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World·6m ago

New York Man Sentenced to 5.5 Years for Setting Homeless Subway Passenger on Fire

A 19-year-old Harlem man was sentenced to 5.5 years in prison for setting a homeless man on fire on a New York subway train last December. The victim survived but suffered severe burns, permanent scars, and disfigurement. Hiram Carrero admitted in March that he deliberately started the fire, and he was also ordered to serve three years of supervised release and pay restitution.

Kikar HaShabbat
World·12m ago

European Jewish leaders warn Belgian circumcision case could reshape minority rights

The European Jewish Association held an emergency conference in Brussels over Belgian legal action against circumcisers, warning it could set a Europe-wide precedent against minority rights. Speakers from Jewish, Muslim, medical, and EU circles defended circumcision as a protected religious practice and said governments need accurate information, not criminalization.

Ynet·+1 outlet · 50% center
Politics·14m ago

Shas MK Rips Arrests of Torah Students in Knesset Speech

Shas MK Yoni Mשריקי attacked arrests of Torah students in the Knesset on Wednesday. He said the state is persecuting the ultra-Orthodox, called to “free the sons of Torah,” and condemned the attorney general and Supreme Court for their role.

Kikar HaShabbat
Politics·16m ago

Acting National Insurance chief gets extension until January 2027

Israel’s Dothan Committee extended Zvika Cohen’s acting term as head of the National Insurance Institute until January 31, 2027. The institute has lacked a permanent director since November 2022, and a new government will likely need to restart the selection process.

Calcalist
Politics·16m ago

Democrats alarmed after socialist candidates score primary wins in New York

Three socialist, anti-Israel-backed candidates won Democratic primaries for Congress in New York, alarming party leaders. Senior Democrats said the results show the left wing is becoming a stronger political force and could worsen internal divisions.

Kikar HaShabbat·+7 outlets · 63% center
Sports·20m ago

Jared Harper Extends with Hapoel Jerusalem After Intense Negotiations

Hapoel Jerusalem has extended Jared Harper’s contract for three more seasons in a deal worth about $5 million. The club overcame interest from other EuroLeague teams, including Fenerbahce, and finalized the agreement after a positive talk with new coach Sasha Obradovic.

Walla·+3 outlets · 75% center
Health·21m ago

Vitiligo’s Physical Signs Often Carry a Heavy Mental Toll

Ahead of Vitiligo Awareness Day, Dr. Mor Pavlovsky said vitiligo is a chronic autoimmune disease that causes visible white patches and can seriously affect mental health. She said about 45,000 people in Israel have it, treatments have improved since 2022, and she hopes they will be added to the health basket.

Arutz Sheva
Security·23m ago

Route 6 Southbound Closed Near Daniel Interchange After Crash

Police closed Route 6 southbound near the Daniel Interchange after a crash involving a truck and other vehicles. Several injured people were taken for medical treatment, and drivers were urged to avoid the area and take alternate routes.

Ynet·+1 outlet · 100% center
Economy·25m ago

Smotrich Says Tax Relief Plan for Tech Is Nearing Completion

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said Israel is close to unveiling aid for high-tech firms hurt by the strong shekel. The package may include startup support and a rare arrangement allowing some multinational taxes to be paid in dollars.

Calcalist
World·25m ago

ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan Faces Possible Ouster After Misconduct Findings

The International Criminal Court’s executive office has recommended removing chief prosecutor Karim Khan after internal findings of improper, non-consensual sexual conduct. The decision comes months after Khan sought arrest warrants against top Israeli leaders, and his fate will be decided on July 24 by the court’s 125 member states.

Now 14·+2 outlets · 67% center
World·26m ago

Iran Uses the Strait of Hormuz as Leverage in Talks With the U.S.

Roi Kahanovich said Iran is using control of the Strait of Hormuz as its main leverage against the United States. He argued that Tehran’s growing confidence is reshaping the conflict into an economic struggle and strengthening Hamas’s bargaining position.

Now 14·+1 outlet · 100% right-leaning
Security·27m ago

Trump Says There Is No Rush to Find Iran’s Nuclear Material

Trump said on Tuesday that Iran’s nuclear materials are buried underground and there is no need to rush to find them. His remarks came as Iran said it would not allow nuclear inspectors access to attacked facilities, while the IAEA chief reportedly sought a meeting in Switzerland that did not happen.

Walla
Culture·28m ago

Easy Homemade Shakshuka for a Better Breakfast

This shakshuka recipe uses a tomato-rich sauce, spices, and 4 to 5 eggs for a quick breakfast or light dinner. It is cooked in one skillet and served hot with bread or challah.

Srugim
Security·28m ago

U.S. Says It Killed Senior ISIS Figure in Northwest Syria

U.S. Central Command said it killed senior ISIS operative Ali Hussein al-Aluw in an airstrike in northwest Syria on Wednesday. The strike came amid fresh ISIS threats urging attacks during the 2026 World Cup in the United States.

Now 14·+2 outlets · 67% right-leaning
Politics·28m ago

Haredi anti-draft protest causes major traffic disruptions nationwide

A nationwide Haredi protest against conscription began in Israel and is causing major traffic jams on key highways. Police warned the disruption will worsen, while lawmakers Meir Porush and Yisrael Eichler joined demonstrators at protest sites. Organizers said coordinated convoys from 19 locations are meant to expand the blockages nationwide.

Srugim·+1 outlet · 100% right-leaning
World·28m ago

Ivanka Trump Resort Plan Triggers Mass Protests in Albania

Thousands of people in Albania are protesting a luxury resort project backed by Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner. The plan for Sazan Island and southern beaches has sparked environmental backlash and broader anger at Prime Minister Edi Rama and corruption. Despite the protests, the government continues to back the 1.4 billion euro investment.

Kikar HaShabbat
Sports·29m ago

Schweinsteiger Sparks Racism Backlash in Germany Over Ivory Coast Remarks

Bastian Schweinsteiger triggered a backlash in Germany after describing Ivory Coast in stereotypical terms during ARD’s coverage of Germany’s 2-1 win in Toronto. Critics accused the former Germany player and current pundit of racist, colonial-style language, while neither he nor ARD apologized.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
Economy·32m ago

Ammi Group buys Planet Rishon LeZion for NIS 300 million

Ammi Group, owned by Shlomi Nahaissi, bought the Planet Rishon LeZion complex from Theatres Israel for NIS 300 million. The fully occupied site, one of Israel’s largest cinema and entertainment centers, will be expanded using about 10,000 square meters of existing building rights.

Globes·+2 outlets
Security·33m 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
Security·35m ago

Emirates Grounds Inspection of 15 A380s After Wing Crack Discovery

Emirates will urgently inspect 15 A380s after cracks were found in a key wing support component during maintenance. EASA issued an emergency inspection order affecting 16 aircraft worldwide, including one operated by Qantas. Five Emirates planes are due for checks in the next few days.

Behadrei Haredim
Culture·35m 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
Culture·39m ago

A New Tribute to Avi Piamenta Becomes a Global Musical Challenge

Achiya Cohen released “Nigon Avraham,” a tribute single for Avi Piamenta’s yahrzeit, one year after Piamenta’s death. The song’s difficult third section became a viral challenge, drawing performances from musicians worldwide. Cohen included many of those clips in the official video.

Kikar HaShabbat
Security·40m 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·41m 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.

Now 14
Politics·41m 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
Culture·43m ago

Ministers, Rabbis and Celebrities Attend Rabbi Shilat’s Daughter’s Wedding

Debi Shilat, daughter of Rabbi Moshe and Bracha Shilat, married Dovi Tzirki Tuesday night in Kfar Chabad. The wedding drew ministers, rabbis, journalists, influencers and celebrities, including Itamar Ben Gvir, Bezalel Smotrich, Amichai Eliyahu and Rabbi Kalman Ber.

Arutz Sheva·+1 outlet · 50% center
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Tel Aviv assault suspect to be released under restrictions

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Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
The story · English

Police agreed to release David Ezra under restrictive conditions after he was suspected of randomly attacking women in Tel Aviv’s Florentin neighborhood. The court accepted the police request and ordered his release on bail.

Ezra is suspected of knocking down three women in the neighborhood’s streets in three separate incidents. The case had already advanced to the point where, on Sunday, the court ordered police to submit a prosecutor’s statement indicating whether they intend to file an indictment or seek his release.

The latest decision means Ezra will not remain in custody, but his release will be conditioned by court-imposed limits while the investigation and possible charges continue.

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