Israeli Local Leaders Press for More Powers and Closer Cooperation

At MUNI EXPO 2026, Israeli local leaders called for more powers for municipalities and stronger cooperation with the central government. They said local authorities have proven, in both crises and everyday life, that they can deliver better services to residents.

Arutz Sheva

IDF Central Command issues sweeping administrative restrictions against settler activists

Central Command chief Avi Blot has issued administrative restriction orders against several right-wing activists in Judea and Samaria, including full house arrest for months. Those affected, among them newly engaged men, say the orders are blocking wedding preparations and amount to punishment without due process.

Arutz Sheva·+1 outlet · 100% right-leaning

Milan signs Alec Peters as EuroLeague teams plan for 2026-27

Milan officially signed Alec Peters to a two-year deal with a third-year option. The forward leaves Olympiacos after four seasons, and his move may affect the race for Bonzie Colson, whom both Maccabi Tel Aviv and Olympiacos want.

Mako·+1 outlet · 100% center

Oman Says Future Hormuz Strait Arrangements Will Not Include Transit Fees

Oman said future arrangements for managing the Strait of Hormuz will not include transit fees. Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi made the statement amid Iranian claims that vessels crossing the strait would be charged for services.

Ynet·+1 outlet · 50% center

Report in Spain Links Maccabi Tel Aviv’s Ismaila Sissoko to La Liga Interest

Spanish reports say Maccabi Tel Aviv midfielder Ismaila Sissoko is being monitored by Elche and Levante. The 24-year-old Mali international has one year left on his contract and made 40 appearances this season, helping Maccabi Tel Aviv win the State Cup.

Mako·+1 outlet · 100% center

50-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed in Crash on Highway 20

A 50-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a crash on Highway 20 near the HaShalom Interchange. United Hatzalah medics tried to revive him, but he was pronounced dead at the scene.

Kikar HaShabbat

Enlight Raises $2.6 Billion to Build Major Arizona Solar and Storage Project

Enlight said it has raised $2.6 billion to build the CO Bar solar and storage complex in Arizona. The project will have 1.2 gigawatts of generation and 4 gigawatt-hours of storage, and is expected to earn $255 million in its first full year. The deal was financed by seven international lenders and comes as U.S. solar developers rush ahead of a 2026 tax-credit deadline.

Globes

Indictment Filed Against One of the Jewish Rioters in Huwara

Israel filed an indictment Thursday against Uriya Cohen over a violent incident in Huwara linked to a claimed sheep theft. Prosecutors say he and others armed themselves, threatened Palestinians, fired shots, and helped cover up the scene, while the IDF later said the sheep had simply escaped.

Kan News

Jerusalem babysitter held over suspected abuse of toddlers

Jerusalem police are investigating a 49-year-old private caregiver from Har Homa over suspected abuse of two toddlers in her care. She was arrested on Wednesday night, and a Jerusalem court extended her detention until Monday after photos of injuries were shown.

Behadrei Haredim·+6 outlets · 57% right-leaning

Mamdani Backed Primary Winners Deepen Jewish Anxiety in New York

Three congressional candidates backed by Zohran Mamdani won Democratic primaries in New York, alarming many in the city's Jewish community. The results, including a win by Jewish candidate Brad Lander, are seen as a sign of deepening divisions in the Democratic Party over Israel and Gaza.

Walla·+7 outlets · 63% center

Migo Opens Enrollment for Subsidized Technical Training for Haredi Men

Migo is enrolling Haredi men for its eighth cohort of subsidized technical and engineering technician programs. The evening courses, offered in multiple Israeli cities, include tuition support, stipends, and job-placement assistance.

Behadrei Haredim

El Al Suspends Tel Aviv-Moscow Flights Amid Drone Threats

El Al has suspended its Tel Aviv-Moscow flights because of Ukrainian drone attacks and the resulting risks in Russian airspace. The airline will review the situation next week before deciding whether to restart service.

Behadrei Haredim·+10 outlets · 67% center

Three Fast-Food Workers Arrested After Allegedly Reserving Spit-Tampered Meal for Customer

Police in Union, South Carolina arrested three fast-food workers after they allegedly served a customer food retrieved from a trash can and contaminated with spit. The woman learned the truth from an employee’s phone call, filed a complaint, and the company confirmed disciplinary action before the arrests.

Kikar HaShabbat·+1 outlet · 50% center

Is It Permissible to Study for a Test on Shabbat?

Rabbi Aharon Botbol discusses when studying for a weekday test is allowed on Shabbat and says it is permitted only if weekday preparation was insufficient. He also says painful stories should generally be avoided on Shabbat, though family members should listen respectfully and preserve the day's spirit.

Behadrei Haredim

Balaam, Moses, and the Meaning of God’s Name

A Torah essay on Parashat Balak says Balaam’s prophecy rose from Elohim to Hashem, revealing the secret of Israel’s election. It links that shift to the Exodus and to Israel’s role as a kingdom of priests meant to illuminate the world.

Behadrei Haredim

Venezuela earthquake toll rises to at least 164 as rescue efforts expand

A 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck Venezuela overnight Thursday, leaving at least 164 dead and 971 injured, with officials warning the toll will rise. President Delcy Rodriguez declared a state of emergency, closed an airport near Caracas, and said Venezuela is coordinating international rescue and reconstruction help.

Walla·+1 outlet · 50% center

Iran and Egypt ask FIFA to block Pride messages at Seattle World Cup match

Iran and Egypt asked FIFA to stop Pride-related activities and symbols at their World Cup match in Seattle. The June 26 game at Lumen Field had been labeled a Pride match by local organizers, drawing a major dispute over LGBTQ messaging.

Ynet·+3 outlets · 100% center

French Talmud edition marks historic turnaround at Jerusalem ceremony

A new French-language Talmud edition, based on Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz’s commentary, has been completed and unveiled in Jerusalem. Backed by the Patrick and Lina Drahi Foundation, it was presented as a historic reversal of the French role in the burning of the Talmud in Paris.

Behadrei Haredim·+3 outlets · 100% right-leaning

20-Year-Old Says Attack by Illegal West Bank Resident Left Her Traumatized

A 20-year-old woman from Azor said a 36-year-old illegal resident from near Hebron attacked her while she walked to national service. Police say security footage helped identify and arrest him, and prosecutors filed an indictment on Wednesday. She says she is still traumatized and no longer feels safe walking alone.

Walla

Senate Rejects Bid to Limit Trump’s Iran Powers After Republican Reversal

The U.S. Senate rejected a measure to limit Donald Trump’s powers over Iran after Republicans reversed their support. The shift came after White House meetings with Bill Cassidy and Rand Paul, and Trump called the result a message to Iran.

Kikar HaShabbat

Venezuela earthquake death toll rises to at least 164

Venezuela says the earthquake death toll has reached at least 164, with about 1,000 injured. President Delcy Rodriguez said early estimates suggest the final number could rise into the thousands.

Ynet·+4 outlets · 75% center

B144 and Kikar HaShabbat Launch Joint Ad Package for Haredi Businesses

B144 and Kikar HaShabbat have announced an exclusive annual ad partnership for Haredi businesses. The package includes site placement, campaign management, and a free landing page for the first 20 participants, starting at 929 shekels a month.

Kikar HaShabbat

Basketball league praises referees, rejects claims of ulterior motives

The Israeli Basketball Premier League sent the referees association a thank-you letter after the season ended. The letter praised the referees’ work, noted their challenges, and firmly rejected claims that they acted from ulterior motives.

N12

Basketball League Sends Referees Thank-You Letter Amid Hidden Message Speculation

Mako

Chief Rabbi David Lau Offers a Brief Talk on Parashat Balak

Chief Rabbi David Lau appears in a weekly Kikar HaShabbat feature with a short Torah thought on Parashat Balak. The segment is presented as a Shabbat discussion aid and is dedicated to the recovery of Rabbi Figa Tzipora bat Hadassa.

Kikar HaShabbat

Kai Trump Sparks Debate After Posting White House Vlogs

Kai Trump, 17, posted White House vlogs that showed private areas of the presidential residence and drew millions of views. The videos triggered praise from supporters and criticism from those who questioned her prominence and access.

Kikar HaShabbat

Bedouin protesters in Beersheba denounce demolitions in the Negev

About 1,000 Bedouin protesters rallied in Beersheba against demolitions in the Negev after homes were destroyed in Tel Arad and al-Sar. Community leaders accused the state of mass demolition and failed regulation, while the Bedouin development authority said it is advancing formalization plans and urged acceptance of its proposal.

Ynet

E-Z's old prediction about Odes Azoulay proves true

A 2017 cover video resurfaced showing E-Z predicting that Odes Azoulay would become a star. Azoulay later broke through with “Or,” and she and E-Z recently released the successful duet “Winter 23.”

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A Call for Basic Decency in Dating: Why Ghosting Matters

The article criticizes ghosting in dating, especially in religious circles, as a form of disrespect that erases another person's dignity. It urges people to end short relationships with a polite message or phone call and to see dating as an opportunity for personal growth and human decency.

Srugim

Maccabi Tel Aviv Still Has No Deal With Dor Peretz

Maccabi Tel Aviv has not yet reached an agreement with Dor Peretz on a new contract. After another round of talks between Avi Naimni and Jack Angelidis failed to bridge the gaps, Peretz’s status remains unclear before the team’s Sunday training camp.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center

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

Teen Rider Arrested After Nighttime Highway 40 Chase in Israel

A 17-year-old from Be'er Tuvia was arrested after fleeing police on Route 40 on an unlicensed motorcycle. The chase ended when the bike slid into a ditch, and police later released helmet-camera footage of the arrest.

Kikar HaShabbat

Denmark Reopens Legal Review of a Nationwide Ban on Mosque Call to Prayer

Denmark’s government is reviewing whether to impose a nationwide ban on the Muslim call to prayer from loudspeakers. Immigration Minister Morten Bødskov said the move would build on existing local restrictions, while critics and supporters have long debated such limits.

Now 14·+1 outlet · 50% center

Ukraine's Most Powerful Weapon Against Russia Is Its Battle-Hardened Soldiers

Ukrainian front-line soldiers say their real strength against Russia is human endurance, not drones or missiles. The article highlights Ihor Vizirenko of the 21st Mechanized Brigade, who keeps fighting despite injuries, loss, and family separation. It says Ukraine’s battlefield gains depend on years of sacrifice by troops who refuse to quit.

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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

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

Former Shin Bet Officer Questions Whether an LGBTQ Unit Ever Existed

Former Shin Bet officer Tamir Mandovsky said he saw no LGBTQ events or unit during his 2012 to 2022 service. His remarks followed reports that Shin Bet chief David Zini canceled an LGBTQ event, ordered invitations withdrawn, and moved dedicated LGBTQ funds into the general budget.

Arutz Sheva·+1 outlet · 50% center

Podcast Teases Debate Over Shin Bet Chief and Pride Month Events

This article is not a news report but a promotional post for episode 18 of the satire podcast "Only Fun." It highlights a discussion about Shin Bet chief David Zini and a question over canceled Pride Month events, alongside other pop-culture and current-affairs topics. The podcast says it is satire and warns not to read its remarks literally.

Walla

Russian Exile Journalist Who Exposed Putin’s Private Life Dies in Riga After Suspected Mushroom Poisoning

Gregory Nakhushev, a Russian exiled journalist who exposed details of Vladimir Putin’s private life, died at 69 in Riga. Reports say he may have died after eating poisonous mushrooms, but Latvian authorities have not confirmed the cause. An autopsy is expected to determine what happened.

Behadrei Haredim·+1 outlet · 50% center

Iraq Warns It May Quit OPEC Unless Production Quotas Rise

Iraq has threatened to leave OPEC if the cartel does not significantly raise its oil production quota. The warning, driven by a severe financial crisis linked to the war with Iran, has already pushed oil prices lower.

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