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Security·4m ago

Two Suspects Arrested After Tunnel Found Near Az-Zaim Crossing

Police found a tunnel near the Az-Zaim crossing and arrested two suspects, a Palestinian from Al-Eizariya and an East Jerusalem resident, in a DNA-assisted investigation. Authorities believe the tunnel may have been intended for terrorism and for bringing undocumented Palestinians into Israel.

Kikar HaShabbat·+3 outlets · 75% right-leaning
General·8m ago

Israel Railways to Open Eastern Line, Adding New Stations and Weekend Service

Israel Railways will open the Eastern Line on June 28 in a partial launch with three new stations and transfers via Ra'anana North. The Transportation Ministry says the project will relieve congestion, add about 30% to rail service capacity, and restore extended weekend operations at dozens of stations.

Mako·+1 outlet · 100% center
Economy·10m ago

Attorney General Appeals Approval of Hot Mobile Class Settlement

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara has appealed a Supreme Court-approved class-action settlement against Hot Mobile over undisclosed monthly charges for a cybersecurity service. She argues the voucher-based compensation is inadequate and that the agreement unlawfully legitimizes future noncompliant billing practices.

Globes
General·11m ago

Eastern Rail Line Opens, Linking the Sharon, Samaria and Central Israel

Israel’s Eastern Railway will open its first stage on Sunday, adding three stations and linking them through Rosh HaAyin North to Tel Aviv. Officials say the new line will ease congestion on the coastal route, expand rail capacity by about 30 percent, and later extend to more stations and operating hours.

Arutz Sheva
General·13m ago

Hundreds of L’Oréal Israel Employees Volunteer at Nine Sites Nationwide

Hundreds of L’Oréal Israel employees volunteered Tuesday at nine sites nationwide for the company’s annual Good Citizenship Day. The effort totaled about 2,000 hours and included work with vulnerable women, seniors, people with disabilities, beach cleanup, and food aid. A special beauty program was also held for cancer patients at Sheba Medical Center.

Srugim
Sports·15m ago

Kiryat Shmona Star Martins Earns World Cup Man of the Match Honor

Christian Martins of Hapoel Kiryat Shmona was named Man of the Match in Panama’s 1-0 World Cup loss to Croatia. His club praised him, set a minimum asking price of 1.5 million euros, and said he will join preseason camp in Poland on July 12 after Panama’s match with England.

Mako·+2 outlets · 67% center
World·17m ago

UN launches operation to clear ships from the Strait of Hormuz

The UN says it has started coordinating the removal of hundreds of ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz after the Iran-US conflict. The plan, agreed with Iran, Oman and the United States, also begins talks on how the strategic waterway will be managed after an initial 60-day period.

Mako·+2 outlets · 100% center
Politics·19m ago

Iranian Speaker Says U.S. Accord Proves Washington's Defeat

Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said a new U.S.-Iran memorandum signed in Islamabad proves Washington's defeat. He made the remarks in Baku, where he presented the deal as a strategic Iranian victory after talks mediated by Pakistan, Qatar and others.

Now 14
General·21m ago

Widow of Capt. Uri Shani Marries His Former Commander in Moving Ceremony

Miriam Shani, widow of Capt. Uri Shani, married his former Egoz commander, Ofeq, at an outdoor ceremony on Tuesday night. Uri’s father, Yehoshua Shani, gave an emotional blessing, calling the wedding a sign of new light after grief. The event was officiated by Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu and attended by family and friends.

Now 14·+1 outlet · 100% right-leaning
Health·21m ago

Israeli Fertility Specialist Dr. Shira Baram Dies Suddenly at 47

Dr. Shira Baram, a senior fertility and IVF specialist at Emek Medical Center, died suddenly at 47 after a medical emergency. Colleagues and patients praised her as a devoted doctor who helped thousands of women and couples pursue parenthood.

Now 14·+4 outlets · 60% center
World·23m ago

Oman Opens Temporary Strait of Hormuz Lanes as Iran Keeps Squeeze on Shipping

Oman announced two temporary shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz and said passage will be free for now. The report says the move, coordinated with the International Maritime Organization, may eventually enable Oman and Iran to charge ships and tighten control over the strategic waterway.

Kikar HaShabbat·+1 outlet · 50% center
Politics·24m ago

Former Labor faction chair Ram Shefa to run in Democrats primary

Ram Shefa, the former head of Labor’s Knesset faction, announced that he will contest the Democratic Party’s primary. He has been serving as the kibbutz movement’s rehabilitation coordinator in the Negev since October 7, and the primary is set for July 20.

Ynet
Politics·27m ago

Netanyahu Ends Testimony in 4000 Case After 18 Months

Benjamin Netanyahu’s testimony in Case 4000 ended on Wednesday after about a year and a half. The hearing finished early, and Netanyahu told judges that Pegasus surveillance in a democracy was “ugly, false, and evil” and urged them to bring “truth and justice.”

Kan News·+8 outlets · 67% center
Politics·28m ago

Alibaba Sues Pentagon to Be Removed From Military-Links Blacklist

Alibaba has sued the U.S. Pentagon in federal court in California to be removed from a blacklist of Chinese firms linked to the Chinese military. The company says the designation is unsupported and violates constitutional rights, while the Pentagon added Alibaba to the list earlier this month along with about two dozen other firms.

Calcalist·+1 outlet
Health·32m ago

Netherlands Reports First Euthanasia Case Involving a Child Under 12

The Netherlands has reported its first euthanasia case involving a child under 12 since the law was expanded in 2024. The case, carried out at the end of 2025, is now under legal review to confirm doctors followed the rules. Officials had expected five to ten such pediatric cases annually.

Ynet
Economy·34m 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
Sports·35m ago

Hapoel Haifa to Host Young Malian Midfielder on Trial

Hapoel Haifa will evaluate 21-year-old Malian midfielder Cheick Oumar Keita on trial as it targets midfield reinforcement for 2026/27. Keita most recently played for Hatta Club in the UAE second division, where he logged 16 appearances and one assist.

Mako·+1 outlet · 100% center
Health·36m 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
General·36m ago

Weekly Halacha: When Prisoners and Short Trips Require the Gomel Blessing

The article rules that same-day round trips totaling 72 minutes require HaGomel, based on Rabbi Ovadia Yosef and the laws of Tefillat HaDerech. It also analyzes when prisoners must bless after release, especially in cases involving money or draft-related detentions, and concludes that in modern Israel such detainees should not recite HaGomel with God’s name if there was no life danger.

Behadrei Haredim
Economy·36m 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·37m 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
Politics·38m 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.

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Security07:59 · 1h ago

Islamic Jihad militant killed in Israeli strike in southern Gaza

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

A high-ranking operative in the military wing of Palestinian Islamic Jihad, Adam Abu Hadid, was killed on Thursday in an Israeli strike in the al-Mawasi area of Khan Younis in southern Gaza, according to Gaza-based sources.

The report identified Abu Hadid as a member of the group’s armed wing, but gave no additional details about the circumstances of the attack or any other casualties. The strike took place in the southern part of the Gaza Strip, in the coastal area of al-Mawasi near Khan Younis.

No Israeli statement or further confirmation was included in the report. The article provided no information on the broader military situation or what, if anything, would follow the strike.

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