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Sports·8m ago

Fenerbahce Releases Four Players After Landing Three New Signings

Fenerbahce released four players on Thursday to make room for expected additions, including Shane Larkin, Shaq Shields and Braxton Key. The departures include Maccabi Tel Aviv candidate Armando Bacot and Hapoel Jerusalem candidate Gilson Bango.

Mako·+1 outlet · 100% center
Politics·10m ago

Hesder Yeshiva Students to Enlist in Armor After Meeting with IDF Chief

The Hesder Yeshivot Association said its students will now enlist in the Armored Corps in August after talks between religious Zionist rabbis and IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir. The decision comes amid a Supreme Court ruling ordering a women’s trial in the corps from November 2026 and a backlash from dozens of reserve female officers.

Mako·+1 outlet · 100% center
World·11m 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·12m 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·12m 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·+1 outlet · 50% center
Politics·12m 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·17m 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·18m 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·20m 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·21m 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.

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Economy·22m 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
World·24m ago

Israeli Man Killed in Montreal Shooting Remembered as Community Helper

Avi Abargil described the family’s anguish after Michael Moshe Mizrachi was killed in a shooting near a Chabad House in Montreal. Canadian reports say Mizrachi was apparently shot by police after being mistaken for the gunman, while investigators continue to review the circumstances. The family wants him buried in Israel, and he had been due to turn 68 in two weeks.

Behadrei Haredim·+1 outlet · 50% center
Politics·25m 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·25m 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·28m 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·29m 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·29m 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·31m 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·34m 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.

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Culture·34m 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·35m 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·37m 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.

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Security·41m 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·46m 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·46m 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·49m 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·51m 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·53m 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·53m 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·53m 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
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Health13:10 · 1h ago

Health Ministry restricts two Zol VeGadol branches in Jerusalem after drug traces found in baby food

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Israel’s Health Ministry has imposed strict restrictions on two Zol VeGadol supermarket branches on Jaffa Street in Jerusalem after pharmaceutical substances were found in Frinook baby purees. Inspectors identified five products containing clonazepam and lorazepam, and in every case there were signs that the packages had been opened improperly before purchase.

Five children were hospitalized after eating purees bought at those branches, but all of them have since been discharged. Starting today, the stores are barred from selling food or cosmetics.

The branches will only be allowed to resume operations after submitting an approved quality-control plan. The ministry said additional checks at the importer’s warehouses and at other sales points found no abnormal findings.

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