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Politics·11m ago

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
Politics·14m ago

Violent clashes erupt at ultra-Orthodox protests in multiple locations

Ultra-Orthodox protests at multiple locations in Israel turned violent, with clashes reported between demonstrators and passersby. Police said they were responding in Arad to restore order, while MK Meir Porush accused public figures of incitement and urged protection for protesters.

Now 14
Economy·15m ago

Fiat Grande Panda Returns to Israel as a Mild Hybrid from NIS 119,000

Fiat is bringing the new Grande Panda back to Israel eight years after ending Panda sales there. The mild-hybrid supermini will start at NIS 119,000, with two trim levels, and no electric version is planned for the Israeli market.

Walla·+2 outlets · 100% center
Security·21m ago

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
Economy·22m ago

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
Security·23m ago

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
Tech·25m ago

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
Security·28m ago

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
Security·29m ago

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
Politics·30m ago

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
General·33m ago

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
Politics·41m ago

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
Politics·43m ago

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
Politics·43m ago

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
Economy·44m ago

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
General·46m ago

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
Politics·46m ago

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
Economy·47m ago

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
Politics·48m ago

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
World·48m ago

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
Sports·48m ago

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
Sports·52m ago

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
General·54m ago

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
Economy·54m ago

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
Health·57m ago

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
Sports·1h ago

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
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Security13:23 · 1h ago

Trump Says There Is No Rush to Find Iran’s Nuclear Material

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Translated & summarized from Walla by baba
The story · English

Donald Trump told Fox News on Tuesday that there is no need to rush to locate Iran’s nuclear materials, saying they are buried deep underground. In the same remark, Trump also said, “Netanyahu will do what I tell him to do.”

His comments came as an Iranian deputy foreign minister said there is no plan to allow nuclear inspectors access to the sites that were attacked. The statement was presented as the position of the Iranian side on the issue.

The aide to Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi also said IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi had asked to meet them in Switzerland, but claimed that the meeting did not take place. The exchange underscores continuing tension over access to Iran’s nuclear facilities and materials.

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