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Politics·1m ago

Netanyahu Ends Testimony With Harsh Attack on Investigators and Prosecution

Benjamin Netanyahu’s testimony in his corruption trial ended on Wednesday in the Jerusalem District Court. He used a final statement to attack investigators, the prosecution, and the evidence in Cases 4000, Mozes, and 1000. His lawyer then thanked the judges and the hearing was closed.

Kikar HaShabbat·+6 outlets · 71% center
World·5m ago

Russia Presses Belarus to Deepen Role in War Against Ukraine

Russia is pressuring Belarus to expand military support for the war in Ukraine, including more launch sites, infrastructure, and troops. Zelensky warned Ukraine may strike Belarus-linked facilities, while intelligence officials see no immediate ground attack from Belarus.

Kikar HaShabbat
General·7m ago

Asian elephants kick around colorful balls at the Safari

On Wednesday morning, elephants at the Safari in Israel were given colorful footballs as enrichment. The animals played by chasing, pushing, rolling, and kicking the balls, which the Safari said helps stimulate curiosity, movement, and the senses.

Kikar HaShabbat·+1 outlet · 100% right-leaning
Security·10m ago

Police Reject Ynet Report on Shooting After Checkpoint Pursuit

Israel Police rejected a Ynet report by Liran Tamari about a shooting after a checkpoint pursuit, saying crucial facts were omitted. The force said the suspect fled, injured two volunteers, rammed police vehicles, and was later found with drugs and arrested.

Arutz Sheva
Culture·13m ago

Hila Ruach Delivers a Tight, Magnetic Rock Show at the Barby

Hila Ruach’s Tuesday night Barby concert underscored her status as a leading Israeli indie artist. The show highlighted her tightly played band, album-focused staging, and unusually loyal audience, even as she remains outside the mainstream.

Ynet
Culture·14m ago

Hollywood Shies Away From a Film About Sam Altman

Major studios and streamers, including Warner Bros. and Netflix, declined to buy the film Artificial about Sam Altman. Amazon also pulled out as distributor after deepening business ties with OpenAI, leaving smaller companies such as Mubi and Neon as possible buyers.

Calcalist
Politics·15m ago

Brad Lander Upsets Dan Goldman in New York's 10th District Democratic Primary

Brad Lander defeated Rep. Dan Goldman in the Democratic primary for New York’s 10th District on Tuesday. The pro-Israel, self-described liberal Zionist won in a strongly Democratic district spanning lower Manhattan and parts of western Brooklyn, with backing from Bernie Sanders and Zohran Mamdani. Goldman, a former federal prosecutor and Trump impeachment counsel, had first won the seat in 2022.

Kikar HaShabbat·+7 outlets · 63% center
Politics·15m ago

Latin America’s Rightward Shift Is Pulling the Region Closer to Washington and Jerusalem

Right-wing victories in Colombia and Peru are part of a broader political swing across Latin America toward the right. The shift is driven by economic frustration and security fears, and it is drawing the region closer to Washington and Jerusalem. Israel sees the change as diplomatically helpful, especially as some right-wing leaders promise warmer ties.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
General·19m ago

State Comptroller Engelman Defends Delayed October 7 Reports and Responsibility Findings

State Comptroller Matanyahu Engelman defended his frozen October 7 reports on Wednesday and said the public deserves answers, especially on the Nova festival and Reim party failures. He said nearly 50 reports have already been published, more are coming soon, and his office will also assign responsibility to political, military, and civilian officials.

Srugim
Sports·23m ago

Israeli League Midfielder Named Man of the Match Despite Panama Exit

Christian Martinez of Ironi Kiryat Shmona was named FIFA's Man of the Match after Panama lost 1-0 to Croatia at the 2026 World Cup. Despite Panama's elimination, Spanish media praised the midfielder and said he could be headed for a major transfer after the tournament.

N12·+2 outlets · 67% center
Security·24m ago

Jerusalem Forces Raid Shuafat, Destroy Illegal Fuel Stations and Seize Drugs

Israeli police and municipal enforcement teams conducted a large operation Tuesday in Shuafat camp in East Jerusalem. They destroyed two illegal fuel stations, handled 128 demolition targets, issued dozens of traffic and sanitation fines, and later seized drugs and ammunition during night searches.

Now 14
Politics·30m ago

Israel Signals a Harder Line After October 7, With No More Permission Seeking

A commentary says Israel has shifted to a much tougher, less deferential security policy after October 7. It highlights Netanyahu and Ambassador Yechiel Leiter’s coordinated stance on Lebanon and Iran, and says Israel will no longer seek international permission to act. The piece also praises Donald Trump as Israel’s closest ally.

Now 14
Economy·31m ago

Xpeng P7+ arrives in Israel as a larger, cheaper electric saloon

Xpeng has launched the P7+ in Israel as a larger electric fastback saloon, priced at 200,000 shekels. The model offers 313 hp, up to 530 km of range and very rich equipment, while waiting for the next-generation P7 to arrive later.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
Sports·34m ago

Hapoel Petah Tikva Set to Test Young Midfielder Majd Dakhala

Hapoel Petah Tikva is expected to have 20-year-old midfielder Majd Dakhala train with the club soon. Dakhala became a free agent after Hapoel Nof HaGalil’s relegation and scored nine goals last season across all competitions.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
World·34m ago

IAEA Chief Says Iran Nuclear Inspections Should Resume Soon Amid Uncertainty Over Enriched Uranium

IAEA chief Rafael Grossi said inspections of Iran’s nuclear sites should resume soon under an interim deal with the United States. The agency has lost track of more than 400 kilograms of 60 percent enriched uranium after strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, while Washington works to implement the agreement and Tehran denies access claims.

Kikar HaShabbat·+3 outlets · 75% right-leaning
General·36m ago

Hundreds Gather in Bnei Brak for Memorial Service for Rabbi Chaim Dov Haferin

A memorial and awakening service in Bnei Brak marked the end of shiva for Rabbi Chaim Dov Haferin, son of the Vaslui Rebbe and son-in-law of the Bohush Rebbe. Senior rabbis eulogized his righteousness and steadfast faith during a severe illness, before a large crowd of Hasidim, residents, and relatives.

Kikar HaShabbat·+1 outlet · 100% right-leaning
Economy·37m ago

Globrands Loses JTI Distribution Rights After 25 Years

Globrands has lost its distribution rights for JTI’s Camel and Winston cigarettes after about 25 years. The company expects a 35 million shekel hit to annual net profit, while its shares fell 34% in Tel Aviv.

Calcalist
World·37m ago

Iranian Speaker Says Lebanon Ceasefire Matters as Much as Iran's

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said a ceasefire in Lebanon is as important to Tehran as one in Iran. He also said the “Islamabad memorandum of understanding” amounted to a declaration of U.S. defeat.

Ynet·+1 outlet · 50% center
Security·38m ago

Hundreds of Female IDF Officers Urge Chief to Reject Rabbis’ Interference in Troop Assignments

Hundreds of IDF female officers have urged Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir and the defense minister to reject rabbinical interference in the placement of women combat soldiers. They warned that pressure from religious Zionist rabbis and cooperating commanders threatens mixed service and army authority. The appeal comes as hesder yeshivas suspended enlistment over a pilot integrating women into the armored corps.

Walla·+4 outlets · 100% center
General·43m ago

Rabbi Yitzchak Fishman, Beloved Petah Tikva Figure, Dies at 95

Rabbi Yitzchak Fishman, a cherished Petah Tikva resident and longtime chevra kadisha worker, died at 95. Born in Austria in 1931, he immigrated as a child to Jerusalem, later moved to Petah Tikva, and spent his final decades in intensive Torah study. He was buried in Jerusalem on Tuesday evening, and his family is observing shiva in Elad.

Behadrei Haredim
General·46m ago

Ulpanah Students Celebrate Bar Mitzvah for Boy from Mixed Jewish-Muslim Background

Students at a southern Israeli ulpanah held a festive bar mitzvah for Yosef, a boy born to a Jewish mother and Muslim father who later returned to Judaism with his family. The event also featured the moving appearance of Uzi, a young man who recently chose to leave his Bedouin village and live with his mother. Yad L’Achim said it has supported both families for about 18 years.

Srugim
Economy·47m ago

Victory supermarket chain enters discounted fuel sales

Victory launched a new promotion on Wednesday offering discounted fuel cards for Sonol stations. The deal gives 55 agorot off per liter, with interest-free installment payments available. The move reflects how Israeli supermarket chains are expanding into nontraditional retail categories.

Now 14·+1 outlet · 50% center
General·47m ago

Suspects Detained in Probe Into Secret Child Marriages in Yavniel Community

Police detained several suspects in Yavniel over alleged involvement in secret child marriages in a closed community. Investigators say the weddings were hidden, poorly attended, and organized illegally, and they are also examining hospital records on underage births.

Ynet·+7 outlets · 50% center
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Politics06:55 · 1h ago

Netanyahu’s Testimony in the Corruption Cases Is Set to End Today

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Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
The story · English

Attorney Amit Hadad, who represents Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, told a hearing at the Tel Aviv District Court that he will finish the re-examination today. That means Netanyahu’s testimony in the so-called “thousand cases” will come to an end today.

The announcement was made during proceedings at the Tel Aviv District Court, where Netanyahu’s testimony has been taking place in the corruption cases known in Hebrew as the “cases of the thousands.” No other details were provided in the brief report about the substance of the testimony or the next procedural steps.

Hadad’s statement indicates that the current phase of Netanyahu’s time on the witness stand is concluding immediately. The report does not say whether the court will hear additional witnesses or when the case will move to its next stage.

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