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East Jerusalem Suspects to Be Indicted Over Wedding Shooting in Bethlehem

Two East Jerusalem men in their 20s are set to be indicted Friday for attempted murder over a May 9 wedding shooting in Bethlehem. Police say they lay in wait for hours, opened fire on relatives, then tried to destroy evidence and build a false alibi.

World58m ago

Israeli Tourist Stabbed Three People in Ayia Napa Nightclub Fight

A 21-year-old Israeli tourist was arrested in Ayia Napa, Cyprus, after a nightclub fight that left three people stabbed. A local court extended his detention by eight days, and police are investigating the circumstances.

Security1h ago

Suspected double murder in Kafr Qasim after woman dies in shooting with her husband

A husband and wife were shot Thursday morning in Kafr Qasim while driving to work. The 62-year-old husband was pronounced dead at the scene, and his 50-year-old wife later died of her wounds. Police are investigating and suspect a blood-feud killing linked to a long-running dispute.

Politics1h ago

Israel Alarmed by U.S.-Iran Understanding, Calling Iran the Biggest Winner

Israel says a U.S.-Iran memorandum signed by Donald Trump and Masoud Pezeshkian heavily favors Tehran. The main concerns are sanctions relief for Iranian oil exports, the handling of enriched uranium, and language affecting Lebanon. Iranian officials hailed the deal as a victory and warned Israel over continued operations in Lebanon.

Sports1h ago

Tuchel’s halftime message sparks England’s World Cup opening win over Croatia

England beat Croatia 4-2 in their 2026 World Cup opener after Thomas Tuchel’s halftime talk helped turn the match. Harry Kane scored twice, Jude Bellingham restored the lead early in the second half, and Marcus Rashford sealed the win.

Sports2h ago

England Impresses, Portugal Stumbles on Day 7 of the 2026 World Cup

England beat Croatia 4-2, with Harry Kane setting a new England World Cup scoring record. Portugal were held 1-1 by Congo, and Ghana won 1-0 with a 95th-minute goal over Panama.

Security2h ago

Man Fatally Shot in Kafr Qasim, Wife Critically Wounded

A man in his 60s was killed in a shooting in Kafr Qasim on Thursday, and his wife was critically injured. Police say the attack was likely linked to a long-running blood feud and are searching for suspects.

Security3h ago

IDF Reserve Sergeant Major Killed in Southern Lebanon Blast

Reserve Sgt. Maj. Alexander Filin, 29, from Haifa, was killed Wednesday in a blast in southern Lebanon near al-Taybeh. Seven other IDF personnel were wounded, and the army is investigating the two incidents in the Litani area.

Security4h ago

Ukraine’s AI Drone Interceptors Offer a Lesson for Israel

Ukraine is deploying AI-powered drone interception systems to fight Russian Shahed attacks and reduce its reliance on expensive missiles. President Volodymyr Zelensky is using the technology to seek Western support and defense deals, while warning it could soon spread globally to criminals and terrorists.

Tech4h ago

Bilingual brains may use one shared grammar engine, study finds

A study published in JNeurosci found that bilingual brains appear to use one shared grammar system for both languages. Researchers testing 23 Spanish-English speakers saw nearly identical brain activity for real and invented words, and experts now want to know whether the same holds for more different language pairs.

Politics5h ago

Obama Says His New Political Role Is to Mentor the Next Generation

Barack Obama said in a rare ABC interview that his new role is to mentor future leaders, not stay in the political spotlight. He linked that vision to his new $850 million presidential center in Chicago and said Michelle Obama still sees hope and change as central themes.

Economy5h ago

Apple Warns iPhone Prices May Rise as Memory Chip Costs Surge

Apple CEO Tim Cook said the company may need to raise iPhone prices because memory and storage chip costs have surged due to AI demand. He warned of a major supply crunch, said Apple may support suppliers with cash, and suggested export rules to China should be reconsidered.

Health6h ago

Johnson & Johnson Chief Says Beating Cancer Within a Decade Is a Realistic Goal

Johnson & Johnson CEO Joaquin Duato said in London that eliminating cancer within a decade is a realistic goal. He cited progress in immunotherapy, AI-driven diagnostics and drug development, and the company’s purchase of Firefly Bio as part of that effort.

World6h ago

Hungary’s Costly Push to Reverse Falling Birthrates Shows Limited Results

Hungary has spent heavily since 2010 under Viktor Orban to raise births through loans, tax breaks and long leave. Fertility has risen modestly, but researchers say the program is expensive, benefits wealthier families most, and has not solved structural problems.

World7h ago

Iran Demands Persian Version Be Legally Binding in U.S. Deal

Iran is said to be demanding that the Persian text of its agreement with the United States be legally binding. The U.S. and Iran already signed a 14-point memorandum, which calls for a ceasefire, sanctions relief, and talks on a permanent deal within 60 days.

Security7h ago

US Charges San Diego Man Over Fake Charity That Allegedly Funded Hamas

US prosecutors have indicted San Diego resident Radha Mazen Rida Sabsi for allegedly running a fake charity that raised about $600,000 for Hamas. The Justice Department says he used humanitarian appeals after October 7 to funnel money to Hamas, convert some of it to crypto, and publicly support the group online.

Politics7h ago

Ben Shapiro blasts JD Vance over U.S.-Iran deal he calls a failure

Ben Shapiro sharply criticized Vice President JD Vance over a U.S.-Iran memorandum he said was a failure. The White House released the 14-section deal, which calls for an immediate ceasefire, sanctions relief, and talks on a permanent agreement within 60 days.

General7h ago

12 Rescued From Apartment Fire in Netanya High-Rise

A fire in an eight-story building on Macdonald Street in Netanya on Thursday led to the rescue of 12 trapped people. Several residents, including young children, were hospitalized or treated for smoke inhalation, while firefighters contained the blaze and continued searching the building.

General8h ago

How to cut air-conditioning bills in the summer heat

Air-conditioning experts say 25.5 degrees Celsius is a good home setting for summer, with higher temperatures when away and about 28 degrees at night. They also recommend fans, blackout curtains, regular filter changes and avoiding extra indoor heat to cut power use.

World8h ago

U.S. and Iran Sign Memorandum, Skipping Planned Ceremony in Switzerland

The United States and Iran signed a 14-point memorandum overnight, with no ceremony in Switzerland, and it is now in force. The deal calls for a 60-day negotiating period after some Iranian funds are released, a ceasefire on all fronts, sanctions relief, and a wider nuclear and economic framework.

Weather9h ago

Weekend forecast calls for a welcome drop in temperatures

Israel is set for a more comfortable weekend weather-wise, with temperatures easing from Thursday and remaining seasonable through Friday. Saturday should bring morning clouds, followed by clearer skies and a slight temperature increase.

Health9h ago

Ancient Teeth Reveal Plague Was Killing Humans 5,500 Years Ago

Scientists identified the earliest known plague DNA in 18 hunter-gatherer skeletons from Siberia, dating the disease to about 5,500 years ago. The study suggests plague first jumped from marmots to humans and then spread between people long before the medieval Black Death.

Politics9h ago

High Court Orders Police to Explain Why the Attorney General Has Not Been Questioned in the Sde Teiman Case

The High Court ordered Police Commissioner Danny Levy to explain why Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara has not been investigated in the Sde Teiman case. Petitioners MK Avichai Boaron and the Lavie organization accuse her of conflict of interest and fraud, while the case continues to draw criticism over delayed filings and earlier court concerns about affidavits and the leaked video investigation.

World9h ago

Las Vegas Tourist Turns $5 Slot Bet Into More Than $10 Million

A young anonymous tourist won $10,292,912.32 on a $5 slot bet at Westgate Las Vegas. The casino announced the jackpot on social media, calling him its newest multimillionaire. The article says such huge wins from tiny wagers are extremely rare.

General9h ago

Four Hurt in Three-Car Crash Near Rehovot, Two Women in Moderate Condition

Four people were injured in a three-vehicle crash near the Kibbutz Brenner junction in Rehovot. Two women, aged about 30 and 70, were moderately hurt and taken with two lightly injured victims to Kaplan Medical Center.

Economy10h ago

Retail Investors Fuel SpaceX’s Meteoric Market Surge

Retail investors have become a major driver of SpaceX’s market surge, with about 30% of shares in the offering reportedly allocated to them. Analysts say the valuation may be pricing in very optimistic expectations, and warn of potential volatility if sentiment shifts.

Politics10h ago

‘The Patriots’ Poll: 85% Don’t Believe Trump’s Iran Threats

Viewers of Channel 14’s “The Patriots” voted in live app polls Wednesday on Donald Trump’s threats toward Iran and police conduct at Haredi protests. Eighty-five percent said they do not believe Trump would attack Iran, and 69% said police used excessive force in the protests.

Politics10h ago

Channel 14 Panelist Blames Attorney General for Rising Violence

Itamar Fleishman, a panelist on Channel 14's 'The Patriots,' sharply attacked Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara. He accused her of causing violence and anarchy and said any blood spilled in Israel would be on her hands.

Politics10h ago

Yotam Zimri Accuses Police of Discriminating Against Haredi Protesters

Yotam Zimri of Channel 14 accused police of disproportionately beating Haredi protesters and called it “police apartheid.” He said he opposes road blockages but believes the alleged discrimination is worse, comparing the treatment to the Kaplan protests.

Politics10h ago

Yotam Zimri says Israel achieved much in the war and should not have backed down

Channel 14 panelist Yotam Zimri said Israel gained a lot in the war and should not have backed down. Reacting to a US-Iran understandings memorandum, he argued that Trump’s shift on Iran does not change Israel’s need to act decisively.

Politics10h ago

Yaki Admakar Slams U.S.-Iran Understanding as a Humiliating Trump Defeat

Yaki Admakar of Channel 14’s “The Patriots” harshly criticized the U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding. He called it a humiliating defeat for Donald Trump and questioned what motivated him to sign it.

Politics10h ago

Israeli Election Commission Adds Another Controversial Appointment

Israel’s Central Elections Committee appointed Lilach Wiseman to lead a new digital communications post, drawing criticism over what the article calls another left-leaning senior appointment. The committee says the tender was lawful and Wiseman was unanimously chosen for her communications experience.

Politics10h ago

Itamar Fleishman says US-Iran deal is worse than Munich

Channel 14 panelist Itamar Fleishman condemned the US-Iran memorandum of understanding as worse than the Munich Agreement. He said it harms Israel’s security, criticized Donald Trump, and argued Israeli national honors should be reserved for Israelis.

Sports10h ago

Portugal Stumbles to 1-1 Draw Against Congo in World Cup Opener

Portugal opened its 2026 World Cup with a 1-1 draw against Congo in Group K. Joao Neves scored early, Yoane Wissa equalized before halftime, and Cristiano Ronaldo’s side could not break through again. Portugal now needs a better result in its next match to stay on track for the round of 16.

General11h ago

Keshet Tours Markets All-Inclusive Family Holidays in Gudauri, Georgia

Keshet Tours is offering an all-inclusive family holiday in Gudauri, Georgia, with excursions, spa access, and kosher meals by Israeli chefs. The company says the trip includes a full refund if flights are canceled or war breaks out. Three departures are planned for July and August, at 7,900 shekels per person.

Politics11h ago

Police Chief Vows Tough Action After Violence at Ultra-Orthodox Protest

Police Commissioner Danny Levy said officers involved in violence against ultra-Orthodox protesters on Route 4 will face harsh action if they broke procedure. The protest by the Jerusalem Faction led to eight injuries, political outrage, and the reopening of Route 4 after the clashes.

Politics11h ago

Tel Hai’s Upgrade to University Leaves Northern Students and Reservists at Risk

A funding dispute over Tel Hai’s transition to Kiryat Shmona University is putting first-year scholarships for northern students at risk. The cutoff could drive students, including reservists, to leave the north, even as the Finance Ministry says it is still committed to financing the program.

Politics12h ago

Article Accuses Israeli Universities of Systemic Left-Wing Bias

A Friday commentary claims Israeli universities are dominated by left-wing politics and marginalize conservative views. It cites events at the Open University and Tel Aviv University as examples, and says the Open University did not respond.

Politics12h ago

Despite Trump’s pledge, Iran could receive tens of millions in frozen funds

Iran is expected to gain access to tens of millions of dollars in frozen funds as early as next week, despite Donald Trump’s public pledges to block such transfers without concessions. The report says Section 11 of a memorandum of understanding allows release of frozen assets during negotiations and the initial implementation phase.

World12h ago

White House Releases Full U.S.-Iran Memorandum of Understanding

The White House released a 14-point memorandum signed in Islamabad that ends fighting between the United States and Iran and sets a 60-day deadline for a final agreement. The text promises sanctions relief, oil-export permissions, frozen-asset access, and a possible $300 billion reconstruction plan, while Iran reiterates it will not develop nuclear weapons.