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World·19m ago

UN Inquiry Accuses Israel of War Crimes and Genocide Over Child Casualties in Gaza

A UN commission accused Israel of genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity over alleged deliberate harm to Palestinian children in Gaza and the West Bank. The report cited tens of thousands of child casualties, damage to hospitals and schools, and abuse of detainees, while Israel rejected the findings as biased and flawed.

Ynet·+1 outlet · 50% center
Politics·19m ago

Senate Rebukes Trump With Symbolic Vote Calling for End to the War

The U.S. Senate passed a symbolic resolution calling for the war to end, or for any renewal to win Senate approval. Four Republicans joined Democrats, marking the first Republican revolt against Donald Trump on this issue.

Kikar HaShabbat·+2 outlets · 67% right-leaning
Politics·31m ago

Thousands of Cars Set to Join Nationwide Protest for Torah Prisoners

A mass car convoy protest for prisoners linked to Torah study is scheduled for Wednesday at 4:00 p.m., departing from 19 sites across Israel toward Prison 10. Organizers say it is coordinated with police, supported by major ultra-Orthodox groups, and aimed at demanding the release of detainees and an end to arrests and restrictions.

Behadrei Haredim
Security·40m ago

Trump Orders Pentagon to Push Quantum Tech for Battlefield Use

Donald Trump signed two executive orders to accelerate U.S. quantum technology, including battlefield sensors, a national quantum computer and stronger cyber defenses. The Pentagon must pick three quantum sensor projects within 60 days and aim to deploy them by September 30, 2028.

Now 14·+2 outlets · 100% right-leaning
Sports·47m ago

Hapoel Tel Aviv Looks Ahead to a Quieter Offseason After Losing the Final

Hapoel Tel Aviv lost the Israeli playoff final 3-1 to Maccabi Tel Aviv and will go into a relatively quiet offseason. Coach Dimitris Itoudis is staying, but several roster changes are expected, including possible new naturalized players and foreign additions.

Walla·+2 outlets · 100% center
Sports·52m 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·53m ago

Maccabi Tel Aviv Maps Out Its Roster for Next Season

Maccabi Tel Aviv won the Israeli championship and is planning its roster for next season. Oded Katash, Guy Pnini and most core players are expected to stay, while Tamir Blatt and Yovel Zoosman remain in talks.

Mako·+1 outlet · 100% center
Politics·1h ago

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

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Ynet·+1 outlet · 50% center
Health·1h ago

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

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Kikar HaShabbat·+1 outlet · 50% center
World·1h ago

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

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N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
Politics·1h 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·+2 outlets · 67% right-leaning
Politics·1h ago

Yaki Adamker Accuses Bennett of Panic Over Polls and Settlement Shift

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Now 14·+3 outlets · 75% right-leaning
Sports·1h ago

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N12·+5 outlets · 67% center
World·1h ago

Trump Says Iran Has Agreed Not to Seek Nuclear Weapons

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Behadrei Haredim·+5 outlets · 50% center
General·1h ago

Daily tefillin station installed at the entrance to News 14 studios

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Now 14
World·1h ago

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

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Walla
Politics·1h ago

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

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Behadrei Haredim·+5 outlets · 67% center
Politics·1h ago

Israeli Police Chief Slams Spokespeople Amid Haredi Arrest Backlash

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Now 14·+5 outlets · 50% center
General·1h ago

Haredi protest leaders threaten nationwide roadblocks if convoy is blocked

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Kan News·+3 outlets · 50% center
General·1h 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.

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Sports18:54 · 1h ago

Roman Sorkin Draws Online Criticism as Finals Struggles Continue

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Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
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Roman Sorkin, Maccabi Tel Aviv's center, is facing heavy criticism online after another difficult game in the Israeli Basketball Premier League final series. The article says he is again struggling in the championship series, and that Hapoel has managed to neutralize him.

The piece, published by Sport5 on June 23, 2026 at 21:54, focuses on the numbers behind Sorkin's poor form and the backlash circulating on social media. Its framing suggests the debate is less about one isolated performance and more about a wider concern over his effectiveness in the finals.

No specific game result is given in the headline text, but the article makes clear that Sorkin remains under scrutiny as the series continues. The report also notes that fans are openly mocking him, underscoring the pressure on Maccabi Tel Aviv's center in the title race.

Read the original at Mako