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Economy·6m 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
World·6m ago

Israeli Resident in Caracas Describes Fear and Ruin After Venezuela Earthquakes

Benni Mizrahi, an Israeli living in Caracas, described the fear and destruction caused by two strong earthquakes in Venezuela on Thursday evening. He said the Jewish community organized shelter and supplies, while residents remained afraid of dozens of aftershocks and unclear damage reports.

Now 14·+1 outlet · 100% right-leaning
Politics·9m 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
World·18m 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
Culture·21m 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·22m 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·23m 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·23m 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·23m 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
Politics·24m 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·25m 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·26m 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·28m 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·29m 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·30m 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·34m 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·37m 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·39m 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·44m 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·45m 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·48m 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·48m 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·50m 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·52m 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·58m 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.

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Sports14:45 · 1h ago

Fenerbahce Releases Four Players After Landing Three New Signings

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Fenerbahce have moved to clear roster space after closing in on three major additions in the past 24 hours, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander? No, sorry, the club’s reported incoming names are Shane Larkin, Shaq Shields and Braxton Key. The Turkish side has not made the deals official yet, but it already announced on Thursday that four players are being released.

Among those let go are two players with links to Israeli clubs. Armando Bacot, the 26-year-old center and a candidate for Maccabi Tel Aviv, is out after averaging 2.4 points and 1.8 rebounds in 10:07 minutes per EuroLeague game this season. Also released is Gilson Bango, the 27-year-old Angolan center and candidate for Hapoel Jerusalem, who did not play at all last season because of a serious injury.

The other departures are Brandon Boston Jr., the 24-year-old swingman, who averaged 4.8 points and 1.6 rebounds in 11:49 minutes last season, and Arturs Zagars, the 26-year-old Latvian point guard. Zagars also missed long stretches of the season through injury and saw limited EuroLeague action, appearing in only five games.

The reshuffle comes as Fenerbahce prepares to accommodate the expected arrivals of Larkin, Shields and Key on a roster already being adjusted to make room for the new signings.

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