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Politics·3m ago

Israel Advances Formalization of Giv'at HaRo'eh With 465 State Land Dunams

Israel declared 465 dunams near Giv'at HaRo'eh state land, advancing the settlement's formalization and expansion. The plan follows prior approvals for jurisdiction, official status and a proposed plan for more than 900 homes. Smotrich and settlement leaders said the move strengthens Israeli control and blocks a Palestinian state.

Kikar HaShabbat·+1 outlet · 100% right-leaning
Culture·9m ago

Moses Koursia Regrets His Channel 13 Interview After Backlash

Moses Koursia says he regrets appearing on Channel 13’s "Moriah and Berko" after viewers accused the hosts of mocking him. The singer had discussed a humiliating apartment-hunting incident in Tel Aviv and later said he would not repeat the interview.

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Politics·10m ago

Sister of slain medic blasts reported coalition deal over October 7 inquiry

Amit Man’s sister condemned a reported deal between Netanyahu and the ultra-Orthodox parties that would trade support for an October 7 inquiry for religious legislation. Separately, State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman defended his frozen investigation into the October 7 failures and said the public deserves answers.

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

Iran’s president keeps gardening through awkward moment at Islamabad ceremony

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian caused a stir in Islamabad when he kept hoeing soil during a ceremonial sapling planting with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The awkward moment happened during his official Pakistan visit, where he was discussing trade, energy, and recent diplomatic mediation.

Kikar HaShabbat
World·12m ago

German Lake Pool Sparks Debate After Restricting Entry for Non-German Speakers

A bathing site at Lake Heidbad in Halle, Germany, is refusing entry to some non-German speakers over safety concerns. Manager Matthias Nobel says the rule is not discriminatory, but intended to ensure visitors understand instructions and lifeguards can communicate in emergencies. Several visitors have already been denied entry.

Kikar HaShabbat·+1 outlet · 50% center
Sports·19m ago

How Julián Álvarez Could Leave Atlético Without a Release Clause Payment

Sport 5 says Julián Álvarez may have a legal route to leave Atlético Madrid for Barcelona without immediate payment of his 500 million euro release clause. In that case, Spanish authorities and courts, not FIFA, would handle registration and later decide compensation.

N12·+2 outlets · 67% center
Politics·22m ago

Brooklyn Cafe Sparks Outrage After Ousting Jewish Congressman Dan Goldman

A Brooklyn cafe expelled Jewish Congressman Dan Goldman after accusing him of supporting genocide and posting his photo online. The incident, which came before New York’s 10th District Democratic primary, drew sharp criticism and fears of rising antisemitism.

Srugim·+4 outlets · 60% right-leaning
Politics·23m ago

Final: Netanyahu’s Testimony Has Ended

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Behadrei Haredim
Politics·23m ago

Knesset Tells High Court to Reject Challenge to State Comptroller Vote

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Kikar HaShabbat·+3 outlets · 75% right-leaning
Politics·24m ago

State Comptroller Says Some Petitioners Asked Him to Remove Accountability Sections from October 7 Reports

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Kikar HaShabbat·+2 outlets · 67% right-leaning
Economy·30m ago

Globrand Faces Profit Hit as Winston and Camel Distribution Deal Nears End

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Globes·+2 outlets
Security·31m ago

U.S.-Backed Pilot Could Shift Parts of South Lebanon to Lebanese Army Control

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Walla·+2 outlets · 67% center
World·32m ago

Sa'ar Says Hezbollah, Backed by Iran, Started the Latest War Against Israel

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Now 14·+1 outlet · 50% center
Politics·33m ago

Likud’s internal battle over candidate selection intensifies

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Now 14
General·35m ago

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Srugim·+2 outlets · 67% center
General·36m ago

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

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Mako·+2 outlets · 67% center
Culture·37m ago

Noa Koller Marks 45th Birthday with a Throwback Photo

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Walla
Security·38m ago

North Korea Launches Its Largest Warship Yet, Signaling a Bigger Naval Ambition

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Now 14·+1 outlet · 50% center
Economy·38m ago

Attorney General Appeals Approval of Hot Mobile Class Settlement

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Globes
General·38m ago

Safari elephants get a sensory workout with colorful balls

Elephants at the Safari zoo in Israel received colorful soccer balls on Wednesday morning as enrichment. The animals used them to play, explore and exercise their senses and coordination.

Behadrei Haredim·+2 outlets · 100% right-leaning
World·40m ago

Hormuz Strait Deal Faces New Battles Over Security, Fees and Mine Clearance

The US-Iran ceasefire has not resolved the future of the Strait of Hormuz, where talks continue over security, mine clearance and transit rules. Qatar says a hotline has been agreed to prevent incidents, while the US rejects any Iranian transit fees. Traffic and energy flows are starting to recover, with more talks due next week.

Walla
General·40m ago

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

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Srugim
General·41m ago

Wellness Real Estate Is Reshaping How New Homes Are Designed

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Politics08:34 · 1h ago

Coalition Pulls Its Bills from Knesset Agenda Amid Haredi Pressure

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Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
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The governing coalition removed all of its bills from the Knesset plenary agenda, after the ultra-Orthodox parties insisted that their own legislation be advanced first.

According to the report, the Haredi factions are unwilling to vote for coalition bills until their preferred bills are brought to a vote ahead of them. The move effectively pauses the coalition’s legislative push in the chamber.

No specific bill numbers, dates, or additional details were provided in the source beyond the link between the coalition's decision and the Haredi parties' demand for priority on their legislation.

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