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Sports·3m ago

Maccabi Tel Aviv to unveil new kits for 2026/27 season

Maccabi Tel Aviv will present its new 2026/27 kits today, Wednesday, as it prepares for the upcoming season. After winning the State Cup in 2025/26, the club says it aims to reclaim the league title.

Mako
Security·3m ago

IDF Kills Islamic Jihad Production Commander in Khan Younis Strike

The IDF said it killed Adam Muhammad Ibrahim Abu Khdaid, a commander in Palestinian Islamic Jihad's production unit, in a precise strike in Khan Younis two days ago. The military said he was responsible for infrastructure used to try to manufacture weapons against IDF troops and Israeli civilians.

Kikar HaShabbat
Politics·7m ago

Ronen Tzur withdraws from Democrats primary after SMS smear row

Ronen Tzur withdrew from the Democrats party primary after a damaging text-message scandal involving fellow candidate Nimrod Sheffer. Tzur said the party was becoming too extreme, while Sheffer apologized and took full responsibility for the messages sent by his team.

Srugim·+6 outlets · 57% center
Security·8m ago

19-Year-Old Ramla Woman Shot Dead Amid Family Tragedy

Ismaa Abu Ganem, 19, was shot dead overnight in Ramla’s Juarish neighborhood. Police are investigating all leads, including a possible family dispute, after her father was killed in 2024 and her mother was murdered more than five years ago.

Ynet·+4 outlets · 80% center
World·10m ago

Did Italy Quietly Support the U.S. Campaign Against Iran?

Italy is under pressure after NATO chief Mark Rutte said 500 U.S. flights used Italian bases during the war against Iran. Rome denies any military support beyond routine technical and logistical approvals, and the opposition wants Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to explain the discrepancy.

Globes
Politics·12m 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·15m 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·18m 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·20m 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·24m 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
Politics·27m ago

Hundreds of Bedouin Protest in Beersheba After Ben Gvir Vows More Home Demolitions

Hundreds of Bedouin protesters demonstrated in Beersheba on Thursday against home demolitions in the Negev. The rally followed remarks by National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir that he would continue demolishing illegal buildings, prompting fierce criticism from Bedouin leaders and a rebuttal of his figures by an unrecognized villages council.

Walla·+1 outlet · 50% center
Culture·27m 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·27m 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·28m 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·28m 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·30m 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·30m 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·32m 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·33m 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·33m 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·34m 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·35m 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·36m 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·37m 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·38m 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·40m 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·43m 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
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Culture06:56 · 1h ago

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

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Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
The story · English

The horror film “Obsession” has kept breaking box-office records in Israel. Just four weeks after opening, it passed 200,000 admissions and became the most successful horror film ever released in the country. According to distributor Tulip Entertainment, it is the first horror title to reach that milestone in under four weeks.

The film has now surpassed the previous genre leaders in Israel, “It” and “Smile,” which had held the local horror record. Its rapid run has also added to the wider international buzz surrounding the movie.

Written and directed by Cary Barker, “Obsession” follows Bar, a young man in love with his best friend, Nikki. After he uses a mysterious object called the “one wish tree” to make her fall for him, the wish comes true, but quickly turns into a dangerous obsession that threatens everyone around them.

Barker first became known through YouTube shorts and the independent horror film “Milk & Serial,” which became a viral hit. “Obsession” is his first feature to receive a wide theatrical release, following its screening at the Toronto International Film Festival, where it drew significant industry attention.

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