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Sports·7m ago

Bonzie Colson Nears Two-Year Return to Maccabi Tel Aviv

Maccabi Tel Aviv expects Bonzie Colson to sign a two-year return deal worth about $1.5 million per season. The forward, 30, is also being pursued by Olympiacos, but Maccabi believes he will choose them after two previous seasons with the club and two seasons at Fenerbahce.

Ynet
General·13m ago

Israel Expands AI-Based English Teaching to All Middle Schools

Israel’s Education Ministry will expand its AI-based “English 720” program to all middle schools after a successful pilot in 28 schools. The ministry says the virtual tutor will support, not replace, human teachers, amid criticism from English teachers worried about job losses.

Srugim
Economy·14m ago

PulseNmore Surges 200% on U.S. Telehealth Pregnancy Partnership

PulseNmore soared about 200% in Tel Aviv and Nasdaq trading after announcing a strategic partnership with U.S. telehealth company Ouma. The deal will embed its FDA-cleared home pregnancy ultrasound device into virtual prenatal care across all 50 U.S. states.

Ynet
Economy·16m ago

Fiat Launches Grande Panda in Israel, Priced Above Citroën C3

Fiat has launched the Grande Panda in Israel, marking its first passenger-car sale there in seven years. The supermini costs 119,000 shekels, more than the Citroën C3 it is based on, and comes only in automatic hybrid form.

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Culture·17m ago

Ouz Zehavi at a Glance: 10 Surprising Facts About the Israeli Actor

The article lists 10 lesser-known facts about actor Ouz Zehavi, from his 1983 birth in Rishon Lezion and military trauma to his TV, film, and music career. It also covers his engagement to Lihi Kornowski, vegan phase, second-place finish on “The Masked Singer,” and recent work as a DJ.

Srugim
Sports·20m ago

Hapoel Tel Aviv owner says handshake snub was deliberate, not personal

Ofer Yannay, owner of Hapoel Tel Aviv, said his refusal to shake hands with Iffe Lundberg after the playoff final was deliberate, not personal. He also accused Israeli basketball of operating under unequal conditions and criticized its institutions and refereeing.

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Security·21m ago

Netanyahu to Hold Limited Security Meeting on Syria and Lebanon

Benjamin Netanyahu will hold a limited security discussion on Syria and Lebanon after Donald Trump said Syrian forces could be brought into Lebanon to handle Hezbollah. Israel opposes such a move and fears Damascus may be moving in that direction.

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Economy·21m ago

Nochi Dankner Declared Insolvent as Banks Move Toward New Debt Deal

Tel Aviv court declared former IDB owner Nochi Dankner insolvent at the banks’ request after he withdrew his objection. The banks said he failed to meet a revised 2025 debt deal, while Dankner said he had already paid about 110 million shekels and had nothing left to offer. The court allowed the sides to seek 30 more days of talks on a new repayment plan.

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Politics·21m ago

Netanyahu pushes ahead with calls on ultra-Orthodox priority bills

Benjamin Netanyahu is holding urgent calls with top coalition and Knesset figures as debate nears on a draft-exemption bill and a Basic Law on Torah study. He has also pledged to ultra-Orthodox leaders to advance the bills before any Knesset dissolution, though skepticism remains.

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General·22m ago

Australian spider builds prey-triggered silk catapult to catch one ant species

Researchers in northern Queensland found a Propostira spider that uses a prey-triggered silk catapult to catch only green tree ants. The trap launches ants up to 30 centimeters and appears to exploit the ants’ own aggression to reduce the spider’s risk.

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World·32m 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·38m 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.

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Politics·40m 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·42m 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·42m 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.

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Sports·46m 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.

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Health·47m 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
General·47m ago

Michaël Zandberg Says His Car Was Seized After a Payment Glitch

Michaël Zandberg said his car was seized after two payments bounced because of a technical glitch, triggering enforcement action by a bailiff. He said he was not properly warned, the car remains impounded, and he has been told to pay 20,000 shekels to get it back.

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Security·48m 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.

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Sports12:22 · 1h ago

Chris Jones Leaves Hapoel Tel Aviv for Red Star Belgrade

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Chris Jones has officially left Hapoel Tel Aviv and signed with Red Star Belgrade, the Serbian club announced on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, after the EuroLeague regular season ended the previous night. He is set to replace Codi Miller-McIntyre, who departed for Olympiacos.

Red Star will be Jones’s fifth EuroLeague team. He began his top-flight European career with Maccabi Tel Aviv in the 2020-21 season, then played for ASVEL, spent three seasons with Valencia, and joined Hapoel Tel Aviv last summer after losing to the Israeli club in the EuroCup final with Valencia.

The move is the first signing made by Red Star’s new coach, Ioannis Navarro, and sporting director Milos Teodosic, as the team is expected to undergo major changes this summer. Jones averaged 10 points, 4.2 assists and 2.0 rebounds in EuroLeague play for Hapoel this season.

In the domestic league, he appeared in the first two games of the final series against Maccabi Tel Aviv, but was not registered for Games 3 and 4.

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