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World·10m ago

Red-Lipped Batfish, the Strange Fish That Walks the Seafloor

The Red-lipped Batfish, Ogcocephalus darwini, lives near the Galapagos Islands and is famous for walking on the seafloor instead of swimming. Scientists do not yet know why it has bright red lips, though they may help with mating or communication.

Kikar HaShabbat
Weather·11m ago

Forecast: Slight Temperature Rise Across Israel

Israel is expected to see partly cloudy weather this morning, turning fair later, with a slight temperature increase. Most areas will remain near seasonal norms, while Eilat may reach 38 degrees.

Ynet·+4 outlets · 60% right-leaning
Sports·12m ago

Colombia Edges DR Congo 1-0 to Move Up to Four Points

Colombia defeated the Democratic Republic of Congo 1-0 in the second round of the 2026 World Cup. Daniel Muñoz scored the decisive goal in the 76th minute, lifting Colombia to four points, tied with Portugal but behind on goal difference.

Ynet·+1 outlet · 100% center
Culture·13m ago

Daily Talmud Lesson on Chullin 55 Presented by Rabbi Binyamin Militzky

Kikar HaShabbat is distributing the daily Daf Yomi lesson on Chullin 55 for Wednesday, 9 Tammuz. Rabbi Binyamin Militzky teaches the class, which airs every morning at 5:00 a.m. on Kol Chai and is also posted online. The lesson is dedicated to the recovery of the sick and wounded, including Devorah bat Yael Sheindil Peige.

Kikar HaShabbat
Culture·14m ago

Israel’s first Yemeni fine-dining restaurant opens in Pardes Hanna

Diwan in Pardes Hanna-Karkur is a modern Yemeni gastro-bar run by chef Roy Dori and partner Neta Eisenberg. The review praises its kubaneh, mookaskas, fish dishes and zlabia, and calls it Israel’s first Yemeni fine-dining effort. It says the restaurant is worth a special trip and could succeed if Dori stays the course.

Calcalist
Culture·14m ago

Fresh Paint Fair Spotlights Textile, Metal, and War-Tinged Works

Fresh Paint opened its 17th edition today in Tel Aviv and will run until next Monday at 7 Kramnitski Street. The fair showcases hundreds of artists and designers, with standout works in textiles, jewelry, sculpture, and paper that blur art and design. Several pieces respond directly to October 7, the hostage campaign, and Israel’s current security mood.

Calcalist
Politics·18m ago

Trump blasts four GOP senators over Iran war vote

Donald Trump attacked four Republican senators who voted with Democrats for a resolution calling on him to stop the war in Iran. He said the vote helped the enemy and made his job harder, but vowed to finish the task anyway.

Ynet
World·19m ago

Trump Says Vance Will Take the Blame If Iran Deal Fails

Donald Trump said J.D. Vance will get the blame if negotiations with Iran fail, while he will claim credit for any success. Vance is in Switzerland leading the effort to turn a fragile memorandum with Tehran into enforceable terms within 60 days, despite resistance inside and outside the administration.

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Politics·22m ago

Top Legal Officials Doubt Deri's Bid to Halt Arrests of Yeshiva Students

Senior legal officials say Aryeh Deri’s plan to stop arrests of yeshiva students lacks legal viability and would likely fail at the Supreme Court. The issue has escalated into a confrontation between the ultra-Orthodox parties and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over emergency legislation and a possible Knesset dissolution.

Kikar HaShabbat
Weather·22m ago

Weekend Forecast: Slight Warm-Up, Mostly Seasonable Weather

Temperatures will edge up slightly on Wednesday, mainly inland and in the mountains, but remain seasonable in most areas. Thursday and Friday are expected to be partly cloudy in the morning and pleasant later, with no major temperature change.

Kikar HaShabbat
Sports·28m ago

Maccabi-Hapoel Tel Aviv final series lifted Israeli basketball standards

Maccabi Tel Aviv beat Hapoel Tel Aviv in a thrilling playoff final series to win the championship. The writer said the series showcased outstanding Israeli players, especially Yam Madar and Roman Sorkin, and raised expectations for Israeli basketball. Both teams were praised for a high-level, hard-fought season.

Ynet·+7 outlets · 63% center
Politics·35m ago

Trump Iran Deal Claims Face Pushback From Tehran, Congress and Gulf Allies

The Trump administration says it has struck a historic peace deal with Iran, but Tehran, Congress and Gulf allies are disputing key terms. The conflict centers on nuclear monitoring, frozen assets, and the Strait of Hormuz, while the Senate has moved to limit Trump’s war powers.

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Politics·36m ago

Trump lashes out after Senate rebuke over Iran war powers

Trump attacked the U.S. Senate after it passed a 50-48 war powers resolution limiting his military action against Iran. He said the vote helped the enemy, pledged to continue his policy, and repeated that Iran is near collapse.

Kikar HaShabbat·+4 outlets · 60% right-leaning
Sports·41m ago

Hapoel Tel Aviv Faces Offseason Changes After Another Title Miss

Hapoel Tel Aviv lost 83-79 to Maccabi Tel Aviv on Tuesday and fell 3-1 in the playoff final, extending its 57-year championship drought. The club will hold a major meeting today to discuss roster changes, EuroLeague home games, and possible departures.

Walla·+2 outlets · 100% center
Security·47m ago

Trump’s Syria Comments Stir Israeli Worries About Lebanon and Hezbollah

Israel is holding a special discussion after Donald Trump suggested Syria could take a larger role against Hezbollah. Israeli officials fear this could restore Syrian influence in Lebanon and are also examining other ways to pressure Hezbollah.

Srugim·+3 outlets · 67% center
Politics·48m ago

Trump Turns the White House Lawn Into an MMA Spectacle

UFC held a historic fight card on the White House south lawn, with Trump tying the event to his birthday and the U.S. semiquincentennial. The spectacle drew sharp criticism, major viewership, and fresh scrutiny over costs, ethics, and political favoritism.

Calcalist
General·52m ago

Does Expanding Women’s Combat Roles Change the IDF?

The article argues that the debate over women in IDF combat roles has moved beyond equality to questions of combat effectiveness. It says legal pressure, social ideas and pilot programs are reshaping army decisions, and discusses the issue with attorney Tzofnat Nordman.

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Economy·1h ago

State Companies Authority Plans Performance Reviews for Government Directors

Israel’s State Companies Authority is preparing a new internal system to assess the performance of directors in government-owned companies. The reviews will be used to help judge future board appointments, even as directors continue moving between state companies and ministers retain final appointment power.

Calcalist
Health·1h ago

Deep Plane Facelifts Gain Popularity as a Costly Way to Turn Back Time

Deep Plane facelifts are becoming a high-end, increasingly popular way to restore a younger but natural-looking face. The article focuses on a 41-year-old Israeli woman whose results lasted for years, and explains why the operation is more expensive, more complex and longer-lasting than simpler facelift techniques.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
Politics·1h ago

Progressive Anti-Israel Candidates Score Major Wins in New York Democratic Primaries

New York’s progressive left, led by Zohran Mamdani, won a major Democratic primary victory, with anti-Israel candidates defeating prominent incumbents. Brad Lander beat Dan Goldman, and Darializa Avila Chevalier edged Adriano Espaillat, while Thomas DiNapoli held his office and Donald Trump’s pick won a Republican primary upstate.

Ynet
Politics·1h ago

Legal Officials Say Bill to Halt Haredi Draft Evader Arrests Has No Legal Standing

Legal officials said coalition-backed legislation to stop arrests of Haredi draft evaders is unlikely to pass legal muster or withstand High Court review. The issue follows a meeting between Aryeh Deri, Moshe Gafni and Benjamin Netanyahu, and comes ahead of a large protest convoy heading to Military Prison 10 near Beit Lid.

Kan News·+1 outlet · 50% center
Economy·1h ago

The pension clause that can quietly boost, or cut, your retirement savings

Calcalist says the actuarial balance line in pension fund reports can materially raise or reduce retirement savings. It compared 15 years of data, found Altschuler Shaham and Infinity among the strongest performers, and Menora Mivtachim among the weakest, while a dispute is growing between insurers and investment houses over the numbers.

Calcalist
Economy·1h ago

U.S.-Iran understanding rattles markets and points to a bigger Israeli defense budget

A new U.S.-Iran understanding is weakening the shekel, nudging up Israel’s risk premium and reinforcing expectations of higher defense spending. The Finance Ministry and Defense Ministry are nearing a 2026 budget deal, while a larger 10-year, 350 billion shekel force-buildup plan is becoming the baseline for 2027 and beyond.

Calcalist
Economy·1h ago

National Insurance fund heads toward a 10 billion shekel deficit this year

Israel’s National Insurance Institute is heading toward a 10 billion shekel deficit this year, with a possible 23 billion shekel shortfall by 2030. A Finance Ministry forecast and a State Comptroller report point to rapid growth in long-term care and other benefits as the main drivers, while the institute says the government, not it, caused the problem.

Calcalist·+1 outlet
Economy·1h ago

When Tel Aviv Stocks Outgrow the Plan, Should Investors Rebalance?

Meitav Securities chairman Yaron Stepk says investors should rebalance after Tel Aviv stocks outperformed and raised Israel’s share of portfolios to 65%. He recommends passive foreign equity funds, disciplined stock allocation, and limited exposure to dollars and gold.

Globes
Economy·1h ago

SpaceX IPO Sparks Bubble Fears After Record-Valuation Debut

SpaceX went public on June 12 on Nasdaq at a $1.8 trillion valuation, raising $75 billion and briefly surging before easing back. Critics, including Meitav chairman Avner Stepak, called the pricing a bubble and warned it could hurt broader markets and other AI stocks.

Calcalist·+2 outlets · 100% center
Economy·1h ago

Israeli Investors Gain Paper Profits of $15 Million From SpaceX Listing

StepStone VC Secondary Fund, marketed in Israel through Lider Private Equity, made a paper profit of about $15 million from its SpaceX exposure. The fund had built a $400 million position before the listing, and its Israeli investors' stake rose from $3 million to $18 million.

Calcalist
Economy·1h ago

Israel Roads Merger Could Save Up to 1 Billion Shekels Over Five Years

Israel’s Government Companies Authority is weighing a merger of Cross Israel into Israel National Roads, with potential savings estimated at 80 million shekels a year or about 1 billion over five years. The Transportation Ministry dropped its objection after a compromise to split Cross Israel’s activities between Israel National Roads and Ayalon Highways, and a report is due in July.

Calcalist
Economy·1h ago

Who Really Gets Israel’s Education Fund Tax Break

Hilan data shows Israel’s provident study fund is concentrated among higher earners and knowledge-sector workers, with 95% coverage in hi-tech and 92% in healthcare. The tax-free benefit, worth about 10 billion shekels in 2024, is far less common among low-paid and nonunionized workers.

Globes
Sports·1h ago

Croatia beats Panama to stay alive as Modric marks 200th cap

Croatia beat Panama 1-0 in Toronto to earn its first points in Group 12 of the 2026 World Cup. Ante Budimir scored in the 54th minute, Luka Modric made his 200th international appearance, and Croatia will now meet Ghana with a knockout berth on the line.

Walla·+3 outlets · 100% center
Sports·1h ago

Michael Brown Jr. says he could become the face of the Nets

The Brooklyn Nets drafted Louisville point guard Michael Brown Jr. sixth overall in the 2026 NBA Draft. Brown Jr. said he wants to grow with the team’s young players, including Ben Saraf and Danny Wolf, and believes he can become a franchise face.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
Politics·1h ago

Israel Approves Mixed Changes to Driver Penalty Points System

Israel has approved major revisions to the driver points system, combining tougher penalties for serious violations with relief for some lesser offenses. The changes also shorten the lifetime of minor points for private drivers and limit point stacking in single incidents.

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Original
Sports02:04 · 2h ago

Congolese fan reprises his human-statue routine at the World Cup

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Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
The story · English

Democratic Republic of Congo faced Colombia overnight, in its second group-stage match at the 2026 World Cup, and one of its fans, Koke Moldinga, drew attention again with the same unusual act that made him famous at the Africa Cup of Nations. He stood completely still for the full 90 minutes in the Congo supporters’ section.

The gesture was a tribute to Patrice Lumumba, Congo’s first prime minister since 1960 and a figure still regarded as historic in the country. Moldinga performed the same human-statue routine continuously for 90 minutes at the Africa Cup, where he first went viral.

According to the report, the fan has now repeated the stunt in Mexico, where the World Cup is being played, and appears likely to become one of the tournament’s viral sensations. The article notes that the reaction to his appearance at the Africa Cup had already spread widely online.

The match itself took place late Wednesday into Thursday, and Moldinga was present among the Congo fans in support of his team.

Read the original at Mako