s hand after Argentina beat Austria, and Hapoel Beersheba fans displayed a combined Israeli and club flag at the match.

Walla
Politics·30m ago

Haredi Protest Convoys to Return Nationwide Over Draft Arrests

Haredi groups plan nationwide car convoys on Wednesday afternoon to protest arrests of yeshiva students over draft enforcement. The protests, backed by Agudat Yisrael figures, are expected to begin at 4:00 p.m. from 19 locations and may cause major traffic delays.

Walla·+8 outlets · 63% center
General·33m 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·34m 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·36m 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·39m 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·42m ago

Solberg Warns of Election Crisis, Raises Alarm Over Foreign Interference

Justice Noam Solberg warned that Israel must prepare for an election crisis as boundaries between permitted and forbidden conduct are already blurring. He cited an unusual wave of petitions and fresh concerns over foreign interference, disinformation, and AI manipulation, while State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman separately warned that election integrity is at risk.

Behadrei Haredim·+1 outlet · 50% center
Politics·42m 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·44m 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·45m 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·46m 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
General·50m 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·59m 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·59m 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·1h 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·1h 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·1h 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
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Politics17:13 · 1h ago

Report: Starmer Held Secret Handover Meeting With Leadership Frontrunner Burnham

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Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
The story · English

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer met secretly with Andy Burnham, the leading candidate to succeed him, according to The Telegraph. The paper said the meeting focused on the transfer of power between the two men.

Starmer, who is resigning, left 10 Downing Street for the one-hour meeting, which was held away from his office. The report said the talks took place out of public view.

The article did not say when the meeting occurred, what was agreed, or whether any formal transition process has begun. It identified Burnham as the front-runner to replace Starmer as prime minister.

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