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Politics·2m ago

Court Rejects Prosecutors’ Request to Restrict Jonathan Urich

A court on Thursday denied the prosecution’s renewed request to impose restrictions on Jonathan Urich. He will be allowed to work at the Prime Minister’s Office and stay in contact with Benjamin Netanyahu.

Srugim·+1 outlet · 100% right-leaning
Security·6m 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·7m 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.

N12·+2 outlets · 100% center
Sports·8m ago

Israel Volleyball Team Prepares for Historic European League Semifinal

Israel’s volleyball national team is preparing for a European Volleyball League semifinal against the Netherlands in a two-leg series. The article also says a logistics operation is underway with the CEV, and that the reserve team is heading to the European Championship.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
Sports·10m ago

Hapoel Rishon LeZion in advanced talks to sign Ezekiel Henty

Hapoel Rishon LeZion is in advanced talks to sign Nigerian striker Ezekiel Henty as part of a major promotion push. The club has also finalized deals with two more players and is negotiating with several others while keeping Eligijus Jankauskas.

Mako·+1 outlet · 100% center
Security·11m ago

Katz Says Israel Aims to Develop Offensive Strike Capability From Space

Defense Minister Israel Katz told a security conference in Jerusalem that Israel will expand its defense budget by 350 billion shekels over the next decade. He said the strategic goal is to develop a first-of-its-kind offensive strike capability from space, alongside continued pressure on Iran’s financing network.

Srugim
General·14m ago

Motorcyclist Killed on Ayalon Highway in Second Fatal Crash at Same Spot This Week

A motorcyclist about 50 was killed Thursday after being hit by a car on the Ayalon Highway near the Hashalom Interchange. It was the second fatal motorcycle crash at the same spot this week. The article also reports two other serious road accidents Thursday, one on Route 40 and one involving an electric bicycle on Route 444.

Channel 13
Sports·14m ago

Jonathan Kapitolnik Returns to Compete in Israel, Targets European Championship

Jonathan Kapitolnik is back in Israel for Thursday night’s Jerusalem Grand Slam, his first home competition since moving to the University of Illinois. After an early injury setback in the U.S., the 23-year-old high jumper says he learned he is “a fighter” and that the European Championship is his main goal.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
Security·17m ago

Iran Recruiting Young Citizens to Fill Hezbollah's Ranks

Iran is recruiting young locals in Tehran to join Hezbollah in Lebanon, offering $1,000 a month and training in Iran, Syria, and Lebanon. Israeli intelligence says the move reflects Hezbollah’s severe manpower losses and expects Iranian recruits could join within months.

Mako·+1 outlet · 100% center
World·17m ago

Iranian Navy Recording Exposes Tension Behind Hormuz Negotiations

A leaked Iranian naval recording from the Strait of Hormuz shows Tehran warning ships that transit requires its approval, despite U.S. claims of progress in talks. The article says the message contradicts Donald Trump’s account of Iranian assurances and underscores the gap between diplomacy and maritime enforcement.

Kikar HaShabbat
Politics·20m ago

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
Politics·21m ago

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
Sports·21m ago

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
Culture·22m ago

Sale-Season Picks: Seven Fashion and Beauty Finds Worth Noting

The article rounds up seven fashion, beauty, and fragrance products now in sale or newly launched, with prices and purchase locations. Items include H&M, Grecian Sandals, Maybelline, Moschino, Ronen Chen, Clinique, and Dermalogica. Some are discounted or in limited-time pop-up sales.

Walla
Health·24m ago

Study Finds Urban Rodents Rapidly Outsmart Poison and Traps

Rutgers researchers say urban mice and rats are rapidly adapting to survive pest control in major U.S. cities. About 70% of house mice now resist common poisons, while rats are learning to evade traps, prompting calls for nonchemical control methods.

Now 14
Economy·25m ago

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
Security·27m ago

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
Security·28m ago

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
Politics·28m ago

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
World·30m ago

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
Politics·30m ago

Gaza Activists Plan Rare Anti-Hamas Protests Despite Death Threats

Activists in Gaza plan rare anti-Hamas protests on Friday under the name “The June 26 Revolution.” They say Hamas and allied clan leaders are threatening them with death, while Hamas claims it has arrested alleged Israeli collaborators and may execute some of them.

Behadrei Haredim·+2 outlets · 67% right-leaning
Security·31m ago

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
General·32m ago

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
Culture·35m ago

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
World·37m ago

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
Culture·38m ago

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
Culture·38m ago

17 Years After His Death: Ten Surprising Facts About Michael Jackson

Seventeen years after Michael Jackson’s death, the article revisits 10 surprising facts about the pop icon’s career, inventions, philanthropy, and controversies. It also recalls that he was preparing for 50 London shows in 2009 when he died less than three weeks before opening night.

Srugim
Security·39m ago

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
World·42m ago

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
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Economy09:29 · 1h ago

ONE ZERO Tops Bank of Israel Satisfaction Survey

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Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
The story · English

ONE ZERO ranked first in the Bank of Israel’s annual banking satisfaction survey, which is run by the Supervisor of Banks, according to the article. The new bank led the key measures among both private customers and owners of small and micro businesses, standing out on service, fairness and customer recommendation.

Among private customers, 78% said they would recommend that friends and family manage their accounts at ONE ZERO. Among small-business owners and self-employed customers, the recommendation score was 58%, also the highest in the survey.

The bank was also first in perceived fairness, with 74% among business owners and 73% among households. It topped satisfaction with bank employees taking initiative to reduce customer costs, at 51%, and led in handling cash-flow difficulties for businesses, at 50%. ONE ZERO also ranked first in solving issues raised by customers, with 64% satisfaction.

CEO Eyal Gafni said, “It is a huge satisfaction for us that we placed service and fairness as a supreme value,” adding that the results show customers value “transparency and fairness” from their bank. The article also says ONE ZERO is running targeted campaigns for the ultra-Orthodox public, tailored to its language, values and financial needs.

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