IDF Kills Hamas Operative Involved in October 7 Attack

The IDF said it killed Hamas operative Akram Muhammad Mahmoud Abu Madi in a strike in southern Gaza earlier this week. It said he took part in the October 7 attack and had recently tried to rebuild Hamas and promote attacks on Israeli forces and civilians.

Kikar HaShabbat

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.

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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

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

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.

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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

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.

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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

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.

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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.

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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.

Now 14

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.

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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.

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Netanyahu Says He Informed Trump About Iran Strike, Did Not Ask Permission

At the Local Government Conference on Wednesday, Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel will stay in the security buffer zone as long as he is prime minister. He also said he did not ask Donald Trump for permission to strike Iran, only informed him.

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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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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.

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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.

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

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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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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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Suspected spotted fever outbreak affects eight children in Emek Hefer

Eight children from the Emek Hefer area were hospitalized over the past week with fever and rash, and three cases of spotted fever were confirmed. Health authorities are investigating the suspected tick-borne outbreak, while the local council has launched precautionary measures and the Health Ministry is monitoring the situation.

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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

Goldknopf Threatens Escalation Over Haredi Draft Arrests

Yitzhak Goldknopf issued sweeping threats against the state in a Kol Barama interview, saying the Haredi public will escalate if draft arrests continue. His remarks came as a broad Haredi vehicle protest began, with major ultra-Orthodox factions and leaders lending support.

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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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