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Sports·6m ago

Beitar Jerusalem Closing in on Dan Glazer, With Foreign Spot at Stake

Beitar Jerusalem is trying to sign Dan Glazer on a two-year deal worth about 200,000 euros per season. The club hopes he will be released from Kairat without compensation, and if he joins, Ailson Tavares is expected to leave to free a foreign spot.

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

Iran Eyes Billions in Fees for Future Hormuz Strait Operations

Iran is reportedly seeking to earn about $40 billion a year from fees tied to operating the Strait of Hormuz. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Iran and Oman will discuss the strait’s future administration and maritime services.

Walla·+4 outlets · 80% center
Sports·20m ago

Tunisia’s coaching chaos goes far beyond one World Cup rout

Tunisia fired Sabri Lamouchi after a 5-1 loss to Sweden and hired Hervé Renard, only to lose 4-0 in his first match. The article says the real crisis is inside the federation, where political infighting, arrests, and alleged interference have driven seven coaching changes since early 2024. Renard has been promised a post-World Cup future and a bigger bonus as Tunisia try to stabilize a young squad.

Mako·+1 outlet · 100% center
Culture·21m ago

Mendi Goldberg and Shimi Schechter Release a Moving Prayer Duet After Family Loss

Moishi Moskovitz has released "Ich Shrei Tzu Dir," a prayer-like duet by Mendi Goldberg and Shimi Schechter. The song was written two years ago during family grief and is dedicated to the 30th-day memorial of Rebbetzin Rachel of Mezhibuzh. It combines Hebrew and Yiddish into an emotional plea for mercy and comfort.

Kikar HaShabbat
World·23m ago

Caracas chief rabbi says Jewish community escaped unhurt in Venezuela quake

Chief Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen of Caracas said Venezuela’s deadly earthquake left the city’s Jewish community unharmed. He described shaking at home, the community’s rapid move to a protected site, and the government’s shutdown of activity until Monday. Venezuela has requested foreign rescue aid, with teams from the U.S. and Israel expected to arrive.

Kikar HaShabbat
Security·24m ago

After meeting with Zamir, hesder yeshivas end their tank enlistment boycott

After meeting with the IDF chief of staff, hesder yeshiva leaders ended their boycott of enlistment into the armored corps. They said students will join the tank corps in August, while continuing to press for service arrangements that comply with Jewish law.

Channel 13·+3 outlets · 100% center
Politics·25m ago

Likud primaries standoff deepens as Netanyahu allies threaten split

Benjamin Netanyahu’s allies warned that he may quit Likud and split the faction if he does not receive 10 reserved spots on the party slate. The fight is tied to primaries, turnout concerns, and a push to replace some incumbents with candidates Netanyahu views as stronger vote-getters.

Walla·+2 outlets · 67% right-leaning
Sports·26m ago

Hector Bellerin again denounces Israel in interview

Hector Bellerin used an appearance on Marc Giró’s Cara Show to again criticize Israel and back Palestine. He said football should use its platform to oppose what he called genocide in Palestine, and the audience applauded when Giró ended with “Free Palestine.”

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
General·26m ago

Kfar Yona mayor demands prison relocation after mass protests disrupt city life

Kfar Yona Mayor Albert Tayeb has demanded that Military Prison 10 be moved out of the city after repeated large protests disrupted residents' lives. He says the demonstrations have shut down transport, canceled services, strained police resources, and damaged security and quality of life.

Kikar HaShabbat
Culture·27m ago

A New Italian Trattoria in the Sharon Wins High Praise

Chef Motti Super has opened Lento, a new Italian-Mediterranean trattoria in Hutzot Shfayim with Gilad Yarkoni. The reviewer calls it the best Italian trattoria in Israel, praising its food, wine list and accessible pricing. Opening hours are weekdays only for now, with weekend service expected later.

Globes
Culture·27m ago

Fresh Color 2026 Showcases a Crowded, Colorful Cross Section of Israeli Art

Fresh Paint 2026 opened in Tel Aviv and runs through June 29, featuring Israeli art, design, and a large emerging-artists incubator. The fair includes new prizes, works by established and emerging creators, and a charity postcard project supporting children orphaned on October 7.

Globes·+1 outlet
Economy·27m ago

Foreign-Buyer Sales Nearly Double W-Box's Pace in Givat Ramon

W-Box sharply boosted sales at its Givat Ramon luxury project by targeting foreign buyers, selling 19 apartments for 206 million shekels in two months. The project, near Tel Aviv’s Park HaMesila, may expand to 151 homes if a zoning change is approved, with completion planned for the fourth quarter of 2029.

Calcalist
Economy·30m ago

Oil Prices Fall to Prewar Lows as Hormuz Traffic Resumes

Oil prices dropped to prewar levels after tanker traffic resumed through the Strait of Hormuz. Brent fell to $73.49 and WTI to $70.10, the lowest since February 27, as markets expected more Middle East supply.

Kikar HaShabbat·+2 outlets · 100% right-leaning
Culture·31m ago

Stenzlitz Talmud Completed in French at Israeli Presidential Ceremony

Israel marked the completion of the French translation of Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz’s Babylonian Talmud commentary at a ceremony at President Isaac Herzog’s residence. Rabbi Meni Even-Israel said the project honors his father’s life work and reflects a broader plan to translate Steinsaltz’s Hasidic books into more languages.

Srugim
General·31m ago

Feynman’s Restaurant Dilemma, Solved Decades Later

Researchers from Oxford, Princeton and CUNY proved that Richard Feynman’s napkin formula for choosing between a familiar restaurant dish and a new one was optimal. The study, published in PNAS, tested more than 2,500 people and found their behavior broadly matched the theory, especially as time ran out.

Globes
Sports·31m ago

Dor Peretz Signs Record Israeli Salary Deal with Maccabi Tel Aviv

Dor Peretz signed a new long-term contract with Maccabi Tel Aviv on Thursday after weeks of uncertainty and foreign interest. The deal makes him one of the highest-paid Israelis in the league, with a 525,000-euro net salary in year one and bonuses for titles, cups, and Europe.

Walla·+3 outlets · 75% center
Security·34m ago

Opposition Report Reveals Secret 35-Meter Underground Bunker Built for Khamenei in Tehran

Iran International reported secret plans for a 35-meter-deep bunker complex built for Ali Khamenei in Tehran. The outlet said the site, hidden as a sports center and built over about a decade by the IRGC, was later targeted by Israeli strikes, while satellite images did not prove it was destroyed.

Kikar HaShabbat·+4 outlets · 60% right-leaning
General·37m ago

18-Year-Old Seriously Hurt in Motorcycle Crash Near Beit Yehoshua

An 18-year-old rider was seriously injured at 16:28 after a motorcycle crash on Route 553 near Beit Yehoshua. He was conscious, had limb injuries, and was taken by Magen David Adom to Meir Hospital.

Kikar HaShabbat·+2 outlets · 67% right-leaning
World·43m ago

12-Year-Old Boy Attacked by Shark During Family Trip in the Bahamas

A 12-year-old American boy was attacked by a shark while swimming during a family trip in the Bahamas. He was evacuated by boat to New Providence for treatment, and officials have not released details on his identity, the shark species, or his injuries.

Now 14
Tech·45m ago

NASA Readies $500 Million Swift Rescue Mission to Save Aging Space Telescope

NASA has chosen Katalyst Space Technology to perform a first-of-its-kind rescue of the Swift space telescope, which is falling from orbit and could be lost by year’s end. The Link spacecraft is scheduled to launch on Northrop Grumman’s Pegasus rocket from the Marshall Islands and raise Swift back to a safer orbit.

Ynet
Sports·46m 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
World·49m 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·49m 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·50m 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·50m 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.

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Culture13:24 · 2h ago

Balak Parsha Discussion Puts a Rabbi on the Hot Seat

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

A Hebrew-language video segment on Parashat Balak features singer Shuki Salomon in conversation with Rabbi Yishai Valis, a lecturer with the educational organization Arvut. The discussion centers on three religious questions: whether a person is responsible for their words, why Jewish prayer includes lines attributed to the wicked Balaam, and whether Pinchas’s act of zealotry was permissible.

The segment is presented as a Q&A in which Salomon asks the questions and Valis responds, offering a Torah-based explanation of each issue. The article does not provide the substance of the answers, but frames the exchange as an educational talk tied to the weekly parsha.

The item is labeled as Jewish content and invites viewers to watch the full video. It also includes production credit to Kobi Lesri and Avinoam Yegov, and indicates the clip runs 8 minutes and 28 seconds.

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