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General·5m ago

Pedestrian Dies After Being Hit by Bus in Nesher

Rambam Hospital in Haifa pronounced dead a pedestrian in his 60s who was critically injured after being hit by a bus in Nesher. The man had been taken to the hospital in severe condition.

Ynet·+1 outlet · 50% center
World·7m ago

IAEA chief says inspections in Iran will happen despite Tehran dispute

IAEA chief Rafael Grossi said inspections in Iran will happen, despite Tehran’s denial that it has agreed to restore access. His comments followed US Vice President JD Vance’s claim that Iran had agreed to bring back inspectors, which Iran’s foreign minister rejected.

Srugim·+2 outlets · 67% right-leaning
Security·8m ago

Indictment Filed Against Goor Levi Over Secret Photos in Dressing Rooms

Israeli prosecutors have charged Goor Levi with secretly filming women and girls in fitting rooms at the TLV Mall in Tel Aviv. He also faces charges over recording a sexual encounter without consent and sending the video later on WhatsApp.

N12·+3 outlets · 100% center
Culture·9m ago

Daily 60-Second Encouragement with Rabbi Yigal Cohen

Kikar HaShabbat is featuring a daily 60-second faith clip with Rabbi Yigal Cohen. The short segment draws on Chovot HaLevavot and is presented as a brief spiritual encouragement video.

Kikar HaShabbat
Economy·11m ago

Testimony Opens in Israeli Food Market Price-Fixing Case

Testimony opened in the Israeli food market price-fixing case against Victory’s Eyal Raviv and Yochananoff’s Eitan Yochananoff. The hearing centers on allegations that Raviv tried to push suppliers to raise prices for competitors first, based on recordings and messages found on his phone. Competition Authority officials said the conduct, if proven, would amount to unlawful coordination of price increases.

Calcalist·+2 outlets
Economy·14m ago

Report: China’s yuan network is helping Iran sidestep U.S. sanctions

A Wall Street Journal report says China’s expanding yuan-based payment system is helping Iran sell oil and bypass U.S. sanctions. The piece says the trend is reshaping global finance, reducing U.S. leverage, and prompting Washington to target Chinese banks and refineries.

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Economy·14m ago

Israel’s Next Growth Engine May Come From the Haredi Middle Class

The article argues that Israel’s Haredi middle class, now about 1.45 million people, is becoming a major driver of the economy. It highlights rising education, employment, entrepreneurship, and stronger household finances, especially among Haredi women. It says the financial system must better serve a more diverse and growing sector.

Calcalist
Culture·15m ago

Italian Menswear Goes Lighter as Milan Heatwave Shapes the Runways

Milan Men’s Fashion Week ended amid a 38-degree heatwave, pushing designers toward lighter, looser menswear. Tom Brown, Giorgio Armani, Dolce & Gabbana and Simone Rocha all presented softer, more relaxed collections in Milan and at Pitti Uomo.

Ynet
Tech·19m ago

Figure AI's Robot Workforce Surpasses Its Human Staff

Figure AI says it now has about 740 robots and 660 human workers, marking the first time robots outnumber staff. The company showcased a parcel-sorting challenge and a long endurance test to argue its robots can work longer than people. CEO Brett Adcock said the change signals a fast-approaching shift in the labor market.

Kikar HaShabbat
Politics·21m ago

Israel Worries Trump Is Pushing Syria Into the Hezbollah File

Benjamin Netanyahu will hold a special meeting on Syria and Lebanon after Donald Trump suggested Syria might take on Hezbollah. Israeli officials fear this could signal a real diplomatic move that would increase Syrian influence in Lebanon. Ahmed al-Sharaa denied any plan to wage war on Hezbollah.

Arutz Sheva·+4 outlets · 50% center
Politics·22m ago

Rubio Skips Israel on Gulf Trip to Calm Iran Deal Critics

Marco Rubio began a three-day Middle East trip focused on calming Gulf allies upset by a new interim deal with Iran. He skipped Israel entirely, even as Jerusalem protested concessions to Tehran. The tour starts in the UAE and continues to Kuwait.

Kikar HaShabbat·+2 outlets · 67% right-leaning
General·22m ago

Court Tosses Tattoo Defamation Suit Over Viral Instagram Feud

Haifa Magistrate’s Court rejected Adir Mizrahi’s defamation lawsuit against Ariela Simantov over an Instagram dispute about finger tattoos. Mizrahi was ordered to pay 10,000 shekels in costs after seeking 100,000 shekels, takedown of the video, and an apology. His lawyer said an appeal is being considered.

Walla
Culture·23m ago

Israeli Reality Show Couples Face Desire, Trauma, and Public Humiliation

A review of Keshet 12’s “Marriage at First Sight Israel” says the latest episode exposed emotional trauma beneath the show’s romance. It singled out the pain in Neta and Avitar’s relationship, condemned Tomer for humiliating Liki, and said Niv and Asaf’s strong chemistry may hide deeper problems. The writer called the episode “sad but important.”

Walla
Health·24m ago

Beauty Clinics Are Moving Home, and Israel’s Geneo Wants to Lead the Shift

Skincare brands are increasingly linking clinic treatments with at-home products to extend results. Geneo, known for OxyGeneo facial technology, has launched EverCare, its first home-care line in Israel. The line is designed to work with the brand’s in-clinic treatments and oxy-pods.

Walla
Sports·24m ago

Noam Yaacov and Emmanuel Sharp Chase Second-Round NBA Draft Selection

Emmanuel Sharp and Noam Yaacov may be picked in Thursday night’s NBA Draft second round. Sharp is projected higher than Yaacov, while both could still end up with non-guaranteed or two-way NBA deals. Yaacov has already committed to Utah if he does not enter the NBA.

Walla
General·25m ago

Ofakim Rebuilds After October 7, With New Growth and a New Identity

Ofakim is rebuilding after the October 7 attack, when 48 residents were killed and residents fought back against terrorists. Mayor Itzik Danino says the city is now growing rapidly, tightening security and aiming to become Israel’s new center and agrotech capital.

Arutz Sheva
Politics·28m ago

Quiet Moves Reshape Settlement Policy in Hebron and the West Bank

A Hebrew article says quiet legal and administrative steps have transformed settlement policy in Hebron and across the West Bank. It highlights the Cave of the Patriarchs roof project, the transfer of planning powers in Hebron’s Area H2, and broader changes led by Smotrich, Strock, and the Settlement Administration.

Arutz Sheva
Security·28m ago

Negev Police Commander Returns Fallen Officer’s Personal Weapon to His Widow

Negev District Commander Brig. Gen. Amir Klein visited the family of Chief Superintendent Itamar Alos in Ofakim on Monday night and returned Alos’s personal weapon to his widow and parents. Alos, a Netivot police dispatcher, ran armed into the October 7 attack in Ofakim, helped save lives, and later died in January after a medical hospitalization.

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

SpaceX raises $25 billion in bonds after record equity sale

SpaceX raised $25 billion in debt on Tuesday, shortly after completing the largest stock offering in history. Demand for the bonds reached nearly $90 billion, as the company seeks cash for rockets, AI infrastructure, and xAI.

Calcalist·+2 outlets · 100% center
Politics·33m ago

Former Shin Bet official defends David Zini amid controversy over Pride events

Former Shin Bet senior official Amit Asa defended David Zini on Wednesday amid controversy over a reported decision to cancel the agency’s Pride events. Asa said criticism of Zini is politically framed and warned that some of the public is not viewing the matter objectively.

Srugim·+3 outlets · 50% center
Tech·33m ago

Meta Explores Prediction-Market App to Compete With Polymarket

Meta is developing a standalone prediction-market app called Arena, according to a New York Times report. The app would initially use points instead of real money, but future betting features are possible. Meta previously tried the space with Forecast, which closed in 2022.

Globes·+1 outlet
General·37m ago

Chief Rabbinate Streamlines Marriage Officiant Certification Process

The Chief Rabbinate in Israel has updated the certification process for rabbis who officiate weddings, adding an online application system and clearer procedures. The criteria themselves remain largely unchanged, while a new training course for future officiants has also opened for registration.

Kikar HaShabbat
World·40m ago

Iran Begins Charging Tankers to Pass Through the Strait of Hormuz

Iran has begun demanding multimillion-dollar passage or insurance fees from commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Qatar, Oman and others call it a violation of international law, while U.S. Navy reports show tankers still crossing under heightened risk.

Kikar HaShabbat·+2 outlets · 67% right-leaning
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Sports02:54 · 4h ago

Michael Brown Jr. Touts Nets Fit as Brooklyn Adds Sixth Pick

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The Brooklyn Nets used the sixth pick in the 2026 NBA Draft to select Louisville point guard Michael Brown Jr., adding another young piece to the core alongside Ben Saraf and Danny Wolf. Brooklyn entered the draft with the best lottery odds for the No. 1 pick but did not land in the top four, yet still came away with what observers described as a major talent.

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