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Sports·4m ago

Roman Sorkin's late three seals Maccabi Tel Aviv's title

Roman Sorkin hit a decisive corner three with 32 seconds left as Maccabi Tel Aviv beat Hapoel Tel Aviv 83-79 to win the Israeli Basketball Premier League title. He had been struggling before the clutch shot and also finished the game with a late dunk.

Mako·+1 outlet · 100% center
Sports·5m ago

Hapoel Tel Aviv Faces Major Roster Changes After Final Defeat

Hapoel Tel Aviv is considering a sweeping roster shakeup after losing 3-1 to Maccabi Tel Aviv in the finals. Coach Dimitris Itoudis is expected to stay, while several key players face uncertain futures, including Vasilije Micić, Yam Madar, and Jonathan Motley.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
Sports·8m ago

Hapoel Tel Aviv and Maccabi Tel Aviv trade leads in Game 4 thriller

Hapoel Tel Aviv and Maccabi Tel Aviv played a tightly contested Game 4 of the Israeli Basketball Premier League final, with the score at 81-79. Hapoel relied on Yam Madar’s clutch shooting, while Maccabi got key plays from Oshae Brissett, as the series hung in the balance.

N12·+4 outlets · 80% center
Politics·16m ago

Trump Says 90 Million Barrels of Oil Pass Through the Strait of Hormuz

Donald Trump said at a rally in Pennsylvania that at least 90 million barrels of oil pass through the Strait of Hormuz. He also repeated that Iran will not have nuclear weapons and accused Democrats of supporting women in men’s sports.

Ynet·+1 outlet · 50% center
Health·18m ago

44-Year-Old Man in Serious Condition After Scorpion Sting in Arad

A 44-year-old man was hospitalized in serious condition after a scorpion sting in Arad. Magen David Adom received the call at 9:40 p.m. and took him to Soroka Medical Center after treatment at a local clinic.

Kikar HaShabbat·+1 outlet · 50% center
World·21m ago

Israel Holds Emergency Talks Over Trump’s Syria Proposal and Hezbollah

Netanyahu will hold talks Wednesday on Syria and Lebanon after Trump suggested Syria might take on Hezbollah. Israel fears this could restore Syrian dominance in Lebanon and is considering new measures against Hezbollah, including a possible Lebanese army takeover of a tunnel site in Tebnine.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
Politics·23m ago

Solberg says election delay in wartime could be justified

Justice Noam Solberg said Israel may need a limited election delay in a national emergency if free voting is impossible. He said the Central Elections Committee is already studying and drilling such scenarios, but only under strict safeguards.

Kikar HaShabbat·+1 outlet · 50% center
Politics·25m ago

Yaki Adamker Accuses Bennett of Panic Over Polls and Settlement Shift

Naftali Bennett said Areas A and B in Judea and Samaria should be part of Palestinian autonomy, triggering criticism. On Channel 14’s “The Patriots,” Yaki Adamker accused Bennett of panic over polls and of abandoning his past positions for political gain.

Now 14·+3 outlets · 75% right-leaning
Sports·31m ago

Ronaldo Declares ‘I’m Back’ After Portugal’s 5-0 Win Over Uzbekistan

Cristiano Ronaldo led Portugal to a 5-0 World Cup 2026 win over Uzbekistan with two goals and a postgame “I’m back!” message. The result followed Portugal’s 1-1 draw with the Democratic Republic of Congo and featured goals from Nuno Mendes, Rafael Leao, and an own goal by Khusanov.

N12·+5 outlets · 67% center
General·36m ago

Daily tefillin station installed at the entrance to News 14 studios

News 14 installed a permanent tefillin station at its studio entrance on Tuesday. The donation came from brothers Mendi and Shlomo Rizel in memory of their father, and Hillel Biton-Rosen was the first to use it. Channel management said it is proud of the initiative and will keep the tefillin available in the lobby.

Now 14
World·39m ago

Trump Says U.S. Can Fly Over Tehran as Iran Faces Nuclear Inspection

Donald Trump said at a Pennsylvania rally that U.S. planes could fly over Tehran and that Iran had accepted strict nuclear monitoring. The IAEA said it will inspect Iran’s nuclear sites, while Iranian sources disputed Trump’s account of the Strait of Hormuz being open.

Walla
Politics·41m ago

Israeli envoy warns US-led talks with Lebanon are veering off course

Yechiel Leiter, Israel’s ambassador to Washington and its negotiator with Lebanon, said the fifth round of talks is drifting away from its original goals. He warned the US-led process must still focus on dismantling Hezbollah and blocking Iranian influence, or Lebanon’s deal could fail.

Behadrei Haredim·+5 outlets · 67% center
Politics·42m ago

Israeli Police Chief Slams Spokespeople Amid Haredi Arrest Backlash

Police Commissioner Dani Levy reportedly lashed out at his spokespeople today amid growing backlash over arrests of Haredim and police conduct at protests. He blamed leaks, criticized Ben Gvir’s influence, and warned of staffing changes, while commanders said unclear policy is hurting officers on the ground.

Now 14·+5 outlets · 50% center
General·47m 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·50m 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·56m 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
General·57m ago

Family says Gilad Yankelvitch’s cause of death remains under police investigation

Gilad Yankelvitch’s family says his exact cause of death is still being investigated by Honolulu police, two weeks after he was found unconscious outside his Hawaii apartment building. They also said he will be buried in Israel, and noted he had been planning a new televised fitness comeback.

Walla·+3 outlets · 100% center
Politics·1h 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.

Now 14
Sports·1h 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·1h 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·1h 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·1h 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·1h 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·1h 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·1h 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.

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General17:44 · 2h ago

Noam Shapira Appointed Head of the National Public Diplomacy Staff

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National Public Diplomacy Chief Tzipi Hotovely announced on Tuesday that Noam Shapira has been chosen to serve as head of the National Public Diplomacy Staff, after a selection committee approved the appointment unanimously.

Shapira, 44, is a reserve lieutenant colonel, married and the father of five, and lives in Kibbutz Merav. He is a veteran of Sayeret Matkal and has held a range of management and command roles.

In recent years, Shapira has worked intensively on strengthening Israel's public diplomacy and public awareness efforts in different arenas. He has led multiple initiatives under the Operations Directorate, including international outreach, building strategic partnerships for Israel, and helping preserve the IDF's freedom of action during the war.

Hotovely said,

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