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Sports·4m 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·10m 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·11m 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·12m 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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General·15m ago

Education Ministry Adviser Sparks Outcry Over LGBTQ Student Guidance Review

Israel’s Education Ministry is revising its LGBTQ student protection guidelines, and the review is being led by psychologist Hila Mordechai, whose anti-LGBTQ statements have triggered backlash. The move comes as IGY reports worsening school safety and disclosure rates for LGBTQ youth in 2024.

Channel 13
Tech·17m ago

Vienna Researchers Test Whether Dogs Can Learn Touchscreens

Researchers at the University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna say dogs can learn to use touchscreens for cognitive tasks. Their review found only 14 studies so far, but argues the method could make dog research more precise and less biased by humans.

Kikar HaShabbat
General·18m ago

Boro Park Rabbi Bans Electric Scooters for Yeshiva Students After Serious Accident

Rabbi Benyamin Eisenberger of Hekhal HaTalmud Yeshiva in Boro Park has banned students from owning or riding electric scooters. The decision follows a wave of recent accidents, including a serious injury to one of his own students, and requires students to walk or use controlled transport instead.

Kikar HaShabbat
Economy·19m ago

Hamat Leaves Turkey as Israeli Corporate Presence Shrinks Further

Hamat is closing its Turkish subsidiary in Izmir, deepening the retreat of Israeli business from Turkey. The company’s exit comes as trade between the two countries has collapsed under Erdogan’s 2024 embargo, even though a few Israeli-linked firms still operate there.

Globes
Security·20m ago

Reserve General Blasts Defense Leadership, Says Ignored Warnings Led to October 7

Reserve Major General Yitzhak Brick said ignored warnings about IDF readiness helped lead to October 7 and the Iron Swords war. Speaking at a Lev Academic Center conference, he criticized former and current military leaders, defense spending priorities, and the outsourcing of logistics functions.

Behadrei Haredim·+1 outlet · 100% right-leaning
Sports·22m ago

Hapoel Jerusalem Extends Defender Tamir Heimovich for Two More Years

Hapoel Jerusalem has activated its option to extend defender Tamir Heimovich’s contract for two more years. He made 23 Premier League appearances and scored once last season, as the club prepares after a difficult campaign and the departure of captain Ouka Asta.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
Security·23m ago

Netanyahu Holds Security Talks Over Possible Syrian Move Into Lebanon

Benjamin Netanyahu is holding a security meeting over concerns that Syria may try to enter Lebanon. Israel says intelligence suggests Ahmed al-Sharaa may be considering it, while Donald Trump has backed the idea as a way to weaken Hezbollah.

Now 14·+8 outlets · 50% center
Politics·25m ago

U.S. backs pilot-zone plan in Lebanon ahead of CENTCOM chief’s Israel visit

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed support for a proposed pilot-zones plan in southern Lebanon. The announcement came ahead of CENTCOM chief Adm. Brad Cooper’s expected Thursday visit to Israel for meetings on Iran, Lebanon, and security coordination. Rubio said the Lebanese army should gradually secure designated areas and replace Hezbollah’s presence.

Behadrei Haredim
Security·28m ago

Six Hurt in Highway 60 Crash Near Otniel, Young Woman Seriously Injured

Six people were injured in a car accident on Highway 60 near Otniel. A 27-year-old woman was seriously hurt, one man was moderately injured, and four others were lightly hurt. All were treated by Magen David Adom and the IDF and taken to Soroka Medical Center.

Ynet·+1 outlet · 50% center
Politics·31m ago

IDF Chief’s Exclusion of Yigal Levinstein Sparks Protest from Religious Zionist Leaders

Tensions between the IDF and religious Zionist leaders escalated after Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir excluded Rabbi Yigal Levinstein from a meeting on integrating yeshiva students into the Armored Corps. Pre-military academy heads boycotted the session in protest, while several other rabbis still attended.

Now 14·+6 outlets · 57% right-leaning
Politics·34m ago

Ronen Tzur Says He Will Not Run in the Democrats’ Primary

Ronen Tzur said he will not run in the Democrats party primary, citing what he described as extreme factions and dark tactics. The story also revealed that a defamatory message aimed at rival Nimrod Sheffer was sent from Sheffer’s own team, prompting Sheffer to apologize and accept responsibility.

N12·+6 outlets · 57% center
Security·37m ago

Security establishment prepares for a possible renewed confrontation with the Houthis

Israel’s security establishment is preparing for a possible renewed campaign against the Houthis in Yemen after Defense Minister Israel Katz issued direct threats. The Houthis recently fired at Israel, claimed responsibility, and said they would escalate if Israel acts against them.

Behadrei Haredim·+3 outlets · 50% center
Politics·38m ago

Strategist Faces Criticism Over TV Commentary and Party Payments

Channel 13 reported that strategist Moshe Klughaft appeared on TV as a commentator while allegedly failing to disclose paid ties to political parties. Klughaft denied advising Israeli election candidates and said his firm did research for multiple parties and companies.

Channel 13
Security·40m ago

Israel-Lebanon talks on IDF withdrawal advance, but key details remain unsettled

Israel and Lebanon are continuing U.S.-hosted talks in Washington on an IDF pullback from southern Lebanon. Officials say the atmosphere is positive, but the parties still disagree on pilot zones, withdrawal timing, and the pace of the move. Separately, the U.S. is planning a ceasefire-violations mechanism with Iran and Qatar, but without Israel.

Kan News·+2 outlets · 67% center
Security·41m ago

Sweden Warns Iran Is Still Recruiting Operatives Across Europe

Swedish intelligence says Iran is still recruiting operatives in Sweden and elsewhere in Europe for attacks on Jewish, Israeli, and American targets. The alleged campaign, using gang members for cash, has continued despite recent disrupted plots and will be discussed in Sweden’s next security report.

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Culture·44m ago

Beloved Satmar comedian and paytan Bezalel Dim dies at 74

Rabbi Bezalel Dim, a famous Satmar grammer and comedian from Bnei Brak, died at 74 after a serious illness. He was born in the U.S., performed for more than 30 years, and was visited in hospital by several rabbis and rebbes in his final week.

Behadrei Haredim
Economy·44m ago

Ratio Petroleum Seeks to Buy Pharos for About $410 Million

Ratio Energy, through Ratio Petroleum, wants to buy Pharos for 104 million pounds, or about 410 million shekels. The target has producing oil and gas assets in Egypt and Vietnam, and the deal still requires shareholder, court, and regulatory approvals.

Calcalist
Politics·45m ago

New Gaza protest movement calls for July 26 uprising against Hamas

A new Gaza protest movement called the “July 26 Revolution” is urging residents to demonstrate against Hamas on Friday, July 26. Activists inside and outside Gaza say the protests are a grassroots response to war, displacement, and harsh living conditions, while Hamas security forces are reportedly on alert.

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Politics·48m ago

Poll Shows Eisenkot Gaining as Bennett and Lapid Slide

A new Kan 11 poll shows Likud still leading with 24 seats, while Gadi Eisenkot climbs to 22. Bennett and Lapid fall to 16 each, and the opposition bloc edges ahead of the coalition.

Srugim·+2 outlets · 67% center
Politics·51m ago

Tax Authority to move against tax breaks for yeshivas tied to draft dodgers

Israel’s Tax Authority is preparing to revoke tax benefits from Haredi yeshivas that include draft dodgers. The move follows guidance from Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara and comes amid a parallel push by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich to restore those benefits.

Kan News·+1 outlet · 50% center
Culture·54m ago

Kaliv Hasidim Mark Liberation Day of the Kaliver Rebbe at Har Shmuel

Kaliv Hasidim marked the liberation day of the Kaliver Rebbe at Har Shmuel in an emotional ceremony led by the current rebbe. He praised his grandfather’s survival, rebuilding after the Holocaust, and urged preserving Kaliv traditions and melodies. The gathering ended with prayers at the tomb of Samuel the Prophet.

Kikar HaShabbat
Security·57m ago

Sea Scooter Incident off Eilat Raised Security Alert After Jordan Border Approach

i24 revealed footage of a sea scooter incident off Eilat that occurred about three weeks ago near the Jordanian border. The craft ignored warnings, fire was opened, and it retreated, while authorities later suspected it may have been unmanned. Security has been heightened in Eilat since then.

Behadrei Haredim
General·57m ago

Hasidic Protesters Help Police Car After Flat Tire at Haifa Entrance

Hasidic drivers participating in a car protest at the entrance to Haifa stopped to help a police officer with a flat tire. They changed the wheel on his patrol car and let him continue driving, and people at the scene said the mood was positive.

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Security16:32 · 1h ago

Report: Shin Bet chief ordered removal of October 7 memorial corner at Tel Aviv headquarters

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Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
The story · English

Shin Bet Director David Zini ordered the dismantling of a memorial corner at the entrance to the agency’s Tel Aviv headquarters, which had been dedicated to Shin Bet personnel killed since October 7, according to a report published Wednesday in Haaretz by journalist Josh Breiner. The report said Zini argued that “there is no need to see the failure in front of our eyes every day.”

According to people around Zini, the display was described as reflecting “defeatism.” A security source told the newspaper that the order to remove the corner was received with shock at headquarters.

In response, the Shin Bet said the October 7 failure was “one of the biggest and most painful failures the State of Israel has known.” But, the agency said, in Zini’s view, showing only some of the fallen “reduces the failure and reflects only part of the terrible disaster that befell us.” The Shin Bet added that the headquarters already has a Wall of Remembrance displaying all fallen personnel, not just a small portion of them.

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