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General·3m ago

Police Say No Road Closures Expected for Ultra-Orthodox Car Protest

Israeli police said they will allow the ultra-Orthodox vehicle protest scheduled for Wednesday to proceed without road closures, if traffic remains free. The convoy protest, involving thousands of cars from 19 to 20 launch points, is aimed at the arrests of Torah students and is expected to head toward Military Prison 10 near Kfar Yona. Police said thousands of officers are deployed and any disorder will be dealt with separately.

Kikar HaShabbat·+7 outlets · 57% right-leaning
Health·10m ago

Israel Sees Sharp Rise in Vaccine Refusal, New Health Chief Says

Israel’s new public health chief warned that childhood vaccine refusal has risen from 5% to 12% in a decade. She linked the decline to access problems and eroding trust, and announced that the MMRV shot will be moved up to age 18 months from July 1, 2026.

Now 14
Culture·12m ago

Dudi Kepler unveils personal documentary chronicling a year of change

Dudi Kepler premiered a personal documentary at a closed event this week, presenting a year-long journey of change, struggle and growth. The film, produced by Michal Katz Productions, is expected to reach the public soon and prompt discussion about personal transformation.

Kikar HaShabbat
Sports·14m ago

Hadera's Board Revealed, Including a Netanyahu Associate

Sport 5 published the names of Hapoel Hadera's board members on June 24, 2026. The list includes a Netanyahu associate and a person who owns shares in Hapoel Tel Aviv's basketball team.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
Economy·15m ago

Israel Canada Hotels buys German hotel rights in €66 million expansion

Israel Canada Hotels is buying hotel rights in Germany for a combined €66 million, marking its first entry into the German market. The deals include a Berlin property and five operating hotels across four cities, and are intended to sharply expand the company’s overseas footprint.

Calcalist
Economy·16m ago

Nochi Dankner Drops Objection, Insolvency Order Expected

Nochi Dankner withdrew his objection to insolvency proceedings in Tel Aviv, clearing the way for a court order. The banks say he still owes most of a 180 million-shekel settlement, while his total debts are about 500 million shekels.

Walla·+1 outlet
Health·18m ago

Suspicion of Sexual Abuse and Violence in Autism Facility in Central Israel

A central Israel autism facility is under suspicion after a resident allegedly raped and assaulted other residents, some nonverbal and highly dependent. The victim's mother said her son revealed the abuse through typed messages, police opened an investigation, and the Welfare Ministry says protective measures are now in place.

Kan News
Sports·18m ago

World Cup 2026 enters decisive third round as groups begin to close

Day 14 of the 2026 World Cup opens the decisive third round, with three groups finishing overnight and knockout slots being decided. Canada, Brazil, Mexico and several others are fighting for group positions, while Qatar, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Haiti and possibly others are on the brink of elimination. The key matches are Canada-Switzerland, Qatar-Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil-Scotland, Morocco-Haiti, Mexico-Czech Republic and South Korea-South Africa.

N12·+2 outlets · 100% center
Sports·20m ago

Hapoel Tel Aviv Nears Munich as European Home Base

Hapoel Tel Aviv is in advanced talks to host its European home games next season in Munich. The club had previously appeared close to an Austria arrangement, but that option is now fading.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
Security·21m ago

Drone Hidden With Explosives and Ammunition Found in Segev Shalom

Police and Prison Service units found a suspicious drone hidden in open ground in Segev Shalom carrying explosives, a phone and ammunition. A bomb disposal expert neutralized the devices, and investigators have opened a probe to find those behind the smuggling attempt.

Kikar HaShabbat·+1 outlet · 50% center
Security·21m ago

Lebanon Army Pilot in South Lebanon Faces Israeli Security Pushback

Israel and Lebanon are discussing a pilot that would transfer parts of southern Lebanon to the Lebanese Army after U.S. vetting and training. Israeli security officials oppose the move unless Hezbollah infrastructure is fully dismantled and the area is demilitarized.

Now 14·+3 outlets · 50% center
Politics·23m ago

Poll Finds Few Israelis Think They Defeated Iran, Most See Security Decline

An INSS poll published Wednesday found that only 15% of Israelis believe Israel defeated Iran, while most say the war ended without a winner. It also showed deep concern about Israel’s security, especially in the north, and skepticism toward the U.S.-Iran understanding and President Donald Trump’s support for Israel.

Srugim
World·23m ago

Why a Whale Flipper Resembles the Human Arm

A Hebrew explainer describes how a whale’s flipper contains the same basic bones as a human arm and hand. It says evolution adapted that shared structure into a rigid, powerful swimming organ for life in the ocean.

Kikar HaShabbat
Economy·24m ago

Venezuela Set for Record $240 Billion Debt Restructuring

Venezuela plans to disclose $240 billion in debt as it prepares a historic restructuring. Acting President Delcy Rodriguez is seeking a deal with creditors by year-end, while critics say the process lacks IMF oversight.

Calcalist
Politics·24m ago

State Civil Service Chief Shifts Senior Hiring Tenders to Government Ministries

Civil Service Commissioner Doron Cohen announced that 2,300 senior government hiring tenders will be moved from the Civil Service Commission to individual ministries. The change, aimed at reducing bureaucracy and decentralizing authority, was not coordinated with the Attorney General’s Office. Implementation details and technical arrangements are to be published soon.

Globes·+1 outlet
General·24m ago

Driver Saves Unresponsive 80-Year-Old at Red Light

Yogev Cohen stopped to help an 80-year-old driver who appeared unconscious at a red light. He called MDA, gave the man water after he woke up, and later told police to check on him.

Channel 13
Politics·24m ago

Miki Zohar: U.S. Iran Deal Could Put Washington on Collision Course with Israel

At the Local Government Convention, Culture and Sports Minister Miki Zohar criticized the U.S. approach to Iran. He warned that Washington could soon clash with Israel and said any Israeli response will follow its own security interests. He also said the U.S. agreement will not solve Iran’s nuclear weapons issue.

Ynet
Politics·26m 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
Politics·27m ago

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu urges swift repeal of kosher certification reform

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu wrote to MK Ohad Tal backing the effort to cancel Israel’s kosher certification reform. He warned that the reform enabled kashrut fraud, urged the bill’s quick passage, and said the law should also regulate slaughter team employment.

Arutz Sheva·+2 outlets · 67% center
Health·29m ago

Israeli Hospice Owner in Los Angeles Accused of $27.7 Million Medicare Fraud

Oren David Shachar, a 59-year-old Israeli in Los Angeles, is accused of running a hospice fraud that billed Medicare about $27.7 million. Prosecutors say he used fake patient records, bribed recruiters, and enrolled people who were not terminally ill, while also stealing the identities of dead patients. He has been arrested and denies the charges.

Walla·+4 outlets · 80% center
Culture·33m 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.

Now 14
Politics·33m 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·34m 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·35m 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
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Politics08:41 · 1h ago

Netanyahu’s Testimony Ends After 98 Court Sessions

Center
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
The story · English

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s testimony in the so-called “thousands cases” has concluded, after he appeared in 98 court hearings.

The brief report says the testimony in Netanyahu’s criminal trial has now ended, marking the close of a long stretch in which he was under oath in the proceedings. No further details were provided about the substance of the hearings, the charges, or the next procedural steps.

The case is one of the major corruption cases commonly referred to in Israel as the “thousands cases.” The article states only that Netanyahu testified in those cases and that the testimony phase has finished after 98 sessions.

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