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General·7m ago

Protest Convoy Organizers Release Official Rally Song

Organizers of a major car-convoy protest in Israel released an official song for the demonstration. The single was made to boost morale and broadcast the protest message from loudspeakers on thousands of cars. Dov Friedman sang the track, and Israel Goldknopf handled the arrangement.

Behadrei Haredim
Economy·8m ago

Slate reveals sub-$25,000 modular electric pickup with longer range

Slate has unveiled the final specs for its modular electric pickup, priced from $24,950 and scheduled for first deliveries in late 2026. The truck offers multiple body styles, extensive customization, 330 kilometers of range, and a 10-year warranty.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
General·16m ago

Police Officer Sentenced to Eight Months for Assaulting His Wife

A Ramla police officer was sentenced to eight months in prison by the Rishon LeZion Magistrate’s Court for assaulting his wife. The attack happened at their home about two and a half years ago, in front of their two young daughters.

Ynet·+1 outlet · 100% center
Culture·19m ago

Lee Biran Says Playing Peter Pan Fulfilled a Childhood Dream

Lee Biran said the revived Peter Pan musical feels like a personal circle completed after he became a father. The production opens in two months, with Sasson Gabay, Meshi Kleinstein, and director Hanoch Rosen all tied to the original 1988 hit.

Kan News
World·20m ago

Trump says Iran will not charge ships in the Strait of Hormuz, or talks will end

Trump said Iran told Washington it will not charge passage fees in the Strait of Hormuz, warning that talks will end immediately if that proves false. The dispute also includes frozen Iranian funds, sanctions relief, nuclear inspections, and rising U.S. congressional pressure.

Kikar HaShabbat·+4 outlets · 60% right-leaning
Politics·22m ago

Netanyahu Finishes Testimony After 18-Month Court Appearance

Benjamin Netanyahu finished his testimony in his criminal trial after 18 months and 98 hearings. He then attacked the investigation and the three cases against him, while the trial moves next to defense witnesses in Jerusalem.

Globes·+1 outlet
Security·24m 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·28m 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·31m 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
Politics·34m 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·34m 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·36m 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·40m 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·42m 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·43m 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·45m 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·47m 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·48m 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·53m 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·54m 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·54m 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
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Security10:25 · 1h ago

Katz Says Israel Will Not Withdraw from Southern Lebanon, Even Under U.S. Pressure

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Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
The story · English

Defense Minister Israel Katz said at a Local Government Center conference that the IDF will not withdraw from southern Lebanon, even if the United States demands it. He said Israel will also remain in the security zone in Syria and Lebanon, calling that approach part of Israel’s security doctrine.

According to Katz, the IDF must operate on the enemy’s side of the line and defend communities from inside the territory itself. He summarized the policy with the formula, "soldiers inside, residents outside," and added, "We are not withdrawing."

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