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Security·5m 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·11m 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.

Kikar HaShabbat
Tech·20m ago

WhatsApp to warn users before opening chats with unknown numbers

WhatsApp is rolling out a new Trust warning feature that alerts users before they open chats with unknown numbers. The warning, available in the latest Android and iOS versions, shows basic trust indicators and lets users cancel without notifying the other party.

Behadrei Haredim
Politics·22m 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·22m 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·23m 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·25m 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
Security·26m ago

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

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Kikar HaShabbat
Sports·30m 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
Tech·31m 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·36m ago

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

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N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
Politics·40m 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·40m 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·44m ago

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

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General·45m ago

Tel Aviv Rally Marks 850 Days Since Haimanot Kassau's Abduction

A march and rally in Tel Aviv marked 850 days since Haimanot Kassau was abducted. Her family and supporters, including relatives of other hostages, gathered despite heavy traffic and other protests, calling for her return home.

Walla·+1 outlet · 50% center
Politics·46m 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·46m 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·53m 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.

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Politics14:29 · 2h ago

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

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday at the Local Government Conference that Israel will remain in the security buffer zone as long as he is in office. He also addressed reports about the strike in Iran, saying, “I did not ask Trump for permission to attack Iran, I informed him.”

The remarks came during his appearance at the municipal conference, where he presented Israel’s position on both the Iran operation and the future of the buffer zone. According to Netanyahu, continued Israeli presence there is tied directly to his tenure as prime minister.

Netanyahu’s comments were delivered in the context of ongoing debate over Israel’s military posture and its coordination with the United States. His statement indicated that Washington was notified of the Iran strike, but that no approval was sought.

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