Crash on Route 6 Near Daniel Interchange Leaves Seven Injured

Seven people were injured in a crash on Route 6 near the Daniel Interchange. Two were moderately hurt and five were lightly injured, and all were taken to Shamir Medical Center.

Kikar HaShabbat·+2 outlets · 67% center

Kfar Yona mayor says protests target detention facility, not Haredim

Kfar Yona Mayor Albert Tayeb said local protests are against a detention facility in a residential neighborhood, not against Haredim. He urged the government to remove the detainees and said he hopes the situation will remain calm and peaceful.

Kikar HaShabbat

Bennett’s ‘Right-Wing’ Claim Mocked in Satirical Response to Netanyahu Attack

A Srugim satire video ridicules Naftali Bennett after he attacked Benjamin Netanyahu online. It quotes Bennett’s JNS remarks about being right-wing and opposes them with criticism of his coalition choices and political record.

Srugim·+2 outlets · 67% right-leaning

Netanyahu Says He Informed Trump of Iran Strike Plan, Not Asked Permission

Benjamin Netanyahu said he informed Donald Trump of Israel’s plan to strike Iran and did not seek permission. He also defended Israel’s moves in Rafah and southern Lebanon, while new reporting described a heated Trump-Netanyahu phone call.

Ynet·+1 outlet · 50% center

Report: Hapoel Tel Aviv Could Need 80 Million Euro for a EuroLeague Franchise Spot

Hapoel Tel Aviv could need to pay 80 million euros to secure a EuroLeague franchise under a proposed league restructuring. The Spanish report says the new model would replace time-limited licenses with permanent ones starting in the near future.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center

IDF Says It Killed Another Hamas Militant Who Took Part in October 7 Attack

The IDF said it killed Akram Muhammad Mahmoud Abu Madi in southern Gaza on Sunday. It described him as a Hamas military wing operative who took part in the October 7 attack and had recently tried to rebuild Hamas and promote attacks on Israeli forces and civilians.

Ynet·+4 outlets · 80% right-leaning

Smotrich to unveil high-tech aid plan, mulls dollar tax payments

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said he will present a high-tech aid package next week as the shekel strengthens. He also said the Finance Ministry is weighing incentives for multinationals and an unusual option to let some taxes be paid in dollars.

Globes·+1 outlet

IDF Hits Targets in South Lebanon With Shelling and Controlled Blast

Lebanese sources said the IDF shelled Yater and carried out a controlled explosion in Aitaroun in southern Lebanon. The report gave no casualty or damage details and did not explain the reason for the actions.

Kikar HaShabbat·+6 outlets · 57% right-leaning

Vehicle protest, Netanyahu testimony and other top stories highlighted in daily roundup

A daily roundup covered a vehicle protest in Israel, Netanyahu's testimony, and an IDF strike in Gaza. It also mentioned a large operation in the Yavne'el minor-marriage case and several international and weather items.

Kikar HaShabbat

Colombia’s President-Elect Tells Saar Israel Ties Will Grow Stronger

Gideon Sa’ar spoke Tuesday with Colombia’s president-elect, Abelardo de la Espriella, after his election victory. Both men pledged to strengthen ties between Israel and Colombia, with de la Espriella saying the alliance will be “stronger than ever.”

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OpenAI and Broadcom unveil OpenAI's first custom AI chip

OpenAI and Broadcom unveiled Jalapeño, OpenAI's first custom AI chip, as part of a broader push to control its AI infrastructure. The chip is meant to support model computation and reduce reliance on Nvidia, while OpenAI also expands chip sourcing from Amazon, AMD, and Cerebras.

Calcalist

Violent Attacks Target Protest Convoys in Ashdod and Ayalon

Violent assaults were reported Tuesday against protest convoys near Ashdod and on the Ayalon Highway. In one case a windshield was smashed, and in the other a truck driver allegedly attacked a car with a knife and sticks before police were alerted.

Kikar HaShabbat

Man Moderately Injured in Violent Incident in Tel Aviv

A man in his 40s was moderately injured in a violent incident on Isaac Stern Street in Tel Aviv. Magen David Adom treated him at the scene at 5:22 p.m. and took him to Ichilov Hospital.

Kikar HaShabbat

First Complete French Talmud Translation Marks 782 Years Since Paris Burning

Israel marked the first complete French translation of the Talmud at the presidential residence in Jerusalem. The launch came 782 years after the Paris burning of the Talmud and was supported by the Patrick and Lena Drahi Foundation.

Srugim

Former Shin Bet chief threatens legal action against Channel 14 over false claim

Yoram Cohen, the former Shin Bet chief and a candidate with Yesh! with Eisenkot, is threatening to sue Channel 14 over claims aired in mid-June that he tried to secure Yahya Sinwar’s release. His lawyers demand a public correction, apology, and removal of the material within seven days.

Srugim·+3 outlets · 50% center

First Kindergarten Installed in Rebuilt Sha-Nur After 21 Years

The first kindergarten building was installed in Sha-Nur, 21 years after the original one was closed during the northern Samaria evacuation. The facility is set to open in the coming school year for current and future resident families.

Srugim·+1 outlet · 100% right-leaning

Quick Dairy-Free Noodle Stir-Fry with Tofu and Vegetables

Yafit Shama published a quick dairy-free noodle stir-fry with tofu and vegetables. The one-pan recipe uses chili, teriyaki and soy sauces and is meant for lunch or dinner.

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Lapid Slams Netanyahu Over Haredi Protest Against Draft

Yair Lapid attacked Benjamin Netanyahu over a Haredi anti-draft protest. Lapid said Netanyahu is funding draft resisters with public money instead of demanding enlistment, and called for a new fair deal between the government and citizens.

Ynet

Dozens of Nahal and Sde Teiman soldiers fall ill, heat and sanitation incidents under review

Sixty-five Nahal Training Base soldiers reported gastrointestinal illness symptoms, prompting an IDF inspection and containment measures. Separately, 10 female observers at Sde Teiman suffered dehydration, while families and earlier reports alleged larger heat and sanitation problems.

Behadrei Haredim·+1 outlet · 50% center

Ofer Yannay Says Oded Kattash Still Has to Prove Himself With Results

Ofer Yannay criticized Maccabi Tel Aviv coach Oded Kattash after Hapoel Tel Aviv lost the league final series. He said Kattash has yet to prove himself with major achievements, especially when coaching stars such as Lonnie Walker.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center

Netanyahu Says Government Approved 29 Billion Shekels for Northern Recovery

Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel has approved 29 billion shekels in decisions for northern Israel and pledged to bring similar recovery to the north. In remarks at the Local Government Conference, he also said Israel has broken the “barrier of fear” in the war and now holds nearly 70% of Gaza.

Ynet

Naftali Bennett Blames Haredi Protest for Traffic Jam, Launches Radio Attack

Naftali Bennett said he was stuck in a traffic jam for two and a half hours during a vehicle protest on Wednesday. Speaking from his car, he accused ultra-Orthodox draft dodgers of “bur[ying] the state” and said he was late for his daughter’s pre-army program graduation.

Kikar HaShabbat

Beyoncé Reveals the Family Story Behind Jay-Z’s Hair Makeover

Beyoncé said Jay-Z grew his locks after Blue Ivy felt insecure about her hair as a child. She helped spend five days removing them before he revealed a new afro in Philadelphia, which he wore to honor his late father.

Ynet

Deep33 Raises $200 Million to Back Israel’s Deep-Tech Ambitions

Deep33, founded by Lior Proschor and Michael Bruchim, raised $200 million for its first fund, exceeding its $150 million goal. The fund will focus on deep-tech investments, mainly in Israeli-founded companies, and aims to position Israel as a strategic AI infrastructure hub.

Globes

Israel's chief rabbi sparks outrage over remarks to ritual bath attendants

Israel’s Chief Rabbi David Yosef was recorded telling ritual bath attendants to publicly shame women who immerse alone. He said they cannot legally block the women, but should loudly express opposition. The remarks, aired by Channel 12 News, drew a סערה after a closed meeting.

Srugim·+1 outlet · 100% right-leaning

Clashes Break Out at Ultra-Orthodox Protest as Major Highways Snarl

An ultra-Orthodox anti-draft protest caused major traffic jams on Route 1, Route 6, and nearby roads in central Israel. A filmed clash between a secular man and Haredi protesters also turned violent, while police warned they could intervene if illegal disruptions continued.

Srugim·+6 outlets · 67% right-leaning

Elon Musk loses his trillionaire status after a sharp drop in wealth

Elon Musk’s net worth has fallen to an estimated $962 billion, stripping him of the title of the world’s first trillionaire. The drop follows a 31% slump in SpaceX stock and new restrictions linked to his Tesla holdings.

Walla·+2 outlets · 67% right-leaning

Police Stations Still Short 1,470 Posts Despite Force Growth

A Knesset committee said Israeli police stations still have 1,470 unfilled posts despite recent force growth. Officials also said the National Guard’s formal approval could reach the government within one or two weeks.

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Israeli Killed in Severe Car Crash in Moldova

A 29-year-old Israeli died in a severe car crash in Chisinau, Moldova, after his car overturned into a ravine. Local rescuers declared him dead at the scene, and ZAKA is coordinating the repatriation of his body to Israel.

Now 14·+6 outlets · 57% right-leaning

Schweinsteiger Faces Racism Accusations Over Comments on Ivory Coast

Bastian Schweinsteiger is under fire in Germany after describing Ivory Coast’s style of play as "African football" and calling it "wild" and not tactical. The remarks drew racism accusations, spread widely online, and raised questions about whether he will continue as an ARD pundit.

Walla·+2 outlets · 100% center

Israeli Football League Reviews World Cup-Style Water Breaks

The Israeli Football Leagues Management is weighing whether to adopt World Cup-style water breaks in domestic matches. Chairman Erez Kalfon said the league will wait for FIFA’s post-tournament conclusions before deciding whether to implement the change in Israel.

Kan News

Eizenkot Party Unveils Arab Community Plan Focused on Security, Education and Civil Service

Gadi Eizenkot’s Yesh! party unveiled a plan for Israel’s Arab community on Wednesday. It combines tougher crime-fighting measures, expanded education policy and broader civilian service opportunities, and says it is aimed at reducing violence and improving integration.

Walla

Hezbollah Chief Admits Israel Cannot Be Defeated Militarily, Israeli Army Spokesman Pounces

Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem said it is impossible to defeat Israel militarily in a direct “army against army” conflict. IDF Arabic spokesman Avichay Adraee responded on X with a sharp rebuttal, saying Israel cannot be broken and accusing Hezbollah of following Iran into disaster.

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Simcha Appelbaum, Auschwitz Survivor and Armored Corps Veteran, Dies at 99

Retired Col. Simcha Appelbaum, a Holocaust survivor and founder of Kibbutz Netzer Sereni, died Tuesday at 99. He survived Auschwitz, helped rebuild Israeli military and civilian life, and later became a prominent Holocaust witness. In the Yom Kippur War, he served as deputy commander of Armored Brigade 188 and told young soldiers he fought so the same fate would not befall their generation.

Walla

War, Cheaper Euro Push Cyprus to the Top of Israeli Travel Picks

Nearly 590,000 Israelis flew to Cyprus in 2025, a 39% rise, as cheaper prices and strong demand boosted the route. Cyprus Airways says Israel is a strategic market, while Cyprus tourism officials say Israelis now account for 12% of arrivals.

Calcalist

Nursing student arrested in suspected abuse of elderly residents at Hadera care home

Rian Amash, a 25-year-old nursing student from Jisr al-Zarqa, was arrested in Hadera on suspicion of abusing and assaulting residents at the “Ad 120” nursing home and obstructing police. A Hadera court extended her detention by one day, despite police seeking five days, and the judge criticized the arrest at her school.

Walla·+1 outlet · 100% center

Amir Benayoun Sings to Wounded Reservist at His Wedding in a Full-Circle Moment

Matan Levi, a reserve soldier wounded on October 7 and left blind, married in an emotional ceremony accompanied by Amir Benayoun. Benayoun sang Levi the same song he had dedicated to him while he was in a coma, and Levi later shared the moment as a personal victory.

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Report: Diarra has agreed terms with Kasimpasa, not Hapoel Tel Aviv

Tiemoko Diarra is reportedly set to join Kasimpasa, ending Hapoel Tel Aviv’s hopes of signing him. The 23-year-old winger, formerly of Hapoel Haifa and Reims, reached an agreement with the Turkish club after advanced talks with Hapoel Tel Aviv.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center

Johan Manzambi's World Cup breakout turns Switzerland's rising star into a sensation

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center

Lebanese Public Fears Becoming a Bargaining Chip in Iran-US Talks

Miriam Younes told Channel 14 that many Lebanese fear the Iran-US talks will leave Lebanon as an Iranian bargaining chip. She said the public feels abandoned, weak leadership leaves no clear plan, and Hezbollah still shapes the country’s future. Younes said the Lebanese army is unlikely to remove Hezbollah on its own, while Hezbollah wants civil war and may try to exploit the situation.

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