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Security·5m ago

IDF Strikes Two Armed Hezbollah Operatives in Ali Taher Ridge

Israeli troops identified two armed Hezbollah operatives on the Ali Taher ridge this morning and struck them immediately. The military said the attack was carried out to eliminate a threat to forces in the area.

Kikar HaShabbat·+6 outlets · 57% right-leaning
Politics·6m ago

Trump Warns Iran Talks Could End Over Disputed Hormuz Claims

Donald Trump said the United States has not given Iran money and warned that negotiations would end if reports about Strait of Hormuz charges are false. He said any released Iranian funds would go to U.S. farm purchases, while food for Iran would be bought only from American suppliers.

Srugim·+2 outlets · 67% center
Politics·8m ago

Ultra-Orthodox Leaders to Head Convoy Protest Against Arrests of Yeshiva Students

United Torah Judaism and Agudat Yisrael are leading a 19-point car convoy protest Wednesday at 4:00 p.m. against the arrest of yeshiva students. Police say the protest will proceed without road closures if participants keep to the right lane and do not impede traffic.

Kikar HaShabbat·+8 outlets · 50% center
Sports·11m ago

Mizrahi Says No Veto Was Used on Stilman’s Role at Maccabi

Maccabi Tel Aviv won its 58th basketball title and completed a double with a 3-1 finals win over Hapoel Tel Aviv. Shimon Mizrahi said the club did not veto Arik Stilman’s ownership role, dismissed Ofer Yanai’s refereeing claims, and outlined offseason targets and challenges.

Mako
Health·11m ago

Six Kindergarten Children in Hefer Valley Treated for Suspected Spotted Fever After Tick Exposure

Six kindergarten children in Harav Le’at, Emek Hefer, were treated for suspected Mediterranean spotted fever after likely tick bites at school. Three have tested positive, three are still awaiting results, and parents blame local authorities for a delayed response. The council says it acted immediately and that lab checks found no ticks inside the kindergartens.

N12·+2 outlets · 100% center
Politics·14m ago

Netanyahu and Ultra-Orthodox Parties Move Closer to Ending Coalition Crisis

The Knesset House Committee will open debate Monday on a Basic Law on Torah Study after Netanyahu reached an understanding with ultra-Orthodox party leaders. In exchange for advancing their priorities, the parties are expected to stop backing Knesset dissolution and return to full coalition discipline. They have dropped the daycare subsidy bill, still want the kashrut bill, and say they will not topple the government.

Now 14·+8 outlets · 56% center
Tech·15m ago

WhatsApp Adds New Safeguards Against Account Takeovers and Stranger Scams

WhatsApp has added two anti-fraud protections, one for suspicious device-linking attempts and another that warns users before messaging unknown numbers. The company and security experts say the features are meant to curb account takeovers, but users should still enable two-step verification and stay alert.

Now 14
Economy·17m ago

Elon Musk Falls Back Below the Trillion-Dollar Mark Within Days

Elon Musk’s net worth fell to about $957 billion after sharp declines in SpaceX and Tesla shares. The drop came only days after he became the first person in history to exceed $1 trillion. SpaceX’s valuation has fallen from more than $2.6 trillion to about $2 trillion.

Kikar HaShabbat·+1 outlet · 100% right-leaning
Politics·20m ago

Massive Ultra-Orthodox protest convoy expected to paralyze roads across Israel

A large ultra-Orthodox convoy protest is due to begin at 4:00 p.m. Wednesday and could cause major traffic chaos across Israel. Police, Netivei Israel and Magen David Adom have all stepped up preparations, while the route to Prison 10 near Kfar Yona is expected to be a focal point.

Ynet·+3 outlets · 75% center
Politics·22m ago

Miri Regev Tries Again to Place Ofer Malka at the Airports Authority

Miri Regev is trying to appoint Ofer Malka as a director at the Israel Airports Authority after his failed bid to become CEO. He was previously rejected over eligibility and experience issues, including allegations that he changed data in submitted documents.

Globes
Economy·23m ago

New Israeli Defense-Tech Fund Raises $50 Million and Makes Five Early Bets

Stratos Ventures, a new Israeli defense-tech fund, has raised $50 million toward an $80 million goal and made five early-stage investments. The fund was founded in 2026 and plans to back 15 to 20 startups with Israeli ties, with U.S. expansion support through The Lab Miami.

Calcalist·+1 outlet
Politics·26m ago

Goldknopf Threatens Nationwide Protest and Civil Uprising

United Torah Judaism chairman Yitzhak Goldknopf threatened in a radio interview that future protests could spread nationwide and “turn the country upside down.” He also said prisons would be turned into yeshivas.

Ynet
Politics·27m ago

Knesset Delays Decision on Moving Memorial Shelters Along Highway 232

The Knesset Education Committee postponed a decision on whether to move the memorial shelters along Highway 232, tied to a bill on October 7 remembrance and heroism. Bereaved families and officials split sharply over whether the sites should stay put, be relocated, or be replaced by a central memorial.

Arutz Sheva
Health·28m ago

What Really Determines Whether Sleep Helps or Harms You

New research says the consistency of your sleep schedule may be as important as how long you sleep. Studies link regular bedtimes and wake times to better physical and mental health, lower cardiovascular risk, and reduced anxiety and depression.

Now 14
Sports·33m ago

World Cup stars, underdogs, and old grudges define the tournament so far

The article surveys the biggest World Cup stories so far, led by Messi, Mbappe and Ronaldo, plus surprise runs by Curaçao and Cape Verde. It also previews decisive group-stage matches, including Austria versus Algeria, which carries the memory of the 1982 Gijón scandal.

Walla
Security·34m ago

Tunnel Dug from the Territories Toward Israel Found Near Jerusalem

Police found a 25-meter-deep tunnel near the al-Zaim checkpoint, dug from the Palestinian territories toward Israel. Two suspects, a Palestinian from al-Eizariya and an East Jerusalem resident in their 30s, were arrested and are being investigated for terror-related activity and illegal infiltration.

Walla·+7 outlets · 50% center
World·34m ago

Australian Judge Bars TikTok Threat Video From Trial of Two Nurses

An Australian judge ruled that a threatening video involving two Sydney hospital workers cannot be used in their upcoming trial. The siblings, Ahmid Nadir and Sarah Abu-Lebda, deny charges that they threatened Israeli patients and made abusive remarks in videos that triggered public outrage.

Kan News·+1 outlet · 100% center
Economy·37m ago

Cyberbit shuts its Israel operations and lays off all local staff

Cyberbit has shut down its Israeli operations and laid off all local employees, according to Calcalist. The company, now independent after Elbit sold its remaining stake in 2023, has grown mainly in the US and Europe, including through its September 2025 acquisition of RangeForce.

Calcalist
Health·39m ago

The New Status Symbol Is a Healthy Lifestyle, Not a Designer Label

The article says the new status symbol is no longer a luxury brand, but a healthy, balanced lifestyle. It presents longevity as a holistic approach to beauty and wellness, and points to Maccabi Pharm products and pharmacist advice as a practical starting point.

Walla
Economy·39m ago

Nohi Dankner to Be Declared Bankrupt After Court Hearing

Nochi Dankner will be declared bankrupt after four banks asked the court to open insolvency proceedings against him. He said he had exhausted all assets and had been in practical insolvency for about 10 years. The court is expected to appoint a trustee and restrict his travel and credit-card use.

Ynet·+3 outlets · 100% center
Sports·41m ago

Messi Celebrates 39 With Video Showing Impressive Fitness at Argentina Camp

Lionel Messi turned 39 on Wednesday, and an Argentina training video showed him doing pull-ups and appearing in excellent shape. The birthday comes as he remains in top form on the field, having become the all-time World Cup scoring leader this week in a win over Austria.

Walla·+1 outlet · 50% center
Politics·44m ago

Top House Republican Rips J.D. Vance Over Israel Remarks

Rep. Randy Fine, a pro-Israel Florida Republican, sharply criticized Vice President J.D. Vance over remarks about Israel and Iran. Fine accused Vance of historical ignorance, defended Israel’s founding, and said Vance’s tone raises doubts about his fitness for office.

Kikar HaShabbat
Politics·45m ago

Degel HaTorah leader backs car protest as ultra-Orthodox turnout widens

Organizers of today’s car protest say Rabbi Moshe Hillel Hirsch has endorsed the demonstration, which they expect will draw many more ultra-Orthodox drivers. The expanded participation is expected to cause major traffic disruptions on key roads in Israel.

Behadrei Haredim
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Sports19:48 · 16h ago

Maccabi Tel Aviv Wins 58th Israeli Basketball Championship

Center
Translated & summarized from Channel 13 by baba
The story · English

Maccabi Tel Aviv captured the Israeli basketball title on Tuesday night after edging Hapoel in the city derby, 81-79, to seal the best-of-five final 3-1. It is the club’s 58th championship in its history.

Maccabi had opened the series with a dominant 96-75 win and then took the second game 102-98, but it lost the third game 80-74 and missed a chance to clinch a clean sweep and celebrate at home on Sunday. Hapoel, coached by Dimitris Itoudis, was trying to force a fifth and deciding game and keep its title hopes alive.

Lonnie Walker, Roman Sorkin and Jasiel Rivero led Maccabi in a tight contest decided in the fourth quarter. For Hapoel, Yam Madar and Tomer Ginat stood out, but they could not become the first team in Israeli basketball history to erase a 2-0 deficit in a championship series.

The result ensures that Israeli basketball’s top trophy stays in Maccabi Tel Aviv’s crowded cabinet. Last year’s final between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Jerusalem was stopped at 1-1, and the decisive game was canceled because of Operation With the Lion, leaving the season without a champion.

Read the original at Channel 13