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Security·6m ago

Tel Aviv assault suspect to be released under restrictions

David Ezra, suspected of attacking women randomly in Tel Aviv’s Florentin neighborhood, will be released on bail under restrictive conditions. Police and the court moved the case forward after three alleged incidents and a prior order to state whether charges would be filed.

Ynet·+1 outlet · 100% center
Economy·6m ago

Plassonmore Signs U.S. Distribution Deal for Home Ultrasound Device

Plassonmore announced a strategic U.S. distribution deal with Ouma Health for its home ultrasound product, sending the stock sharply higher. The company says the partnership will embed its device in Ouma’s telemedicine pregnancy-monitoring services, though financial terms were not disclosed.

Globes
General·10m ago

23-Year-Old Injured in Two-Car Crash in Ashdod

A 23-year-old man was moderately injured in a two-car accident on Rashi Street in Ashdod. He received first aid from Union Hatzalah and was evacuated to a hospital.

Kikar HaShabbat
Economy·11m ago

Ami Group buys Planet Rishon LeZion for NIS 300 million

Ami Group, owned by Shlomi Nachaisi, bought Planet Rishon LeZion for NIS 300 million from Israel Theaters Group. The western Rishon LeZion complex will be renamed Ami Planet, and the company plans to expand it using about 10,000 square meters of remaining zoning rights.

Calcalist
General·17m 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·18m 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
Economy·23m ago

Israeli real estate lawyers say uncertainty is reshaping deals, permits and development

At a Duns 100 forum, leading Israeli real estate lawyers said war, rates and uncertainty are reshaping housing, renewal, offices and combination deals. They warned of delays, regulatory gaps and tougher risk allocation, while identifying AI and new infrastructure-related property sectors as future growth areas.

Mako·+1 outlet · 100% center
General·27m 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·30m 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·30m 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·32m 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·34m 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·38m 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·41m 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·44m 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·45m 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·47m 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
Culture·47m ago

'Dancing With the Stars' faces copyright threat over alleged choreography copy

Choreographer Tamir Golan has threatened legal action against "Dancing With the Stars" over an allegedly copied routine by Noa Cohen and Eitan Krips. Lawyer Racheli Zilberfarb-Schreiber said the case may hinge on access, originality, and Golan’s own comments that copying was a compliment.

Walla
Politics·50m 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·52m 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·53m 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·55m 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·57m 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
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Culture10:32 · 1h ago

German radio station offers World Cup ball signed by Eurovision stars

Religious-right
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
The story · English

A German radio station, SWR, has launched an unusual giveaway linking two major 2026 events: the FIFA World Cup and Eurovision. According to the Israeli Eurovision fan site Euromix, the station is raffling off an original FIFA 2026 World Cup ball signed by a long list of Eurovision 2026 performers.

The article says 2026 is shaping up as a peak year for international spectacle, following a dramatic Eurovision in Vienna that ended with Bulgaria’s Dara winning in what it describes as a historic and surprising victory. With summer now here, attention is shifting to the start of the biggest World Cup in history, which will be held in North America.

The signed ball includes autographs from Dara of Bulgaria, Greece’s Akylas, Italy’s Sal De Vinci, and Germany’s Sara Engels. The piece is being presented as a rare collector’s item that would appeal to both sports fans and music fans.

The report, published on Wednesday, does not say when the raffle will end or how winners will be chosen beyond describing it as an official draw. It also raises the possibility, rhetorically, of seeing similar crossovers between the two global events in the future.

Read the original at Srugim