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Culture·4m 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
Security·7m 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·10m 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·16m 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.

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Tech·18m 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·19m 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·22m 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·22m 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·23m 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·23m 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
Politics·25m ago

Deal advances as Knesset to debate Basic Law on Torah study next week

The Knesset is set to begin next week on a new Basic Law that would make Torah study a fundamental state value. The same deal between Netanyahu and the ultra-Orthodox parties also revives a bill reversing Matan Kahana’s kashrut reform.

Mako·+4 outlets · 100% center
Security·28m 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·29m 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·30m 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·32m 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·33m 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·35m 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·36m 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·36m 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·39m 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·40m 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·40m 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·42m 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·45m 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·45m 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·48m 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·51m 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·57m 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·57m 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·59m 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.

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Politics13:26 · 1h ago

Ronit Esh’s Father Urges Israelis to Join 1,000-Day War Events and Demand Answers

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Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
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Ayal Esh, the father of lookout soldier Ronit Esh, who was killed on October 7, spoke at a press conference held by the October Council ahead of the 1,000th day of the war next Thursday. He used the appearance to press for a state inquiry commission, arguing that it is unacceptable that no such body has been appointed nearly 1,000 days after the war began.

Esh said, "How is it possible that 1,000 days later, there is still no state commission of inquiry? What leadership sees the greatest rupture in the country's history and is afraid to ask questions?" He framed the demand as a matter of accountability for what he described as the biggest national break in Israel's history.

He also appealed directly to the public to take part in memorial and protest events on the 1,000th day, next Thursday. "On Thursday next week, on day 1,000, I ask every citizen in Israel to stop," he said. "Come to the square, join the march, stand with the families and demand answers."

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