Partly Cloudy Weather, Temperatures Near Seasonal Average

World·2m ago

Powerful Quakes Rock Venezuela, Leaving Widespread Damage and Many Missing

Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela, causing widespread damage in Caracas and nearby cities, closing the main airport and halting rail and metro service. Officials declared a national emergency, warned of aftershocks, and said thousands may be missing.

Kikar HaShabbat·+6 outlets · 67% right-leaning

World·5m ago

Qatari Report Says Lebanon-Israel Talks Will Continue Despite Withdrawal Dispute

Al-Araby Al-Jadeed said Israel-Lebanon negotiations will continue today after two earlier days of talks. The main dispute is how and when Israel will withdraw from occupied areas, and U.S. officials say the talks are difficult but ongoing.

Ynet

General·9m ago

Woman Suffers Two Spine Fractures After Water Slide Collision at Israeli Hotel

Lital Maman, 30, suffered two spinal fractures after being hit by her then-boyfriend on a water slide at an Israeli hotel in November. Six months later, she is still in severe pain, has not returned to work, and is warning others about the risk.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center

Weather·10m ago

Weekend Forecast: Mild, Seasonal Weather With Heat Warnings in Several Areas

Israel’s weekend forecast calls for mild, seasonal weather with little change in temperatures. The Meteorological Service issued a yellow heat warning for several hot inland and southern areas.

Kikar HaShabbat·+3 outlets · 50% center

Culture·11m ago

Massive Viking Textile Site Unearthed Near Aarhus, Denmark

Archaeologists have found a vast Viking-era textile production complex in Søften, north of Aarhus, dating from about 600 to 950 CE. The site includes more than 80 pit houses, flax-processing areas, and weaving tools, suggesting organized production under powerful leadership. Researchers say the discovery deepens understanding of Viking society and its wider trade networks.

Ynet

Health·13m ago

Study Finds Younger Generations Are Aging Faster Biologically, Possibly Raising Cancer Risk

A Nature Medicine study found millennials and Gen Z are biologically older than earlier generations at the same age. Researchers linked faster biological aging to higher cancer risk before 55, especially lung, digestive system and uterine cancers.

Walla

World·13m ago

USGS Warns Venezuela Quake Death Toll Could Reach Tens of Thousands

The USGS said Venezuela’s earthquake death toll could eventually reach between 10,000 and 100,000. Venezuelan authorities have confirmed four deaths in Caracas so far and have not given official casualty or injury estimates.

Ynet

General·13m ago

Lenient Plea Deal Ends Assault Case Against Former Israeli Defense Ministry Employee in New York

Former Defense Ministry employee Yotam Maimon resolved his New York attempted-murder case with a reduced plea deal after a 2023 nightclub attack on Maor Vanunu. He avoided prison, received community service and probation, and was barred from entering the United States again.

Ynet

Tech·14m ago

Israeli study says carbon dioxide may help hydrogen fuel cells last longer

Technion researchers reported in Nature Energy that carbon dioxide may improve the stability and lifespan of alkaline hydrogen fuel cells. The finding could help advance cheaper, more durable fuel cells for vehicles, drones, boats, backup power, and other clean-energy uses.

Ynet

General·15m ago

Designated government information chief once led unit behind Telegram influence campaign

Reserve Lt. Col. Noam Shapira, the expected new head of Israel’s Government Information Headquarters, previously commanded the unit behind a Telegram influence campaign against Israelis after October 7. The post, vacant since January 2023, would give him oversight of an 18-person department and an 11 million shekel budget.

Kan News

Economy·16m ago

Markets Await Tel Aviv Open as Oil Slips and Global Sentiment Improves

Tel Aviv shares are expected to open higher, supported by gains in Asian markets, a stronger Nasdaq futures tape, and a positive gap in Teva. Oil prices are falling, while Israeli and US bond yields also moved lower. Yesterday’s local session ended with modest gains, led by real estate and insurance stocks, while Globrands collapsed and Pulsanasor soared after a new US deal.

Calcalist

Tech·17m ago

Euclid captures the most detailed visible-light view yet of the Milky Way’s core

ESA’s Euclid telescope has released the most detailed visible-light image ever of the Milky Way’s core, containing more than 60 million stars. The March 23, 2025 mosaic was built in 26 hours and will help future searches for exoplanets through microlensing.

Ynet

Politics·20m ago

Meir Porush Launches Sharp Attack on Religious Zionist Party Over Draft Bills

Meir Porush sharply attacked the Religious Zionist Party on Wednesday evening over its stance on draft legislation protecting Torah students. In a Kikar Studio interview, he accused the party of hypocrisy, political weakness, and repeated harm to the ultra-Orthodox camp.

Kikar HaShabbat

Security·22m ago

19-Year-Old Woman Fatally Shot in Ramla, Arab Death Toll Reaches 136

A 19-year-old woman was shot dead overnight in the Jawarish neighborhood of Ramla. Police launched an investigation and searched for the shooter, with no arrests yet made. The killing brings the Arab community’s murder toll this year to 136.

Srugim·+3 outlets · 75% center

Politics·22m ago

Editorial: The Draft Crisis Has Become a Political Campaign

A Hebrew opinion column says Israel's draft crisis has been ignored for years and is now being used as a political campaign. The writer argues leaders could have found a balanced solution earlier, while calling for Torah study to continue without dividing the country.

Behadrei Haredim

Economy·25m ago

Israeli executive gets time served and three years’ supervised release in U.S. trade secrets case

Guy Galanti, a 48-year-old Israeli, was sentenced in Arizona to time served and three years of supervised release after admitting to stealing trade secrets from Green Technology Investments. Court filings say he shared confidential chip-detection technology with an associate tied to a Taiwanese competitor using encrypted apps and fake invoices.

Ynet

Health·25m ago

Vitiligo Is More Than a Cosmetic Issue, Doctors Say on World Awareness Day

On World Vitiligo Awareness Day, doctors emphasized that vitiligo is an autoimmune disease, not just a cosmetic issue. The article reviews its prevalence, psychological impact, and newer treatments, including FDA-approved JAK therapy and ongoing trials of oral drugs. It says care should be tailored to the extent, location, and activity of the disease.

Ynet·+1 outlet · 50% center

World·26m ago

Trump Says Iran Will Never Get Nuclear Weapons After Washington Rally

Donald Trump told a Washington, D.C. rally that Iran will never get nuclear weapons and said a deal had ended the conflict. His remarks came as disputes continue over nuclear inspections and alleged Strait of Hormuz fees, which he said could halt talks immediately.

Kikar HaShabbat

Security·28m ago

Report: Israel and Lebanon Disagree on Timing of IDF Withdrawal

A report says Israel and Lebanon disagree over the timing of the IDF’s withdrawal from the area. The supplied text gives no further details beyond a live-update marker for day 992 of the war.

Channel 13·+3 outlets · 75% center

Economy·32m ago

Micron Delivers Blowout Quarter on Surging Memory Demand

Micron beat third-quarter expectations with revenue up 346% to $41.46 billion and net income of $28.24 billion. The company forecast about $50 billion in fourth-quarter revenue, sending its stock up 15.8% after hours.

Calcalist·+1 outlet

General·32m ago

Lev Academic Center CEO Says Reserve Duty Can Strengthen Students

Lev Academic Center CEO Roi Ohev Tzion said the school turns reserve-duty service into an academic and professional advantage. He linked the approach to wartime technology, alumni security awards, and AI-based training.

Arutz Sheva

World·36m ago

New York Parents Jailed After 3-Year-Old Died Amid Extreme Neglect

A New York couple was jailed after their 3-year-old daughter died in February 2025 from extreme neglect at their Corinth home. Investigators found lice, rot, malnutrition, trash-filled living conditions, and signs the child had suffered severe and preventable abuse.

Now 14

General·37m ago

E-bike rider critically hurt on Route 444 in the Sharon area

A man about 65 was seriously injured while riding an electric bicycle on Highway 444 in the Sharon area. Magen David Adom evacuated him to a hospital in Petah Tikva.

Ynet

World·41m ago

Major Earthquakes Strike Venezuela, Emergency Declared Amid Fears of Mass Casualties

Two 7.5-magnitude earthquakes struck Venezuela overnight between Wednesday and Thursday, prompting a nationwide emergency. Authorities warned of potentially massive casualties and extensive destruction, while Donald Trump said the United States was prepared to help.

Channel 13·+1 outlet · 100% center

Economy·42m ago

Nochi Dankner Moves Toward Bankruptcy, New Restrictions and a Smaller Life in Tel Aviv

Tel Aviv Magistrate’s Court placed Nochi Dankner under bankruptcy proceedings after he stopped opposing requests from four creditor banks. He is expected to leave his Herzliya villa, face major financial restrictions, and may seek a discharge in about a year and a half.

Ynet·+1 outlet

Security·43m ago

IDF Logs Reveal the First Hours of Gilad Shalit’s Abduction

The IDF Archives released the first official operations logs from the morning Gilad Shalit was kidnapped on June 25, 2006. The records detail the attack near Kerem Shalom, the deaths of two soldiers, and the evolving IDF understanding of Shalit’s fate and whereabouts.

Kikar HaShabbat·+9 outlets · 60% center

Economy·44m ago

Dollar steadies near 2.98 shekels as markets await key U.S. inflation data

The dollar was slightly weaker in Israel and abroad as traders awaited May core PCE inflation data in the United States. U.S. bond yields fell, and a Standard Chartered analyst said markets still expect stronger U.S. growth and a supportive backdrop for the dollar.

Calcalist

Politics·44m ago

Demolition Order Issued for Unauthorized Road Built Near Ilut Expansion Plan

An unauthorized road built in the Jezreel Valley as part of the Ilut expansion dispute was stopped and ordered demolished. After residents complained, MK Zvika Fogel asked enforcement authorities to examine the work, and officials found it had been done without a permit.

Arutz Sheva

Sports·49m ago

Rain, Samba and Neymar: Miami Turns Brazil’s Night Into a Celebration

Brazil beat Scotland 3-0 in Miami, where heavy rain and loud supporter sections turned the match into a festival. Vinicius Junior scored twice, Matheus Cunha added the third, Neymar returned off the bench, and Endrick made his World Cup debut.

Ynet

Sports·49m ago

Barca’s Self-Delusion, as Seen Through the Lens of Its Off-Field Scandals

A Hebrew opinion column says Barcelona has become trapped in denial over the Negreira scandal, financial loopholes, and referee-registration abuses. It argues Joan Laporta and many fans excuse misconduct by blaming Madrid and ignoring the club’s ethical collapse.

Ynet

Culture·49m ago

Daily Talmud Lesson on Chullin 56 Marked for Thursday, 10 Tammuz

Kikar HaShabbat is offering its daily Daf Yomi class on Chullin 56 with Rabbi Benjamin Miltzki. The lesson airs at 5:00 a.m. on Kol Chai and is dedicated to the recovery of the injured and sick.

Kikar HaShabbat

Politics·50m ago

Trump Rebukes NATO Chief in Oval Office Over Europe’s Support for Iran Campaign

Donald Trump sharply rebuked NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte during an Oval Office meeting on Wednesday night. The two argued over Europe’s role in the war with Iran, and Trump said he wanted loyalty, not money, from U.S. allies. The dispute comes as tensions rise over European base access, consultation failures, and U.S. troop movements in Europe.

Now 14·+1 outlet · 100% right-leaning

Security·56m ago

Lt. Col. Dor Ben Shimon’s Final Message to His Soldiers Before the Lebanon Offensive

Lt. Col. Dor Ben Shimon of Battalion 52 spoke emotionally to his soldiers just before entering southern Lebanon, saying he was married with two daughters and intended to return. Hours later, an explosive drone struck his tank in Tebnit, killing him and three crew members. The IDF approved publication of the deaths on Friday.

Kikar HaShabbat

Politics·56m ago

Senate Reverses Course and Blocks Limits on Trump’s War Powers Over Iran

The U.S. Senate reversed a day-old vote and blocked limits on President Donald Trump’s war powers over Iran, 50-47. Two Republicans, Bill Cassidy and Rand Paul, switched positions after Trump attacked GOP supporters of the measure and after new briefings and political pressure.

Arutz Sheva·+6 outlets · 57% right-leaning

Politics·59m ago

Republicans Resist Trump’s $87.6 Billion Wartime Budget Request

President Donald Trump asked Congress for $87.6 billion in extra funding, mostly for the war against Iran, but the proposal faces strong Democratic opposition and Republican doubts. The package also includes unrelated spending and policy items, while Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is lobbying lawmakers to support it.

Now 14

Sports·1h ago

Emmanuel Sharp Reacts After Sacramento Selects Him 45th in the NBA Draft

Emmanuel Sharp was selected 45th overall by the Sacramento Kings in the NBA Draft. He found out during a watch party with friends and family in the United States, and a video captured his reaction.

Mako·+1 outlet · 100% center

Health·1h ago

Inside the long wait, high cost of dental care under general anesthesia for people with disabilities

Sheba Medical Center treats people with disabilities in dental surgery under full anesthesia, but families often must pay the hospital upfront for expensive care. The article says waits can stretch to more than a year, and hospitals, health funds and ministries have yet to solve the funding and access gap.

Ynet

Culture·1h ago

Zaha Hadid Architects Drops Its Founder’s Full Name After Legal Battle

Zaha Hadid Architects has changed its name to ZHA after a legal fight over the use of its founder’s name. The firm says the move reflects a natural brand evolution, while preserving its long-used initials and global identity. The dispute centered on royalty payments and rights tied to Hadid’s name.

Ynet

Sports·1h ago

Sacramento Takes Emmanuel Sharp in the NBA Draft, Noam Yaacov Goes Undrafted

Emmanuel Sharp was chosen 45th overall by the Sacramento Kings in the second round of the NBA draft. Noam Yaacov went undrafted, though he will play at Utah next season. The piece also explains that second-round picks do not automatically receive guaranteed NBA contracts.

Walla·+3 outlets · 100% center

Economy·1h ago

Bank of America urges clients to go long dollars against the shekel

Bank of America has recommended a three-month long dollar position against the shekel, citing overvaluation in the Israeli currency and expected Fed rate hikes. The bank targets 3.14 shekels per dollar, with a stop-loss at 2.9, after the dollar recently rose to near 3 shekels.

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