Thousands attended the funeral of Rabbi Rahamim Attia, zt"l, described as a hidden tzadik. The ceremony took place at Yeshivat Porat Yosef and drew broad mourning in the Sephardi religious community.
Hapoel Tel Aviv finished its season with a 83-79 loss to Maccabi Tel Aviv in Game 4, losing the playoff series 3-1. Afterward, Tomer Ginat said the team must move on and said he remains under contract with Hapoel Tel Aviv.
A California hiker fell into a vault toilet at Camp Edison near Shaver Lake after trying to retrieve his sunglasses. He was rescued by police, firefighters and campground staff, was not seriously injured, and was decontaminated on site.
A woman about 55 was moderately injured in a two-car crash on Highway 2 in Tel Aviv. United Hatzalah treated her at the scene for head injuries before evacuating her to hospital.
A large convoy of vehicles is set to leave from 19 sites across Israel tomorrow, causing major traffic disruptions nationwide. The worst delays are expected on Route 1 around Jerusalem, Route 4 in the center, and several north and southbound intercity roads.
A resurfaced 1977 Elvis Presley concert clip has reignited claims that a woman in the crowd was holding a smartphone-like device. The article says the more likely explanation is an ordinary object from the era, not a time traveler.
Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb has been tapped to lead a new U.S. advisory council on UAP, or unexplained aerial phenomena. The panel, coordinated with the White House and U.S. security agencies, will use stricter scientific methods to assess reports and gather better data. Loeb’s appointment comes amid ongoing debate over whether some sightings reflect foreign technology, drones, sensor errors, or something still unexplained.
Thomas Partey started for Ghana against England in Boston despite continuing controversy over rape and sexual assault charges. A viral video appeared to show England’s Jedd Spence avoiding a handshake with him, while English fans booed Partey throughout the match. Official comment on the incident had not been issued.
Didier Deschamps will miss France’s final World Cup group-stage match against Norway after his mother died. He returned to France, and assistant coach Guy Stéphan will manage the team in Friday’s game, which will decide first place in the group.
Oded Katash said Maccabi Tel Aviv’s title win over Hapoel Tel Aviv showed the team’s resilience after an injury-hit season. He also said he is ready to manage a much bigger EuroLeague budget and believes the club must make major roster decisions this summer.
Boaz Bismuth said he will ask the IDF chief to keep Brothers in Arms figures out of military influence. His remarks followed a News 14 report that Omri Ronen, a former activist and Democrats candidate, gave paid lectures to soldiers and officers over the past year.
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.
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.
The IAEA is seeking quick access to Iran’s nuclear sites to verify the location of its enriched uranium stockpile. The agency says it has been unable to inspect damaged sites for over a year, while Tehran denies agreeing to full renewed access.
Maccabi Tel Aviv defeated Hapoel Tel Aviv 83-79 in Game 4 of the final to win its 58th Israeli championship. After the title, players and club officials praised the season, the playoff run, and the coaching staff, while several said their futures are still undecided.
Tzvika Fogel filed a police complaint against Mansour Abbas after Channel 14 aired footage showing Abbas with senior Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad figures at a 2018 conference in Turkey. The report said the event focused on opposing Trump’s “Deal of the Century,” not peace or reconciliation, and included several top terror officials.
The Democrats party has added a clause allowing chairman Yair Golan to move up to two Knesset candidates on the party list. Channel 12 said the rule, approved about two weeks ago, may be used in connection with secular activist Naor Narcis.
Maccabi Tel Aviv won its 58th Israeli championship on Tuesday, beating Hapoel Tel Aviv 83-79 and taking the final series 3-1. Loni Walker, who did not play in the finals, said Maccabi is “here with me” when asked about staying next season.
Maccabi Tel Aviv won its 58th Israeli title with an 83-79 victory over Hapoel Tel Aviv and a 3-1 finals series win. Lonnie Walker, who did not play in the final, praised the team and hinted that he wants to stay.
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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.
The IDF said its fighter jets struck three targets in the Gaza Strip over the past two hours after evacuation warnings. The attacks hit buildings in Al-Atatra, Tuffah, and Sheikh Ajlin.
The second episode of “Revolt of the Generals” aired Tuesday and argues that Israel’s security elite has long used leaks, selective information, and pressure to steer policy away from elected leaders. The IDF, Ronen Bar’s camp, and journalist Ronen Bergman all rejected the documentary’s allegations in strong terms.
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England and Ghana are minutes away from kickoff at 11:00 p.m. Israel time. England are favored, while Ghana plan to defend compactly and counterattack.
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.
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.
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.
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Yinon Magal said on Channel 14 that the IDF and Shin Bet have killed 2,555 terrorists involved in the October 7 massacre. He said the campaign continues “until the last one,” and is still ongoing.
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.
The protest convoy organizers issued detailed driving instructions ahead of Wednesday’s planned mass demonstration. They warned of heavy traffic, urged cooperation with police, and said MK Yitzhak Goldknopf is expected to join.
Skoda unveiled the PEAQ, a seven-seat electric SUV and its new flagship, with up to 647 km of range and 299 hp. Champion Motors says it should arrive in Israel in the second half of 2027.
MUNIEXPO 2026 opened in Israel with municipalities and tech firms showing AI, security, education, transport, and emergency systems. Exhibitors emphasized integrated platforms that can keep working in routine operations and in crises.
Senior Religious Zionist figures have approached Yuli Edelstein and Ayelet Shaked about helping form a new right-center party. The talks are aimed at voters who feel unrepresented, but no decision has been made yet.
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.
Donald Trump said Iran has agreed not to seek nuclear weapons and said IAEA inspectors will enter Iran later under recent understandings. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian rejected any talks on defense or missiles, saying those issues are not part of the U.S. understanding.
44-Year-Old Man in Serious Condition After Scorpion Sting in Arad
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Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
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A 44-year-old man was taken to Soroka Medical Center in serious condition after being stung by a scorpion in Arad. The emergency call reached Magen David Adom’s 101 hotline at 9:40 p.m., after the man was first brought to a local clinic.
Magen David Adom teams treated him at the scene and transferred him to the hospital showing signs consistent with a scorpion sting. No further details were provided about his condition or the type of scorpion involved.
