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Security·6m ago

Defense contractor killed in operational accident in northern Gaza

A defense ministry contractor was killed in northern Gaza when a mosque minaret collapsed onto his engineering vehicle during terrain-flattening work. The report also lists funerals held Sunday for several Israeli soldiers killed in Lebanon.

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Sports·6m ago

Bosnia and Qatar Draw 0-0 in Seattle as World Cup Hopes Hang in the Balance

Bosnia and Qatar met in Seattle on Wednesday with their World Cup hopes on the line, after both had suffered heavy defeats in their previous matches. Bosnia were missing Tarik Muharemovic and Qatar were without Homam Ahmed and Assim Madibo, while Edin Dzeko again led Bosnia's attack.

Walla
Economy·12m ago

Anduril narrows Israel CEO search as Amir Avulafia joins shortlist

Anduril is interviewing Amir Avulafia, Amikam Norkin and another retired general for its Israel leadership role. Founder Luckey Palmer and CEO Brian Schimpf will visit Israel next week for meetings with defense officials and industry executives. The company plans local sales and partnerships, but not likely an Israeli R&D center.

Globes
World·20m ago

CENTCOM chief to visit Israel as Gaza, Lebanon and Iran talks intensify

CENTCOM commander Admiral Brad Cooper is set to visit Israel for talks with Eyal Zamir and Israel Katz, amid U.S.-Iran negotiations and tensions over Lebanon. Katz said Israel would not leave southern Lebanon even if Washington demanded it, while Iran is seeking a ceasefire there before resuming talks in Switzerland.

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Sports·24m ago

Panathinaikos Signs Former Olympiacos Center Mustafa Fall

Panathinaikos signed 34-year-old center Mustafa Fall, who was recently released by Olympiacos. The French big man signed a two-year deal with an option for one more season and became Zeljko Obradovic's first new recruit.

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Sports·26m ago

Lakers lock up Austin Reaves on four-year deal worth about $185 million

The Los Angeles Lakers have agreed to a four-year extension with Austin Reaves worth about $185 million. The deal keeps the guard from free agency, could make him the highest-paid undrafted player in NBA history, and preserves the team's broader summer plans.

Walla·+2 outlets · 100% center
Sports·27m ago

Report: Manchester City Close to Premier League Record-Breaking Deal for Elliot Anderson

Manchester City are reportedly close to signing Nottingham Forest and England midfielder Elliot Anderson for at least 150 million euros. The fee would break the Premier League transfer record set by Liverpool’s 145 million euro purchase of Alexander Isak. Anderson, 23, has become a key player for England and Forest.

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Politics·28m ago

High Court Rejects Petition to Toughen Knesset Ethics Sanctions

Israel’s High Court rejected a petition seeking harsher penalties for Knesset absences, including against Aryeh Deri. The justices said the Ethics Committee has broad discretion, while the committee chair praised the ruling as protecting separation of powers.

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General·29m ago

First Kindergarten Building Installed in Sa-Nur After 21 Years

Sa-Nur received its first kindergarten building on Tuesday, 21 years after the original one was evacuated. The facility is set to open in the coming school year for families already living there, as part of a broader settlement plan in northern Samaria.

Behadrei Haredim·+2 outlets · 100% right-leaning
Politics·31m ago

Why Military Ranks Alone Do Not Guarantee Political Success

The article argues that senior military service gives former generals an advantage in Israeli politics, but not a guarantee of success. It says many ex officers struggle to turn prestige into lasting political influence, while only those who master politics’ other demands can succeed.

Srugim
Health·34m ago

Study Finds Insects Can Sync Their Internal Clocks to Humidity

A University of Cincinnati study found that insects can synchronize their internal clocks to humidity cycles, not just light and temperature. The effect was seen in several species and was weaker in insects with clock or humidity-sensing genetic defects. Researchers say the finding could help explain how insects time activity to avoid dehydration.

Kikar HaShabbat
Politics·34m ago

Irit Linor Says Trump Is More Pro-Israel Than Israel’s Supreme Court

On Channel 14’s "The Patriots," Irit Linor said Donald Trump is more pro-Israel than the Supreme Court and sharply criticized the judiciary. She also claimed the court banned broadcasting hearings in which lawyer David Peter appears, prompting surprise in the studio.

Now 14
General·35m ago

Why a Glatt Kosher Food Tour Can Work for Every Group

The article says glatt kosher culinary group activities can prevent participants with stricter dietary rules from being left out. It presents a glatt kosher tour of Jerusalem’s Mahane Yehuda Market as a model for inclusive family, workplace, and social outings. Organizers are urged to verify kosher standards, accessibility, and dietary needs before booking.

Behadrei Haredim
Sports·41m ago

Israel’s MMA national team finalized after 14 championship bouts

Israel’s MMA federation crowned 14 national champions at finals in Southern Sharon on Tuesday night. The winners will represent Israel at next year’s European and world championships. Yigal Danos and Yotam Glend took the featured titles.

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General·42m ago

How to Move to Haifa Without Losing Control

The article argues that moving in Haifa should be managed as a structured project because of the city’s terrain, traffic, and parking constraints. It outlines how to choose movers, pack efficiently, use storage wisely, assign responsibilities, and organize moving day to reduce disruption.

Behadrei Haredim
Culture·42m ago

Israel’s Most Viral Couple Opens Up About Success and Backlash

Elad Turgeman and Shir Taran, a viral Israeli couple, discussed their online success in a News 13 interview. They also addressed the harsh criticism that followed their videos, which often tackle taboo topics and draw hundreds of thousands of views.

Channel 13
Economy·45m ago

PassportCard expands red-card payments to save travelers up to 10%

PassportCard is expanding its PAY service so Israelis can use the red card in advance to pay for flights, hotels, rentals and attractions abroad. The company says the change can save up to 10% and will first go to PassportCard PAY customers before wider rollout.

Behadrei Haredim·+1 outlet · 100% right-leaning
Security·48m ago

Shin Bet chief orders removal of October 7 memorial corner, prompting backlash

Shin Bet Director David Zini ordered the removal of a memorial corner at the agency’s Tel Aviv headquarters dedicated to personnel killed on October 7. The agency defended the move, while opposition leader Yair Lapid denounced it as a moral failure and urged Zini to reverse course.

Kikar HaShabbat·+6 outlets · 71% center
Sports·51m ago

Mike James Set to Join Dubai in Major EuroLeague Move

Mike James has agreed to join Dubai after his Barcelona move fell through. The club is building an expensive EuroLeague roster and also tried to sign Shane Larkin, who chose to stay at Fenerbahce.

Mako·+1 outlet · 100% center
Politics·58m ago

State-Funded Paternity Tests May Regularize Status of Palestinian Women in the Negev

Israel’s Justice Ministry is funding paternity tests for children of Bedouin Israeli fathers and Palestinian mothers, a process that can lead to citizenship and legal status. Critics say the practice undermines efforts to curb polygamy in the Negev, while the Justice Ministry says it is reviewing Legal Aid rules and may change the funding policy.

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Economy·58m ago

Israel Moves to Repeal Parking Billing Law Amid Backlash

The Knesset Economic Affairs Committee approved a bill to repeal Israel’s “parking lots law,” which had shifted parking charges to per-minute billing. If passed by the full Knesset, the change would restore hourly billing for the first hour and 15-minute increments afterward, starting four months after publication.

Behadrei Haredim·+5 outlets · 75% center
Security·1h ago

Car Crash Leads to Discovery of Teen Murder Plot Against His Parents

Police in Stafford County, Virginia, arrested Lewis Conley, 19, and a 17-year-old after a crash exposed a murder plot against the teen's parents. Investigators found weapons, alcohol, stolen food, and detailed notes, while the motive remains unknown.

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General14:16 · 4h ago

Former Shin Bet chief Yoram Cohen threatens legal action against Channel 14 over alleged false claims

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Former Shin Bet chief Yoram Cohen has sent a pre-lawsuit warning letter to Channel 14 and filed a defamation claim against Mika Kobi, after Kobi said on a program hosted by Shimon Riklin that Cohen had pushed for Yahya Sinwar’s release while allegedly knowing he intended to carry out a massacre.

Cohen, who recently joined Gadi Eisenkot’s Yesh! party, said the remarks were “completely false” and accused Channel 14 of being a platform for “a serious false smear” against someone who served for decades in the security establishment. He added, “As the political alternative led by Yesh! with Eisenkot grows stronger, so does the campaign of slander and lies, the pressure is understandable and clear.”

The contested remarks were broadcast on June 17. According to the article, Kobi made them during Riklin’s show on Channel 14.

Through the law firm Ben Tzur Korb & Co., Cohen demanded that Kobi retract his statements. He also asked Channel 14 to issue a public correction and apology, state that the claims were untrue, and remove the allegedly false publications.

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