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Politics·9m ago

Beitar Illit deputy mayor attacked and choked during protest convoy

Beitar Illit deputy mayor Gedaliah Eisenstein was attacked and choked on Wednesday during a protest convoy. He was taken for hospital tests, and MK Meir Porush later phoned to express support and outrage.

Kikar HaShabbat·+1 outlet · 100% right-leaning
General·9m ago

Munkacs Belz Celebrates Entry of Rabbi Yoel Rokach's Son to Cheder

The Munkacs Belz Rebbe celebrated the entry of his great-grandson into the Jerusalem Talmud Torah and handed out blue pachelech to children. The roundup also noted that the Vizhnitz London Rebbe underwent another medical procedure in Manhattan and asked the public to pray for him.

Kikar HaShabbat
Sports·10m ago

Ofer Yannay says he is in contact with Maccabi Tel Aviv players' agents

Hapoel Tel Aviv owner Ofer Yannay told 103FM on Wednesday that he is in contact with agents of Maccabi Tel Aviv players and plans to sign whomever he wants next season. He repeated sharp accusations against referees, the media, and Maccabi after Hapoel’s playoff final loss.

Walla
World·12m ago

Hormuz Bottleneck Limits Trump’s Options on Iran

Iran’s pressure in the Strait of Hormuz is limiting Donald Trump’s room to maneuver, even as tensions rise in Lebanon. The article says hundreds of ships are trapped or delayed, global energy flows are being squeezed, and a full reopening could take two to three months.

Now 14·+3 outlets · 75% right-leaning
Politics·12m ago

Netanyahu trial to move to five hearings a week after the holidays

Israel's court panel said Benjamin Netanyahu's corruption trial will expand to five hearings a week after the holidays. The announcement came as Netanyahu finished what was likely his last testimony day in the Tel Aviv District Court, amid disputes between his lawyer and the judges over the defense's cross-examination and the meaning of the evidence.

Walla
Security·13m ago

Switzerland weighs alternative air defense suppliers after U.S. Patriot delay

Switzerland is in talks with France, South Korea and Israel for a second air defense system after U.S. Patriot deliveries were delayed by four to five years. Defense officials said the alternative would cost more than the original $2.5 billion package, and U.S. shipments may now start in 2027.

Kikar HaShabbat
Sports·17m ago

Israeli Football Association Weighs Water Breaks in the Premier League

The Israeli Football Association is studying whether to introduce water breaks in the Premier League. Officials will wait for the World Cup to end and for FIFA’s assessment before deciding whether to adopt the change in Israel, possibly next season.

N12·+2 outlets · 100% center
Security·18m ago

IDF and Shin Bet Kill Arms Dealer Who Helped Gunman Wound Two Soldiers

Israeli forces killed Muhammad Zaid in Yamun during a joint Duvdevan and Shin Bet operation. Authorities said he was an arms dealer who supplied the weapon used by an attacker who seriously wounded two IDF soldiers in 2025.

Kikar HaShabbat·+1 outlet · 50% center
Tech·19m 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
Sports·23m 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·27m 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·28m 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·31m 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·33m 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·34m 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·40m 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·41m 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·44m 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·44m 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·44m 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·47m 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
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World14:23 · 1h ago

Israeli Man, 29, Killed in Car Crash in Moldova

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Translated & summarized from Channel 13 by baba
The story · English

A 29-year-old Israeli man died overnight, between Tuesday and Wednesday, in a road accident in Chisinau, Moldova. According to ZAKA, the car he was traveling in overturned into a ravine.

Rescue teams were called to the scene and pulled him out in critical condition, but doctors later had to pronounce him dead despite efforts to save him. Baruch Nidam, head of ZAKA’s international division, said the team arrived at the crash site immediately after receiving the report.

Nidam said the rescuers found the vehicle crushed inside the ravine. ZAKA is now working with local authorities on the handling of the deceased and on releasing the body so it can be flown to Israel for burial.

Read the original at Channel 13