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.
Benjamin Netanyahu finished testifying in his corruption trial after 98 hearings over 18 months, a record-long appearance in Israeli criminal court. The trial will return to Jerusalem, where the defense plans to call 100 witnesses before other defendants testify.
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.
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.
One Zero will raise a range of fees on July 16, with the sharpest changes in foreign exchange and premium-plan benefits. The bank says the move is meant to reduce abuse of free services and help it approach break-even this year.
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.
Thousands of Modzitz Hasidim held a Shabbat of unity in Mevo Yericho, led by the Rebbe. The gathering marked 20 years since the passing of the rebbe known as the author of "Nachalat Dan," with long prayers and tish gatherings.
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.
The coalition pulled all of its bills from the Knesset plenary agenda. The move came after ultra-Orthodox parties said they want their bills passed first before supporting coalition legislation.
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.
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.
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.
Nimrod Shper apologized to Ronen Tzur after his team sent attack texts that appeared to come from Tzur during the Democrats party primary. The party is reviewing the incident under rules that allow expulsion for defamatory false propaganda.
Meta is secretly developing "Arena," a prediction-market app that would let users bet on elections, sports, politics, and entertainment. The company aims to challenge Polymarket and Kalshi, but the plan is likely to face regulatory scrutiny.
A State Comptroller report says Israel is expanding natural gas exports without first deciding how much gas must be saved for domestic use. It warns that weak planning could undermine energy independence within about 22 years and says key policy decisions have been made without an updated approved strategy.
A U.S. survey of 2,000 office workers found that 88% already use AI at work, and those who fully integrate it report much higher productivity. The study also found that self-selected tools and email-related tasks drive the strongest benefits.
Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice against Uzbekistan, becoming the first player to score in six World Cups. Portugal’s tactical changes put him higher up the pitch, and the article says he looked like his old self again. Portugal next meets Colombia.
Archaeologists in Binyamina uncovered two remarkably preserved Roman marble statues hidden in an ancient wine press. The Israel Antiquities Authority says the find is rare, likely older than the press by centuries, and will soon go on display in Tel Aviv.
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.
Hapoel Jerusalem has extended Jared Harper’s contract by three years through 2028/29, keeping him in Israel despite EuroLeague interest. The deal makes him the club’s and league’s highest-paid player, with new salary terms worth more than $3.5 million gross per year.
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.
Outgoing State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman said senior military officials asked him to delete the accountability chapter from the October 7 investigations, but he refused. He said a state commission of inquiry should be established, while the October Council demanded he explicitly call for one immediately.
Jack Schlossberg, John F. Kennedy’s only grandson, ran in New York’s Democratic primary but lost decisively. Despite 1.5 million social media followers and a high-profile campaign, he was defeated by state Assembly member Micah Lasher.
Itamar Minemar, Channel 12's technology reporter, is leaving after more than a decade at the network. He is moving into the business sector after years of covering the Israeli and global tech industries.
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.
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.
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.
An arbitrator found that singer Benaya Barabi breached his management contract with former manager Or Marmelstein. Barabi was ordered to pay 3.4 million shekels plus 950,000 shekels, while Marmelstein must return about 80,000 shekels on accounting issues.
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.
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.
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.
Pakistan’s foreign ministry said technical talks between the United States and Iran will resume next week. The negotiations will involve experts and will be mediated by Pakistan and Qatar.
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.
Rabbinical ordination candidates have been waiting more than 18 months for exam grades because of a severe backlog in grading at the Chief Rabbinate. Although a solution was proposed eight months ago, the tender needed to implement it has not yet been published.
Israel Police has completed preparations for the Ohr HaChaim pilgrimage at the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem on June 29-30, 2026. Road closures, shuttle service, and a ban on drones will be in effect to manage the expected thousands of participants.
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.
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.
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.
Israel’s State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman published harsh audit reports on Wednesday. He found major failures in budget oversight, state asset management, pensions, consumer protection, energy planning and Tax Authority security. The reports cite billions of shekels in losses and call for urgent structural change.
Israel Railways has removed freight vice president Israel Marco from his current role but will reassign him instead of firing him. The decision follows a renewed freight safety incident last week and comes after the August 2025 electrification crash that he allegedly handled improperly.
Republican Congressman Rebukes JD Vance Over Israel Remarks
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Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
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Republican Congressman Randy Fine sharply criticized Vice President JD Vance over comments he made about Israel. Fine said Vance should “go learn history” after Vance claimed that Israel was founded by the United States, calling that statement false.
Fine added that Vance’s remarks were “extraordinarily disrespectful.” The exchange centers on Vance’s comments about Israel’s creation, which Fine rejected outright as historically inaccurate.
