Massive Fire and Explosions Hit Oil Refinery in Krasnodar Region After Ukrainian Drone Strike

Politics·2m ago

Ultra-Orthodox Parties Warn They Will Block Attorney General Split Without Draft and Torah Bills

Senior Haredi party officials said they will not support splitting the attorney general’s post unless the coalition advances two key bills, a Basic Law on Torah study and an arrests bill. The demand follows a tense meeting with Netanyahu, in which Aryeh Deri and Moshe Gafni threatened to seek Knesset dissolution if the legislation is delayed.

Kikar HaShabbat

Security·3m ago

17-Year-Old Rider Arrested After Police Chase on Highway 40

A 17-year-old motorcyclist was arrested after a police chase on Highway 40. He was riding without the proper license and carrying a passenger without a helmet, then fell while trying to escape. The motorcycle was impounded and he was summoned to court.

Kikar HaShabbat

Politics·4m ago

Aila Hasson Slams Netanyahu Trial as “Horrific Due Process Abuse”

Aila Hasson, speaking Thursday on Gali Yisrael, denounced Netanyahu’s trial as unfair and harmful to Israel. She and Yotam Zimri accused law enforcement of crossing red lines and undermining democracy, while Hasson criticized the emotional conduct of prosecutors and journalists.

Srugim

General·5m ago

IDF Data Show Highest Enlistment in Religious and Kibbutz-Moshav Schools, and a Sharp Rise in Women Combat Roles

New IDF data show that secular schools in central Israel, kibbutzim and moshavim have the highest enlistment rates, while ultra-Orthodox enlistment remains very low. The sharpest increase is among women, especially religious women, whose combat and overall enlistment rates have risen markedly.

Globes

Security·9m ago

Jerusalem caregiver arrested over suspected abuse and neglect of toddlers

Jerusalem police arrested a 49-year-old caregiver from Har Homa on suspicion of abusing and neglecting two toddlers under her care. Her detention was extended today by the Jerusalem Magistrate's Court as the investigation continues.

Srugim·+5 outlets · 50% center

Politics·10m ago

MK Moshe Saada calls for zero tolerance toward Haredi road blockades

MK Moshe Saada condemned Haredi protests and road blockades on Radio Galey Yisrael on Thursday. He said the state must enforce the law equally, criticized past non-enforcement at Kaplan protests, and pledged broad judicial reform and uniform enforcement.

Srugim

World·11m ago

El Al suspends Moscow flights amid Russia-Ukraine developments

El Al said Thursday it is suspending flights on the Tel Aviv-Moscow route for the next few days. The airline cited developments between Russia and Ukraine and recent aviation incidents, and said it will reassess the situation next week.

Channel 13·+8 outlets · 75% center

Sports·13m 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·14m 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.

Now 14

World·16m ago

France Seizes Russian Tanker Linked to Moscow’s Shadow Fleet

Emmanuel Macron said the French navy seized a Russian tanker near Sicily on Tuesday. He said the ship was part of Russia’s shadow fleet and that the move followed a similar British operation days earlier.

Ynet

Security·18m ago

Conflicting Claims Over Israeli Withdrawal in Southern Lebanon

The U.S. said Israel withdrew from part of the southern Lebanon buffer zone, but Lebanese and Israeli military sources denied it. No side reported a confirmed change on the ground.

Kikar HaShabbat·+9 outlets · 60% center

Politics·19m 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·+6 outlets · 71% right-leaning

World·19m ago

Aztec burial mask reveals the biological catastrophe behind an empire's collapse

A rare Aztec burial mask at the British Museum is presented as evidence that smallpox, not only Spanish conquest, destroyed the Aztec Empire. The article says the disease killed millions and erased about 90% of the population after 1519.

Now 14

General·21m 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·21m 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·23m ago

Record Number of Israeli Companies Earn LGBT Equality Seal as Workplace Gaps Persist

LGBTWORK awarded a record 24 Israeli companies and organizations its 2026 equality seal, spanning far more sectors than just tech. The report also warned that many LGBTQ workers still hide their identity, fear career damage, and face harassment or discrimination at work.

Walla

General·26m 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·27m 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·27m 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·28m 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.

Now 14

Security·28m 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·32m 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·35m 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·35m 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

Politics·39m 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·42m 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·44m 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·44m 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·46m 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·47m 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·47m 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·47m 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·48m 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·50m 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·51m 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·51m 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·53m 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·53m 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·55m 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·56m 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

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