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Security·9m ago

China Extends Maritime Pressure Deep Into the Pacific, Raising Western Alarm

China has expanded civilian maritime operations beyond the First Island Chain and mapped seabed areas east of Taiwan, triggering strong U.S. and European concern. Taiwan says the moves are part of a gradual expansion strategy that could threaten its energy security and sovereignty.

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Economy·10m ago

Brown Hotels expands into Germany with six-hotel deal

Brown Hotels is entering Germany for the first time through a package of six hotels in major cities. The deals include the purchase and planned reopening of the Excelsior Hotel Berlin, and they should lift Brown’s German portfolio to about 6,250 rooms across 47 hotels.

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Security·11m ago

IDF Airstrike in Khan Younis Kills Senior PIJ Weapons Production Commander

The IDF said it killed Adam Mohammed Ibrahim Abu Hadid, a senior Palestinian Islamic Jihad weapons-production commander, in a Tuesday airstrike near Khan Younis. The army said he was an immediate threat and that operations in Gaza will continue against such targets under the ceasefire framework.

Kikar HaShabbat·+1 outlet · 100% right-leaning
Sports·14m ago

Maccabi Tel Aviv to unveil new kits for 2026/27

Maccabi Tel Aviv will unveil its new 2026/27 kits on Wednesday. The club is doing so after winning the 2025/26 State Cup and as it seeks to reclaim the league title.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
Politics·14m ago

State Prosecutor Says Enforcement Must Resist Public Pressure and Political Noise

State Prosecutor Amit Isman said in Haifa on Thursday that law enforcement must not bow to public pressure, political noise, or social media campaigns. He also defended the newly passed Mahash law, saying an independent police oversight body serves the public interest and strengthens democracy.

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Politics·15m ago

Moshe Radman Joins the Democrats Ahead of July Primary

Moshe Radman, a high-tech entrepreneur and protest leader, has officially filed to run in the Democrats party primaries. The vote is set for July 20, as the party finalizes its list of candidates.

Srugim
Politics·18m 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·20m 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·21m 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.

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Politics·21m ago

Heavy Security Set for Smotrich Panel at Tel Aviv University

Tel Aviv University is holding a panel today with MK Simcha Rothman under heavy security after threats, incitement, and protest calls online. The discussion will focus on Rothman’s bill to split the attorney general’s role, which passed its first reading with 68 votes and is due for further votes soon.

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Politics·23m 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·26m 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·29m 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·31m 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·35m 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·38m 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·38m 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.

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Politics·38m 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·39m 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·39m 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·41m 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·42m 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·43m 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.

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World·44m 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·44m 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·45m 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.

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Culture07:32 · 1h ago

Satmar Wedding Draws Thousands as Rebbe Dances With Guests From Abroad

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

Thousands of Hasidim, rabbis, donors, and guests from overseas gathered last week for the wedding of the daughter of Rabbi Chaim Shlomo Fisher, the longtime shamash of the Satmar Rebbe, in Kiryat Yoel. The celebration was marked by the presence and active participation of the Satmar Rebbe throughout the event.

At the chuppah, the Rebbe personally officiated at the kiddushin. Later, after birkat hamazon, he recited the seven blessings and then danced energetically in front of the bride. He also danced with the groom and the families of both sides in moments described by the report as deeply uplifting.

The article says the celebration drew a large crowd and included many visitors from abroad, with extensive photo coverage accompanying the event. It adds that the wedding was one of several major Hasidic gatherings reported in recent days.

Separately, the same roundup notes that the Rebbe of Vishnitz London was hospitalized in Manhattan and underwent another medical procedure this morning to improve his condition, following a similar successful procedure last year. The public was asked to pray for his full recovery.

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