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Economy·4m ago

Oil Prices Hit Lowest Level Since the Iran War Began

Oil prices fell to their lowest level since the war with Iran began, with Brent at $75.68 and WTI at $71.87 a barrel. The decline followed signs of a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, while Donald Trump pressed oil companies to cut gasoline prices faster.

Calcalist
Health·6m ago

France Reports Its First Ebola Case

France has recorded its first Ebola case, according to the Health Ministry. The patient is a doctor who returned from a humanitarian mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Ynet
Economy·6m ago

Knesset Panel Approves Repeal of Parking Law, but Timing Remains Unclear

A Knesset committee approved a bill to repeal Israel’s parking law, which had required minute-by-minute billing. If enacted, parking lots will return to charging a full first hour and then 15-minute increments, but the timing and price impact remain uncertain.

Mako·+4 outlets · 100% center
Culture·7m ago

Dafa releases a new tribal-style version of “Ali Geva”

Project Dafa released a new version of “Ali Geva” built around a Bedouin folk melody. The group says it aimed to honor the song’s roots with a tribal, live arrangement while keeping part of the familiar tune.

Arutz Sheva
Security·7m ago

Tunnel Discovered in East Jerusalem Near Az-Za'im Crossing

Police found a tunnel in East Jerusalem near the Az-Za'im crossing, said to run from Palestinian territory toward Israel and 25 meters deep. DNA and other forensic evidence led to the arrest Wednesday of two men in their 30s, as investigators probe suspected terror and illegal-entry use.

Srugim·+1 outlet · 50% center
Politics·8m ago

Meir Porush Accuses Netanyahu, Religious Zionists Over Haredi Draft Protests

Meir Porush said Israel is uniquely arresting Torah students and accused Netanyahu of delaying action on Haredi draft demands. He also denounced Religious Zionism, warned against police violence at protests, and said post-election decisions will follow the Council of Torah Sages.

Kikar HaShabbat
Tech·9m ago

Snyk cuts dozens of jobs in Israel in fourth layoff round

Snyk has begun a fourth layoff round in Israel, affecting dozens of workers in its small local R&D center. The cuts come amid broader global reductions, leadership change, and growing pressure from AI-driven coding tools.

Globes
Politics·10m ago

Calling for a Broad Unity Front Against U.S. Pressure on Lebanon

The column urges Netanyahu and opposition leaders to form a united front against U.S. pressure on Lebanon. It argues that Israel’s security and diplomatic strength depend on broad national consensus, and cites the 1969 Rogers Plan crisis as precedent.

Arutz Sheva
Politics·10m ago

Sister of slain medic accuses Netanyahu of bargaining over her death

Haviva Man, the sister of murdered paramedic Amit Man, accused Benjamin Netanyahu of using her sister's death in a political deal with ultra-Orthodox parties. In a Facebook post, she said any such arrangement would be a disgraceful bargain over the killing of her sister and thousands of others.

Ynet·+1 outlet · 100% center
Politics·11m ago

Gerrer Rebbe Sends His Driver to Join Mass Protest Convoy

The Gerrer Rebbe, on the way to follow-up eye treatment at Medical Center in Tel Aviv, told his personal driver to join a major car protest. The gesture was presented as backing for Torah students and detainees, and the convoy is expected to head toward Prison 10.

Kikar HaShabbat
Economy·12m ago

Regulators Move to Overhaul Bank Trading Fees After Record NIS 3.5 Billion Haul

Israel’s Bank of Israel, Securities Authority and Finance Ministry have published a three-stage plan to overhaul securities trading fees at the big banks. The reform aims to simplify pricing, expose advice costs and reduce cross-subsidies, but it may raise some fees for passive investors and advised clients.

Ynet·+2 outlets
Economy·18m ago

JTI Ends Israeli Distribution Deal, Sending Globrands Shares Tumbling

Globrands said JTI will not renew its Israeli distribution deal, prompting a 34% drop in the company’s stock. The tobacco brands Camel, Winston, L.D. and Natural American Spirit will move to a new distributor, and Globrands estimates the loss could cut annual net profit by about NIS 35 million.

Walla·+1 outlet
World·21m 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·23m 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·26m 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·+1 outlet · 100% right-leaning
Culture·29m 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·30m 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
Sports·31m ago

98-Year-Old Messi Fan Goes Viral With Wedding Dress Proposal

Pauline Kana, a 98-year-old Ohio grandmother, went viral after proposing to Lionel Messi with a wedding dress and sign at a World Cup match. Messi smiled and waved, while the video drew tens of millions of views and thousands of comments. The article also recaps Messi’s record-breaking 18th World Cup goal and Argentina’s 2-0 win over Austria.

Now 14
Politics·31m 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·31m 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·35m 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·39m 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·40m 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·45m ago

Ram Shefa Enters Democrats Primary With Recovery and Defense Platform

Ram Shefa, the former Knesset member and western Negev recovery coordinator, said he will run in the Democrats primary on July 20. He unveiled a wide-ranging plan for northern and southern protection, public services, medical care and mental health, and won praise from party chief Yair Golan.

Ynet
Politics·46m 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.

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Politics07:19 · 1h ago

Eli Cohen says Netanyahu may secure 4 to 10 reserved slots in Likud

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Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
The story · English

Energy and Infrastructure Minister Eli Cohen said in an interview with ynet that the upcoming ultra-Orthodox protests should be handled with clear limits. Referring to the previous demonstration, he said he saw “images I did not like to see,” including violence by police, but added that public disorder and disruptions to people’s daily lives must stop. Cohen said the police and legal advisers should issue an organized directive, “also toward Kaplanists,” a reference to anti-government protesters.

Cohen also addressed the Likud primary process and said the party is heading into negotiations over reserved slots on its list. He said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wants to secure as many such slots as possible and is currently demanding 10.

According to Cohen, the final number will be lower than that demand and higher than the minimum, saying it will “be cut in the middle” and end up between four and 10 reserved slots.

Read the original at Ynet