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Culture·3m ago

Tshchnov Yeshiva Honors Students Who Completed Tractate Pesachim

Tchchnov Yeshiva held a ceremony for dozens of students who completed tractate Pesachim, alongside a sheva berachot for the yeshiva head's son. Senior rabbis and rebbes attended, and the main study hall was named Heichal Eliyahu in honor of Rabbi Eliyahu Klein.

Kikar HaShabbat·+1 outlet · 100% right-leaning
Security·5m ago

Two motorcyclists killed in crash near Golani Junction

Two motorcyclists in their 20s died Thursday evening in a collision with a private car on Route 65 near Golani Junction. Police opened an investigation and closed the road in both directions, while MDA crews declared the riders dead at the scene.

Ynet·+2 outlets · 67% right-leaning
General·6m ago

Chief Rabbi Warns of Kashrut Risks in Popular Whiskeys

Chief Rabbi Kalman Meir Ber published a halachic warning on imported whiskey and other spirits. He said bourbon is relatively safer, while Scotch, Irish, and especially Canadian whiskey can pose kosher problems. He urged consumers to rely only on certified kosher products.

Kikar HaShabbat·+1 outlet · 100% right-leaning
Security·6m ago

IDF Chief Says the Army Needs Every Soldier and Officer

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir said at a Thursday night officers’ graduation at Bahad 1 that the army needs every fighter and commander. He praised the regular and reserve forces mobilized after October 7 and said the IDF must balance inclusion with a unified framework.

Srugim·+1 outlet · 50% center
Security·6m ago

Court Orders House Arrest for Driver Filmed Brandishing Gun at Haredi Protesters

A Jerusalem court released to house arrest a driver accused of pointing a gun at Haredi anti-draft protesters on Route 1. Police said he was arrested after video footage emerged, while the defense argued he posed no real danger and the judge cited the tense blockade conditions. In related cases, police and internal investigators also dealt with other protest videos and discipline issues.

Mako·+4 outlets · 60% right-leaning
Security·8m ago

Two Motorcycle Riders Killed in Crash on Highway 65 Near Golani Interchange

Two motorcycle riders around age 25 were killed Thursday in a crash on Highway 65 near the Golani Interchange. Police opened an investigation, and the road was closed in both directions. Medics said the riders were found with severe injuries and were pronounced dead at the scene.

Kan News
Sports·9m ago

Moshe Damayo Takes New Advisory Role at Maccabi Kiryat Malakhi

Moshe Damayo has joined Maccabi Kiryat Malakhi as senior professional adviser. The Liga Alef South club says he will help shape the squad, staff and long-term strategy, as well as overhaul its youth system. Damayo will serve voluntarily.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
Politics·11m ago

Gaza Joint Headquarters Set for Major Overhaul, New Countries May Join Peace Force

A planned overhaul of the Civil-Military Coordination Center in Kiryat Gat is advancing, including a likely rename to the International Gaza Support Center. The international stabilization force tied to the Gaza ceasefire is set to become more central, with Vietnam and Georgia possibly joining, though major changes in Gaza are not expected before elections.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
Sports·12m ago

Hapoel Jerusalem extends Tamir Haimovich, loans out Ben Gordin again

Hapoel Jerusalem said it will keep defender Tamir Haimovich for two more seasons and loan goalkeeper Ben Gordin for another year. The club, which narrowly avoided relegation last season, will begin training next week and hold a members' meeting Friday.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
Sports·13m ago

Lamelo Ball traded to Minnesota in major NBA deal

LaMelo Ball has been traded from the Charlotte Hornets to the Minnesota Timberwolves in a multi-asset deal. Minnesota got Ball and Josh Green, while Charlotte received Naz Reid, draft picks and pick swaps. The move follows reports that Anthony Edwards wants roster upgrades in Minnesota.

Ynet·+3 outlets · 100% center
Politics·17m ago

Poll Finds Ganzknot Backers Favor Arab Parties in Government

A new poll for Yaakov Bardugo’s show says most Gadi Eisenkot supporters back an Arab-party-backed government and nearly half support a Palestinian state. The survey also portrays his base as older, secular, and concentrated in central Israel and the Sharon.

Now 14
Economy·20m ago

EU Probe Finds Widespread Mislabeling in Clothing Fiber Tags

The European Commission said a Europe-wide inspection found 37% of clothing labels were inaccurate about fiber content. Online purchases and certain items such as scarves and shirts were especially prone to mislabeling, and regulators ordered some products off the market.

Now 14
Security·22m ago

Katz Warns Iran Israel Will Respond With Full Force to Any Attack

Defense Minister Israel Katz spoke Thursday at a Bahad 1 officers' graduation and said the IDF will stay in security zones in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza indefinitely. He warned Iran that any attack on Israel would draw a full-force response.

Srugim·+2 outlets · 67% right-leaning
Economy·26m ago

Report: Iran Eyes Billions in Revenue From the Strait of Hormuz

Iran is exploring a plan to monetize the Strait of Hormuz after wartime disruption to shipping. The proposal could bring roughly $40 billion a year and give Tehran new control over the strategic waterway, while Iranian officials seek regional and Chinese backing.

Srugim·+6 outlets · 57% center
Sports·28m ago

FIFA Weighs Expanding Club World Cup to 48 Teams

FIFA is preparing to discuss expanding the Club World Cup to 48 teams, following the new 48-team World Cup format. The change would likely bring in more European clubs and raise the tournament’s commercial value and prize money.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
General·31m ago

Two Motorcyclists Critically Hurt in Crash Near Golani Junction

Two men in their mid-20s were critically injured Thursday evening in a motorcycle crash near Golani Junction on Highway 65. Magen David Adom crews treated them at the scene and performed resuscitation after they suffered multi-system injuries.

Channel 13·+2 outlets · 67% center
World·31m ago

Polls, Diplomacy, and Military Moves Signal a Shifting Global Picture

A Reuters poll says Trump’s Iran war is deeply unpopular and may hurt Republicans before November’s midterm elections. Separately, the EU held controversial talks with the Taliban in Brussels, North Korea unveiled a new missile-armed destroyer, and Alibaba sued the Pentagon to be removed from its military-company blacklist.

Globes
Sports·33m ago

Jerusalem Honors Adi Gordon as Streetball 2026 Wraps Up

Jerusalem closed Streetball 2026 after two days, with hundreds of players from 130 teams competing. The city honored Adi Gordon, marking 30 years since his famous winning basket secured Hapoel Jerusalem’s first State Cup in 1996.

Mako·+1 outlet · 100% center
General·35m ago

Widow and Daughters Lose Bid for Family Farm Rights in Moshav

An Israeli family court rejected a widow’s bid to restore farm succession rights in a moshav to her and her seven daughters. The judge upheld the decades-old cancellation of the husband’s “continuing son” status and approved the transfer to his brother and sister-in-law, while ordering 15,000 shekels in costs.

Ynet
Sports·41m 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
Politics·47m ago

After ultimatum, Basic Law on Torah study enters accelerated committee debate

After an ultimatum from haredi party leaders, Netanyahu agreed to accelerate debate on a Basic Law on Torah study. The Knesset committee is set for four hearings next week, as the draft drops a controversial comparison to IDF fighters and aims to constitutionally entrench Torah study.

Now 14·+5 outlets · 83% center
Culture·49m ago

Moroccan-Style Chicken and Caramelized Onion Pasta on “Taste of Shabbat”

Avi Levy and Dr. Aliza Bloch will make a Moroccan-style chicken thigh and caramelized onion interia dish on Friday’s “Taste of Shabbat.” The recipe cooks in one pot, uses basic spices and about 2 cups of boiling water, and finishes with 20 minutes on low heat plus 5 minutes off the flame.

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Security·50m ago

Netanyahu at officers’ graduation says Israel has turned the tide against its enemies

At a combat officers’ graduation at Bahad 1, Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel is fighting a prolonged multi-front war and has reversed the balance against its enemies. He said Israel will not leave the security zone in southern Lebanon and warned that action against Iran prevented it from obtaining nuclear bombs.

Now 14·+2 outlets · 67% center
Sports·55m 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
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World14:22 · 1h ago

Lebanese Health Ministry: Three Killed in Vehicle Strike Near Nabatieh

Religious
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
The story · English

Lebanon’s Health Ministry said three people were killed in a strike on a vehicle in the Nabatieh area, according to a report dated June 25, 2026 at 17:22. The notice did not provide additional details about the victims, the circumstances of the attack, or who carried it out.

The report identified the location only as the Nabatieh area in southern Lebanon. No further information was given on the condition of others, damage on the ground, or whether the strike was part of a broader escalation.

The article was published under the byline of Zvika Segal and included no official attribution beyond the Lebanese Health Ministry. No next steps, investigation details, or response from other parties were reported.

Read the original at Behadrei Haredim