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Tech·4m ago

Zuckerberg bets on small, fast apps to find Meta’s next growth engine

Mark Zuckerberg is launching a broader push to build new Meta apps, starting with a prediction-market product called Arena that would use virtual points instead of real money. The strategy aims to revive growth as Meta lags in video and AI, and faces likely regulatory pushback.

Calcalist
Security·8m ago

IDF and Shin Bet kill arms dealer tied to 2025 attack on soldiers

The IDF and Shin Bet said they killed Muhammad Zaid, an arms dealer and militant linked to a 2025 attack that severely wounded two soldiers. He was located in the Kafr Yamoun area of the West Bank and was shot after trying to attack arresting forces.

Ynet
Sports·9m ago

Austin Reaves Signs Four-Year, $185 Million Lakers Deal

Austin Reaves signed a four-year, $185 million contract to remain with the Los Angeles Lakers. He had declined his $14.9 million player option, and the deal is the biggest ever for an undrafted NBA player.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
Politics·12m ago

Colombia’s President-Elect Signals Stronger Ties with Israel

Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar congratulated Colombia’s president-elect, Abelardo de la Espriella, after his election victory. De la Espriella said Colombia will restore and renew relations with Israel and that Israel can count on Colombia as a loyal ally.

Ynet·+1 outlet · 50% center
General·13m ago

Jerusalem nanny recorded verbally abusing toddlers, family says authorities have not acted for nearly two months

A Jerusalem caregiver was secretly recorded verbally abusing three one-year-old children, including her granddaughter, after a mother suspected something was wrong. The family says nearly two months after filing a complaint, the caregiver has still not been questioned and continues to work. The mother said she acted on instinct after her daughter began waking in screams and hurting herself. She turned to the media to spur authorities into action.

Channel 13
Politics·17m ago

Gantz, Shmihi, and Hendel in advanced talks over joint election run

Benny Gantz, Dadi Shmihi, and Yoaz Hendel are close to agreeing on a joint Knesset run. The proposed list would put Gantz first, Shmihi second, and Hendel third, but talks still face major disputes over coalition partners and a draft law.

Srugim·+4 outlets · 60% center
Politics·18m ago

Netanyahu Says Israel Removed Iran’s Immediate Threat

Benjamin Netanyahu told the MUNI EXPO 2026 conference on Wednesday that Israel had removed the immediate threat from Iran. He said past operations prevented Iran from obtaining nuclear bombs and thousands of ballistic missiles, while US-Iran talks and growing criticism of the government fueled the backdrop to his remarks.

Srugim
Politics·19m ago

Netanyahu Ends Testimony, Says Investigators Sought to “Find a Person”

Benjamin Netanyahu finished testifying in his criminal trial after 1.5 years and 98 hearings, the longest such testimony in Israel. In his closing remarks, he accused investigators of trying to build a case against him through an extensive, destructive campaign and urged the judges to reveal the truth and do justice.

Now 14·+2 outlets · 100% right-leaning
General·26m ago

Labor Court Gives Preliminary Recognition to New Teachers’ Union

Israel’s Labor Court has preliminarily recognized “Moriim Mavliim Shinui” as a workers’ organization. The decision could let teachers join a new union alternative and avoid certain fees, but the Teachers’ Union is expected to appeal.

Walla
World·26m ago

ICC Prosecutor Who Sought Arrest Warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant Faces Dismissal

The United Nations is advancing a move to dismiss ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan after a yearlong investigation found serious misconduct. Khan, who sought arrest warrants for Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant, denies the allegations and his case now goes to a July 24 vote in New York.

Kikar HaShabbat·+3 outlets · 50% center
Security·29m ago

Netanyahu Says He Informed Trump About Iran Strike, Not Asked Permission

Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel informed Donald Trump, rather than asked him, before striking Iran. He also vowed to keep Israeli forces in a security strip in southern Lebanon and defended Israel’s military choices in Gaza against U.S. and domestic pressure.

Kikar HaShabbat·+2 outlets · 67% right-leaning
Economy·30m ago

Remote Work Appears Here to Stay, Despite Executive Pushback

Major U.S. companies are still pressing workers back to offices, but broad labor data show remote work has stabilized rather than faded. Economists say hybrid work is now a durable norm, even as studies warn of social and career downsides.

Globes
Economy·30m ago

Reuveni Pridan lands Madlan after ending Yad2 account

Reuveni Pridan has been hired to run Madlan’s advertising account six months after leaving Yad2. The account is worth an estimated 10 million shekels, and the agency says it aims to make Madlan Israelis’ first choice in real estate listings.

Globes
Sports·33m ago

Bellingham Incident Sparks Debate Over FIFA’s New Mouth-Covering Rule

Jude Bellingham avoided punishment after covering his mouth during England’s 0-0 draw with Ghana at the 2026 World Cup. The decision, compared with a Paraguay player’s red card for similar behavior, sparked criticism over FIFA’s new rule and its uneven application.

Mako·+1 outlet · 100% center
Sports·34m ago

Netherlands Aim to Top Group as Germany Rotates for Decisive World Cup Round

The Netherlands can clinch first place in their group by beating Tunisia, while Germany have already won their group and may rotate heavily against Ecuador. The United States face Turkey in a dead rubber, and Australia, Paraguay, Japan, and Sweden are all in decisive qualification races.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
Security·36m ago

Eight Activists Get Up to 100 Years for Texas Detention Center Attack

Eight activists were sentenced to 30 to 100 years in prison for a July 2025 armed attack on a Texas immigration detention center. Prosecutors said the group was linked to Antifa, while defense lawyers called it a protest in support of migrants. Benjamin Song received 100 years and plans to appeal.

Kikar HaShabbat
Sports·37m ago

Criticism Mounts Over Alexi Lalas’s Fox Sports Commentary

Alexi Lalas is drawing renewed criticism for his Fox Sports commentary, with former teammate Eric Wynalda calling it “unwatchable.” The backlash centers on Lalas’s provocative style and the uneasy studio chemistry with Thierry Henry and Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
Security·38m ago

Arad Residents Clash with Haredi Protesters During Draft-Evader Demonstration

Residents of Arad were filmed clashing with Haredi protesters who came to the city over demonstrations against draft-evader arrests. Police said Southern District and Border Police units were sent to a residential area to restore order and prevent further violence.

Ynet·+1 outlet · 50% center
Sports·40m ago

FIBA Tightens Shooting-Foul Rules to Stop the "Basketball-Killing" Move

FIBA will tighten its foul and shooting-motion rules starting in the 2026/2027 season to curb a tactic used to draw three free throws from beyond midcourt. The change will apply in FIBA-run competitions and domestic leagues, but not yet in the EuroLeague or EuroCup.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
Security·42m ago

Netanyahu Calls Urgent Security Meeting as Trump Suggests Syrian Role in South Lebanon

Benjamin Netanyahu will soon convene a limited security meeting on Syria and Lebanon amid fears that Damascus may move toward southern Lebanon. The discussion follows Donald Trump’s Fox News comments and Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa’s insistence that Syria is not planning an invasion.

Behadrei Haredim·+6 outlets · 50% center
Health·42m ago

Popular 'Squishy' Toys Spark Safety Fears After Child Injuries

A popular squishy toy is raising safety concerns after reports of bursts, injuries, and hospital treatment in Israel. Doctors and child-safety officials warn that small toy parts and summer holiday risks can lead to serious harm or death.

Ynet
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General13:57 · 2h ago

Two Girls Hurt in Light Car Collision in Bnei Brak

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Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
The story · English

Two pedestrian girls, aged 13 and 5, were lightly injured when a car struck them on Aharonovich Street in Bnei Brak. United Hatzalah teams provided them with initial medical treatment at the scene.

The incident involved two child pedestrians and took place on a city street in Bnei Brak. The injuries were described as minor, and no further details about the vehicle or the driver were provided.

Medical responders treated the girls at the site after the collision. The report does not say whether they were taken to a hospital.

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