Dor Peretz signs new three-year contract with Maccabi Tel Aviv

Economy·1m ago

Ryanair to Let Parents Sit Beside Children Without Paying Seat Fees

Ryanair will now let parents sit next to young children without paying seat-reservation fees, following a UK regulatory review. The company says the change matches industry practice and should not affect revenue, while the CMA is still investigating whether the old policy broke consumer law.

Calcalist

Politics·4m ago

Anti-Hamas protest movement in Gaza plans major demonstrations for June 26

Anti-Hamas activists in Gaza plan a nonviolent protest wave on June 26, starting at 4:00 p.m. across multiple sites. Hamas-linked media is mocking the initiative and accusing its organizers of working with Israel, while the scale of participation remains uncertain.

Kikar HaShabbat·+3 outlets · 75% right-leaning

General·11m ago

Two Men, About 25, Killed in Crash on Route 65 Near Golani Interchange

Two men about 25 years old were killed in a car crash on Route 65 near the Golani Interchange. Magen David Adom paramedics declared both dead at the scene.

Kikar HaShabbat·+2 outlets · 67% center

World·13m ago

Vance Says Iran, U.S. to Set Up Direct Military Channel in Qatar

JD Vance said the U.S. and Iran have agreed to place Revolutionary Guard and Centcom representatives side by side in Doha. He also said the move, alongside UAE-led talks in Switzerland, is meant to reduce tensions and prevent future escalation.

Channel 13·+1 outlet · 50% center

Politics·15m ago

Satirical roundup targets Israeli politics, protests, and a Chabad event

A satirical Israeli news roundup mocks politicians, ultra-Orthodox protest tactics, and a Chabad gathering. It references Tali Gottlieb’s immunity, Yair Golan’s faction, Goldknopf’s request to police, and jokes about Isaac Amit and Dudi Amsalem.

Kikar HaShabbat

Culture·16m 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

World·17m ago

Ronaldo’s Fiancée Expresses Sympathy After Deadly Venezuela Quake

Two major earthquakes, measuring 7.5 and 7.2, struck Venezuela overnight, killing at least 164 people and injuring 971. Georgina Rodríguez, Cristiano Ronaldo’s fiancée, said on Instagram, "My heart is praying for Venezuela."

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Security·18m 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·18m 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·19m 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·19m 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

Economy·19m ago

Chip Stocks Whipsaw Wall Street as Micron’s Blowout Results Restore Optimism

U.S. chip stocks swung sharply this week as the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index hit a record, then sold off and steadied. Micron’s blowout results revived the sector, while banks and analysts stayed broadly bullish on long-term AI-driven demand.

Globes·+1 outlet

Politics·20m ago

Haredi Parties Rally Over Draft Arrests as Netanyahu Repeats Promises

A Friday political panel focused on the Haredi protest against arrests of Torah students and Netanyahu’s renewed pledge to advance draft-related legislation. It also examined sharp comments by Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef, Naftali Bennett’s poll collapse, and Gadi Eisenkot’s rise.

Kikar HaShabbat

World·20m ago

Ukraine protests Israeli tourism invitation to Russian rapper GeeGun

Ukraine’s embassy in Israel protested the Israeli Tourism Ministry’s invitation to Russian rapper GeeGun, accusing him of backing Russia’s war against Ukraine. Israel’s embassy in Kyiv recently lodged a separate complaint over an event in Independence Square with alleged Nazi symbolism.

Ynet

Sports·22m 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·24m 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·25m 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·25m 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

World·27m ago

Switzerland Sends Major Rescue Team to Venezuela After Double Earthquake

Switzerland said it is sending 80 rescuers, eight search dogs and 18 tons of equipment to Venezuela after a double earthquake. The mission will search for and rescue victims trapped under rubble.

Ynet

Politics·28m ago

Gaza anti-Hamas protest organizers announce 18 gathering points for tomorrow

Anti-Hamas organizers in Gaza said a protest will be held tomorrow at 4:00 p.m. at 18 gathering points across the Strip. They said it will be nonviolent and under the Palestinian flag, while Hamas is also preparing.

Kikar HaShabbat

Politics·30m 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·32m 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

General·33m ago

Shahar Taboch Posts Fake FaceTime Video to Help Women Feel Safer at Night

Shahar Taboch posted a Thursday evening video using the Fake FaceTime trend to help women walking alone at night. The staged call is designed to make it seem someone knows the woman’s location and is with her. The clip drew praise online as an original safety idea.

Srugim

Security·34m 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·39m 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·41m 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

Economy·42m ago

Israeli Finance Ministry Delays Government Fleet Leasing Plan, Citing Review and Possible China Concerns

Israel’s Finance Ministry has delayed a major plan to move the government fleet to operating leases. Officials are still reviewing the model, while industry sources say concern over Chinese-made cars may be influencing the decision.

Globes

General·43m 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·44m 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·46m 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·47m 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

World·48m ago

Bayer Opens Jewish Science Wing in Berlin Named for Forgotten Jewish Chemist

Bayer opened a new science and laboratory wing on the Jewish campus in Berlin, and the facility was named after Jewish chemist Dr. Hans Finkelstein. The project was presented as a gesture of remembrance and reconciliation tied to Bayer’s Nazi-era past.

Kikar HaShabbat

Security·50m ago

Netanyahu Says Israel Will Stay in Southern Lebanon Security Zone as U.S.-Backed Pullback Talks Continue

At Bahad 1, Defense Minister Israel Katz said Israel will stay in security zones in Lebanon and will not accept a withdrawal. Reports said the IDF is preparing a limited pullback in southern Lebanon as U.S.-backed talks with Lebanon continue in Washington.

Channel 13·+2 outlets · 67% center

General·54m ago

Public broadcaster host sparks outrage with on-air remark about attacking Haredi protesters

Roni Kuban, host of Kan Reshet Bet, triggered outrage after saying on air, “Bring in some Haredi guy we can beat up together.” The remark came during a Thursday discussion of planned road blockages and amid a wave of violence against Haredi protesters.

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Sports·54m 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

General·55m ago

Audience heckles and cheers Netanyahu at officers’ graduation in Bahad 1

Benjamin Netanyahu was interrupted during a speech at a combat officers’ graduation ceremony at Bahad 1. The crowd first shouted “go home,” then later chanted “Hail Bibi.”

Ynet

Culture·57m ago

Quiz answers reveal the song that mentions Maccabi Tel Aviv’s 5-0 loss

A Hebrew quiz page revealed the answer to a question about the song that mentions Maccabi Tel Aviv’s 5-0 loss to Maccabi Haifa. The song was identified as Mashina’s "Lehitraot Neurim, Shalom Ahava."

Globes

Security·57m ago

Shin Bet Chief Zini Asks Supreme Court to Reveal Petitioners’ Identities

Shin Bet chief David Zini has filed another request with Israel’s Supreme Court seeking the identities of people petitioning against him. The brief report gave no details on the underlying case or the court’s response.

Channel 13

Culture·58m ago

A Shabbat Orange and Almond Cake on 'Talim Shel Shabbat'

Former politician and educator Dr. Aliza Bloch will join chef Avi Levy on "Tavim Shel Shabbat." They will make a dairy-free orange and almond cake for Friday night, with an orange syrup finish.

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Politics·59m 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

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