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Security·7m 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
Politics·9m 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·10m 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·18m 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·20m 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
Culture·20m ago

Young Haredi rabbi’s Arabic videos win a huge audience across the Muslim world

Rabbi Shalom Duber Koves, a 24-year-old Chabad emissary’s son from Hungary, is gaining major attention with Arabic outreach videos about Judaism. The weekly clips are attracting huge viewership and mostly curious responses across the Arab world. He says the project began after an Arabic conversation in a Hungarian barbershop and aims to explain Jewish life without politics.

Kikar HaShabbat
Sports·22m 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·25m 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·26m 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·28m 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·29m 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·30m 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·31m 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·32m 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·40m 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·46m 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·51m 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·52m 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·53m 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·53m 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·54m 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.

Now 14
Sports·56m ago

Chris Jones Leaves Hapoel Tel Aviv for Red Star Belgrade

Chris Jones has left Hapoel Tel Aviv and signed with Red Star Belgrade. The move was announced on Wednesday after the regular season, and he becomes the Serbian club's first summer signing under new leadership.

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

Raphinha's Wife Denies Rumors of Family Financial Trouble

Natalia Belloli, Raphinha’s wife, denied rumors that the Barcelona and Brazil forward is facing financial problems. The claims began with former Brazil midfielder Vampeta, who later said his comments were based on a rumor. Raphinha is now recovering from a muscle injury after Brazil’s 3-0 win over Haiti.

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Culture11:35 · 1h ago

Model and influencer Casey Zeppeta gets engaged after 11 years with her partner

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The story · English

Model and influencer Casey Zeppeta has become engaged to her longtime partner, Guy Oz, after 11 years together. The proposal took place during a romantic trip the couple took to celebrate Zeppeta’s 28th birthday.

Zeppeta shared the news on Instagram with several photos from the proposal in Italy and wrote, "It's always been you." The post showed the couple celebrating the moment, and the photos were credited to Alessandro Taddeini.

Zeppeta and Oz first met when they were 17 and have kept their relationship largely out of the spotlight. She also recently revealed that the pair went through a difficult period over the past year that led them to couples therapy, something she had mentioned in recent months. The article notes that the engagement was published for the first time on June 24, 2026, at 14:35.

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