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General·3m ago

Haredi protest leaders threaten nationwide roadblocks if convoy is blocked

Leaders of the anti-arrest protest for Haredi draft dodgers threatened to block roads nationwide if police stop their convoy to Military Prison 10. Police approved the convoy from 19 starting points for Wednesday afternoon, but barred it from entering the prison road through Kfar Yona.

Kan News·+3 outlets · 50% center
General·6m ago

Cargo Division Chief to Leave Post After Steel Coils Fell From Freight Train

Israel Marco, vice president for cargo at Israel Railways, will step down from his role after steel coils fell from a freight train last Sunday. The incident disrupted service in the Haifa area for hours and shut the cargo division for two days, while the investigation continues.

Ynet·+1 outlet
Politics·12m ago

Former Shin Bet Employee Urges Staff Not to Quit After Pride Event Cancellation

Moran Zer Katzenstein, a former Shin Bet employee and current candidate in The Democrats’ primary, published an open letter after Channel 12 reported the agency had canceled Pride events. She condemned the move as a dangerous sign of “darkness” and urged Shin Bet staff not to quit.

Srugim·+3 outlets · 50% center
Politics·19m ago

Channel 14 poll finds overwhelming support for Iran's version of events

A live poll on Channel 14’s "The Patriots" found 90% of respondents said they believed Iran over the United States. The survey, conducted Tuesday through the C14 app and hosted by Yinon Magal, came amid Iran’s refusal to let the IAEA inspect its nuclear sites.

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Sports·21m ago

Roman Sorkin Draws Heavy Online Criticism After Another Tough Finals Game

Roman Sorkin of Maccabi Tel Aviv is facing heavy online criticism after another poor showing in the Israeli Basketball Premier League finals. The report says Hapoel is successfully shutting him down, intensifying attention on his form in the series.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
General·23m 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·25m 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·28m 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·31m 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·31m 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·34m 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·34m 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·43m 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
Politics·43m ago

Gulf states slam Iran deal as Rubio heads to Gulf to calm allies

Gulf states have told the U.S. the emerging Iran deal is “very bad,” while Marco Rubio plans visits to the UAE, Bahrain and Kuwait to reassure them. The talks remain unclear, with Trump and Iran offering conflicting claims about nuclear oversight and the next diplomatic steps.

Behadrei Haredim·+1 outlet · 50% center
Sports·44m 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·47m 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·47m 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·51m 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·52m 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·54m 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·59m 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·1h 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
Economy·1h 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·1h 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·1h 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
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World17:31 · 1h ago

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

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U.S. President Donald Trump responded to Iranian claims about international monitoring of Iran’s nuclear program, saying Tehran is wrong on the issue. He said the International Atomic Energy Agency inspectors will be on the ground in Iran “at the right time.”

Trump’s remarks directly addressed the dispute over oversight of Iran’s nuclear activities, though he did not elaborate on when the inspectors would arrive or under what conditions. The statement was framed as a rebuttal to Iran’s position on the matter.

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