Competition Authority Wary of Approving Melisron’s Purchase of Kanyon HaZahav

Politics·7m ago

United Torah Judaism figure says more protests are being considered after demonstration at Prison 10

Moti Babchik, a senior United Torah Judaism figure, said a protest outside Prison 10 was held in response to arrests of yeshiva students. He said turnout reached 240 buses and thousands of cars, and that more steps are being considered.

Ynet

Security·13m ago

Israeli ministry says Iran is running a fake-news bot network to sow panic online

Israel’s Diaspora Affairs Ministry says Iran is using AI-driven fake accounts to flood Israeli social media with falsehoods and panic. The report says the network expanded during wartime operations, with X as its main platform, and the findings were passed to security officials.

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

Health·15m ago

Two-Year-Old Netivot Boy Dies After Sudden Meningococcal Infection, Mother Launches Vaccination Campaign

Two-year-old Elai Meir Gabay of Netivot died at Soroka Medical Center about 26 hours after a sudden meningococcal infection. His mother is now campaigning to raise awareness and add the meningococcal B vaccine to Israel’s health basket.

Mako·+1 outlet · 100% center

Security·15m ago

Police Use Helicopter to Catch Unlicensed Bedouin Teen on ATV Without Helmet

Traffic police chased and arrested a 16-year-old Bedouin boy after he fled on an ATV without a helmet or license. A helicopter helped locate him, and police later questioned him in Sdeh Shalom and summoned him to juvenile court.

Arutz Sheva

Economy·17m ago

Finance Ministry Revives Road-Use Tax Debate, and EV Sales Feel the Pressure

Israel’s Finance Ministry is again weighing a congestion charge and a mileage tax on electric cars. The prospect of new per-kilometer fees, alongside possible cuts in purchase tax, is already depressing EV sales and creating uncertainty across the market.

Calcalist

Sports·18m ago

Fan Says FIFA Security Forced Him to Remove Israeli Flag at World Cup Match

A fan says FIFA security forced him to remove an Israeli flag during Iran, New Zealand at the 2026 World Cup in a 2,2 draw. He says FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s team singled him out, while other flags, including Palestinian flags, remained in the stadium.

Walla·+3 outlets · 100% center

Politics·18m ago

Supreme Court Hears Petitions Over State Comptroller Election Process

Israel's High Court of Justice held a Thursday hearing on petitions challenging the election process of State Comptroller Michael Ravilo. The panel included Deputy President Noam Sohlberg, Justices Gila Kanfi-Steinitz and Ruth Ronen.

Srugim·+6 outlets · 71% center

Sports·20m ago

Loni Walker and Dan Oturu left out as Tel Aviv derby rosters are set

Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Tel Aviv announced unchanged foreign-player rosters for Game 2 of the Israeli Basketball Premier League finals. Loni Walker and Dan Oturu remain out, and Hapoel will host the game Thursday at 8:50 p.m. hoping to tie the series 1-1.

Mako·+1 outlet · 100% center

General·23m ago

Vizhnitz Monsey celebrates 87 engagements after the rebbe’s Purim blessing

Vizhnitz Monsey says 87 young men became engaged after the rebbe’s Purim blessing, exceeding the goal of 80 by Rosh Chodesh Tammuz. The rebbe then promised 50 more engagements by Rosh Hashanah, while preparations continue for a major Elul trip to Meron.

Kikar HaShabbat

Security·23m ago

Israeli drone strike hits vehicle in south Lebanon, killing one and wounding another

Lebanese media reported that an Israeli drone struck a car in Tabbnin, southern Lebanon, killing one person and injuring another. The vehicle was hit in the Nabatieh district near the Ali al-Taher ridge.

Kikar HaShabbat·+1 outlet · 50% center

Security·23m ago

6-Year-Old Seriously Hurt in Mukeible Traffic Accident, Airlifted to Rambam

A 6-year-old boy was seriously injured in a traffic accident in Mukeible at 8:10 a.m. He was first treated at a local clinic and then airlifted by Magen David Adom to Rambam Hospital.

Kikar HaShabbat·+1 outlet · 50% center

Politics·24m ago

Left-Wing EU Lawmaker Sings at Parliament, Calls Trump ‘Mr. Genocide’

Spanish MEP Irene Montero interrupted a European Parliament debate in Brussels with a singing protest against Donald Trump and EU foreign policy. She accused the EU of failing to cut ties with Israel or stop conflicts in Gaza, Iran, and Lebanon, then posted the video on X.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center

Health·24m ago

Unvaccinated Infant Survives Rare, Life-Threatening Epiglottitis at Shaare Zedek

A one-year-old unvaccinated boy was brought in critical condition to Shaare Zedek Medical Center and was found to have rare, life-threatening epiglottitis caused by Haemophilus influenzae type B. After an initial foreign-body scare, doctors secured his airway with a tiny tube and saved his life.

Behadrei Haredim·+1 outlet · 50% center

Sports·25m ago

Fan scenes from the World Cup's first week

A photo roundup highlights World Cup fan scenes from the tournament's first week. The images show supporters from Mexico, Brazil, Sweden, the Netherlands, Japan, Australia, Iran, Argentina, Colombia, and England celebrating across several venues and streets.

Calcalist

Culture·26m ago

Rare painting bought for under $100 sells for more than $250,000 after AI identification

Helen Plotkin bought a mysterious painting in a White Plains thrift store in 1966 for under $100 and kept it in her home for nearly 60 years. In 2026, Google Gemini helped identify it as a lost F.C.B. Cadell work, and experts confirmed the attribution before it sold in Edinburgh for about $254,000.

Kikar HaShabbat

Sports·27m ago

Newly promoted Kiryat Gat makes bid for Beitar Jerusalem winger Ilay Hagag

Ironi Kiryat Gat has made an offer for Beitar Jerusalem winger Ilay Hagag, a Kiryat Gat native, as it strengthens its squad after promotion to Liga Leumit. Coach Roman Zulu wants to reunite with the 24-year-old, who played this season for M.S. Ashdod and has a history in Israel’s second division.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center

General·28m ago

Why Passion Can Mislead Us in Choosing a Partner

The article argues that intense early passion often reflects old emotional patterns, not real compatibility. It says healthy relationships depend on trust, shared values and emotional safety, not just chemistry. It urges readers to slow down and let time reveal the real person.

Ynet

Politics·29m ago

Smotrich Says He Will Advance Thousands More Homes in Gevaot

Bezalel Smotrich said he plans to approve thousands more homes in Gevaot, after more than 800 units were already approved. At a ceremony in Gush Etzion, he said the goal is to turn the settlement into a new city, while local leaders praised the expansion.

Now 14·+1 outlet · 100% right-leaning

World·29m ago

Report: Boutros Boutros-Ghali Peace Prize to Be Awarded to Moroccan-Jewish Adviser

Moroccan reports say André Azoulay, a senior adviser to King Mohammed VI, will receive the Boutros Boutros-Ghali Peace Prize. The award is being given by the Kemit Boutros Ghali Foundation, named after the former UN secretary-general.

Ynet

Sports·32m ago

Trump Envoy Condemns Seizure of Israeli Flag at World Cup Match

Paolo Zampolli, Donald Trump’s envoy for global partnerships, condemned the seizure of an Israeli flag at an Iran-New Zealand match in Los Angeles. He said the incident reflected antisemitism and called on FIFA to apply the same rules to all flags.

Kan News

World·34m ago

Jimmy Kimmel Says Trump’s Iran Deal Damages Israel and Empowers Tehran

Jimmy Kimmel mocked Donald Trump’s new Iran deal, saying it harmed Israel and strengthened Tehran. The article says Trump signed the memorandum in Versailles on Wednesday, prompting Israeli disappointment and criticism that Iran gained control over the Strait of Hormuz. Kimmel used his monologue to ridicule Trump’s behavior at the G7 and his handling of the crisis.

Kikar HaShabbat

Politics·34m ago

High Court hears live challenge to Michael Ravilo’s appointment as state comptroller

The High Court of Justice heard live petitions to cancel Michael Ravilo’s election as state comptroller. Petitioners say secret-ballot rules were breached and Ravilo has a conflict of interest, while Netanyahu and Likud seek to uphold the vote.

Globes·+1 outlet

Sports·35m ago

New York Celebrates the Knicks, and the World Cup Fuels a Citywide Party

New York is celebrating the Knicks with a parade, while the World Cup has turned the city and much of the U.S. into a soccer party. The article says the tournament is exceeding expectations, with packed stadiums, tourist buzz, and American-style spectacle. It also highlights a Times Square stunt, limited-edition city shirts, and a broader sense that the event is boosting American morale.

Ynet

Culture·35m ago

Why Movement Is the Essence of Life, a Rabbi Argues at a Bicycle Club Opening

Rabbi Ben Zion Nordman uses the opening of a new bicycle club in Hadera to argue that movement is the essence of life. Drawing on the weekly Torah portion and the Vilna Gaon, he says people must keep advancing spiritually and physically or risk falling backward.

Kikar HaShabbat

Culture·35m ago

Rabbi Yigal Cohen: Helping Family Is Not a Paid Favor

Kikar HaShabbat published a one-minute inspiration clip featuring Rabbi Yigal Cohen. The segment, based on Chovot HaLevavot, says people helping their families should not expect payment. It is presented as part of the site’s daily religious encouragement series.

Kikar HaShabbat

Culture·37m ago

Tel Aviv food festival serves chef dishes for up to 45 shekels

Port Chef 2026 opened this week at Tel Aviv Port and runs through Friday afternoon. The festival features special chef collaborations, street-food-style dishes, and prices of 25 to 45 shekels. A parallel toast-themed event is also being held at nearby Shuk HaNamal.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center

Politics·38m ago

Shas MK says Netanyahu should publicly back Torah students after Highway 4 protest

Shas MK Michael Malkieli condemned the police response to an ultra-Orthodox protest on Highway 4 and accused the attorney general of fueling street anarchy. He also said Benjamin Netanyahu should publicly back Torah students against what he called persecution.

Ynet

Tech·43m ago

Google Loses AI Pioneer Noam Shazeer to OpenAI

Noam Shazeer is leaving Google for OpenAI, marking a major loss for Google after it previously paid $2.7 billion to bring him back. The move follows his brief return to Google in 2024 and comes during an intense battle for AI talent.

Mako·+2 outlets · 100% center

Security·43m ago

IDF Operations Officer Says Reservists Will Keep Carrying the Load

A senior IDF Operations Directorate officer said reservists will continue serving heavily because the security situation has changed. She said earlier limits on reserve duty were broken out of necessity and that the army is still planning its next moves.

Srugim

Security·44m ago

IDF Developing Defenses Against Hezbollah Explosive Drones

The IDF is developing responses to Hezbollah’s explosive drone threat. Options being considered include specialized split ammunition, shotguns, and protective vehicle nets. The goal is to limit damage and casualties.

Arutz Sheva

Security·44m ago

Germany deploys two ships as it weighs possible operation near the Strait of Hormuz

Germany has deployed two ships to the Red Sea while preparing for a possible military role near the Strait of Hormuz. Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said any mine-clearing action would require approval from Iran and Oman and would depend on U.S.-Iran talks.

Ynet

Security·45m ago

East Jerusalem Resident Suspected of Assaulting 80-Year-Old and Stealing Wallet in Tel Aviv

Police arrested a 47-year-old East Jerusalem resident on suspicion of assaulting an 80-year-old man and stealing his wallet in central Tel Aviv. He is also accused of a separate break-in last month at chef Eyal Shani’s Gila and Nancy restaurant in Tel Aviv.

Walla

Sports·45m ago

Cuban Admits Knicks Missed on Brunson as New York Faces Salary-Cap Squeeze

Mark Cuban admitted the Mavericks badly misjudged Jalen Brunson before he left for the Knicks in 2022. Separately, Knicks owner James Dolan said New York will not cross the NBA’s second-apron payroll line, even if that threatens roster continuity after the title.

Walla

General·46m ago

Israel’s top workplaces for 2026: Silverfort, AbbVie and Rubrik lead Great Place To Work rankings

Great Place To Work Israel released its 2026 workplace rankings, with Silverfort, AbbVie and Rubrik topping the large, mid-sized and small-company categories. The list was based on anonymous employee surveys and was compiled during a year marked by war, reserve mobilization and layoffs.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center

Economy·47m ago

Musk’s $28 Trillion SpaceX Vision Revives Bubble Fears Around AI and Space Stocks

Dr. Gali Ingbar says SpaceX’s huge valuation, driven largely by Elon Musk and AI hype, looks detached from its financial results. She warns that SpaceX, Anthropic and OpenAI could all be signs of a broader bubble, though only time will tell.

Globes

Economy·47m ago

Mango Season Opens With Severe Crop Collapse and Rising Prices Expected

Israel’s 2026 mango season is opening with a severe crop failure, with official estimates at only about 30% of orchard potential. Growers expect much higher prices after spring weather damage, and a first mango shade-house has been installed at Kibbutz Masada to help future harvests.

Walla·+1 outlet · 100% center

General·48m ago

Gwyneth Paltrow Draws Backlash Over Israeli Luxury Real Estate Campaign

Gwyneth Paltrow is facing backlash after appearing in an ad for 51 Park, a luxury Herzliya real estate project with penthouses starting at about $10 million. Critics, including Alana Hadid and Livia Firth, condemned her involvement, while a source said she was surprised by the intensity of the reaction.

Ynet·+1 outlet · 100% center

Culture·48m ago

Three Toy Story Moments That Still Make Fans Cry

With Toy Story 5 opening in Israel, the article ranks the franchise’s three most emotional scenes. The top moments are Jessie’s backstory, the furnace sequence, and Andy’s farewell to his toys in Toy Story 3.

Srugim

Economy·49m ago

More Israelis Are Working Well Past Retirement Age, Often Out of Necessity

Many Israelis keep working well past retirement age because their pensions are too small or nonexistent. The article profiles older workers, shows the workforce is growing sharply among those 75 and older, and argues Israel needs new pension and employment policy.

Globes

Tech·49m ago

Ex-Intel Employee Walks Away From Millions to Build a Fast-Growing Cybersecurity Startup

A 28-year-old former Intel worker left a multimillion-dollar retention package to co-found Vega, a cybersecurity startup now employing 140 people. Vega has raised $185 million, and its founder says he left to build a company with global ambitions rather than stay for the money.

Globes