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Economy·1m ago

Beyond Oil and Armies: The Quiet Infrastructure of National Resilience

The article argues that modern national power depends not only on armies and oil, but on minerals, fertilizers, and supply chains. It says these systems are vital to food security, especially as population growth, resource scarcity, and climate change intensify pressure on agriculture. For Israel, the industrial base led by companies like ICL is presented as a strategic economic and employment anchor.

Calcalist
Politics·2m ago

Police officer investigated over alleged assault on ultra-Orthodox protester on Geha Road

A police officer is under investigation after video allegedly showed him kicking an ultra-Orthodox protester in the head during a Geha Road demonstration against arrests of Torah students. Police acknowledged officers violated procedure, while lawmakers and advocacy groups accused the force of selective and excessive violence.

Kikar HaShabbat·+2 outlets · 100% right-leaning
Sports·5m ago

Roman Sorkin: Yam Madar Is the Best Israeli Player in the League

Roman Sorkin praised Hapoel Tel Aviv's EuroLeague place and said it helps Israeli basketball. He also singled out Yam Madar as the best Israeli player in the league, saying Madar will find his way after a difficult start.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
Security·13m ago

IDF Encircles Hezbollah Fighters Trapped in South Lebanon Tunnel Network

The IDF has sealed tunnel entrances in southern Lebanon, trapping dozens of Hezbollah fighters and demanding surrender. Israel rejected mediation attempts, raised alert levels over possible retaliation or kidnapping efforts, and says it will keep controlling the site until the standoff ends.

Behadrei Haredim
Security·13m ago

Iran’s Quds Force Chief Threatens Israel With Forced Withdrawal from Lebanon

Ismail Qaani, the Iranian Quds Force chief, demanded that Israel immediately withdraw from Lebanon and threatened it would be expelled under military pressure if it does not. His remarks came amid disputed reports about an Israeli pullback from southern Lebanon, ongoing IDF operations, and the death of reserve Master Sgt. Basel Suweid in a vehicle accident there.

Kikar HaShabbat·+5 outlets · 50% center
General·15m ago

Court Strikes Hit-and-Run Charges Against Former Minister Limor Livnat

A Tel Aviv traffic court removed four hit-and-run related charges against former public figure Limor Livnat. The judge ruled that she was never questioned about those allegations after a July 2023 crash, and said they were added only about 20 months later.

Kikar HaShabbat
Sports·16m ago

Florian Wirtz’s discipline, not talent alone, shaped his rise

Florian Wirtz’s childhood coaches say his success came from rare determination and focus, not just natural talent. Raised with few screens and lots of outdoor activity, he later became a 116.5 million pound Liverpool signing whose first season fell short of expectations. His next chance comes at the World Cup, where strong performances could revive his form in England.

Walla
Sports·19m ago

Ayase Ueda's rise from quiet schoolboy to Japan's World Cup scoring star

Ayase Ueda scored twice and set up another goal in Japan’s 4-0 win over Tunisia at the 2026 World Cup. The 27-year-old Feyenoord striker, who led the Dutch league in scoring, is now central to Japan’s push to advance against Sweden and is being linked with a bigger club move.

Mako·+1 outlet · 100% center
General·20m ago

Weekly Calcalist Trivia Quiz No. 30

Calcalist published its weekly trivia quiz, #30, under the Hidunist label on June 25, 2026. The item contains only publication details and no additional substantive reporting.

Calcalist
Tech·20m ago

AI startup sues Trump administration over access block to Anthropic models

Legion sued the Trump administration in federal court in Washington after a national-security order forced Anthropic to block access to its advanced AI models. The company says the loss of access to Pable 5 and Mythos 5 is threatening its survival and sets a dangerous precedent.

Calcalist·+1 outlet
Sports·21m ago

Roman Sorkin Says He Could Play in the NBA if He Were a Free Agent

Roman Sorkin said after Maccabi Tel Aviv’s 58th title that he believes he could play in the NBA if he were a free agent. He described his clutch Game 4 three-pointer, praised teammate Tamir Blatt, and said a summer opportunity with the New York Knicks came too late.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
Politics·22m ago

Judicial Complaints Commissioner: Nonurgent rulings should not be issued on Shabbat

Asher Kula ruled that nonessential judicial decisions should not be issued on Shabbat, after a lawyer complained about receiving a court alert during Sabbath observance. He dismissed the personal complaint after the judge apologized, but asked for clearer court instructions and condemned copied public complaints.

Kikar HaShabbat
Culture·24m ago

Yes Opens Fauda’s October 7 Episodes to the Public for Free

Yes has opened the fifth-season Fauda episodes about October 7 for free public viewing on its website. The company said the move reflects their public importance, while viewers described the episodes as painful and powerful.

Walla
Politics·24m ago

Court Rejects Prosecutors’ Bid to Restrict Netanyahu Aide Yonatan Urich

The Tel Aviv District Court again rejected prosecutors’ request to restrict Yonatan Urich in the Bild and classified documents case. The ruling allows Urich to keep working with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Judge Ala’a Masarwa criticized the prosecution’s effort during the hearing.

Ynet·+4 outlets · 60% right-leaning
Economy·25m ago

Electricity Authority Cuts Retroactive Bill for Solar Rooftop Owners

Israel’s Electricity Authority limited Israel Electric Corporation’s retroactive charge to rooftop solar owners to six months after a billing failure. The company will absorb 22 million shekels, consumers another 14 million shekels, and the final decision still needs a public hearing.

Globes
Politics·25m ago

Israel Elections Chief Says Vote Rigging Is Impossible

Acting Election Committee director general Dean Livneh said Israel’s elections cannot be rigged. He made the remarks at an academic conference at Reichman University, citing extensive technological and human safeguards. Livneh said any fraud would require “a crazy conspiracy of tens of thousands of people.”

Kikar HaShabbat
Politics·26m ago

Gulf States Fear Trump's Iran Deal Could Undermine Regional Security

A CNN analysis says Gulf states fear Donald Trump’s Iran deal could weaken regional security and U.S. credibility. Their worries center on Iran’s role in the Strait of Hormuz, the deal’s failure to curb missiles and militias, and a proposed $300 billion reconstruction fund. Marco Rubio visited Gulf capitals to reassure allies.

Now 14
Security·26m ago

Iran threatens Israel as Lebanon withdrawal rumors are denied

Iran’s military threatened Israel over Lebanon as U.S.-Iran talks remain unsigned. At the same time, the IDF denied Reuters reports that it had started withdrawing from southern Lebanon, and Lebanon said it had seen no such pullback.

Srugim
Security·27m ago

Gur Hasidic leader in Arad urges calm after violent street clash

The Gur Hasidic rabbi in Arad, Mordechai Chaim Volkovitz, urged calm after a violent clash on Wednesday between secular residents and Hasidim. He told followers not to answer insults, to report attacks to police, and to rely only on his own updates. Police deployed reinforcements as the confrontation near a residential complex escalated during nationwide car protests.

Kikar HaShabbat·+2 outlets · 67% right-leaning
Sports·29m ago

World Cup lookalikes evoke Israeli league players

Sports 5 highlighted three World Cup players who resemble Israeli Premier League footballers. The article singled out Iraq's Merchas Doski, Morocco's Jassim Yassine and Iran's Alireza Beiranvand. It also noted upcoming and recent World Cup matches involving Iraq and Morocco.

Mako·+1 outlet · 100% center
Economy·31m ago

Sam Altman Moves Advertising Into ChatGPT

OpenAI has begun a closed ad pilot inside ChatGPT in several countries, including work with Dentsu Israel and brands such as Nice and GlassesUSA. The company is targeting free and GO users with contextual banners and moving toward a CPA-based model as it builds a new AI advertising market.

Globes
General·37m ago

Kan 11 Reporter Slams State Prosecutor Over His Haifa Speech

Kan 11 court reporter Shelly Tapiero attacked State Prosecutor Amit Isman on Thursday after his speech at a law conference at the University of Haifa. Isman warned about growing pressure on law-enforcement authorities and urged restraint, while Tapiero mocked his remarks as detached from reality.

Srugim
Security·40m ago

FBI Deputy Warns of a New Drone Threat That Could Strike From Anywhere

FBI Deputy Director Chris Wray warned that next-generation attack drones could be controlled from anywhere through cellular networks. He cited a recently uncovered UFC plot and World Cup security operations as evidence that the threat is already real in the United States.

Now 14
Economy·43m ago

Foreign Airlines Begin Returning to Ben Gurion as Summer Flights Reopen

Foreign airlines are gradually resuming flights to Israel, marking a recovery at Ben Gurion Airport after months of cancellations and reduced service. The return schedule begins on June 25 and runs through August 1, with routes including Madrid, Frankfurt, Rome, Riga and Zurich.

Behadrei Haredim·+5 outlets · 67% right-leaning
Politics·47m ago

Bennett mocked online over claim he was stuck in traffic for two and a half hours

Naftali Bennett posted on X that he was stuck in traffic with his family for two and a half hours while Haredi vehicle protests were underway. Users and public commentators immediately challenged the timeline, saying the convoy had started much later. The post triggered mockery and accusations that Bennett had misrepresented the situation.

Now 14·+1 outlet · 100% right-leaning
Tech·47m ago

Quantum Computing, Not AI, Is the Real Digital Threat, and the U.S. Is Racing to Prepare

The article says quantum computing, not AI, is the bigger looming threat to digital security, because it could break current encryption and expose credit cards and online accounts. It describes a U.S. government push led by Donald Trump, warns that Google says “Q Day” could come by 2029, and notes China’s heavy state investment.

Now 14
Culture·49m ago

Thousands Attend Unity Celebration for Rabbi Shalom Ifergan in Netivot

Thousands attended the main memorial event for Rabbi Shalom Ifergan, known as Baba Shalom, on Wednesday night, led by his grandson, Rabbi Netanel Shiriki. The ceremony in Israel drew rabbis, ministers, lawmakers and public figures, and emphasized unity and prayers for IDF soldiers and security forces.

Srugim
Security·49m ago

Katz Says Pressure on Iran Must Continue After Current Gains

Defense Minister Israel Katz said Israel should not settle for its current achievements against Iran. Speaking at a Defense Ministry conference, he warned that money reaching Iran could be diverted to Hezbollah, Hamas, the Houthis and other proxies.

Ynet
General·51m ago

Truck Driver Charged in Fatal Fuel Station Killing of 81-Year-Old Worker

Michael Ben Shimon Cohen, a 55-year-old truck driver from Haifa, was indicted for causing the death of 81-year-old Gabriel Kamin at a gas station near Nir Banim on June 5. Police say an argument escalated, Cohen drove off, and the truck hit Kamin, who died at the scene. Kamin’s daughter says the family is still coping with the killing and questions the station’s and company’s responsibility.

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US Official Says Israel Pulled Back From Parts of South Lebanon, Lebanese Army to Move In

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A senior U.S. State Department official told Reuters that Israel has withdrawn from part of the buffer zone in southern Lebanon, and that the Lebanese army is now expected to deploy in the area vacated by the Israel Defense Forces. The official said the Israeli pullback is a goodwill gesture toward Lebanon’s government.

The report comes after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday that Israel would keep its buffer zone in southern Lebanon as long as he remained prime minister. According to the article, U.S. pressure ultimately prevailed.

The move is described as significant because Israel’s continued military activity in southern Lebanon had increasingly threatened an already fragile ceasefire involving the U.S. and Iran. That truce was meant to cool tensions across the Middle East, including in Lebanon, but repeated Israeli strikes in parts of southern Lebanon drew criticism from Tehran and raised fears that the ceasefire could collapse. Iran has been demanding an Israeli withdrawal from Lebanese territory.

The IDF denied Reuters’ report that it had withdrawn from southern Lebanon. A military spokesperson said, “No force has moved from anywhere. We have not received any instruction from the political echelon at this stage.”

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