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World·6m ago

U.S. and Iran Reach Principle for Direct Military Hotline, Vance Says

J.D. Vance said U.S.-Iran talks in Switzerland produced an agreement in principle for a direct military communications channel. He said Iran would station a Revolutionary Guard representative in Doha to liaise with CENTCOM, while Qatar and Pakistan helped mediate.

Behadrei Haredim
Economy·6m ago

Apple Raises Prices Across Mac and iPad Lines as Component Costs Surge

Apple announced major price increases for several MacBook and iPad models on Thursday, blaming surging component costs and stronger demand for RAM. iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods prices are unchanged for now, but the report says iPhones may also get more expensive in September with the iPhone 18 launch.

Srugim·+4 outlets · 67% center
Politics·6m ago

Knesset Legal Adviser Warns of Legal Problem in Moving Torah Study Bill

Knesset legal adviser Sagit Afik said there is a legal difficulty with moving the Basic Law on Torah study from the Constitution Committee to the House Committee. She warned that the change also prevents the expected legal adviser from taking part in the Constitution Committee debates.

Ynet
Politics·7m ago

Hostage Brother Dany Elgert Joins the Democrats’ Primary Race

Dany Elgert, the brother of hostage Itzik Elgert and a leading protest figure, has entered the Democrats party primaries. More than 40 candidates are competing for places on the list, which will be decided on July 20 by over 80,000 registered voters.

Srugim
Security·11m ago

Religious Zionist yeshiva network ends tank corps boycott after talks with IDF chief

The Hesder Yeshiva Association said its students will resume planned service in the IDF Armored Corps in August, ending a boycott after talks with Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir. The sides disagreed over mixed-gender combat service, but both called the meeting significant and said discussions will continue.

Kan News·+6 outlets · 57% right-leaning
Sports·13m ago

Hapoel Ramat Gan Adds Ghanaian Left Back Farid Ibrahim

Hapoel Ramat Gan signed Ghanaian left back Farid Ibrahim, pending medical tests. He is the club’s fifth summer signing and its first foreign addition for the 2026/27 season.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
World·14m ago

Rubio warns Iran on Hormuz fees, militias, and missile threat

Marco Rubio warned Iran against taxing ships in the Strait of Hormuz and said the U.S. knows what was agreed in the Swiss talks. In the UAE, he linked any regional peace to stopping Iranian-backed militias and ruled out U.S. funding for Iran’s recovery.

Kikar HaShabbat·+1 outlet · 50% center
General·15m ago

Ola Kravchenko Launches TikTok Account and Denies Involvement in Murder Case

Ola Kravchenko, identified in the Tair Rada case as A.K., says the creators of "Shadow of Truth" framed her for murder. In a TikTok video, she said her 2021 lawsuit is now in the evidence stage and insisted she is innocent. The article also reviews the accusations against her, her denials, and the unresolved status of the case.

Now 14
Economy·17m ago

Leumi’s campaign tops ad recall as Bank Hapoalim wins affection

Bank Leumi led this week’s advertising recall in Israel with a campaign for bar and bat mitzvah children from border communities. Bank Hapoalim’s World Cup-themed sponsorship was the most liked ad, while overall ad spending climbed sharply.

Globes
Politics·20m 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
Culture·20m ago

Wedding-favorite 'Od Yishma' gets its official studio release

Ephraim Peleg has officially released his wedding staple "Od Yishma" after four years of live performances. The decision came after his own recent wedding, which inspired him to publish the song in studio form for other couples.

Kikar HaShabbat
General·23m 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·24m 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·24m 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
Politics·26m 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
Security·28m 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·29m 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
Politics·30m ago

Coalition revises Torah study Basic Law ahead of legislative push

Ultra-Orthodox MKs submitted a softened draft of the Basic Law: Torah Study after pressure from Likud and Religious Zionism. The revised bill drops language equating Torah study with military service and is part of Netanyahu’s broader deal with the ultra-Orthodox, which is set for intensive committee debate next week.

Walla·+2 outlets · 100% center
Security·32m 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·35m 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
General·41m ago

Afula Car Arson Probe Alleges Revenge Plot Involving Ex-Partner

Israeli prosecutors indicted a 29-year-old Afula man for allegedly setting a car on fire and sought to keep him in custody. Police say messages and other evidence show the arson was planned as revenge tied to a romantic dispute involving a woman linked to both the suspect and the victim.

Walla
Security·41m 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·43m 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·46m 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·48m 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·48m 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·48m 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·49m 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·50m 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
Culture·50m ago

Lionel Richie Cuts Short Tour Opener After Feeling Ill onstage

Lionel Richie stopped his North American tour opener in St. Paul after feeling dizzy onstage and leaving the concert early. The 77-year-old had been performing with Earth, Wind & Fire, and his next scheduled show is Friday in Chicago.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
Tech·50m 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·50m 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
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Sports12:49 · 1h ago

Deal Nears Between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Dor Peretz

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Translated & summarized from Walla by baba
The story · English

Maccabi Tel Aviv is close to finalizing a new contract with Dor Peretz, who is expected to sign either Thursday or Friday. The breakthrough came after a significant afternoon meeting between the sides, held after the club finished its uniform launch event for the 2026/27 season.

According to the report, the talks made major progress and Peretz is now expected to join the squad for its training camp in Serbia on Sunday. The negotiations have been ongoing for about a month, and the player flew to Croatia last week to consider an offer from Dinamo Zagreb.

Maccabi Tel Aviv made efforts throughout the week to close the gap after European clubs showed interest in Peretz. The current understanding is for a three-year contract with an option for a fourth season, and that is now believed to be the likely outcome.

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