Tuesday, June 30
Seven stories that matter in Israel right now, each one compared across the newsrooms that covered it.
Today's news is dominated by ongoing tensions in Southern Lebanon, with several Israeli soldiers killed in clashes. Domestically, legal battles continue for high-profile figures, and sports news brings a championship win for Maccabi Tel Aviv.
- 1Golani Commander David Hazut Killed in South Lebanon Clash with Hezbollah
Captain David Hazut, a Golani Brigade commander, was killed in a clash with Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, adding to the casualties in the region.
- 2Hundreds Farewell Tank Soldier Liav Kababia, Killed in Southern Lebanon
Hundreds attended the funeral of Staff Sgt. Liav Kababia in Kfar Saba, another soldier killed in southern Lebanon, highlighting the human cost of the conflict.
- 3Jerusalem Court Judges Recommend Dropping Bribery Charge Against Netanyahu in Case 4000
Jerusalem District Court judges have again recommended dropping the bribery charge against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Case 4000.
- 4Israeli Supreme Court Rules State Comptroller Exceeded Authority in October 7 Massacre Investigation
The Israeli Supreme Court ruled that State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman exceeded his authority in audits related to the October 7 massacre and must halt them.
- 5Maccabi Tel Aviv title defended as Mזרחי addresses management changes and next season plans
Maccabi Tel Aviv secured the Israeli basketball championship, beating Hapoel Tel Aviv 3-1 and completing a double.
- 6Two more fruit puree cases found as police investigate tainted baby food
Police and health officials are investigating a contamination scandal involving baby fruit puree after two more cases were found.
- 7Rabies Suspected in Kinneret Jackal Attack That Injured 11
Authorities suspect a rabid jackal attacked campers at Duga Beach on the Sea of Galilee, injuring 11 people.