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Politics·8m 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
Economy·9m 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·12m 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·14m 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.

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Security·17m 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·20m 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·21m 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·21m 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.

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Politics·22m 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·22m 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·26m 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·30m ago

Israeli League Midfielder Named Man of the Match Despite Panama Exit

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N12·+2 outlets · 67% center
Security·31m 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.

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Politics·36m 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·37m 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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Economy·38m ago

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

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Sports·41m 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·41m 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.

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General·43m 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.

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World·44m 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·45m 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.

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General·50m 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.

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Politics07:31 · 1h ago

Outgoing state comptroller says senior IDF officials sought removal of 7 October accountability chapter

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Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
The story · English

Outgoing State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman said at a conference hosted by the Federation of Local Authorities in Israel that senior figures in the military leadership asked him to remove the chapter dealing with responsibility in the investigations into the 7 October attacks.

Englman said he refused the request. He did not provide further details about which officials made the appeal or whether any changes were made to the final material.

The remarks were made publicly at the local government conference, where Englman addressed the sensitive issue of accountability in the post-attack inquiries.

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