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General·1m ago

Gur Hasidic rabbi in Arad urges restraint after violent clash

Rabbi Mordechai Chaim Volkovitz of the Gur Hasidic community in Arad called for calm after a violent clash between Hasidim and secular residents. He urged residents not to respond to provocations, to report attacks to police, and to rely only on information from him.

Kikar HaShabbat
Economy·5m 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·12m 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·14m 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.

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Politics·16m ago

Tel Aviv Court Again Rejects Restrictions on Netanyahu Aide Jonathan Urich

The Tel Aviv District Court again refused to restrict Jonathan Urich, allowing him to keep working in the Prime Minister’s Office and stay in contact with Benjamin Netanyahu. The judge sharply criticized the prosecution’s request in the classified-documents leak case, where Urich faces serious charges related to secret information. This is the second time in weeks that a similar bid to bar him has been rejected.

Kikar HaShabbat·+2 outlets · 100% right-leaning
Politics·21m 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·21m 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.

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Culture·23m 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·23m 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·25m 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·26m 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
World·27m ago

Venezuela Earthquakes Kill at Least 164, With Thousands More Feared

Two powerful earthquakes in Venezuela have killed at least 164 people and injured 971, with officials warning the toll could rise sharply. Rescue teams are searching collapsed buildings and hotels, while the United States has offered immediate humanitarian aid.

Now 14·+4 outlets · 75% center
Sports·28m 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
Politics·28m ago

Ronen Tzur Slams Democrats Leadership After Abrupt Primary Exit

Ronen Tzur quit the Democrats’ primaries and then accused chairman Yair Golan and the party leadership of becoming more extreme and intolerant of dissent. He specifically cited the SMS scandal involving Nimrod Sheffer and said Golan failed to condemn it forcefully.

Now 14·+6 outlets · 57% center
Security·29m 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·32m 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·+1 outlet · 50% center
Sports·32m 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·35m 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·35m 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·38m 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·39m 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·39m 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·40m 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·41m 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.

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Economy·43m 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·44m 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·46m 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·46m 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
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World09:33 · 1h ago

El Al Suspends Moscow Flights as Ukraine Expands Drone Strikes

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El Al said on Thursday that it is temporarily suspending flights on its Tel Aviv-Moscow route for the next few days, citing recent developments in the Russia-Ukraine war and aviation incidents in the region. The airline said it will reassess the situation next week and then decide whether to resume service.

In its statement, El Al said passengers will be updated and offered choices under applicable law. The move comes amid a continuing escalation in the war, especially Ukraine’s deep-strike campaign inside Russia, including attacks on energy, communications, and power infrastructure in the Moscow area and in Crimea.

Reuters reported the same day that President Volodymyr Zelensky said he had ordered Ukraine’s intelligence and military forces to carry out preemptive strikes on facilities Russia uses for the war. The report said Ukrainian drones hit power infrastructure in Sevastopol in Crimea and other targets in central and southern Russia.

Other reported attacks included a large gas facility in Orenburg and two satellite communications centers, one near Moscow in the Dubna area. Russia was also said to have diverted air-defense systems to protect Moscow and the Kerch Bridge, which links Russia to Crimea. Reuters added that Moscow’s main refinery, hit by Ukrainian drone strikes in June, is expected to remain out of service for months.

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