Police Arrest Driver Filmed Pulling Gun at Ultra-Orthodox Protesters on Route 1

World·3m ago

Venezuela earthquake shakes baseball stadium, Maccabi Tel Aviv player pleads for safety

A strong earthquake hit Venezuela overnight between Wednesday and Thursday, with fears of thousands of deaths. The tremor shook a local baseball stadium during a game, and Maccabi Tel Aviv’s Kerwin Andrade wrote, “May God be with us all.”

N12

Culture·6m ago

Eitan Gafni on Making His Debut Film, 'Cannon Fodder'

Eitan Gafni says his debut feature, “Cannon Fodder,” was born from a rejected, more ambitious project and a low-budget zombie idea he wrote with encouragement from his wife, Yifat Shalev. After rejections, a teaser, and a small development grant, he made the film independently and later received post-production funding. He says the film’s cast, extras, festival screenings, and audience reactions, in Israel and abroad, helped establish his identity as a storyteller and filmmaker.

Srugim

Politics·6m ago

Filber Says Bennett and Eisenkot Are Being Counted Twice in the Polls

Shlomo Filber says recent polls double-count the same voters between Naftali Bennett and Gadi Eisenkot. He argues that once those voters are counted only once, Channel 14’s numbers are the most accurate.

Srugim

General·8m ago

42-Year-Old Foreign Worker Killed in Construction Fall in Tirat Carmel

A 42-year-old foreign worker died after falling from a height at a construction site on Keren Hayesod Street in Tirat Carmel. Magen David Adom attempted resuscitation, but he was pronounced dead at the scene.

Ynet

Security·12m ago

Uncle of fallen reservist Bassel Sued says he was a selfless, dependable family pillar

Zaki Sued described his nephew, reservist Staff Sgt. Maj. Bassel Sued, as a selfless family pillar after he was killed overnight in Lebanon. He said Bassel was mobilized on October 8, had served long periods in reserves, and was the family member everyone depended on. Sued also framed Druze military service as part of the community’s long-standing bond with Israel.

Ynet

Culture·13m ago

Rabbi Nachman Teaching Uses Balaam to Explain Divine Love and Self-Control

A June 24, 2026 Chassidic article says Balaam’s failed curse shows that God loves every Jew constantly and controls all blessing and harm. It then draws on Rabbi Nachman to explain how prayer, Torah, Shema, and reflection on death help defeat temptation. The piece links holiness, modesty, and divine protection to Israel’s survival.

Kikar HaShabbat

Economy·15m ago

Many foreign airlines are resuming service to Israel this month

Several foreign airlines are resuming flights to Israel between late June and early August, including Air Europa, Lufthansa, ITA Airways, Eurowings, and Swiss. The returns are expected to increase destination options, add seats, and revive competition at Ben Gurion Airport.

Now 14

Politics·15m ago

Israel Warns Against Replacing Hezbollah With Syrian or Turkish Backers in Lebanon

A Channel 14 political column says Israel is alarmed by talk of Syrian forces entering Lebanon, potentially backed by Turkey and encouraged by Donald Trump’s regional diplomacy. It says Benjamin Netanyahu’s cabinet made clear that Israel will not let Hezbollah be replaced by another radical threat and will act on its own to secure the northern border.

Now 14·+8 outlets · 50% center

Sports·16m ago

Emmanuel Sharp lands with the Kings, joining Sacramento’s rebuild

Emmanuel Sharp was selected 45th overall by the Sacramento Kings in the 2026 NBA Draft. The American-Israeli guard joins a young Sacramento team that badly needed shooting and defense, while the franchise continues reshaping a roster still full of veteran names.

N12·+3 outlets · 100% center

World·16m ago

Venezuelan opposition sets up missing-persons tracker after severe quakes

Venezuelan opposition members living mostly abroad launched a website to track missing people after severe overnight earthquakes. The site currently lists more than 6,600 people as missing or out of contact.

Ynet

Sports·18m ago

Hapoel Kiryat Shmona signs Senegalese winger Amadou Sagna

Hapoel Kiryat Shmona has signed Senegalese winger Amadou Sagna to a two-year deal with a one-year option. The 27-year-old will join after medical checks and has arrived from Guingamp, where he scored nine goals in two seasons.

Mako·+1 outlet · 100% center

Culture·20m ago

Roni Dalumi Reveals Second Pregnancy with Justin Bieber Cover

Roni Dalumi announced on Instagram that she is pregnant with her second child. She revealed the news in a piano cover of Justin Bieber’s "Baby," ending the video by showing her pregnancy bump.

Srugim·+2 outlets · 67% center

Culture·22m ago

Israel As and Elyator release first joint duet, 'From the Tears He Calls You'

Israel As and Elyator have released their first joint single, "From the Tears He Calls You." The song, written with Moti Simon, centers on loneliness, longing for a spouse, prayer and faith.

Arutz Sheva

Culture·22m ago

Rabbi Yigal Cohen Delivers Daily Spiritual Encouragement from "Chovot HaLevavot"

Kikar HaShabbat published a short daily encouragement segment with Rabbi Yigal Cohen. The clip draws on "Chovot HaLevavot" and is presented as a brief, current spiritual message.

Kikar HaShabbat

General·23m ago

Parents Spend Heavily to Boost Children’s Chances of Being Identified as Gifted

Israeli parents are increasingly paying for gifted-test preparation, hoping to improve their children’s chances of entering selective programs. The Education Ministry warns this may widen inequality, while experts say preparation can help reveal, but not create, gifted ability. Free municipal prep in places like Sderot and Ofakim has coincided with large increases in identified gifted students.

Globes

Politics·23m ago

Ultra-Orthodox Broadcaster Says Israel Has Become ‘the Most Dictatorial Country in the World’

Avi Mimran of Radio Kol Chi said after Wednesday night’s massive Haredi protests that Israel is “the most dictatorial” country in the world. He accused the attorney general of controlling the state, dismissed the coalition’s power, and compared Haredi treatment to that of settlers in Judea and Samaria.

Srugim

Sports·24m ago

NBA blockbuster trade revives a messy locker-room storyline

Tyler Herro’s move to the Milwaukee Bucks has revived a long-running social-media story involving teammate Kyle Kuzma and Herro’s partner, Katya Elise Henry. Henry previously dated Kuzma, later began dating Herro in 2020, and the relationship has repeatedly drawn NBA attention. The blockbuster trade also sent Giannis Antetokounmpo to Miami, and the Bucks may still make more moves.

Walla

Security·24m ago

Israeli Police Seize 12,000 Stolen Army Rounds and an M16 in Rahat Raid

Police and Border Police officers raided several sites in Rahat and seized 12 boxes of stolen IDF ammunition, an M16 rifle, magazines and other military gear. Four suspects were arrested, and investigators are still seeking others linked to the case. Separately, a Rahat resident was recently indicted for incitement to terrorism and Hamas support.

Walla

Economy·25m ago

Sugat Expands Through Acquisitions as CEO Guy Profer Pushes Growth Strategy

Sugat is expanding aggressively through acquisitions and new categories under CEO Guy Profer, while also remaining a newly listed public company. The company’s profits are rising even as its shares have mostly stalled near the IPO price.

Globes

Economy·25m ago

How a former teenage buyer became the Israel head of Third Point Ventures

A 33-year-old Herzliya resident now heads Third Point Ventures’ Israel investment activity. The profile traces how she moved from Safed and Unit 8200 to Defense Ministry procurement, Rafael, Pitango and finally Third Point. It also notes the firm’s assets, her investments and the fact that she took the role while pregnant.

Globes

Culture·25m ago

A Day of Food, Art and Renewal in Beersheba

A Beersheba travel piece describes a city in the middle of a cultural and culinary makeover. The writer visits museums, artist studios and a market food truck, ending with an especially praised fish meal at BARbonia.

Globes

Culture·25m ago

‘Obsession’ Becomes Israel’s Top-Grossing Horror Film Ever

“Obsession” passed 200,000 viewers in Israel within four weeks of release and became the country’s biggest horror hit ever. The Cary Barker film, distributed by Tulip Entertainment, has overtaken “It” and “Smile.”

Srugim

Tech·26m ago

OpenAI Unveils Its First In-House AI Chip to Reduce Dependence on Nvidia

OpenAI has unveiled Jalapeño, its first in-house AI chip developed with Broadcom. The company says the chip is meant to power inference, improve efficiency, and reduce dependence on Nvidia, with initial deployments expected by year-end.

Now 14·+1 outlet

Politics·30m ago

Anti-draft protest leader threatens to block Bnei Brak before Shabbat

Ayelet HaShachar Saidoff, founder of Mothers at the Front, said ultra-Orthodox protests against draft-arrest detentions were riots, not demonstrations. She threatened to block Bnei Brak on Friday before Shabbat, saying her movement would answer blockages with blockages.

Ynet

World·30m ago

Tel Aviv geologist says Venezuelan colleagues had warned of earthquake risk

Prof. Shmuel Marco of Tel Aviv University said his colleagues in Venezuela had warned that earthquake risk was rising. Speaking to Ynet Studio, he said they are currently not answering, and he warned that Israel is far from ideal in earthquake preparedness.

Ynet·+1 outlet · 50% center

Security·32m ago

Security officials say Iran is rebuilding terror infrastructure in the West Bank under ceasefire cover

Israeli security officials say Iran is trying to rebuild terror infrastructure in the West Bank during the ceasefire. They warn that, with Lebanon receding as a front, Tehran is shifting focus to Judea and Samaria through digital funding, weapons smuggling from Jordan, and remote direction from Turkey.

Ynet

Politics·34m ago

Levin to Convene Judicial Appointments Panel, but Not as the High Court Ordered

Justice Minister Yariv Levin plans to convene the Judicial Selection Committee next week for three rounds of appointments to traffic, family, and juvenile courts. The move comes despite a High Court order to prioritize other vacancies and after about 18 months without the committee meeting.

Ynet

Security·36m ago

Report: Leader of Iranian Hanzala hacker group killed in targeted strike

Yahya Hosseini Panjaki, identified as the head of the Iranian hacking group Hanzala, was killed in a targeted strike during the recent war in Iran. A Telegram channel tied to IRGC intelligence publicly confirmed his leadership role, while the group had recently hacked Israeli officials including Naftali Bennett, Herzi Halevi and Tzachi Braverman.

Srugim·+2 outlets · 100% right-leaning

Politics·37m ago

Shas MK Says Violent Enforcement Against Haredim Has Created a Double Standard

Michael Malkieli of Shas sharply attacked Israel’s justice system and alleged selective enforcement during a Thursday radio interview. Speaking after violent scenes at Haredi protests the night before, he said Haredim are treated as a group against whom anything is allowed.

Srugim

World·37m ago

Gateshead prepares to enthrone Rabbi Israel Mantel as its new chief rabbi

Gateshead will enthrone Rabbi Israel Mantel this afternoon as its new chief rabbi after a five-year vacancy. The community welcomed him this week with street celebrations after he agreed to move from New York and take the post.

Kikar HaShabbat

Politics·38m ago

Denmark Reopens Debate on Banning the Muslim Call to Prayer

Denmark is weighing a third attempt to ban the Muslim call to prayer nationwide, after Immigration Minister Morten Bødskov said it has “no place in Denmark.” The review will balance religious freedom against residents’ rights, even though the practice is already limited in some cities and draws few complaints. The debate comes amid Mette Frederiksen’s harder-line immigration agenda.

Walla

Politics·41m ago

U.S. Weighs F-35 Return for Turkey as Trump Courts Erdogan

The Trump administration is reviewing a possible return of Turkey to the F-35 program and a separate engine sale for Turkey’s KAAN fighter. Trump linked the move to his close ties with Erdogan ahead of a NATO summit in Ankara, despite lingering congressional resistance and the unresolved S-400 issue.

Mako·+2 outlets · 100% center

Health·42m ago

Tiny Finger Exercise Goes Viral as a Possible Brain Health Check

A viral 10-second finger exercise called “Pinky Time” is being promoted online as a possible sign of brain function and a way to support brain health. Experts quoted in the article say there is no proof it prevents Alzheimer’s or dementia, though hand exercises may have some cognitive benefits.

Walla

Economy·43m ago

Micron Posts Blowout Results, Fueling a Fresh Rally in AI Chip Stocks

Micron reported a major earnings beat for fiscal Q3 2026 and issued stronger-than-expected guidance, sending its shares and chip stocks higher. The company said AI-driven demand for memory chips remains strong and that shortages could last through 2027.

Globes·+1 outlet

Politics·43m ago

Former Judge Says Netanyahu Trial Could Drag On for Years

Retired judge Haran Feinstein said Benjamin Netanyahu’s criminal case is a political campaign and not a real trial. Speaking Thursday on Galey Israel, he predicted the case could last about 15 years from start to finish.

Srugim

Tech·44m ago

Apple warns iPhone theft victims not to take steps that weaken security

Apple has updated its theft guidance for iPhone owners, warning them not to add contact details to the lock screen or remove a stolen device from Find My. The company says thieves can exploit those mistakes to bypass protections, reuse the phone, or target the owner’s Apple account.

Walla

Politics·44m ago

EU Ambassador in Israel: Europe Likely to Deploy Force to Replace UNIFIL in Lebanon

EU Ambassador to Israel Michael Mann said the bloc is still weighing sanctions against Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben Gvir. He also said the EU will likely send a force to replace UNIFIL in Lebanon and voiced concern about rising violence in the West Bank.

Ynet

Politics·45m ago

Ex-MK Eitan Cabel Says Netanyahu Is Trying to Block a 61-Seat Majority for the Change Bloc

Eitan Cabel said on Radio 103FM that Benjamin Netanyahu knows he cannot reach 61 seats and is trying to keep the change bloc from getting there either. He linked this assessment to Netanyahu’s push to speed up legislation that would benefit ultra-Orthodox parties.

Srugim

Tech·45m ago

Anthropic Accuses Alibaba of Using Fake Accounts to Probe Claude

Anthropic says Alibaba used nearly 25,000 fake accounts and 28.8 million Claude interactions to help train rival AI models. The company says the operation was its largest known distillation attack, and Alibaba had not responded when Reuters reported the claim. The dispute adds to rising U.S.-China tensions over AI, espionage, and trade restrictions.

Now 14·+1 outlet

World·49m ago

Venezuelan Jewish residents describe terror after deadly earthquakes

Jewish residents in Caracas described intense fear and destruction after two powerful earthquakes hit Venezuela overnight. Officials warned the death toll could reach 100,000, while the government declared a state of emergency and reported at least 32 dead and 700 injured.

N12·+3 outlets · 100% center

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