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Sports·3m ago

Fenerbahce Arranges Three New Deals in One Night, Led by Shane Larkin

Fenerbahce reportedly completed three signings in about an hour as it builds for a new EuroLeague title push. Shane Larkin is set to join from Anadolu Efes after turning down Red Star and a lucrative Dubai offer, while Shavon Shields and Brockton Key also agreed to terms.

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Security·4m ago

Jerusalem nanny arrested over suspected abuse of toddlers

Jerusalem police arrested a 49-year-old Har Homa caregiver on suspicion of abusing two toddlers in her care. A court extended her detention until June 29, 2026, while the investigation continues.

Kikar HaShabbat·+1 outlet · 50% center
Culture·5m ago

Satmar Wedding Draws Thousands as Rebbe Dances With Guests From Abroad

Thousands attended the wedding of Rabbi Chaim Shlomo Fisher’s daughter in Kiryat Yoel, where the Satmar Rebbe officiated, blessed the seven blessings, and danced. The roundup also reports that the Vishnitz London Rebbe underwent a medical procedure in Manhattan and was asked to be prayed for.

Kikar HaShabbat
Politics·5m ago

Ben Gvir Plans Unusual Public Endorsements in Likud Primary Race

People close to Itamar Ben Gvir plan to publicly support right-wing candidates in Likud’s primaries, according to Army Radio. The effort would target figures including Tali Gottlieb, Israel Katz and May Golan to shape the party’s future Knesset list.

Srugim
Politics·7m ago

ICC judges sue Trump administration over sanctions they call unlawful

Three ICC judges have sued Donald Trump and senior U.S. officials in Manhattan, challenging last year’s sanctions as unlawful. They say the penalties were meant to punish them over judicial decisions and have crippled both their private lives and the court’s work.

Walla
Politics·8m ago

Kish Rejects Pressure Campaign and Keeps Gender Review in Education System

Education Minister Yoav Kisch is continuing a broad review of gender-related content in Israel’s schools despite growing public pressure and criticism. Supporters say the move is a professional examination of sensitive issues, while opponents see an attempt to target experts and deter dissent.

Now 14
World·10m ago

Israel Prepares Aid Mission to Earthquake-Hit Venezuela

Israel’s Foreign Ministry is considering sending an aid delegation to Venezuela after severe earthquakes there. The step comes despite the lack of diplomatic relations and is seen as a possible opening for future ties.

Ynet
Health·10m ago

Whistleblowers Say Surgeons Left Patients Unattended During Operations at Illinois Hospital

Three former surgical-services managers at OSF Saint Anthony in Rockford, Illinois, have sued the hospital, alleging dangerous operating-room conduct and retaliation after they reported safety problems. The complaint says surgeons left anesthetized patients unattended, a surgeon fell asleep during an operation, and hospital leaders ignored repeated warnings. The hospital has not responded publicly, and the allegations remain unproven.

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General·11m ago

Ram Lands' Channel 16 Names New On-Air Talent and Sets Launch Date

Channel 16, backed by Itzik Haddad, announced Zvika Hadar, Maor Zaguri, and Yaakov Eilon as key on-air hires. The channel will launch its main news broadcast on 28 June 2026, then begin a 21-day soft launch before full trial broadcasts on 19 July 2026. It will start on Cellcom TV and online, and plans a public participation model and possible public offering.

Globes·+1 outlet
Security·11m ago

Central Command chief issues unusual administrative restrictions on settlers

Central Command head Avi Blot has issued a series of unusually harsh administrative restriction orders against settlement activists, including married fathers, a yeshiva student, and newly engaged men. The orders impose months of full house arrest and daily police reporting, drawing accusations of punitive and inhumane treatment; the IDF says the measures are based on Shin Bet intelligence and are subject to review.

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Economy·11m ago

How a Small Monthly Investment Could Grow Into a Meaningful Nest Egg for Children

The article urges parents to start saving regularly for their children’s future, arguing that even 180 shekels a month can grow to about 118,000 shekels in 21 years. It promotes Hachshara Insurance’s “Best Kids” savings policy, which offers multiple investment tracks, flexible deposits, and a minimum monthly contribution of 180 shekels.

Kikar HaShabbat
Politics·15m ago

Netanyahu Denounces Medical Allegations as ‘A Pathetic Attempt to Smear’ in Libel Trial

Benjamin Netanyahu testified in Jerusalem-area court in a libel case over reports about his health and supposed cancer diagnosis. He rejected claims that his speech slips showed cognitive decline, calling them a “pathetic attempt to smear,” while the judge repeatedly cut off the defense’s line of questioning.

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Sports·15m ago

NFL Star Terrion Arnold Arrested in Tampa Armed Robbery and Kidnapping Probe

Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold was arrested in Florida after surrendering to authorities in a Tampa armed robbery and kidnapping investigation. Prosecutors say he planned a February 4 revenge attack after reporting a theft from his Airbnb, while his lawyers deny all allegations.

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Politics·15m ago

Pro-Giving-Conscription Groups Threaten to Block Bnei Brak After Mass Haredi Protest

A day after a mass Haredi car protest against arrests of Torah students, Ayelet HaShachar Seydof of Mothers on the Front threatened to block Bnei Brak before Shabbat. The article says the protest was coordinated with police, drew wide Haredi support, and ended with two arrests after a gun was pulled on demonstrators.

Kikar HaShabbat·+1 outlet · 50% center
General·16m ago

Elon Musk Quietly Built a Private Property Cluster Near Austin

Elon Musk has built a private housing cluster in West Lake Hills, Texas, using companies linked to him to buy at least three large homes. The purchases fit a broader pattern of unusual property holdings in Texas and California, despite Musk’s public claim that he would own no house.

Globes
General·17m ago

Amy Adams Says Short-Lived TV Role Helped Her Save a Stabbing Victim

Amy Adams said she helped save a man stabbed in the neck in Santa Monica by using first-aid lessons from her short-lived CBS series "Dr. Vegas." She described applying pressure with beach towels and telling the victim to lie still, and later said she ran into him again a year later.

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General·17m ago

Ben Gurion Airport Set for Record Passenger Day as Summer Traffic Surges

Ben Gurion Airport is expected to handle more than 75,000 passengers today, a record since Operation Raising Lion. The Israel Airports Authority and Transportation Minister Miri Regev say July traffic will exceed 2 million passengers, while Terminal 1 reopens on June 28 for domestic flights and July 1 for international flights.

Srugim
World·19m ago

Earthquake Shakes Venezuelan Stadium During Baseball Game

A major earthquake hit Venezuela overnight between Wednesday and Thursday, with fears of thousands of fatalities. During a local baseball game, the stadium shook and players rushed to the field center, while Maccabi Tel Aviv's Kerwin Andrade posted a message of support.

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World·20m ago

William and Kate Reportedly Shut the Door on Harry and Meghan Reunion

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are expected in Britain in July, but reports say Prince William and Kate Middleton refuse any reunion. King Charles has reportedly offered Harry a royal stay and agreed to meet Archie and Lilibet, though Meghan is not included.

Ynet
Culture·22m 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
Health·23m ago

Joe Manganiello Reveals Seven-Year Battle With a Mystery Illness

Joe Manganiello says he endured seven years of a mysterious illness that doctors could not diagnose and that left him in severe pain. He details the struggle in his upcoming memoir Bloodlines, which is due out in October and describes major medical and spiritual interventions. He also reflects on family history, including Armenian genocide survivors, and calls the ordeal both brutal and transformative.

Ynet
Economy·24m ago

Treasury Official Warns Israel Faces a Dangerous Postwar Debt Trap

Finance Ministry budget official Tamara Levi Banna warns that October 7 has made it politically harder to restrain defense spending. She says Israel risks a debt spiral unless the government combines spending discipline with growth reforms, while the Defense Ministry insists it is being underfunded.

Globes
Security·28m 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·29m 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·31m 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.

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Politics·31m 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.

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Health·32m ago

FDA Approval Opens New Treatment Path for Type 1 Diabetes in Children

The FDA has approved Tzield for children and teenagers already diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, aiming to slow pancreatic damage and preserve insulin production. Schneider Children’s Medical Center says the treatment could soon reach Israeli patients, but it is not yet in the health basket and is very expensive.

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Sports·32m 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.

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Sports·34m 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.

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General·38m ago

How much would people pay to disconnect completely?

The article describes a new trend in which people pay for experiences that help them disconnect from phones and the internet. It cites luxury hotels without reception, phone-free restaurants, and special phone-holding cases as examples of this growing market.

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How to use an electronic trash can on Shabbat when the light stays on

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

In a short daily Torah-law segment on Kikar HaShabbat, Rabbi Benyamin Hutah addresses a practical Shabbat question about electronic trash cans. The feature, titled "Halacha in 60 Seconds," is presented as a concise, current summary of Jewish law and custom.

The specific issue raised is what to do on Shabbat with an electronic trash can that has been disconnected, but still leaves a light turned on. The article says many homes have this type of trash bin and asks how it may be used on Shabbat.

According to the piece, the answer is given in the video at the start of the article. The segment is part of the site's ongoing daily halachic series, which aims to explain the relevant rules and practical applications in a brief format.

Read the original at Kikar HaShabbat