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Security·5m ago

10-Year-Old Girl Hurt by Gunfire at School Entrance in Lod

A 10-year-old girl was lightly wounded by shrapnel in a shooting outside a school in Lod on Wednesday morning. Her mother was evacuated with her and treated as a trauma victim, while police opened an investigation into a family feud believed to be behind the attack.

Ynet
Culture·8m ago

Haredi Chabad scion wins Arabic audiences with Jewish explainers

Shalom Dovber Kobesh, a 24-year-old son of a Chabad emissary in Hungary, has gained large audiences with short Arabic videos explaining Judaism. The project, launched after he studied Hebrew and Arabic and recognized strong curiosity among Arab speakers, is drawing hundreds of thousands to nearly one million views per clip.

Kikar HaShabbat
Security·12m ago

Jerusalem Court Reinstates Conviction of Former Border Police Officer in Journalist Assault

Jerusalem District Court reinstated the criminal conviction of former Border Police officer Itzhak Sofer for assaulting Anadolu photographer Mustafa al-Kharouf in East Jerusalem in December 2023. The judges kept his 300 hours of community service unchanged after the state appealed a lower court decision that had erased the conviction.

Kikar HaShabbat
World·13m ago

Expert Says Trump’s Hormuz Victory Claim Actually Hands Iran Leverage

Iran expert Roni Kahanovitz said Trump’s effort to present the Strait of Hormuz as a success actually strengthens Iran’s leverage. He warned that Tehran could use the strait, regional proxies, and any freed funds to bolster its strategic programs and pressure Israel.

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Politics·14m ago

Released Activist Welcomed Home with Fruit Tray and Defiant Anti-Draft Message

Hezkel Drutman, a HaPeleg activist suspected of assaulting a police detective, was released home Tuesday night after several court-ordered detention extensions. Supporters welcomed him with fruit, and activist Moshe Cohen delivered an incendiary anti-draft speech ahead of a planned mass car protest.

Kikar HaShabbat
Economy·15m ago

State Interest Costs Surge in 2025, Surpassing Transport Ministry Budget

Israel’s 2025 deficit fell to 98.6 billion shekels, but debt interest costs jumped to 49.2 billion shekels, more than the Transport Ministry’s budget. The war drove defense spending and reshaped the budget, while the state’s execution report also highlighted 231 billion shekels in war costs and uneven ministry spending.

Globes
General·23m ago

Can You Place a Container Under a Dripping Air Conditioner on Shabbat?

Rabbi Yaakov Sinai’s halachic segment addresses whether it is allowed to place a container under an air conditioner dripping water on Shabbat. The article says the discussion covers the disagreements and practical solutions, and points readers to the full video explanation.

Kikar HaShabbat
Security·25m ago

U.S. Says Airstrike Killed Senior ISIS Commander in Northwest Syria

CENTCOM said a precision airstrike in northwest Syria on June 19 killed senior ISIS commander Ali Hussein al-Olaivi. The U.S. military said the operation is part of its broader effort to stop militants who threaten Americans at home or abroad.

Ynet·+1 outlet · 50% center
Sports·27m ago

Indian Teen Basketball Prospect Goes Viral for Wembanyama-Like Moves

Jagmat Singh, an 18-year-old Indian basketball player, went viral after highlights from a Courtside camp showed skills that drew comparisons to Victor Wembanyama. Singh, who is 223 cm tall and lives in Chicago, has not yet been named a college target by recruiting sites like ESPN.

Mako·+1 outlet · 100% center
Tech·30m ago

Israel’s AI Ambitions Could Cost Tens of Billions

Israel has approved a national AI plan centered on sovereign infrastructure and a 100,000-GPU computing fleet. A leading researcher said the project could cost tens of billions of dollars and must focus on selected strengths rather than full technological self-reliance.

Ynet
General·31m ago

How to Ripen an Avocado in Two Days Without It Turning Black

The article says a hard avocado can be ripened in 2 to 3 days by sealing it in a paper bag with a ripe banana or apple. It warns against refrigerating it too early and gives tips to prevent browning after cutting.

Kikar HaShabbat
World·33m ago

UN begins clearing stranded ships from the Strait of Hormuz

The UN International Maritime Organization has started a plan to remove about 11,000 stranded seafarers from the Persian Gulf after the US-Iran war disrupted shipping. The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz under a US-Iran understanding allows two lanes of traffic, but the long-term arrangement and possible fees remain unsettled.

Behadrei Haredim·+3 outlets · 75% center
General·34m ago

Four Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash Near Sde Tzevi

Four people were injured in a two-vehicle crash on Route 293 near Sde Tzevi and taken to Soroka Medical Center. Three were listed in moderate condition and one in light condition.

Kikar HaShabbat·+2 outlets · 67% right-leaning
Politics·35m ago

Former MK Ram Shefa to Run in Democrats Primaries

Former MK Ram Shefa said on Wednesday he will enter the Democrats party primaries to seek a realistic place on its Knesset slate. After leaving direct politics since the war began on October 3, he has been leading rehabilitation work in the western Negev and Gaza envelope.

Srugim·+1 outlet · 50% center
Culture·36m ago

Mali Levi Says Childhood Bullying Left Her with Low Self-Esteem

Mali Levi says childhood bullying and low self-esteem shaped her life, in a preview for tonight’s "Dancing with the Stars" on Keshet 12. She says modeling helped her finally believe in herself, even though the struggle still affects her today.

Srugim
Sports·37m ago

Why Endrick Became Brazil’s Favorite Meme and Ancelotti’s Headache

Brazilian fans have flooded social media with memes mocking Carlo Ancelotti for not starting Endrick at the 2026 World Cup. The coach says he is aware of the pressure, but insists the 19-year-old should be used only at the right moment.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
Politics·45m ago

Likud Slams Opposition Petition Over State Comptroller Vote

Likud asked Israel’s High Court to dismiss petitions challenging the vote that elected State Comptroller Michael Ravilo. The party says the opposition violated prior voting agreements and is using the court to overturn a political defeat. Likud also warned the ruling could create a broader precedent affecting future elections.

Kikar HaShabbat·+1 outlet · 100% right-leaning
Culture·51m ago

Singer Benaya Barbi ordered to pay ex-manager more than 5 million shekels

An arbitration ruling ordered Israeli singer Benaya Barbi to pay former manager Or Marmelstein about 5.3 million shekels. The decision found Barbi ended their management deal in bad faith and without justification. Both sides issued sharply contrasting reactions after the five-year dispute.

Mako·+4 outlets · 80% center
Economy·56m ago

Israeli Market Gains May Be Fading as Investors Rotate Back to the U.S.

The article says the Israeli stock market has weakened since early May as war-related and geopolitical tailwinds fade. It warns that foreign inflows, defense stocks, energy shares and banking support may all be losing momentum, though Israel may still regain strength if conditions change. It also argues that the best “home port” for investors is a diversified portfolio, not either Tel Aviv or New York.

Globes
Economy·57m ago

Bank of Israel Survey Finds Small Businesses Most Satisfied with One Zero

Bank of Israel supervision says small-business satisfaction with banks remains weak in 2025, especially on fairness and personal service, despite strong digital ratings. One Zero ranked first overall in both recommendation and fairness, while Bank Hapoalim and Discount finished near the bottom.

Calcalist
Health·58m ago

Former patient sues fertility specialist over Georgia egg-import affair

Hagar Izak Levy is suing fertility specialist Prof. Yaakov לברון for up to NIS 2.5 million over alleged negligence in the Georgia egg-import affair. She says unlawful embryo storage and other misconduct ruined her treatment and caused severe emotional harm, while the Health Ministry says disciplinary action is still possible.

Mako·+1 outlet · 100% center
Economy·58m ago

Witness testimony opens in food market price-fixing trial

Testimony opened in the food market price-fixing case against senior executives, including Victori’s Yossi Rabid and Yochananof’s Eitan Yochananof. The prosecution presented WhatsApp messages and phone evidence suggesting Rabid pushed suppliers to raise prices across competing chains before raising his own. Defense lawyers denied wrongdoing and said such negotiations are standard in the market.

Ynet·+5 outlets · 50% center
Politics·59m ago

Trump Repeats a Strategic Error, Undermining U.S. Leverage

The article says Donald Trump twice misread how markets and economies adapt to disruption, first regarding Iran and then regarding the Strait of Hormuz. It argues he accepted exaggerated collapse forecasts, made a humiliating deal, and damaged U.S. deterrence and global influence.

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Reuters: EU Proposes Three-Year Mission to Train the Lebanese Army

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The European Union has proposed a three-year military and civilian mission to advise and train the Lebanese Armed Forces, according to a document seen by Reuters. EU diplomats are discussing a possible operation that would also support Lebanon’s Internal Security Forces.

Any such mission would require approval from all 27 EU member states. The document, dated June 17 and circulated to member governments, says the mission would have an initial mandate of three years.

Its stated goal is to help Lebanese authorities strengthen territorial control and border security. The proposal comes as part of EU efforts to back Lebanon’s security institutions through both military and civilian assistance.

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