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Sports·4m ago

Jarko Lazetic reportedly set for Al Taawoun job in Saudi Arabia

Jarko Lazetic is reportedly close to taking over Al Taawoun in Saudi Arabia, five months after leaving Maccabi Tel Aviv. The deal is said to include a salary above $2 million a year, full control over squad building and a special transfer clause for a Serbian signing.

Mako·+1 outlet · 100% center
Economy·5m ago

The New American Dream Is to Stop Working, and It Comes With Risks

A Wall Street Journal investigation describes a growing American obsession with earning money without traditional work, fueled by Amazon, Etsy, eBay and AI tools. It highlights success stories, failures and rule-bending schemes, while warning that passive income often requires major upfront effort and carries real risks.

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Politics·10m ago

Netanyahu Rejects Health and Cognitive Claims During Libel Trial Testimony

Benjamin Netanyahu testified Thursday in Tel Aviv in his defamation case against Ben Caspit, Uriel Meshgav, and Gonen Ben-Yitzhak. He denied claims about his health and cognition, calling them lies, while a judge cut off efforts to read the complaint in court. The exchange focused on alleged claims that he had pancreatic cancer or possible metastases, which the opposing lawyer said never appeared in Meshgav’s writings.

Arutz Sheva·+5 outlets · 67% right-leaning
World·10m 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
Tech·13m 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·18m 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·18m 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·18m 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
Health·19m ago

Health Ministry Shuts Down Haifa Butcher Shop Over Serious Violations

Israel’s Health Ministry ordered the immediate closure of the Haifa butcher shop “Shwik Hachi Taim” after inspectors found serious sanitary, structural, and operational violations. The ministry said the findings could pose an immediate threat to public health and is also considering revoking the shop’s license approval.

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Security·19m 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·23m 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·26m 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·26m 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
Tech·33m 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.

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Economy·35m 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·37m 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·38m 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·39m 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
Politics·42m 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
General·44m 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·51m 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.

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Sports·51m 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·53m 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
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Security08:34 · 1h ago

IDF Kills Islamic Jihad Production Commander in Khan Younis Strike

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

The IDF said it struck in the Khan Younis area two days ago and killed Adam Muhammad Ibrahim Abu Khdaid, a commander in the production arm of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad terror organization in Gaza.

According to the military, Abu Khdaid was responsible for infrastructure involved in attempts to manufacture weapons intended to harm IDF troops and Israeli civilians. The IDF said the strike was precise and was carried out after he was identified as an immediate threat to the forces.

The operation took place in Khan Younis in southern Gaza. The statement did not say whether anyone else was killed or wounded, and it did not provide further details on the target's role beyond his weapons-production responsibilities.

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