Shahar Amir returns to Hapoel Holon after career-best season

World·2m ago

El Al suspends Tel Aviv-Moscow flights amid Russia-Ukraine escalation

El Al has suspended its Tel Aviv-Moscow flights for several days because of the worsening Russia-Ukraine conflict and recent aviation events in the region. The airline will reassess next week, while Red Wings flights between Israel and Russia continue normally.

Calcalist·+7 outlets · 71% center

General·4m ago

Man Seriously Hurt in Two-Vehicle Crash Near Yarkon Interchange

A 55-year-old man was seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash on Route 40 near the Yarkon Interchange. Magen David Adom evacuated him to Beilinson Hospital in Petah Tikva.

Ynet·+1 outlet · 50% center

Tech·5m ago

Meta Accelerates Shift From Human Moderators to AI, Saving Billions, Report Says

Meta is rapidly moving content moderation from human reviewers to AI models, with 50% of review requests already shifted since the start of the year. The Financial Times reports the company aims to exceed 90% AI moderation for some content by year-end, a change that could save billions, despite internal concerns about errors and weak safeguards.

Calcalist

General·10m ago

Eliahu Yusian Ordered to Pay NIS 5,000 in Libel Suit Loss

The Haifa Magistrate’s Court ordered Eliahu Yusian to pay Dr. Tamar Eilam NIS 5,000 in a defamation case on Thursday. Eilam later said she would move on, thanked her lawyer, and noted that Yusian did not appeal the ruling.

Srugim

Economy·10m ago

Musk Falls Below $1 Trillion Again as SpaceX Shares Slide

Elon Musk has dropped back below $1 trillion in net worth after a steep fall in SpaceX and Tesla shares. Bloomberg put his fortune at $957 billion on Tuesday, though he remains the world’s richest person and could regain trillionaire status if SpaceX rises about 6%.

Calcalist

Sports·10m ago

Maccabi Tel Aviv Clinch 58th Israeli Title After Pressure-Filled Run

Maccabi Tel Aviv won its 58th Israeli championship after beating Hapoel Tel Aviv in a tense final series. The title was sealed by Roman Sorkin’s clutch three-pointer, and several players and officials described the season as unusually difficult and emotional.

Mako·+1 outlet · 100% center

Security·11m ago

Dan Buchnik Says Lev Academic Center Is Training Israel’s Security Engineers

Prof. Dan Buchnik said the Lev Academic Center is training engineers for Israel’s security sector, with 13 alumni having won the Israel Defense Prize. He highlighted a new prize for Brig. Gen. Shay Amiel, expanded engineering studies for women, and a growing emphasis on artificial intelligence.

Arutz Sheva

General·15m ago

Rabbi Zilberstein Urges Donations for Destitute Convert Couple Before Wedding

Rabbi Yitzchak Zilberstein issued a rare public appeal for donations for a convert couple from Maorot HaTorah in Telz Stone who are about to marry. Kupa HaIr opened a special campaign, asking the public to contribute 350 shekels to help them cover basic household and wedding costs.

Behadrei Haredim

Economy·18m ago

AI Chipmaker Surpasses the Value of All Bitcoin

Bitcoin recovered above $61,500 after hitting about $59,000, but crypto sentiment remains weak. Micron shares surged after strong quarterly results and a bullish outlook, pushing its market value above the total value of all bitcoin. The shift highlights investor money moving from crypto into AI-driven chipmakers.

Walla

Politics·18m ago

State Prosecutor Warns Against Political Pressure on Law Enforcement Independence

State Prosecutor Amit Isman warned at a University of Haifa conference that attacks on law-enforcement independence threaten democracy, the rule of law and public trust. He also criticized political behavior around criminal investigations and said the new police investigations law could expose the system to political influence.

Walla·+6 outlets · 57% right-leaning

Security·20m ago

Senior security source denies Reuters report of Israeli withdrawal in southern Lebanon

Reuters reported that Israel had pulled back from part of the buffer zone in southern Lebanon, but Israeli and Lebanese military sources denied any withdrawal. A Pentagon-linked source said Israel-Lebanon talks are moving forward, though no pilot timing or withdrawal areas have been agreed.

Kan News·+9 outlets · 60% center

Politics·22m ago

Aryeh Barkat: Supreme Court Should Restrain Itself Over Vote-Recording Row

Dr. Aryeh Barkat attacked the Supreme Court after it urged the Knesset to rerun the state comptroller vote. He said filming ballots was foolish but not a legal basis for intervention, and argued the court overstepped in examining Likud lawmakers’ voting.

Arutz Sheva

Tech·25m ago

Israel Faces the World’s Highest GTA VI Price Tag

Grand Theft Auto VI opened for preorder worldwide, with Rockstar Games targeting a November 19, 2026 release. In Israel, the standard edition costs 319 shekels and the Ultimate edition 399 shekels, the highest prices reported globally. Rockstar also confirmed there will be no real physical discs, only digital codes in boxes, which ends second-hand resale.

Now 14

Politics·27m ago

MK Tzvi Sukkot Finds Alleged Incitement Materials at Illegal Jerusalem School

MK Tzvi Sukkot visited the illegal Shabat al Muslamat school in Jerusalem on Thursday and said he found incitement materials. Police seized the materials, and Sukkot called for the school to be shut down immediately.

Arutz Sheva

Economy·27m 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·29m 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

General·30m ago

Prosecutor says Jonathan Urich showed he was obstructing the investigation

At a hearing on Thursday, a prosecutor said Jonathan Urich misled investigators about how often he changes his phone and then replaced it after Feldstein’s arrest. She argued that he had proven he was obstructing the case.

Channel 13

Tech·30m ago

Chinese Researchers Unveil Ultra-Black Car Paint That Makes Vehicles Nearly Disappear

Chinese researchers say they have created an ultra-black car coating that absorbs 99.9% of visible light. The paint is durable enough for automotive use, but it raises concerns about nighttime visibility and heat buildup.

Kikar HaShabbat

Politics·30m 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·31m 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

Security·33m ago

Father Charged With Murder After Fatally Shooting His Daughter During Family Dispute

Israeli prosecutors indicted Samid Jaghaja, 43, of Ara, for murdering his daughter Laila after firing at least eight shots during a family dispute. She was hit in the head in the yard, died in hospital, and prosecutors say he hid the gun and poses a high danger.

Now 14·+5 outlets · 83% center

Politics·34m ago

Trump’s Capitol Hill Meeting With Republicans Turns Into a Heated Fight Over Iran

Donald Trump’s Wednesday meeting with Republican senators on Capitol Hill devolved into a heated argument over the war in Iran and limits on his military powers. Senators, led by Bill Cassidy, complained about missing information and growing frustration over the conflict and a new Iran understanding, while Trump later portrayed the encounter as positive.

Behadrei Haredim·+1 outlet · 100% right-leaning

Politics·35m ago

Lebanon's Christians Reject Trump Idea of Using Syria Against Hezbollah

Lebanese Christian leaders have overwhelmingly rejected Donald Trump’s proposal that Syria be used to deal with Hezbollah in Lebanon. They say Syria’s 1976 to 2005 occupation left deep wounds, and they fear the new Damascus leadership as well.

Now 14

Politics·36m ago

Beit Shemesh Mayor Presents Dozens of New Allocations for Ramat Beit Shemesh D' Communities

Beit Shemesh Mayor Shmuel Greenberg met community leaders in Ramat Beit Shemesh D' and presented dozens of new allocations for local institutions. He said more than 100 allocations were recently arranged as the neighborhood grows rapidly and needs more schools, synagogues, and infrastructure.

Behadrei Haredim

General·36m 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

Sports·38m ago

Polish reports say Maccabi Tel Aviv target could cost a club-record fee

Polish reports say Widzew Lodz wants 4 million to 5 million euros for Maccabi Tel Aviv target Stelios Andreou. If completed at that price, he would break the club's transfer record. Negotiations are still said to be in early stages.

Mako·+1 outlet · 100% center

Culture·39m ago

Lemon and Olive Fish Meatballs for a Fresh Shabbat Meal

This Shabbat recipe makes fish meatballs in lemon sauce with green olives. The dish is cooked in a covered pot for about 40 minutes total, using ground fish, garlic, lemon, herbs, and spices.

Srugim

Health·39m ago

Israel Expands Physical Therapy Studies, but Staff Say New Posts and Pay Reform Are Still Missing

Israel approved a new expansion of physical therapy studies, adding about 50 first-year places at three institutions. Educators and therapists say the move will not ease shortages unless new staff positions and a clinical instructors’ pay deal are also approved.

Ynet

World·39m ago

British Woman Faces Murder Charge in Dubai After Trip With Man She Met Online

Brooke George, a 23-year-old from Kent, was arrested in Dubai after a man she met on Facebook died in an alleged stabbing. Her family and Detained in Dubai say she acted in self-defense after an assault, and she could face the death penalty if convicted.

Walla

Sports·40m ago

Herzliya Leads the Race for Rafi Menco as He Nears Exit from Hapoel HaEmek

Rafi Menco is expected to leave Hapoel HaEmek and start the 2026/2027 season elsewhere. Bnei Herzliya is leading the chase, with Hapoel Holon and Ness Ziona also interested.

Mako·+1 outlet · 100% center

Politics·43m 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·43m 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·+3 outlets · 100% center

General·45m 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

Economy·45m ago

Hyundai workers in South Korea strike over humanoid robots and job security

Hyundai workers in South Korea voted to strike after the company moved to expand humanoid robot use in manufacturing. The union is demanding job protections, profit-based bonuses, a higher retirement age, and wage increases, while Hyundai says it wants talks with the union.

Calcalist

World·46m 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·46m 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·47m 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·47m 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·49m 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

Politics·50m ago

Amir Segal Says Street Blockades Were Normalized by the Kaplan Protests

Amir Segal accused Gali Baharav-Miara and Kaplan protest leaders of normalizing road blockades in 2023. He said that earlier tolerance for such disruptions helped enable today’s traffic chaos and that ordinary citizens are now paying the price.

Behadrei Haredim

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