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Politics·1m ago

Embarrassing sign error appears in peace council photo from logistics hub

The Peace Council published a photo from a logistics center at Kerem Shalom that contained a mistranslated sign. The article also recalls reporting that Netanyahu joined Trump’s Peace Council without cabinet approval, and that the council sought IDF permission to enter Gaza.

Kan News
Culture·6m ago

Hot Pants Are Back, From Kylie Minogue to Summer 2026 Runways

Ultra-short shorts are back in fashion, boosted by Kylie Minogue’s iconic 2000 look and current runway collections for summer 2026. Designers, brands and celebrity campaigns have revived the trend, which still sparks debate about sexuality, modesty and body control.

Ynet
Sports·7m ago

Footballer in match-fixing probe faces detention extension hearing

A footballer from a leading Israeli club will appear Thursday for a detention-extension hearing after being arrested in a match-fixing and illegal-betting probe. He denied the accusations during questioning, and his camp hopes he will be released home.

N12
Health·13m ago

Zol UveGadol Seeks to Overturn Closure Orders in Baby Food Sedative Case

Zol UveGadol asked a court to lift closure orders on two Jerusalem branches after sedatives were found in Frinook baby food sold there. Police and the Health Ministry are investigating possible tampering after two children were hospitalized, while authorities say there is no evidence yet of a manufacturing problem.

Now 14
Security·15m 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
Politics·16m ago

High Court Hears Petitions Challenging Ravilo’s Appointment as State Comptroller

Israel’s High Court is hearing seven petitions against Michael Ravilo’s appointment as state comptroller. The petitioners say Likud lawmakers were forced to film their ballots and that Ravilo’s long ties to Benjamin Netanyahu create a disqualifying conflict of interest. Ravilo denies both claims and asks the court to uphold his selection.

Now 14·+7 outlets · 63% center
Sports·20m 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
Sports·22m 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
Politics·26m 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·26m 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
Economy·27m ago

Meta Admits Morale Is at a Two-Decade Low and Looks to Snacks for Relief

Meta executives say employee morale has slumped to near a 20-year low amid layoffs, restructurings, and the company’s AI push. The company is responding with promises of more transparency and career development, plus larger budgets for travel, events, and office snacks.

Ynet
Sports·27m 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
Sports·29m 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·30m 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·31m 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
Sports·34m 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·36m 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
Sports·37m 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·37m 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·39m 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
Tech·45m 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·45m 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·46m 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
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Original
World16:50 · Jun 12

Report: Qatar Held Secret Talks With Iran During the War to Protect Gas Site

Center-left
Translated & summarized from Haaretz by baba
The story · English

Qatar held secret talks with Iran during the war in order to protect a major gas complex from possible attacks, according to a report cited in the article. The reported contacts were meant to reduce the risk to the facility as regional fighting raised fears that critical energy infrastructure could become a target.

The article frames the move as part of broader wartime maneuvering in the Gulf, where states sought to shield strategic assets while tensions involving Iran and the wider conflict intensified. No further operational details of the talks are provided in the text.

The item also appears alongside other current-affairs headlines, including claims that Pakistan’s prime minister said a final agreed text had been reached on a U.S.-Iran agreement, and commentary about the contradictions in Donald Trump’s messages to Iran. Those items are listed as separate related headlines, not developed in the report about Qatar.

The central claim remains that Doha communicated covertly with Tehran during the fighting to keep the gas complex safe from strikes. The article gives no indication that the talks became public at the time, nor does it say whether they changed Iran’s behavior.

Read the original at Haaretz