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Politics·9m ago

Knesset to Hold Marathon Debates on Torah Study Basic Law in Netanyahu-Haredi Deal

The Knesset Committee, led by coalition whip Ofir Katz, will hold marathon debates next week on the Basic Law on Torah Study as part of a deal involving Benjamin Netanyahu and Haredi parties. The broader Haredi legislative agenda is still uncertain, and only 15 Knesset days remain before the July 17 dissolution deadline.

Ynet
General·13m ago

Israel’s chief rabbi issues detailed ruling on whisky kosher status

Chief Rabbi Kalman Meir Ber published a detailed halakhic ruling on whisky kosher status after many public inquiries. He said some whisky types may be permitted in principle, but urged consumers to buy only products with recognized kosher certification and said the Chief Rabbinate will keep a strict import policy.

Behadrei Haredim
Politics·13m ago

Swedish minister returns from maternity leave with three-month-old at EU meeting

Sweden’s climate and environment minister, Romina Pourmokhtari, attended an EU climate meeting in Luxembourg with her three-month-old son, Adam, marking a first for the institution. She used the appearance to promote Sweden’s parental leave policy and argue that women should not have to choose between family and political leadership.

Kikar HaShabbat
Politics·14m ago

New Cellular Mast Installed in Shaked-Nur as Part of West Bank Infrastructure Push

A new cellular mast has been installed in Shaked-Nur in northern Samaria. The project is part of a wider Defense Ministry plan to build 51 communication towers across Judea and Samaria for more than 70 million shekels. Bezalel Smotrich and Yossi Dagan framed the move as both a security measure and a statement of settlement strength.

Srugim
Politics·16m ago

Election Commission official says Israel’s vote cannot be rigged

Dean Livneh, Israel’s acting Election Committee director-general, said elections in Israel cannot be rigged and that the main threat is erosion of public trust. He outlined transparency measures, anti-disinformation cooperation with Meta and TikTok, and emergency plans for war, pandemics, and sirens on election day.

Mako·+1 outlet · 50% center
Security·16m ago

Police find hidden gun in sewer line during Ramla raid

Police in Ramla found a pistol and weapon parts hidden in a sewer channel during a targeted raid in the Jawarish neighborhood. Two suspects were arrested and a third man was detained, as part of the wider "Iron Net" crackdown on crime and illegal guns.

Kikar HaShabbat
Sports·23m ago

Dor Peretz signs three-year deal with Maccabi Tel Aviv

Dor Peretz signed a three-year contract with Maccabi Tel Aviv on Thursday, with an option for a fourth season. He is expected to join training immediately after the club improved its offer in response to interest from Dinamo Zagreb.

Ynet·+2 outlets · 100% center
Security·26m ago

Lebanon Reports Two Killed in Israeli Strike in the South

Lebanese medical and security sources said two people were killed in an Israeli strike on a vehicle in southern Lebanon. The report gave no names, exact location, or further details about the circumstances.

Ynet·+1 outlet · 50% center
Tech·28m ago

Israel Will Pay the Most in the World for GTA 6

Grand Theft Auto 6 preorders opened Wednesday, revealing Israel’s prices as the highest in the world, at 319 shekels for the standard edition and 399 shekels for the special edition. The game launches November 19 on PlayStation 5 and current-generation Xbox consoles, with no physical disc release at launch. Take-Two and Rockstar are facing criticism over the prices, while the game’s reported budget and GTA 5’s huge success are fueling expectations.

Kan News·+2 outlets · 67% center
Security·32m ago

Yitzhar resident charged over gunfire and threats in Huwara attack

Israeli prosecutors indicted Uriah Cohen, a 38-year-old Yitzhar resident, over a violent armed incident in Huwara earlier this month. He is accused of blocking a Palestinian car, threatening its passengers, firing into the air and trying to hide evidence.

Ynet·+1 outlet · 100% center
World·37m ago

Taiwan Opens Its First Jewish Cemetery as Israeli Man Is Buried There

Taipei inaugurated Taiwan’s first Jewish cemetery this week and used it for the burial of a 73-year-old Israeli who had lived there. Family members from abroad, Chabad emissaries, and ZAKA volunteers took part in the historic funeral.

Kikar HaShabbat·+1 outlet · 100% right-leaning
Security·42m ago

Quds Force Chief Threatens Israel as Lebanon Talks Enter Final Day

Esmail Qaani threatened Israel with defeat if it does not withdraw from southern Lebanon, as Washington-hosted Israel-Lebanon talks reached their final day. A U.S. report about a partial IDF pullback was denied by both Israel and Lebanon, while Iran is also reportedly recruiting fighters for Hezbollah.

N12·+7 outlets · 63% center
General·42m ago

Judge’s Saturday Ruling Triggers Shabbat Violation for Reserve Lawyer

Israel’s judicial complaints ombudsman revealed that a judge signed a nonurgent decision during Shabbat, sending an alert that caused a Sabbath-observant reserve lawyer to open his phone and violate Shabbat. The ombudsman rejected the complaint but warned judges to avoid issuing decisions on Shabbat except when necessary.

Now 14·+1 outlet · 100% right-leaning
World·44m ago

Venezuela Quake Death Toll Rises as Rescuers Search for Thousands Missing

Two major earthquakes struck Venezuela overnight, leaving at least 164 dead, 941 injured, and thousands missing. Authorities declared a disaster area and a national emergency, while rescue efforts continue and international help is being offered.

Channel 13·+5 outlets · 80% center
Security·52m ago

IDF Strikes Suspicious Motorcycle Near Nabatieh in Southern Lebanon

The IDF struck a suspicious motorcycle in southern Lebanon on Thursday after it approached Israeli troops near Nabatieh. The attack was part of a string of recent incidents involving armed Hezbollah members and other militants nearing IDF positions.

Srugim
World·55m ago

Peace Board Says Hamas Is Open to Giving Up Arms, But Wants Conditions

Peace Board officials said Hamas has agreed in principle to disarm, but is trying to tie that to Israeli withdrawals and other conditions. Preparations for an international stabilization force and Palestinian police training are moving ahead, while mediators keep pressure on a weakened and isolated Hamas.

Ynet
Health·56m ago

Tick-borne spotted fever outbreak in Emek Hefer kindergarten raises alarm over delays

A mother in Emek Hefer says her daughter was diagnosed with spotted fever only after several misdiagnoses and a delayed hospital visit. Doctors and officials warned the disease can be deadly if not treated quickly, but parents also faced trouble obtaining the child-friendly antibiotic syrup and disputed the council’s response.

Channel 13·+7 outlets · 75% center
General·57m ago

Wounded Reservist Marries Fiancée He Met During Rehabilitation

Matan Levi, a reserve soldier badly wounded on October 7 and left blind, married Tori this week after meeting her during rehabilitation at Sheba Medical Center. Singer Amir Benayoun, who had visited Levi in hospital and dedicated a song to him, performed it again at the wedding.

Now 14
Security·57m ago

FBI Warns Drone Attacks Could Soon Reach the United States

FBI Deputy Director Chris Wray warned that drone attacks seen in Ukraine and the Middle East are likely to reach the United States. He said cheap, accessible drones and new 5G and LTE capabilities could let remote operators evade detection, and former FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino voiced a similar concern.

Kikar HaShabbat·+1 outlet · 100% right-leaning
Politics·1h ago

Trump Seeks $88 Billion in Emergency War Funding From Congress

Donald Trump asked Congress for an extra $88 billion, largely to fund the war with Iran. The package faces strong Democratic opposition and is unlikely to pass the Senate. CNN reported the war has already cost about $40 billion, according to CSIS.

N12·+2 outlets · 67% center
Politics·1h ago

Netanyahu’s Possible Exit Looms Over Likud as Primary Rules Fight Intensifies

Likud is facing mounting internal tension over its primary rules and reserved list spots, with aides to Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly signaling that he may consider drastic steps if he loses. A private poll of 714 party members shows deep division over whether they would follow Netanyahu to a new party list.

Behadrei Haredim
Politics·1h ago

Bennett and Lapid Reject Split Despite Poll Declines

Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid have rejected any idea of dissolving their joint political alliance despite a continued slide in the polls. Their campaign says the partnership is ideological and long term, and it is already backed by shared offices and election preparations.

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Security11:20 · 1h ago

Indictment Filed Against Two Ashdod Men in Extortion Case Linked to Fugitive

Religious
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
The story · English

Israel’s State Attorney’s Office has indicted Maksim Zaskin, 34, and Alexander Lageda, 36, both from Ashdod, on extortion by force charges. According to the indictment, they worked with Vladimir Drabkin, a criminal who fled abroad in 2020, to pressure and extort another man.

The men met the complainant in a pub, told him to step outside, and then placed a video call to Drabkin. During the call, the threats escalated to serious violence, and at one point one of the defendants punched the complainant in the face.

Drabkin allegedly told the victim to “do a deal” and demanded that he register a licensed business in Drabkin’s name. Fearing the threats, the complainant agreed to cooperate.

After the complainant filed a police complaint, Drabkin allegedly used a mutual acquaintance to send a message saying that if the complaint were withdrawn, “everything will be fine.” The prosecution has asked that the defendants remain in custody until the end of the proceedings.

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