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Politics·5m ago

Gaza Residents Plan Rare Anti-Hamas Protests After More Than a Year of Silence

Anti-Hamas protests are expected in the Gaza Strip tomorrow under the hashtag "June 26 Revolution." An organizer said Gazans are behind the demonstrations despite threats from Hamas, which he accused of trying to crush dissent. Hamas has said it arrested alleged collaborators and warned some could be executed.

Kan News·+1 outlet · 50% center
Politics·8m ago

Netanyahu Tells Court His Medical Rumors Are a 'Conspiracy Cult'

Benjamin Netanyahu testified Thursday in Tel Aviv in a libel case over reports about his health. He denied claims that he had pancreatic cancer, metastases, or a terminal illness, and attacked journalist Uri Misgav as obsessive and dishonest. He also tied secrecy around his hospital visits to security threats from Iran.

Now 14·+4 outlets · 60% right-leaning
Politics·11m ago

Shderot Hesder Rabbis Urge IDF Chief to Reverse Course Over Yigal Levinstein Snub

Leaders of Shderot’s Hesder yeshiva accused IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir of disrespecting Rabbi Yigal Levinstein by excluding him from a planned meeting. They demanded that Zamir reverse the decision and meet Levinstein over issues affecting religious Zionist soldiers. The protest follows broader anger and a boycott by pre-army academy heads.

Now 14·+1 outlet · 100% right-leaning
Security·13m ago

Military Reporter Says Israel Is Being Fed False Victory Narratives

Mako military correspondent Shay Levy says the IDF is exaggerating battlefield achievements in Lebanon and hiding the real limits of its campaign. He warns that the army is misleading both the public and decision-makers, while repeating a pattern of false calm he says Israelis saw before October 7.

Kikar HaShabbat
Sports·17m ago

Shahar Amir returns to Hapoel Holon after career-best season

Hapoel Holon has officially re-signed Shahar Amir after his career-best season with Hapoel Galil Elyon. The 27-year-old guard said he is excited to return “home,” and chairman Eitan Lanciiano praised him as a mature fit for the club.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
Culture·20m ago

Roni Dalumi Reveals Second Pregnancy with Creative Video

Roni Dalumi announced on Thursday morning that she is pregnant with her second child. She revealed the news in a viral video set to “Baby,” and fans quickly flooded her with congratulations.

Now 14·+3 outlets · 50% center
Politics·20m ago

Poll Analyst Says Bennett’s Early Comeback Backfired as Netanyahu Gains

Ahead of a new Channel 14 poll, Shlomo Filber said Bennett’s early political comeback has hurt him and is sending his voters to Gadi Eisenkot. He also said Netanyahu is strengthening his grip on the right and that reported Ben Gvir-Smotrich tensions will not split the bloc.

Now 14·+6 outlets · 71% right-leaning
Sports·21m ago

Oren Aharoni Set to Become Eilat Head Coach With Maccabi Tel Aviv's Approval

Oren Aharoni has agreed to become Eilat’s head coach and is expected to sign soon, with Maccabi Tel Aviv allowing the move. He arrives after serving as Maccabi’s youth director and after coaching several Israeli clubs, including a 2022 Coach of the Year season with Herzliya.

Mako·+1 outlet · 100% center
Sports·21m ago

Ludogorets Watches Barak Itzhaki, but Alberto Riera Is the Priority

Barak Itzhaki is a possible but secondary candidate for the Ludogorets coaching job, with Alberto Riera currently preferred. The Bulgarian club is preparing for its Conference League qualifier against Hapoel Tel Aviv and is expected to replace Per-Mathias Høgmo after losing its 14-year league title streak.

Mako·+1 outlet · 100% center
Security·23m ago

Nighttime Clash at Route 443 Checkpoint After Yeshiva Student Arrest

Police arrested a yeshiva student near the Maccabim checkpoint on Route 443 around 1:00 a.m. Thursday, triggering a protest by hundreds of ultra-Orthodox demonstrators. Police said it was only a traffic offense, while protesters claimed it was an attempted handover to the military police.

Kikar HaShabbat
Culture·23m ago

Julian Schnabel’s Dante Film Is a Bloated, Bizarre Misfire

Julian Schnabel’s new film, "In the Hand of Dante," has premiered on Netflix and is being panned as a long, chaotic misfire. Starring Oscar Isaac, Gal Gadot, Al Pacino, Gerard Butler, John Malkovich and Martin Scorsese, it shifts between a modern manuscript heist and Dante Alighieri’s life.

Ynet·+2 outlets · 100% center
Security·25m ago

Jerusalem nanny arrested on suspicion of abusing toddlers

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

Now 14·+4 outlets · 60% center
World·26m ago

Israel Prepares Emergency Aid Mission to Venezuela After Major Quakes

Israel’s Foreign Ministry is preparing for a possible aid mission to Venezuela after two major earthquakes devastated the country. The quakes killed people, destroyed buildings, closed Maiquetia airport, and prompted Venezuela to declare a state of emergency.

Srugim·+1 outlet · 50% center
World·26m ago

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards warn ships to seek approval before entering the Strait of Hormuz

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said all shipping through the Strait of Hormuz must be coordinated with Tehran and warned of enforcement against violators. The statement, issued amid US-Iran tensions and talks over sanctions relief, was challenged by Iranian officials’ earlier claims and by a joint Iran-Oman pledge to keep the strait safe.

Srugim·+2 outlets · 67% right-leaning
Politics·27m ago

Rubio Says the U.S. Wants a Deal With Iran, But Not at Any Price

Marco Rubio said the United States wants a deal with Iran, but not at any price. He also said Washington will not accept any arrangement that gives a country control over the Strait of Hormuz, and insisted allied interests must be considered.

Ynet
Politics·27m ago

State Prosecutor Warns of Serious Risks to Law Enforcement

State Prosecutor Amit Isman warned at a University of Haifa legal conference that Israel's law enforcement system faces corruption, sensitive probes, technology changes and social polarization. He said criticism is legitimate but not delegitimization, and voiced concern over a bill to remove Mahash from the State Attorney's Office.

Srugim·+2 outlets · 67% right-leaning
Politics·29m ago

Political Appointments Can Build or Break Public Institutions, Op-Ed Argues

An Israeli columnist argues that while most political appointees damage public institutions, two former colleagues proved that capable appointees can succeed. He says the current government is weakening professional gatekeepers and pushing politicized appointments, making oversight more urgent.

Walla
Security·30m ago

Reality Star’s Partner Shot in North Tel Aviv, Police Probe Robbery or Assassination Attempt

A man in his 40s, the partner of a reality TV alum, was shot Wednesday on Yehuda Amichai Street in north Tel Aviv and taken to Ichilov Hospital in moderate condition. Police are investigating whether the attack was a robbery or an attempted assassination, while residents say the area has become increasingly troubled by gunfire.

N12·+3 outlets · 100% center
Culture·31m ago

Daf Yomi Lesson for Chullin 56 Available in Three Languages

Rabbi Naftali Wasserman’s Daf Yomi lesson on Chullin 56 is presented in a 10-minute format. The Thursday class is available in Hebrew, Yiddish, and English on Kikar HaShabbat. The post is dated June 24, 2026, and refers to 10 Tammuz.

Kikar HaShabbat
Security·33m ago

Widow of fallen tank commander mourns his crew in emotional Facebook post

Ariel, the widow of Lt. Col. Dor Gedalia Ben Shimchon, posted a moving tribute to the tank crew killed with him in the tank disaster. She thanked the soldiers for protecting her husband, named them, and said she initially considered delaying his funeral until learning none survived.

Arutz Sheva
Sports·36m ago

Iran asks FIFA to ban Pride symbols at World Cup match against Egypt

Iran has asked FIFA to prohibit Pride symbols and related activities at its June 26 World Cup match against Egypt in Seattle. The request follows Seattle organizers’ “Pride Match” plans and comes amid wider friction between Iran and FIFA over travel restrictions and tournament treatment.

Mako·+1 outlet · 100% center
World·38m ago

Venezuela’s twin earthquake disaster leaves thousands feared dead, with 6,600 reported missing

Venezuela is reeling after two major earthquakes near Caracas killed at least 32 people in early official figures, with more than 6,600 missing and fears the toll could rise sharply. Buildings collapsed across the capital, the main airport was damaged, and multiple countries, including the United States and Israel, offered or prepared aid.

Ynet·+4 outlets · 75% center
Economy·38m ago

Last Land Parcels in a Prime Jerusalem Area Offered for Shekel 350,000

Last land units in Jerusalem’s Nofei Hadassah project are being offered from 350,000 shekels. The project is in southwest Jerusalem near Hadassah Ein Kerem and is described as a rare private land investment opportunity in a market with scarce buildable land. The land is not available for construction.

Kikar HaShabbat
Sports·38m ago

Portland’s New Coach Starts Under a Controversial Short Leash

Portland hired Micah Nori as its new head coach, but only one year of his three-year contract is guaranteed. The deal drew sharp NBA criticism as a cheap, risky offer from owner Tom Dundon, creating uncertainty for Deni Avdija and the Trail Blazers.

Now 14·+3 outlets · 75% center
General·44m 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·+4 outlets · 60% right-leaning
General·45m 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.

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Tel Aviv geologist says Venezuelan colleagues had warned of earthquake risk

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Prof. Shmuel Marco, a geologist at Tel Aviv University’s School of Geophysics, spoke to Ynet Studio about the earthquakes in Venezuela. He said that a pair of earthquakes is “quite rare” and added that he has friends and colleagues there who are not answering at the moment.

Marco said his colleagues had warned that the earthquake risk was rising and that “the earthquake that happened today was exactly as they predicted.” He did not say whether there had been any response from them beyond the fact that they were currently unreachable.

Asked how prepared Israel is for earthquakes, Marco said the situation is “very far from ideal.” He added that “there is almost no country in the world that is able to be prepared for an earthquake that destroys a large city.”

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