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Politics·4m ago

Esther Schreiber’s appointment as Antiquities Authority CEO is annulled

A committee led by retired judge Shulamit Dothan canceled Esther Schreiber’s appointment as CEO of the Israel Antiquities Authority. It said the tender’s criteria were unlawfully low and notified Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu. Itamar Ben Gvir denounced the ruling as discriminatory.

Ynet
General·7m ago

A Nearby Greek-Style Kosher Resort in Cyprus Promises an Easy Family Escape

A writer recommends the Greek Village in Latchi, Cyprus, as a close, kosher vacation option for Israelis. The resort offers family suites, kosher meals, a pool, nearby excursions and a Chabad House. She says its defining feature is Greek hospitality that makes guests feel at home.

Behadrei Haredim
Culture·8m ago

Leiby Deitsch releases a new prayer song for the Three Weeks

Leiby Deitsch released “Biz Vi Lang” for Bein HaMetzarim, a new song based on King David’s words. The single, composed by Avremi Schif, mixes Hebrew and Yiddish to express longing for redemption.

Kikar HaShabbat·+1 outlet · 100% right-leaning
Security·8m ago

Houthi leader threatens Israeli presence in Somaliland

Houthi leader Abdul-Malik al-Houthi threatened Israeli targets in Somaliland and said the group is monitoring the situation closely. He warned that the Houthis would strike any Israeli concentration there and urged Red Sea states to unite against Israeli activity.

Ynet
Security·9m ago

Religious-Zionist yeshiva students to enlist in armored corps in August

Religious-Zionist yeshiva leaders have decided that hesder students will enlist in the IDF armored corps in August. The decision follows talks with Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir over a controversial pilot integrating women into the tank corps, though the association says its campaign will continue.

Srugim·+6 outlets · 57% right-leaning
Politics·10m ago

EU envoy says ties with Israel remain strong despite dispute over foreign ministers

EU Ambassador Michael Mann said tensions with Israel are real, but dialogue continues and the relationship remains strategically strong. He criticized settlement expansion, settler violence and Gaza aid restrictions, while saying no EU decision has been made on sanctions against Itamar Ben Gvir. He also outlined EU policy on Lebanon, Iran and rising antisemitism in Europe.

Ynet
Economy·11m ago

Apple Raises Mac and iPad Prices, with Israel Likely to Follow

Apple has raised prices on MacBook and iPad models in response to higher chip, memory, and storage costs. The move may soon reach Israel, where retailers are expected to get a new price list by Monday. Analysts are also watching whether Apple extends the pricing changes to the iPhone 18 launch in September.

Globes·+3 outlets · 100% center
Security·12m ago

Trump’s F-35 Signal to Erdogan Could Undermine Israel’s Air Edge

A commentary says Trump’s possible F-35 sale to Turkey would erode Israel’s air superiority and create new regional risks. It warns of stealth threats, technology leakage, and heightened friction over Turkey’s “Blue Homeland” claims in the eastern Mediterranean.

Now 14
Culture·13m ago

Live Boutique Performance of 'Le'olam Yehi Adam' Turned into Official Music Video

Meir Goldstein and Chaim Polak released a new version of Dudi Kalish’s “Le'olam Yehi Adam” as part of Goldstein’s “Inspirations” cover project. Recorded live at a boutique event, the performance was later turned into an official clip with additional vocals from “Mekhalot.”

Kikar HaShabbat·+1 outlet · 100% right-leaning
Security·16m ago

New Battalion Commander Honors Fallen Officer and Bolsters Troops Before Funeral

The IDF published the radio remarks of Brigade 401’s deputy commander, who replaced Battalion 52 commander Dor Ben Shimon after he was killed in Lebanon. Speaking as the funeral began, he urged the troops to keep fighting, honored the battalion’s fallen, and sent condolences to bereaved families.

Now 14
Security·19m ago

IDF officer outlines steps to extend service and recruit more Haredim

Brig. Gen. Shay Tayeb said the IDF needs to extend compulsory service back to 36 months because of a severe manpower shortage. He also said the army has made unprecedented efforts over the past three years to integrate Haredi soldiers, while expanding religiously compatible service frameworks.

Kikar HaShabbat
Politics·23m ago

Civil memorial day set for 1,000th day since October 7 massacre

October Council announced a nationwide civilian memorial day for next Thursday, marking 1,000 days since the October 7 massacre. The day will include a one-minute silence at 10:00 a.m., events across Israel, a march from Tel Aviv Savidor Center, and a central rally at Hostages Square.

Kan News·+1 outlet · 100% center
Security·25m ago

Two Haredi Women Detained in Poland with 100 kg of Khat in Suitcases

Two 23-year-old Haredi women from Israel’s Sharon region were arrested in Krakow with 100 kilograms of khat in their luggage while transiting to Frankfurt. Polish authorities ordered three months of detention, while the women and their lawyer raised concerns about the questioning and their legal rights.

Mako·+1 outlet · 100% center
Politics·27m ago

What Ultra-Orthodox Protests Cost the Haredi Parties

Ariel Shrafer said this week’s ultra-Orthodox road blockages hurt the Haredi parties politically and legislatively. He warned that the protests may help push the next coalition toward excluding them.

Srugim
World·30m ago

New Israel-Lebanon Talks Begin in Washington

American officials said a new round of Israel-Lebanon talks has begun in Washington. No details were released about the participants or the topics under discussion.

Kikar HaShabbat·+1 outlet · 50% center
Sports·32m ago

Yan Diomande’s rise from hardship to World Cup prominence

Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande described a childhood of poverty, a difficult move to the United States, and the death of his 15-year-old sister Roxane. The article says that hardship helped build the mental toughness behind his rapid rise and World Cup impact.

Walla
Politics·32m ago

Hamas Tries to Add Gaza to Iran-US Talks After Lebanese Ceasefire Example

Hamas is trying to use Iran’s talks with the United States to put Gaza on the agenda, after a similar dynamic helped produce a Lebanon ceasefire. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi discussed Gaza and the Palestinian issue in a call with Hamas official Basem Naim.

Walla·+2 outlets · 67% center
Security·32m ago

Deputy 401 Brigade Commander Takes Over 52nd Battalion After Fatal Lebanon Incident

Lt. Col. N. took over as acting commander of the 52nd Battalion on Thursday after Lt. Col. Dor Ben Shimon was killed in a tank incident in Lebanon with three soldiers. The new acting commander addressed troops by radio as Ben Shimon’s military career and family background were detailed.

Walla·+1 outlet · 100% center
World·33m ago

Venezuela quake footage captures panic as death toll climbs

A resident filmed the panic in Venezuela as two major earthquakes caused widespread destruction and triggered a national emergency. At least 164 people were killed and 971 injured, with the death toll expected to rise.

Kikar HaShabbat·+6 outlets · 67% center
Health·34m ago

School in Petah Tikva to Open Late After Violent Classroom Attack

Studies at the Or Y.Orbach religious school in Petah Tikva will start at 10:00 a.m. Friday after a violent classroom attack on a teacher. The Teachers Union said the student assaulted the teacher, threatened pupils and hit her with a metal bottle, and special education classes will continue as usual.

Srugim
Tech·34m ago

NASA selects Israeli satellite-imaging firm for commercial data contract

ImageSat International has signed a two-and-a-half-year framework deal with NASA to supply satellite imagery from its EROS and RUNNER systems. NASA said the broader commercial-data procurement could be worth up to $476 million, though the ISI contract guarantees only a $500 minimum and no fixed order volume.

Walla
Sports·34m ago

Why Curaçao’s celebrated World Cup shirt may never be worn

Curaçao’s yellow away shirt has been widely praised ahead of the 2026 World Cup, but FIFA rules may keep it off the pitch. Because Curaçao’s group opponents do not clash with its blue home kit, the team is unlikely to wear the kit unless it reaches the knockout stage and needs a change.

Mako·+1 outlet · 100% center
Health·34m ago

Health Ministry Bars Two Jerusalem Zol VeGadol Branches From Selling Food and Cosmetics

Israel’s Health Ministry has barred two Zol VeGadol branches in Jerusalem from selling food and cosmetics after fruit puree jars linked to benzodiazepine substances sickened five young children. The children have been discharged, no broader manufacturing defect was found, and police are still investigating.

Calcalist·+4 outlets · 75% right-leaning
World·40m ago

French Court Fines City After It Refused to Approve a Suspected Sham Marriage

A court in Meaux, France, ordered Chessy to pay 7,500 euros total to an Algerian man and his Finnish partner after the city refused to officiate their wedding. The municipality said the marriage was fraudulent and intended to bypass immigration rules, but it was eventually forced to perform the ceremony under court pressure.

Kikar HaShabbat
General·45m ago

Pride March in Haifa May Cause Traffic Disruptions

Police warned that Haifa’s Pride march, set to begin within the hour, may disrupt traffic in the city. The route from Carmel French toward Central Carmel will be intermittently closed, with drivers diverted to Yafe Nof and HaTishbi.

Ynet·+1 outlet · 100% center
Security·45m ago

Report Reveals Secret Underground Tehran Complex Built for Khamenei

Iran International says it uncovered a secret underground complex built for Ali Khamenei in central Tehran. The report says the Revolutionary Guards built and concealed the site, which included deep shelters, an escape tunnel system, and a blast-proof room.

Now 14·+3 outlets · 50% center
General·46m ago

Rabbi at Bnei Brak Wedding Raises ‘Enough’ Protest Sign During Celebration

Hundreds attended a Wednesday night wedding in Shbet Halevi’s main synagogue in Bnei Brak, where the rebbe’s granddaughter married a grandson of the Shaatz rebbe. During the celebration, the rebbe unexpectedly raised a drivers’ protest sign reading “Enough” while leading songs.

Kikar HaShabbat
Sports·46m ago

Maccabi Tel Aviv Weighs Reunion With Eli Dasa

Maccabi Tel Aviv is seriously weighing a move to bring back Eli Dasa, who left the club in 2019. The 33-year-old Israel captain is now a free agent after a strong season with NEC Nijmegen, and the club may offer him a major long-term deal.

Walla
Security·47m ago

Two suspects held after iron-bar assault in Jerusalem’s Geula neighborhood

Jerusalem police finished investigating two men accused of a violent assault in Geula that began over a business dispute. The victim was beaten with an iron bar and a wooden stick, hospitalized with head injuries, and the suspects will remain in custody until Monday pending indictment.

Behadrei Haredim
Sports·47m ago

Roman Sorkin Released From Israel Squad Because of Injury

Roman Sorkin has been released from Israel’s national team squad because of injury ahead of World Cup qualifiers against Germany and Croatia. Israel is also missing five other injured players, while Danny Avdija remains unavailable because he was not released from the NBA.

Mako·+1 outlet · 100% center
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Sports12:51 · 1h ago

Maccabi Netanya signs fullback Alon Azougi on a two-year deal

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Maccabi Netanya announced on Thursday that it has signed 26-year-old right-back Alon Azougi, who spent last season at Bnei Sakhnin, to a two-year contract. Netanya activated Azougi’s release clause, paying Sakhnin NIS 200,000 for the transfer.

Azougi is the latest addition to the club’s squad, joining Grigori Morozov and Dor Hugi, who had already signed and taken part in their first training session with the team.

The defender began his youth career at Maccabi Haifa and later moved to the youth side of Ironi Kiryat Shmona. He then played for Hapoel Acre, M.S. Kafr Qasim, Hapoel Tel Aviv, Hapoel Jerusalem, Maccabi Petah Tikva, and most recently Bnei Sakhnin, where he enjoyed a strong season.

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