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

Israeli Man, 29, Killed in Car Crash in Moldova

A 29-year-old Israeli man was killed overnight in a car accident in Chisinau, Moldova. ZAKA said the vehicle overturned into a ravine, and it is now working to return his body to Israel for burial.

Channel 13

Jerusalem Man, 29, Killed in Fatal Car Crash in Chisinau, Moldova

A 29-year-old Jerusalem resident with British citizenship died in a fatal car crash in Chisinau, Moldova. ZAKA and Israel's Foreign Ministry are working with local authorities to release his body and bring him to burial in Israel.

Kikar HaShabbat

Jerusalem Man Killed in Fatal Car Crash in Chisinau, Moldova

A Jerusalem man in his 30s was killed in a fatal car crash in Chisinau, Moldova. ZAKA is coordinating with local authorities, the Jewish community, and the family to bring his body to Israel for burial.

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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.

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Former Shin Bet chief threatens legal action over Channel 14 broadcast

Former Shin Bet chief Yuval Cohen is threatening to sue Channel 14 and has already filed suit against Mika Kobi over accusations aired on Shimon Riklin’s show. Cohen says the claims are false and is demanding a public correction, apology, and removal of the material.

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

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Rabid Wolf Found in Kiryat Shmona, Eight People Exposed

Israel’s Health Ministry reported a rabid wolf in Kiryat Shmona, in the Upper Galilee. Eight people exposed to the animal were sent for preventive treatment, and the public was told to seek help if they contacted stray animals in the area between June 5 and June 19.

Kikar HaShabbat

Netanyahu to Hold Limited Security Meeting Over Fears of Syrian Move Into Lebanon

Benjamin Netanyahu will hold a limited security meeting on Syria and Lebanon, as Israel fears Syrian forces may be preparing to enter Lebanon. The move comes after Donald Trump said he was considering backing Syrian President Ahmad al-Shara to confront Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, a claim al-Shara rejected as a misunderstanding.

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Acro wins two tenant bids for major redevelopment projects in Rishon Lezion and Holon

Acro won tenant bids for two urban renewal projects in Rishon Lezion and Holon, with about 950 homes planned in total. The company said the projects add to six bids won since the start of 2026, totaling roughly 4,000 units.

Calcalist

IDF Soldier Lightly Wounded in Explosion in Southern Lebanon

An IDF soldier was lightly wounded overnight in an explosion in southern Lebanon. He was evacuated to hospital, and the cause is being investigated.

Ynet

Smuggled Cigarettes Worth Tens of Millions Disappear From Ashdod Customs Warehouse

Smuggled cigarettes worth tens of millions of shekels disappeared from a customs-supervised private warehouse in Ashdod over the weekend. Police and the Tax Authority are investigating both the original smuggling and the disappearance, with suspicion that insiders may have helped.

Ynet

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

Rabbi Moshe Hillel Hirsch Urges Public Support for Gerim Bride’s Wedding Costs

Rabbi Moshe Hillel Hirsch appealed for donations to cover the wedding expenses of a righteous convert with no family support. He praised the mitzvah, promised blessings to donors, and urged contributions through Kupa Ha’ir’s designated fund.

Behadrei Haredim

Haredi protesters block Highway 1; Goldknopf aide filmed using siren

Haredi protesters briefly blocked Highway 1 after exiting vehicles in a convoy headed toward Prison 10. Later, the driver of MK Yitzhak Goldknopf was filmed using his vehicle’s siren without operational need.

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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

Ghanaian spiritualist says he has lifted a curse on Harry Kane after England draw

Ghanaian spiritualist Nana Kwaku Bonsam says he cursed Harry Kane before England’s 0-0 draw with Ghana and is now lifting it. Kane, who had scored 36 Bundesliga goals this season and two against Croatia, was held scoreless.

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Police Officer Sentenced to Eight Months for Assaulting His Wife in Front of Their Daughters

A Ramla police officer was sentenced to eight months in prison after being convicted of assaulting his wife at home in front of their two daughters. The court said he caused injuries and showed no remorse or acceptance of responsibility during the case.

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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

Jewish civil rights group urges U.S. probe into New York City over antisemitism response

NJAC has asked the U.S. Justice Department to investigate New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his administration over antisemitism policies. The group says the city has failed to protect Jews, citing 330 antisemitic hate crimes in 2025 and policy changes that weakened enforcement.

Now 14

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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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

Two Girls Hurt in Light Car Collision in Bnei Brak

A car hit two girls, ages 13 and 5, on Aharonovich Street in Bnei Brak. United Hatzalah treated both at the scene for light injuries.

Kikar HaShabbat

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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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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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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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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Security Video Captures Jewelry Theft in Kiryat Gat, Suspect Charged Within Days

Police say a man from Ashdod in his 50s stole jewelry worth tens of thousands of shekels from a Kiryat Gat store in late May. Security footage helped investigators identify and arrest him within days, and prosecutors have now filed charges in Ashkelon.

Kikar HaShabbat

Ami Group Buys Planet Rishon LeZion for NIS 300 Million

Ami Group, owned by Shlomi Nachiassi, bought the Planet Rishon LeZion entertainment complex for NIS 300 million. The site will be renamed Ami Planet and is slated for further development, including using about 10,000 square meters of additional building rights.

Walla

Beersheba Sells Out Season Tickets as Turner Expansion Plan Advances

Hapoel Beersheba sold out 12,600 season tickets for Turner Stadium after winning the championship. Meanwhile, Beersheba Municipality issued a tender to expand the stadium to 30,000 seats at an estimated cost of NIS 300 million.

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Report: Union Saint-Gilloise Raises Hatoili Price, Stalling Napoli Move

Napoli wants Anan Khalaili, but Union Saint-Gilloise has raised his price to 25 million euros. The Belgian club cites the sell-on fee owed to Maccabi Haifa, while Napoli is reportedly unwilling to go beyond 20 million euros.

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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

Police Seek Public Help Finding Missing Afula Woman and Her 8-Year-Old Daughter

Police in Israel are searching for Rosen Almog, 39, from Afula, who was last seen Monday at 6:00 p.m. in the city with her 8-year-old daughter. Authorities released a description and asked anyone with information to contact police.

Ynet

Knesset Member Yoav Ben Tzur Condemns Police Violence Against Haredi Protesters

MK Yoav Ben Tzur urged action against what he described as police violence and selective enforcement against Haredi anti-draft protesters. He called for immediate investigations, suspensions, and dismissal of officers who acted unlawfully.

Kikar HaShabbat

Miran Bozukalo says goodbye in tears as her 13-year-old son joins Maccabi Haifa academy

Miran Bozukalo announced that her 13-year-old son Ray has been accepted to Maccabi Haifa’s academy in Kfar Giladi. The move will take him out of the family home in central Israel and into academy housing in the north, prompting an emotional family separation.

Srugim

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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InMode Founder Offers to Take Medical Aesthetics Company Private at $1.03 Billion Valuation

InMode received a new all-cash takeover offer led by CEO and cofounder Moshe Mizrahi at $16.20 per share, valuing the company at about $1.026 billion. The board formed an independent committee to review the bid after earlier buyout attempts were rejected in February 2026.

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Ultra-Orthodox protest convoys trigger severe traffic disruptions across Israel

Ultra-Orthodox protest convoys began causing major traffic jams across Israel on Wednesday afternoon. The demonstrations, organized by Gur Hasidism, are headed toward Prison 10 near Kfar Yona and are expected to affect major highways nationwide.

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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

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