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Politics·4m ago

Inside the Week in Haredi Politics, Weddings, and Celebrity Sightings

The week was dominated by haredi protests over draft-arrested yeshiva students, alongside major political meetings and many wedding and media sightings. Rabbi Shalom Ber Sorotzkin sang on the floor at a wedding, while Moshe Gafni met Benjamin Netanyahu and Amir Ohana courted ultra-Orthodox factions. The column also reported on music-industry changes, charity events, and notable blessings from leading rabbis.

Kikar HaShabbat·+1 outlet · 100% right-leaning
Politics·9m ago

Father of October 7 victim and hostage to run in Likud primaries

Eli Shtivi, whose son Idan was killed and taken captive on October 7, said he will seek a seat in the Likud primaries. He said the move is meant to give voice to those murdered and to help Israeli citizens through political influence.

Ynet·+1 outlet · 100% center
Politics·9m ago

Top rabbinic leaders back call for silent study in yeshiva kollels

Five senior members of Israel’s Council of Torah Sages endorsed Rabbi Moshe Hillel Hirsch’s call for kollels to study silently for 30 minutes at the start of each session until the High Holy Days. The appeal comes amid draft-related pressures and cuts to yeshiva funding, and more rabbinic calls for spiritual strengthening are expected.

Kikar HaShabbat·+1 outlet · 100% right-leaning
Politics·11m ago

Netanyahu Seeks Way to Reshape Likud List Amid Primary Fight

Benjamin Netanyahu is seeking a workaround to maintain control over Likud’s Knesset list as the party debates its primary rules. The Likud constitution committee meets Sunday, while Netanyahu is also considering a proposal to remove some candidates, reportedly inspired by The Democrats party charter.

Channel 13·+3 outlets · 50% center
World·13m ago

Michel Mizrahi Returned to Israel for Burial After Montreal Shooting

Michel Mizrahi’s body arrived in Israel from Montreal three days after he was killed in a shooting attack near a Chabad House. His funeral is set for Thursday night in Migdal HaEmek, while Canadian authorities continue investigating the circumstances of his death.

Srugim·+2 outlets · 67% right-leaning
Sports·13m ago

Zarko Lazetic Takes Over at Saudi Side Al Taawoun on Lucrative Deal

Zarko Lazetic has signed with Saudi club Al Taawoun five months after leaving Maccabi Tel Aviv. Serbian reports say he received a salary of more than $2 million a season, full control over squad building, and a special contract clause for a Serbian reinforcement.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
Security·14m ago

Families of Fallen Shin Bet Staff Condemn Zini Over Memorial Removal

Bereaved families of Shin Bet employees killed on October 7 and in the war condemned agency chief David Zini for dismantling a memorial corner at Shin Bet headquarters. They said removing symbols does not erase responsibility and vowed that no one will be allowed to forget.

Channel 13·+8 outlets · 67% center
Culture·15m ago

Weekly Torah Lesson Says Persistence Can Be Holy, but Not Always

Rabbi Yoav Akrish’s weekly lesson on Parashat Balak uses Moses’ 515 unanswered prayers to explore the meaning of persistence. The piece says faith can require continued effort, but also asks when stubbornness becomes harmful and when one should stop.

Kikar HaShabbat
World·15m ago

Taiwan Holds First Jewish Burial at New Taipei Cemetery

Taiwan inaugurated its first Jewish cemetery in Taipei this week and held the first burial there, for a 73-year-old Israeli man who lived in Taiwan. ZAKA volunteers from Hong Kong and local Chabad emissary Rabbi Shlomi Tabib helped carry out the funeral and burial.

Ynet·+3 outlets · 75% right-leaning
Politics·16m ago

Netanyahu Weighs Reserving a Likud Slot for Journalist Natali Shem Tov

Benjamin Netanyahu is considering reserving a Likud Knesset slot for journalist Natali Shem Tov, according to a Thursday night report on Kan News. The idea is tied to her connection with northern residents and Likud’s effort to strengthen support in the north.

Srugim·+1 outlet · 50% center
Politics·17m ago

Netanyahu Steps In as U.S. Refueling Jets Jam Ben Gurion Airport

Ben Gurion Airport is suffering from an ongoing congestion crisis caused by dozens of parked American refueling aircraft. After previous efforts, including by Defense Minister Israel Katz, failed, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is now expected to handle the issue directly with the Americans. Officials warn that without the planes' removal, July flight schedules may collapse and trigger mass cancellations.

Channel 13
Sports·18m ago

World Cup 2026 knockout picture starts to take shape

As the third and final group-stage round of World Cup 2026 unfolds, the knockout-stage bracket is becoming clearer. The article lists the projected round-of-32 matchups and notes that several groups will be decided within the next day, potentially producing headline games such as Spain vs. Argentina.

Mako·+1 outlet · 100% center
World·19m ago

Rubio and Gulf ministers link Lebanese and Gaza recovery to disarmament

Marco Rubio and Gulf foreign ministers issued a statement saying Lebanese sovereignty and Gaza reconstruction both depend on disarming nonstate armed groups. The statement also backed a deal with Iran while urging limits on its nuclear, missile, and drone capabilities and free passage in the Strait of Hormuz.

Kikar HaShabbat
Security·23m ago

Former Hamas Activist Says He Received Death Threats After Israeli Interview

Iehab Omar, a former Hamas activist from Bethlehem, says he has received death threats and family abuse after an interview about his past was published in Israel. He warns that the deeper threat is Islamist ideology and says Israeli authorities must protect him before he is harmed.

Kikar HaShabbat
General·23m ago

Night Closures Set on Main Road to Ben Gurion Airport

The Israel Airports Authority announced nightly closures on Road 40 near Ben Gurion Airport from Thursday through Sunday, June 28. The shutdowns, between 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m., are needed for Israel Railways work on a new station in the Eastern Railway project.

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General·27m ago

Top Torah leaders wrap up North American fundraising tour

Rabbi Moshe Hillel Hirsch led a two-and-a-half-week North American tour for the World Torah Fund, which ended Thursday. The delegation raised support for Torah institutions in Israel through meetings and dinners in the United States and Canada, with Hirsch due back in Israel overnight.

Kikar HaShabbat
Politics·29m ago

IDF to Build Haredi Training Base in Jordan Valley Amid Draft Crisis

The IDF will build a Haredi training base in the Jordan Valley for all ultra-Orthodox service tracks, at a cost of tens of millions of shekels. The announcement followed mass protests against draft enforcement, which caused major traffic disruptions and injuries, while Haredi politicians vowed continued resistance.

Channel 13
Security·34m ago

Israel Worried Trump May Sell F-35 Jets to Turkey, Citing Risks to Air Force Freedom of Action

Israeli defense officials are alarmed by Donald Trump’s indication that he may sell F-35 jets to Turkey, warning it could hurt the Israeli Air Force’s freedom of action. The report also says uncertainty continues over Israel’s presence in Lebanon, while U.S. Central Command’s chief met Eyal Zamir to coordinate against Hezbollah and Iran.

Channel 13·+1 outlet · 50% center
Security·40m ago

Two Motorcyclists Killed Near Golani Junction Identified

Yad Asala and Ahmad Faqra, both about 25, were killed while riding a motorcycle on Highway 65 near the Golani Junction. Both were residents of Bu'ayna Nujidat in the Lower Galilee.

Ynet·+2 outlets · 67% right-leaning
Security·44m ago

16-Year-Old Boy Dies After Being Shot in Jaffa

Imad Jaabari, 16, died after being shot on Ibn Rushd Street in Jaffa. The article says he was shot near Giv'at HaAliya Park and offers no additional details.

Ynet·+7 outlets · 75% center
Economy·46m ago

Arizona Court Sentences Israeli Ex-Employee in Trade Secret Theft Case

A federal judge in Arizona sentenced Israeli citizen Guy Galanti after he pleaded guilty to conspiring to steal a trade secret from GTI. Prosecutors said he shared design, technical and software material for GTI’s “Glass Detect Design” with a co-conspirator linked to a Taiwanese competitor.

Walla·+1 outlet · 100% center
Economy·48m ago

Apple raises MacBook and iPad prices amid surging AI memory demand

Apple raised prices Thursday on several MacBook and iPad models, citing surging AI-driven demand for memory chips. Some products increased by up to $300, after CEO Tim Cook had warned earlier this month that price hikes were unavoidable.

Now 14·+6 outlets · 60% center
World·1h ago

Gulf States Say Iran’s Missile Program Must Be Part of Peace Talks

The United States and Gulf states issued a joint declaration on Gaza, Iran, and Lebanon. They said no one should be forced out of Gaza, any departures must be voluntary and reversible, and talks for lasting peace must address Iran’s missiles and allied missiles. They also called for the full disarmament of non-state armed groups in Lebanon.

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Economy15:01 · 2h ago

Report: Iran Eyes Billions From Reopening the Strait of Hormuz

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Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
The story · English

Iran is planning to make tens of billions of dollars from the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, according to a report Thursday in The Wall Street Journal. The Israeli outlet N12 published the report on June 25, 2026, at 18:01.

The article says Iranian officials believe that security arrangements and fee collection in the strait could bring in nearly $40 billion a year. The report presents the plan as an economic lifeline for Iran after the waterway is reopened.

No further details were provided about how the system would work, who would collect the payments, or when the reopening is expected to happen. The report also did not say whether the estimate reflects confirmed policy or internal planning.

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