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General·11m 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

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.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
Sports·18m 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.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
Security·18m 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.

Ynet·+5 outlets · 60% center
Economy·19m 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.

N12·+5 outlets · 100% center
Politics·19m 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.

Behadrei Haredim·+8 outlets · 56% center
General·20m 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.

Kikar HaShabbat·+1 outlet · 50% center
World·30m 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·36m 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·38m 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·39m 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·40m 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·44m 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·45m 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·45m 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.

Walla·+2 outlets · 100% center
Security·46m 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
Security·47m ago

Israel Plans Massive Rubble Removal in Gaza as Fighting Risk Remains

Israel is advancing a large-scale plan to crush Gaza’s destroyed buildings into reusable material while preparing for possible renewed war with Hamas. The IDF says it controls about 70% of the strip, and military leaders are bracing for Hamas to resist the reconstruction effort.

Walla
Economy·48m 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·48m 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·50m 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·51m 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·51m 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.

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Sports12:31 · 1h ago

Bnei Yehuda Cleared to Join Women’s Premier League After Meeting Financial Rules

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Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
The story · English

Bnei Yehuda, which won the women’s National League championship, had initially appeared headed to miss out on promotion to the Premier League because it did not meet the league’s financial entry requirements. The orange-clad club beat A.S. Ramat Hasharon 2-0 in the playoff final series, but the league administration and the budgetary control body told it that the top-flight conditions had not been satisfied.

Ramat Hasharon, the runners-up, had already received a letter saying the Premier League place had been transferred to it, and that it needed to submit all required approvals and documents by June 25, meaning Thursday. But a few days later, Bnei Yehuda received a special extension at its request and managed to meet the deadline.

The club from Tel Aviv’s Hatikva neighborhood then presented all of the required documents, including a minimum budget of 2 million shekels. The budgetary control body has already approved the club, and Bnei Yehuda is now expected to return to the Premier League.

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