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Security·3m ago

Reports: Israeli drone strikes motorcycle in southern Lebanon

Lebanese media reported that an Israeli drone struck a motorcycle between Meifadoun and Zawtar al-Sharqiya in Nabatieh district, southern Lebanon. No casualties or further details were reported.

Kikar HaShabbat·+1 outlet · 50% center
Economy·5m ago

Miami-Tied Fund Opens New Israeli Defense-Tech Pipeline to U.S. Military Hubs

Stratos Ventures, a new Israeli defense-tech fund, has raised $50 million toward an $80 million goal and already made five investments. The fund, founded by three Israelis with investing backgrounds, aims to connect Israeli startups to U.S. defense institutions and back 15 to 20 companies with $2 million to $4 million each.

Globes·+2 outlets
Sports·8m ago

Riesberg Left Off NSN’s 2026 Tour de France Lineup

NSN Cycling has left Israeli rider Riesberg out of its 2026 Tour de France squad. The team prioritized sprinter Girmay instead, according to a Sport 5 report published June 25, 2026.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
General·11m ago

Montana Police Stop Banana-Shaped Car, Then Let Driver Go

Montana police stopped a banana-shaped car on Interstate 90 near Billings after cargo partially obscured its license plate. Driver and builder Steve Braithwaite was released without a fine after a friendly discussion with officers.

Kikar HaShabbat
General·11m ago

Father Charged with Murdering Toddler Son Using Plastic Bag

Khalil Ayad, 27, has been indicted in Jerusalem for allegedly murdering his three-year-old son by suffocating him with a plastic bag at home. He is also accused of abusing his four-year-old daughter and obstructing justice after trying to conceal the bag.

Ynet
Security·11m ago

Israel Says It Is Developing Space-Based Strike Capabilities

Defense Minister Israel Katz said Israel is developing offensive military capabilities in space, not just intelligence satellites. He said the goal is to give Israel a global edge in deterrence and strike power, with the program led by Israel Aerospace Industries.

Walla·+1 outlet · 50% center
Security·13m ago

Report: Revolutionary Guards Built an Underground Complex to Protect Khamenei

Iran International reports that the IRGC built a disguised underground complex in Tehran to protect Ali Khamenei, with shelters, tunnels, and escape routes. The site was reportedly approved and funded by senior Iranian institutions, and Israel struck it in March 2026. Satellite images did not clearly show the underground facility was destroyed.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
Economy·13m 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·14m 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·16m 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·24m 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·25m 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·27m 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·27m ago

Japanese Fans Clean Up, and Two Israeli Players Draw Praise in Japan

Two Japanese sports journalists explained why Japan’s fans and players clean stadiums and dressing rooms after matches. They also praised Israeli players Neta Lavi and Dean David, who are currently playing in Japan. Ahead of Japan’s World Cup match against Sweden in Dallas, one journalist predicted a Japanese win by more than one goal.

Walla
Sports·27m 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·30m 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·31m 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·31m 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·32m 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·33m 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·35m 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·36m 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·36m 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·37m 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·38m 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·38m 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·39m 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·40m 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·42m 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·49m 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·51m 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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Culture10:07 · 1h ago

Podcast Teases Debate Over Shin Bet Chief and Pride Month Events

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Translated & summarized from Walla by baba
The story · English

The text is a promotional blurb for episode 18 of the satire podcast "Only Fun," which features comedian Almog Shor. It says the episode covers topics including pregnancy brain and postpartum brain fog, repeated discussion of Noa Kirel, a possible war with Iran, the TV series "Grey's Anatomy," the joint interview of Emily Damari and Daniel Amit, and when it is appropriate to use the fact that someone is a hostage as a shield in conversation.

The episode also discusses who micro-drama series are meant for, a renewed debate over public breastfeeding, and the controversy sparked by Kim Or Azulai at a gender-reveal party. One segment asks whether the head of the Shin Bet is against gay people, in connection with the headline question about why Shin Bet chief David Zini supposedly canceled Pride Month events in the organization.

The post directs readers to watch the full episode at the top of the article and says all episodes of "Only Fun" are available on Spotify. It also includes a clear disclaimer that the podcast is satire and that nothing said on it should be taken as having any other meaning or as an attempt to harm anyone. The byline and accompanying photos are dated June 25, 2026.

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