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Security·4m ago

Two Teenagers Wounded in Jaffa Shooting

A shooting on Ibn Rushd Street in Jaffa left two 17-year-olds injured, one seriously and one lightly. Police are investigating, and the apparent motive is criminal.

Kikar HaShabbat·+3 outlets · 50% center
Politics·10m ago

Family of slain Shin Bet worker slams Zini over memorial removal

Amit Idan, whose relatives Roee and Samdar Idan were killed on October 7 in Kfar Aza, condemned Shin Bet chief David Zini for ordering a memorial display for fallen Shin Bet members removed. Shin Bet said the display should not replace the full memorial wall, while another bereaved mother and October Council activist also denounced the move. The article recalls the Idan family’s killings and the rescue and later abduction of their daughter Abigail.

Walla·+8 outlets · 67% center
Politics·12m ago

Leading Rabbis Back Call for Silent Study Periods in Israeli Yeshivot

Leading Israeli rabbis have endorsed Rabbi Moshe Hillel Hirsch’s call for kollel students to keep silent for the first 30 minutes of first seder until the High Holidays. The initiative, tied to spiritual strengthening against enemies of Judaism, has been circulated widely and will be followed by another gathering at Rabbi Dov Lando’s home.

Behadrei Haredim
Sports·17m ago

Could Portland Be Cut Out of a Jeremy Grant Deal to Minnesota?

Minnesota’s reshaped roster may make Portland forward Jeremy Grant a trade target. The Timberwolves could pursue him via a deal, while Charlotte’s new $40 million trade exception opens other major options around the league.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
Politics·17m 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·22m 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·22m 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·25m 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
Security·32m ago

PMO Crime Chief Warns of Criminal ‘Parallel Governance’ in Arab Society

Roi Kahlon warned at the University of Haifa that organized crime in Arab society has become a national security threat. He said gangs are using massive illegal firepower, frightening witnesses and state workers, and creating a parallel system of local and financial control. He called for stronger legal tools, including a special “terror-crime organization” category.

Walla
Culture·37m 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·38m 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·39m 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·39m 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·41m 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·41m 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·43m 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·45m 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·46m 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·46m 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·50m 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·53m 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·55m 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
Security·59m ago

Hesder Yeshiva Leaders Decide Not to Escalate Dispute With the IDF

Hesder yeshiva leaders decided not to escalate their dispute with the IDF and will keep sending students to the Armored Corps in the August draft. The decision followed talks with the chief of staff, but the leaders said they will continue pressing for religious soldiers to serve according to halacha.

Behadrei Haredim·+4 outlets · 80% center
Economy·1h 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·1h 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·1h 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.

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Economy15:00 · 1h ago

Oil Prices Fall to Prewar Lows as Hormuz Traffic Resumes

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Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
The story · English

Oil prices fell today to levels last seen before the war with Iran, as markets bet that Middle East supply will increase. Brent crude traded at $73.49 a barrel and U.S. WTI at $70.10, the lowest levels since February 27.

The drop followed the renewed movement of tankers through the Strait of Hormuz after the ceasefire agreement, along with expectations that Iran may be able to raise its oil exports. U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said oil flow through the strait had almost returned to prewar levels.

According to Wright, at least 20 million barrels passed through the strait over the past 24 hours. Energy company Rystad said the backlog in the Persian Gulf is easing, and that supply facilities and ports are gradually returning to operation.

That recovery is increasing supply and putting downward pressure on prices. The article says the market’s shift reflects both the restored tanker traffic and the possibility of higher Iranian exports.

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