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General·5m ago

Hadas Levinshtein Says the Soul Needs Refueling Amid War and Faith

Hadas Levinshtein told Channel 7 at a Jerusalem conference that the war has transformed her sense of Torah and faith. Speaking about the death of her first husband in Gaza and her recent remarriage, she said she now teaches with more stability, humor, and purpose.

Arutz Sheva
General·5m ago

Extra Trains Planned After Oudia Concert in Ramat Gan

Israel Railways will add special trains tonight after Oudia’s concert at Ramat Gan Stadium. The extra service will run from Bnei Brak and Tel Aviv Savidor Center to northern, southern, Sharon-area, and Modi'in destinations.

Ynet
Health·8m ago

Eilat Residents Blame Stinging Flies for Summer Itch, Not Mosquitoes

Tourists in Eilat are reporting painful itching, but residents and experts say the main culprit is recurring stinging flies, not mosquitoes. The flies are most active in hot, humid conditions, and city officials point to orchards and meat trucks as likely breeding-related factors.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
Security·9m ago

IDF vehicle rollover in southern Lebanon kills reserve driver, injures one soldier

Reserve Staff Sgt. Basel Sued, 32, from Peki'in, was killed when an IDF vehicle overturned during an operational mission in southern Lebanon late Wednesday night. Another soldier was moderately wounded, and the military is investigating the accident as fighting and other dangerous incidents continue in the area.

Kikar HaShabbat·+9 outlets · 60% center
Security·9m ago

Police arrest two suspects after gun threats at ultra-Orthodox protest

Police arrested two suspects overnight after videos showed firearms being used to threaten protesters during a convoy protest on the road to Jerusalem. One suspect’s personal gun was seized and police will seek to extend his detention, while the second suspect is still being questioned.

Srugim·+3 outlets · 75% right-leaning
Sports·11m ago

Maccabi Haifa upbeat as Bakhar brings new energy to training

Maccabi Haifa are training under the energetic leadership of coach Barak Bakhar, who club insiders say arrived determined to correct last season. The club is also awaiting defender Radinio Balker, who has agreed terms and is expected to sign for three years after medical exams.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
Politics·11m ago

Editors of Religious Zionism Urged to Back a Basic Law on Torah Study

An opinion piece says religious Zionist leaders should support a Basic Law recognizing Torah study as a national value. It links the bill to the history of hesder yeshivot, which combined study with military service and later grew into a major national institution.

Arutz Sheva
Economy·12m ago

Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Arrives in Israel in European Spec

Hyundai Israel has launched the European-spec Tucson Hybrid, alongside the long-wheelbase U.S.-spec version already on sale. The new model keeps the same 230 hp hybrid system but switches to front-wheel drive and is priced from 190,000 shekels. Non-hybrid Tucson sales have been discontinued.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
Tech·17m ago

Anthropic Accuses Alibaba of Using Fake Accounts to Extract Claude Data

Anthropic accused Alibaba of using 25,000 fake accounts and 28.8 million interactions to extract data from Claude and improve its own AI. The company said the tactic was a large-scale, unauthorized form of distillation, and U.S. lawmakers are now pushing sanctions legislation.

Calcalist
General·19m ago

A Week of Court Battles, Welfare Warnings, Defense Tech, and Bank Fees

Israel’s weekly roundup covers a High Court dispute over the state comptroller vote, a warning that National Insurance could be insolvent by 2035, Anduril’s move into Israel, and new Bank of Israel fee reforms. It also notes Keir Starmer’s resignation in Britain as an example of political accountability.

Calcalist
Economy·19m ago

State Audit Warns Israel Is Unprepared for an Aging Population

An Israeli opinion piece argues that the state has failed to prepare for rapid population aging. Citing a State Comptroller report, it says no major government target from a 2015 strategy was completed, and warns that pension and welfare pressures will soon force cuts or higher taxes.

Calcalist
Tech·19m ago

How AI Chats Can Shape, Extract and Manipulate Our Thinking

The article says generative AI has become a powerful surveillance and influence system that can infer private traits, shape mood and weaken human choice. It cites Anthropic restrictions ordered by the Trump administration, OpenAI usage data, Facebook’s behavioral and emotional experiments, and recent concerns over Meta smart glasses. The author calls for urgent regulation before AI reshapes desire into seeming independent decision-making.

Calcalist
Culture·19m ago

The Quiet Spice That Defines Cola’s Flavor

A Hebrew food essay argues that nutmeg is the hidden key to cola’s flavor. It traces cola’s 1886 origins, cites an old published formula, and shows how nutmeg also shapes many other foods, especially meats and French sauces.

Calcalist
Security·22m ago

Police arrest two suspects after gun drawn at ultra-Orthodox protesters on Route 1

Israeli police arrested two suspects after video appeared to show a driver drawing a handgun at ultra-Orthodox protesters during a convoy protest on Route 1. Authorities are also investigating additional violent incidents tied to the demonstration, including attacks on Gedaliah Eisenstein and another protest vehicle on the Ayalon highways.

Kikar HaShabbat·+2 outlets · 67% right-leaning
Economy·24m ago

Israel Weighs Grant Funds to Offset Weak Dollar Damage to Tech

Israel’s Finance Ministry and Innovation Authority are considering two grant funds to help tech firms hurt by the weak dollar. The larger fund would support growth companies and multinational R&D centers, while a second would aid cash-strapped startups; a dollar-based tax solution remains under review but appears difficult.

Globes
Economy·33m ago

Israel’s Electric Company Chief Says Prices Stay Low as the Firm Seeks Higher Tariffs

Electric Company chairman Doron Arbeli said Israel’s electricity prices are among the world’s lowest and defended his company’s role in keeping them down. He also said the utility plans 50 billion shekels in investment by 2030 and continues to raise funds in Israel and abroad. In the interview, he urged against new taxes and more regulation while calling for greater certainty for businesses.

Walla
Politics·35m ago

Senior Lawyer Says Netanyahu Faces Serious Legal Risk as Trial Wraps Up

After Benjamin Netanyahu finished testifying in the Jerusalem District Court, lawyer Shashi Gaz said the trial still leaves the prime minister facing serious risk, especially in Case 1000. Gaz also said a plea deal, mediation, or even presidential clemency remains possible.

Srugim·+8 outlets · 67% center
Politics·37m ago

Smotrich Slams IDF Chief Over Exclusion of Eli Yeshiva Head

Bezalel Smotrich accused IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir of deepening a rift with religious-Zionist leaders by excluding Rabbi Yigal Levinstein from a meeting on religious soldiers in the Armored Corps. The boycott by pre-army academy heads left the meeting to proceed with other senior rabbis, while Smotrich urged Zamir to reverse course.

Now 14·+1 outlet · 100% right-leaning
Politics·43m ago

Elazar Stern Signals Political Future With Gadi Eisenkot, Sidesteps Defense of Yair Lapid

Yesh Atid MK Elazar Stern declined to defend Yair Lapid after poor poll results and said his political future lies with Gadi Eisenkot. He praised Eisenkot as the best former IDF chief and the most suitable candidate to lead Israel, while saying he may still remain in Yesh Atid for now because of his Knesset role and a possible future merger.

Srugim
Sports·46m ago

LaMelo Ball Could Be on the Move as Teams Circle Charlotte

LaMelo Ball is reportedly drawing strong trade interest from multiple NBA teams, including Minnesota and Toronto. ESPN’s Shams Charania said Charlotte is receiving aggressive offers and a deal could develop within 24 to 48 hours.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
Sports·46m ago

Brazil cruises past Scotland as Neymar returns after 981 days

Brazil defeated Scotland 3-0, won Group 3, and reached the next round of the 2026 World Cup. Vinicius Junior scored twice, Neymar returned after 981 days away from Brazil, and Mexico gave Guillermo Ochoa an emotional farewell.

Mako·+1 outlet · 100% center
Sports·46m ago

Brazil Cruises Past Scotland as Neymar Makes Emotional Return

Brazil defeated Scotland 3-0 in the 2026 World Cup, won Group 3, and advanced to the next round. Vinicius Junior scored twice, while Neymar returned to Brazil’s lineup for the first time since October 2023. Mexico also marked Guillermo Ochoa’s retirement with an emotional appearance.

N12·+2 outlets · 100% center
Sports·47m ago

A look inside the stadiums hosting the World Cup

The article showcases the stadiums that will host World Cup matches across Mexico, the United States, and Canada. It notes that the opener will be at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City and the final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.

Calcalist
Politics·47m ago

Professor: Iran Faces a Serious Turkish Rival in Lebanon

Prof. Uzi Rabi told 103FM that the West is being outmaneuvered by Iran and warned that the emerging deal and oversight structure favor Tehran. He said Erdogan likely did not plan to join strikes on Israel, but Turkey is a major rival to Iran in Lebanon. Rabi also said Israel cannot roll back its gains or ignore the aftermath of October 7.

Walla
Security·47m ago

Security forces demolish homes at Hill of Beit Anot near Kiryat Arba

Hundreds of Border Police and Yasam officers demolished three family homes and a synagogue at the Hill of Beit Anot near Kiryat Arba overnight Thursday. Three residents were arrested, two vehicles and a trailer were seized, and resident Yaron Klav said his family, including eight children, was given only minutes to leave.

Arutz Sheva
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Weather04:39 · 1h ago

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

Religious
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
The story · English

The weather is expected to stay pleasant and typical for the season through the weekend, with no significant change in temperatures on Thursday, Friday, or Saturday.

On Thursday, the Meteorological Service said the morning will be partly cloudy, turning fair later in the day. Overnight, skies will become partly cloudy to cloudy. Temperatures will remain close to seasonal norms.

The service also issued a yellow heat warning for the Jordan Valley, northern Dead Sea area, northern Judean Desert, and northern Arava. The warning reflects expected heat stress in those regions.

Friday is forecast to start partly cloudy and become fair, again without any notable temperature shift. Saturday will be partly cloudy to clear, with temperatures remaining stable. Forecast temperatures for Thursday night and Friday include Jerusalem 16 to 28, Tel Aviv 24 to 28, Beersheba 20 to 32, Haifa 23 to 28, Tiberias 22 to 34, Safed 17 to 29, and Eilat 27 to 37.

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