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General·7m ago

Ben Gurion Airport Set for Record Passenger Day Since Operation Rising Lion

Ben Gurion Airport is set to handle more than 75,000 passengers on Thursday, its highest daily traffic since Operation Rising Lion began. The Airports Authority expects over 2 million travelers in July, and Terminal 1 will reopen for domestic flights on June 28 and international flights on July 1, 2026.

Kikar HaShabbat·+2 outlets · 100% right-leaning
General·7m ago

Jerusalem Babysitter Arrested on Suspicion of Abusing Toddlers

A 49-year-old Jerusalem babysitter from Har Homa was arrested on suspicion of abusing two toddlers. The case was exposed after parents hid recording devices in their children’s bags. A court extended her detention until next Monday as the probe continues.

Ynet·+3 outlets · 75% center
General·8m ago

Court Upholds Will Concealed from Creditors, Leaving Heirs Empty-Handed

A Tel Aviv Family Court upheld a will leaving a woman’s entire estate to her daughter-in-law, rejecting claims that the will had been revoked or was only a sham to hide assets from creditors. The siblings, who faced lawsuits from a foreign bank for tens of millions of euros, were also ordered to pay nearly NIS 600,000 in costs.

Globes
World·11m ago

Iran warns ships must coordinate passage through the Strait of Hormuz

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards warned that ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz without coordinating with Tehran are acting dangerously and unlawfully. They said vessels must contact them on Channel 16 and that enforcement action will be taken against violators.

Kikar HaShabbat·+1 outlet · 50% center
General·11m ago

Worker Killed After Falling at Construction Site in Tirat Carmel

A 42-year-old worker was killed this morning after falling from a height at a construction site on Keren HaYesod Street in Tirat Carmel. Magen David Adom crews tried to resuscitate him but pronounced him dead at the scene because of severe head trauma.

Kikar HaShabbat·+1 outlet · 50% center
Politics·12m ago

Netanyahu Tells Defamation Trial Lawyer, “You’re Not Threatening Me”

Benjamin Netanyahu appeared at the Tel Aviv District Court to continue testimony in his defamation suit over 2024 reports about his medical condition. During cross-examination, he said he had only “glanced through” the case material and told the lawyer, “You’re not threatening me.”

Ynet·+2 outlets · 67% center
Economy·18m ago

Israel Competition Trial Puts Victor's CEO and Grocery Pricing Practices on Trial

Israel’s Competition Authority has begun a major trial in Tel Aviv over alleged coordination to raise food prices. The defendants include Victor’s owner Eyal Raviv and several grocery chains, while prosecutors and defense lawyers clash over whether public remarks and supplier talks can be criminal.

Walla
Sports·19m 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.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
Culture·22m 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·22m 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·23m 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·24m 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·26m 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·26m 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.

Now 14
General·27m 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·28m 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.

Now 14
Economy·28m 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
Sports·31m 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.

Now 14·+1 outlet · 50% center
Culture·31m ago

Noga Banai releases debut EP with five original songs

Noga Banai, daughter of the late Meir Banai, has released her first EP, a five-song set of original material. The project includes contributions from family members Eviatar Banai and Shmuel Banai, producer Tamir Muskat, and musician Dudu Tassa.

Walla·+1 outlet · 100% center
Politics·32m 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·32m 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·33m 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.

Mako·+2 outlets · 100% center
World·35m 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.

Mako·+1 outlet · 100% center
World·37m 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·39m 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·39m 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·40m 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·45m 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.

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Politics06:37 · 1h ago

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

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Michael Mann, the European Union’s ambassador to Israel, said in an interview with ynet’s studio that the EU is still considering sanctions against ministers Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben Gvir. He added that the bloc is likely to send a force to take the place of UNIFIL in Lebanon, referring to the United Nations peacekeeping mission.

Mann also said the EU is unhappy with the rising violence in the West Bank. In his words, the union is “not satisfied with the escalating violence in the West Bank, not satisfied with Israel’s violence.” The interview did not include any final decision on the sanctions, only that they remain under discussion.

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