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Politics·7m 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·8m 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
Politics·13m 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.

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Economy·16m 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.

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Security·17m 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·22m 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·24m 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·26m 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·27m 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·29m 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·31m 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·37m 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·43m 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·45m 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·46m 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·51m 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·52m 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·54m 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·56m 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·56m 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
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Security14:23 · 1h ago

Houthi leader threatens Israeli presence in Somaliland

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Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
The story · English

Houthi leader Abdul-Malik Badr al-Din al-Houthi threatened Israel and said the group is closely watching developments in Somaliland. He said the Houthis are monitoring what he described as Israeli moves aimed at controlling the Gulf of Aden, Bab al-Mandab, and the Red Sea.

He called on Red Sea coastal states to adopt a unified position against what he described as Israeli activity in the area. Al-Houthi added, "We will not stand idly by in the face of an Israeli presence in Somaliland."

He also warned, "We will act at any time to strike any concentration of the Israeli enemy in Somaliland." The remarks framed Somaliland as part of a broader regional confrontation over strategic maritime routes.

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