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Politics·4m ago

Journalist Slams House Arrest for Man Who Brandished Gun at Ultra-Orthodox Protesters

Ynet police reporter Liran Tamari criticized a Jerusalem court decision to release to house arrest a man suspected of brandishing a gun at ultra-Orthodox protesters. He argued the ruling could legitimize dangerous conduct and asked whether the same reasoning would apply if the incident had happened at a Kaplan protest.

Kikar HaShabbat·+4 outlets · 60% right-leaning
Economy·9m 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·9m 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·12m 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
Culture·24m 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·25m 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·26m 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·26m 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
Politics·28m 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·28m 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·30m 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·32m 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·33m 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·33m 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·37m 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·40m 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·42m 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·47m 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·49m 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·51m 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·52m 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·54m 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·55m 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
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Politics14:39 · 1h ago

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

Center
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
The story · English

A political deal between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the ultra-Orthodox parties is moving ahead, with the Knesset Constitution Committee set to hold marathon discussions next week on a new Basic Law: Torah Study. Under the proposed wording, Torah study would be recognized as a “fundamental value in the State of Israel” and placed on an equal footing with other basic values.

The draft says the aim is to create “balances of justice.” In practical terms, the move would elevate Torah study to the same status as values such as equality in sharing the burden.

As part of the same package, the coalition is also advancing the kosher-certification bill. That measure would restore exclusive control to the Chief Rabbinate and cancel the competition in the kashrut market created by former minister Matan Kahana’s reform.

According to the report, the kashrut bill had been expected to be dropped from the agenda, but it too is returning as part of Netanyahu’s arrangement with the ultra-Orthodox factions. The article was reported by Daphne Liel on N12 on June 25, 2026.

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