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Culture·5m ago

Rabbi Elimelech Biderman says setbacks may be divine rescue

Rabbi Elimelech Biderman said that what looks like obstruction in life may actually be an angel of God sent to protect a person. The short inspirational clip was published by Kikar HaShabbat on 24 June 2026.

Kikar HaShabbat
Culture·10m ago

Israeli Creator Turns Biblical Mysteries Into Popular Field Videos

Tomer Dahari, a 25-year-old photographer from Ashkelon, makes popular videos about biblical and ancient mysteries at sites across Israel. Working with researcher Ohev Cohen, he visits places tied to stories such as Sodom and Gomorrah, Gilgal Refaim and the Red Sea crossing, while stressing that he offers possibilities, not certainty.

Ynet
General·12m ago

Rehovot turns Iranian missile debris into a memorial sculpture

A sculpture made from Iranian missile debris that hit Rehovot was unveiled this week in the city’s market square. The artwork, by Emilio Mugilner, was presented as a symbol of renewal, with Defense Minister Israel Katz and Mayor Matan Dil praising Rehovot’s resilience.

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World·12m ago

Michigan town marks 130 years with roaring tractor-pulling festival

Ubly, Michigan held a tractor-pulling festival to mark its 130th anniversary, drawing thousands despite harsh weather. The event also celebrated American independence, featured parades and vehicle displays, and raised funds for local families.

Kikar HaShabbat
Security·13m ago

Israeli man charged with raping four minors and recording the abuse

State prosecutors in Lod have indicted Elior Cohen of Rosh HaAyin for multiple sexual offenses against four minors aged 13 to 15. The indictment says he lured them to cabins, assaulted them, filmed the abuse, and tried to hide the evidence.

Channel 13·+1 outlet · 100% center
Politics·16m ago

Mothers on the Front leader threatens to block Bnei Brak on Friday

Ayelet Hashachar Seydof, founder of Mothers on the Front, harshly attacked ultra-Orthodox protesters in a ynet interview. She said her group will block Bnei Brak on Friday if needed, warning that “blockages will be met with blockages.”

Ynet·+2 outlets · 67% right-leaning
Sports·21m ago

Blessing Afrifah says he wants to become Israel’s greatest sprinter

Blessing Afrifah told Sports Channel 5 that he wants to become the greatest sprinter in Israel’s history. He said his target at the European Championships is a podium finish, in an interview about his year and a half in the Netherlands and his future plans.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
Sports·22m ago

Emmanuel Sharp gets his NBA shot with Sacramento, while Noam Yaacov goes undrafted

Emanuel Sharp was drafted 45th overall by the Sacramento Kings, becoming Israel’s 10th NBA draft pick. Noam Yaacov went undrafted, while another Jewish player, Jaylon Jones, was selected 54th. Sharp is expected to compete for an NBA rotation spot and could sign a deal worth about $1.4 million per year.

Now 14·+4 outlets · 80% center
Security·25m 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·26m 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·27m 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
Politics·30m 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.

Kan News·+4 outlets · 60% right-leaning
Politics·31m 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·34m 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·35m 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·37m 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·37m ago

Heavy Security Set for Smotrich Panel at Tel Aviv University

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Politics·39m ago

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

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Kan News·+1 outlet · 50% center
Politics·42m 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·45m 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·47m 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·51m ago

Shahar Amir returns to Hapoel Holon after career-best season

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N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
Politics·54m 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·54m 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·54m 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.

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World07:43 · 1h ago

Iran warns ships must coordinate passage through the Strait of Hormuz

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

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said transit through the Strait of Hormuz without coordination with Iran is dangerous and unacceptable. In a statement, they said vessels sailing outside the routes set by Tehran are both risky and prohibited.

The Guards said that coordination through Channel 16 is mandatory for passage through the strait, and warned that enforcement measures will be taken against anyone who ignores the instruction. The warning underscored Iran’s claim that movement in the strategic waterway must be conducted on terms it sets.

The statement did not mention any specific incident or date, but it made clear that Iran views uncoordinated navigation in the strait as a violation that could draw a response.

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