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Sports·9m ago

IOC Approves New $10,000 Olympic Athlete Grant and Broader Reform Package

The IOC approved a new $10,000 grant for every Olympic athlete after they compete, starting with Milan 2026 participants. It also adopted new rules for Olympic sport selection, host-city bidding, and political neutrality at its 146th session in Lausanne.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
Politics·10m ago

Report: Former senior ministers discuss joining Gideon Sa'ar's new party

Gilad Erdan resigned as chairman of Israel Aerospace Industries and is now exploring a new political party. Reports say he, Yuli Edelstein and Ayelet Shaked have held advanced talks about a joint run in the next Knesset election, though no decisions have been made.

Srugim·+4 outlets · 60% right-leaning
World·16m ago

Netanyahu Holds Urgent Meeting After Trump Says Syria Could Handle Lebanon

Benjamin Netanyahu held a special meeting after Donald Trump said Syria could handle Hezbollah in Lebanon. Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa then said Trump’s remarks were misread and denied any plan for immediate Syrian military deployment. Trump also warned Iran to restrain Hezbollah or face another strong U.S. strike.

Channel 13·+7 outlets · 57% center
Politics·20m ago

Akiva Novik Says Public Anger at Haredim Is Growing After Draft Protests

Akiva Novik said Thursday that rising anger toward Haredim is growing more justified because of their anti-draft protests. His comments came as hundreds of Haredi vehicles slowed traffic on major highways during a protest against conscription laws.

Srugim·+3 outlets · 75% right-leaning
Politics·21m ago

Shin Bet chief orders removal of memorial display for October 7 fallen agents

The Shin Bet said its chief, David Zini, ordered a memorial display for agents killed on October 7 taken down, arguing it showed only part of the disaster. The decision came a day after criticism over his move to defund and effectively close the agency’s LGBTQ unit, prompting public backlash from TV host Asi Azar.

Walla·+4 outlets · 80% center
Culture·22m ago

Actor Dani Shteg Brings a New Torah Scroll Into Tel Aviv Synagogue

Actor Dani Shteg brought a Torah scroll into the GRA Synagogue in Tel Aviv on Wednesday evening. The ceremony took place on HaYarkon Street opposite the beach, where Shteg now serves in multiple synagogue roles. The article says his religious return began in the late 1990s and that he is now a learned man.

Srugim
Economy·23m ago

Varonis Shares Jump on Report of Possible Sale to Private Equity

Varonis shares rose 7.1% after Bloomberg reported the Israeli cybersecurity company is considering a sale. Blackstone, Thoma Bravo and Vista Equity Partners have shown initial interest, while the company is also navigating a shift to SaaS and strong first-quarter results.

Globes
Security·26m ago

Violent clashes erupt during car protest on Highway 1 over draft crisis

Video from Wednesday’s car protest on Highway 1 shows armed and violent confrontations tied to the conscription crisis. A driver aimed a handgun at protesters, a police officer pointed a rifle at a protester, and journalist Yaki Adamker said a truck driver rammed his car and threatened him. The organizers demanded immediate police action.

Behadrei Haredim
Politics·26m ago

Netanyahu Finishes Testimony as Trial Enters Defense Stage

Benjamin Netanyahu finished testifying in his corruption trial at the Tel Aviv District Court after 18 months. The article says the prosecution gained more from his testimony than the defense, and the case now moves to the defense witness phase. It adds that the trial could run into 2028 unless the defense finishes quickly.

Walla·+8 outlets · 67% center
Security·31m ago

IDF Strikes Suspects in South Lebanon After Repeated Threats Near Ali Tahar Ridge

The IDF struck suspects in southern Lebanon after they crossed the security zone in the Ali Tahar ridge area and threatened Israeli troops. The army said this was the third such incident in 48 hours, amid repeated clashes with Hezbollah operatives in the same sector. Defense Minister Israel Katz also said Israel will not withdraw from southern Lebanon.

Srugim·+6 outlets · 57% right-leaning
Security·32m ago

Driver Seen Pointing Gun at Haredi Protesters on Highway 1

A driver was filmed pointing a handgun at Haredi protesters during a vehicle convoy on Highway 1 between Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. Protest organizers called it a murder threat and demanded immediate police action. No shots were fired.

Kikar HaShabbat
Politics·35m ago

Ronen Tzur Withdraws From Democrats Primary Race

Ronen Tzur, the former head of the Hostages and Missing Families Forum, has withdrawn from the Democrats party primaries. He had announced his candidacy two weeks earlier but will now not compete.

Ynet·+3 outlets · 50% center
Tech·35m ago

Google Chrome Gets Smarter Autofill for IDs, Flights and Vehicles

Google is expanding Chrome autofill so it can use data from Google Wallet for IDs, passports, driver’s licenses, flights and vehicle details. The feature rolls out with Chrome 150 on desktop, Android and iOS, with user approval required before any data is filled.

Behadrei Haredim
Health·36m ago

4-Year-Old Girl Critically Hurt After Scorpion Sting Near Kseifa

A 4-year-old girl was stung by a scorpion near Kseifa on Route 31 and is in serious, unstable condition. Magen David Adom treated her at the scene and took her to Soroka Medical Center after the 6:31 p.m. emergency call.

Kikar HaShabbat·+1 outlet · 50% center
Economy·39m ago

Short Seller Who Made 900% in 2008 Sees a New Bubble in Private Credit

Lee Robinson, the hedge fund manager who made a 900% return shorting subprime mortgages in 2008, is now betting against insurers tied to private credit. He sees signs of bubble risk in the $1.8 trillion private credit market and is launching a new Altana Wealth fund to hedge against a slowdown.

Calcalist
Culture·42m ago

Power Cut Halts Iron Maiden Paris Concert Midway

Iron Maiden’s phone-free concert film shoot in Paris was stopped halfway by a citywide power outage. The band lost three songs from the set, and authorities are examining whether extreme heat caused the blackout.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
Sports·48m ago

Israeli 49er team wins silver at Kiel Sailing World Cup

Eili Vorheit and Yuval Brannon won silver in the 49er class at the Sailing World Cup in Kiel, Germany. It was their first international medal and Israel’s latest breakthrough in a rapidly growing sailing class. They now turn to the European Championships in two weeks near Kiel.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
World·49m ago

Erdogan Accuses Israel of Trying to Sabotage U.S.-Iran Deal

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan accused Israel in parliament of trying to sabotage the U.S.-Iran agreement and stir new regional conflict. He said Turkey will keep backing efforts for a durable solution to the Iranian crisis and push for peace despite Israeli opposition.

Behadrei Haredim
General·49m ago

At Chazon Ovadia, Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef Calls Torah Study the Foundation of the Jewish People

A ceremony at the Chazon Ovadia yeshiva on Tuesday night marked a tractate completion and the printing of a new collection of writings. Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef used the event to defend Torah study, recall the yeshiva’s founding support from Rabbi Ovadia Yosef and Rabbanit Margalit Yosef, and say the yeshiva is preparing for dozens of new students for 5787.

Behadrei Haredim·+1 outlet · 100% right-leaning
Security·51m ago

Israeli forces kill wanted arms dealer after hours-long chase in northern Samaria

Israeli forces killed Muhammad Zaid, a wanted arms dealer, in Yamon in northern Samaria after a more than four-hour operation with the Shin Bet. The IDF said Zaid had supplied a weapon used in the May 7, 2025 shooting that seriously wounded two soldiers at Reihan Crossing.

Srugim·+2 outlets · 67% right-leaning
General·58m ago

Police Rabbi Says Protest Rights Must Be Protected Within the Law

Israel Police Rabbi Rami Berakha spoke Wednesday near Ofer Prison about a car protest over yeshiva student arrests. He said police are trying to keep events calm, protect the right to protest within the law, and ensure everyone goes home safely.

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Sports14:03 · 3h ago

Ghanaian ‘witch doctor’ says he has lifted his curse on Harry Kane

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Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
The story · English

After England’s frustrating 0-0 draw with Ghana, Ghanaian spiritualist Nana Kwaku Bonsam claimed he was ending the curse he said he had placed on Harry Kane. Bonsam had previously said he was working to stop the England striker from scoring and help Ghana win, insisting, “I know exactly what I need to do to stop him, prevent him from scoring and make us win.”

He stressed that he did not want to injure Kane, saying, “I am not trying to cause him serious injury, God forbid. I do not wish him that. All I want is to stop him from playing well against my country.” He added, “That is my job and I will do it.”

Now that the spell has supposedly succeeded, Bonsam says he is freeing Kane. “I am the most powerful spiritualist in the world. I am now going to release Harry Kane so that he can score in England’s next match,” he said, according to the post accompanying the clip.

The article notes that Kane arrived in strong form, with 36 Bundesliga goals this season and two goals in England’s opening match against Croatia, but he was held scoreless against Ghana. The match took place on Tuesday and ended in a goalless draw.

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