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Economy·4m ago

ONE ZERO Tops Bank of Israel Satisfaction Survey

ONE ZERO ranked first in the Bank of Israel’s annual banking satisfaction survey, leading on recommendation, fairness and service measures. CEO Eyal Gafni said the results reflect the bank’s focus on service, transparency and fairness. The article also says the bank is running campaigns tailored to the ultra-Orthodox public.

Behadrei Haredim·+1 outlet
Health·6m ago

Clalit launches Next, a hybrid care system for home and community use

Clalit Group has launched Clalit NEXT, a hybrid medical service that brings care to patients at home and in the community. The network includes family, pediatric, eye, orthopedic, mental health, and urgent remote services, plus labs, nursing lines, and online consultations. Clalit says the goal is to improve access, shorten waits, and personalize treatment.

Behadrei Haredim·+1 outlet · 100% right-leaning
Politics·7m ago

40 Days After Smotrich’s Order, Khan al-Ahmar Still Stands

Forty days after Bezalel Smotrich said he signed an order to demolish Khan al-Ahmar, the Palestinian outpost has not been evacuated. The article says the issue remains unresolved despite years of promises, while Israeli forces did demolish a different hilltop outpost near Kiryat Arba overnight.

Srugim
Economy·8m ago

How to Find a Job Close to Home in Jerusalem and Beit Shemesh

The article advises job seekers in Jerusalem, Beit Shemesh, and nearby areas to look beyond salary and consider commute, hours, stability, and fit. It highlights current opportunities in both cities, plus work-from-home options, and says the best job is one that suits daily life as well as income needs.

Behadrei Haredim
General·10m ago

El Al suspends Tel Aviv-Moscow flights for the coming days

El Al has suspended flights on its Tel Aviv-Moscow route for the next few days because of developments between Russia and Ukraine. The airline said it will reassess the situation next week and decide whether to resume service.

Ynet·+1 outlet · 50% center
General·13m ago

Three Wendy’s Workers Arrested After Allegedly Re-serving Food From Trash

Three Wendy’s workers in Union, South Carolina, were arrested after allegedly taking a customer’s returned food from the trash, spitting on it, and serving it again. The customer discovered the deception after leaving the drive-thru, reported it to police, and the restaurant manager later confirmed the claims.

Ynet
Politics·20m ago

Likud Faces Internal Backlash Over Proposed Primary Changes

Likud is facing internal backlash over proposed changes to its primary district system ahead of the party vote. At the same time, officials are considering a merger with New Hope that could reserve 2 to 3 spots on Likud’s list and ease the dispute.

Now 14
Sports·20m ago

Maccabi Tel Aviv unveils new crest and kits for 120th anniversary season

Maccabi Tel Aviv unveiled its new crest and kits on Thursday as it launched preparations for the 2026/27 season. Club CEO Jack Angelidis framed the launch as a symbol of the club’s 120-year history, while player Sai Abu Farchi voiced optimism for the season ahead.

Ynet·+2 outlets · 100% center
General·22m ago

Hoed Over: Rosh HaAyin Resident Charged With Sex Crimes Against Minors

Israeli prosecutors have indicted Elior Cohen of Rosh HaAyin over alleged sexual offenses against four boys aged 13 to 15. They say he lured them to vacation cabins, recorded the encounters, and tried to erase evidence, and they are seeking to keep him jailed until the trial ends.

Walla·+2 outlets · 100% center
World·23m ago

Germany opens murder-aiding probe into former Nazi camp guard aged 100

German prosecutors are investigating a 100-year-old former guard from the Nazi POW camp Stalag Senne over suspicion of murder or aiding murder during World War II. The case concerns alleged knowledge of deadly camp conditions, where more than 300,000 prisoners passed through and up to 70,000 died.

Ynet·+1 outlet · 50% center
Sports·23m ago

Netanya Opens Training With New Faces, Several Players Omitted

Maccabi Netanya opened training on Wednesday and introduced new signings Gregory Morozov and Dor Hugi. Pedrinho and Junior Diomande were told they are not in the club's plans, while Henry Tabarsh's future remains uncertain despite the club's desire to keep him.

Mako·+1 outlet · 100% center
Economy·24m ago

Oil prices fall back to prewar levels after U.S.-Iran breakthrough

Brent crude fell to around $72.6 a barrel on Thursday, its lowest since before the U.S.-Iran war. The decline followed diplomatic progress, partial U.S. sanctions relief on Iranian oil exports, and a rebound in shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

Now 14·+1 outlet
General·24m ago

Metula Rebuilds and Invites Israelis Back to Its Streets

Metula is rebuilding after years of evacuation and conflict, and local businesses are reopening as security calms. Officials and residents say the 130-year-old border town is ready for tourists to return.

Walla
Culture·26m ago

A Graduation Address That Redefined What Education Means

At Yeshi High School’s 12th-grade graduation in Hadera, class teacher Telam Hazan, a retired brigadier general, moved the audience to tears with an emotional speech. The article uses the moment to contrast the values of Abraham and Balaam and to argue that true education is defined by the teachers students learn from.

Kikar HaShabbat
Sports·29m ago

Abo Farhi Says He Would Sign Dor Peretz Today if It Were Up to Him

Maccabi Tel Aviv launched its new kits on Thursday as the Dor Peretz transfer uncertainty continued. Sayed Abo Farhi said he would sign Peretz immediately if it were up to him, and praised new coach Kenny Miller and sporting director Steven Venhan.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
Security·31m ago

IDF says it killed senior Islamic Jihad weapons-production commander in Khan Younis

The IDF said it killed Adam Muhammad Ibrahim Abu Hdaid, a senior Palestinian Islamic Jihad weapons-production commander, in a precise strike in Khan Younis on Tuesday. It said he oversaw weapon production and supply, posed an immediate threat, and that operations will continue to remove threats.

Now 14·+2 outlets · 100% right-leaning
General·33m ago

B'Tzalmo Urges Immediate Safety and Accessibility Fixes at Tomb of Samuel

B'Tzalmo demanded immediate safety and accessibility upgrades at the Tomb of Samuel the Prophet near Jerusalem. The group said the site is hazardous, not wheelchair-accessible, and repeatedly restricted during annual hilula events, and it wants a work plan within 14 days.

Arutz Sheva
Culture·33m 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·39m 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·40m 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.

Now 14
World·40m 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
World·41m ago

Hungarian Hospital Worker Arrested After Admitting to Cannibalism

Hungarian police arrested a 30-year-old Budapest hospital cleaner on June 17 after finding human remains in his home and workplace. He admitted collecting body parts, cooking and eating them, while investigators are checking whether more charges will be added.

Walla·+1 outlet · 100% center
Politics·44m 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
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Politics08:03 · 1h ago

State Prosecutor Warns of Serious Risks to Law Enforcement

Religious-right
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
The story · English

State Prosecutor Amit Isman spoke on Thursday at the Haifa Conference for Law at the University of Haifa and said the rule of law is tested not in moments of consensus, but in conflict and disagreement. He said the law enforcement system, led by the State Attorney's Office, faces a dual challenge, on one side governmental corruption, sensitive investigations involving powerful figures and the technological revolution, and on the other social polarization.

Isman stressed that criticism of law enforcement is legitimate and even desirable, but said it must remain criticism and not turn into delegitimization. He also warned about a proposed law to remove the Police Internal Investigations Department, known as Mahash, from the State Attorney's Office.

On that proposal, he said, "The Mahash law raises significant concern."

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