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"הדמוקרטים בצרות": השיחה של האריס עם ממדאני - והחיזור אחרי הפרו-פלסטינים

Jul 1, 2026, 05:52 PM

Former US Vice President Kamala Harris spoke with New York Mayor Mamdani after months of text exchanges, amid what appear to be preparations for a possible 2028 presidential run. Harris also met with far-left activists, but strategist Rania Batrice questioned cynically why they should rely on her.

תינוק פונה מהפעוטון במצב אנוש, ונפטר בבית החולים

Jul 1, 2026, 05:50 PM

A four-month-old baby lost consciousness at a daycare in Gedera and was evacuated to Kaplan Medical Center, where death was declared. Separately, a one-year-old who nearly drowned in a pool in Beit She'an remains in critical condition.

בגלל המשבר עם החרדים: שיפוצים בדיור הציבורי הוקפאו, כמאה דירות יישארו ריקות

Jul 1, 2026, 05:39 PM

Israel's Housing Ministry has ordered a freeze on renovation and maintenance work in public housing, leaving many apartments awaiting refurbishment before occupancy empty of tenants. The freeze stems from difficulty passing budgets in the Knesset Finance Committee amid the crisis with ultra-Orthodox parties.

טראמפ חנך את "הארמון המעופף" הקטארי - זה מה שגרם לו "לרתוח מזעם"

Jul 1, 2026, 05:19 PM

Trump inaugurated the luxury jet gifted by Qatar, now converted into the presidential 'Air Force One' after a costly $400 million refit. CNN reported Trump was furious after seeing photos of the original Qatari livery still visible during the handover process.

הצעת נישואים על ראש בניין האמפייר סטייט בניו-יורק הסתיימה במעצר בני הזוג

Jul 1, 2026, 04:51 PM

A man and woman were photographed clinging to the antenna atop New York's Empire State Building, 443 metres up, unfurling a banner reading 'When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace.' The man then proposed marriage; both were arrested afterward.

התארס לפני שבועיים - ונרצח לעיניי אביו: "פתאום באו אנשים והרגו אותו"

Jul 1, 2026, 04:33 PM

Kamal Sawaed arrived for his shift at a bus depot in Shefa-Amr, where his son also works as a driver, only to learn his son had just been shot dead in front of him — two weeks after his son's engagement. A friend who was meant to meet the victim narrowly escaped the shooting by arriving late.

"משבר חסר תקדים": הקרע בין סעודיה לארה"ב

Jul 1, 2026, 03:55 PM

The New York Times reported a major rift between longtime Middle East allies Saudi Arabia and the United States. According to the report, Saudi Arabia caused Trump's 'Freedom Project' to be cancelled just 48 hours after launch, fearing renewed war, following a flurry of urgent calls.

"כמו סרט הוליוודי": 380 אלף שקל עפו והתפזרו בצפון

Jul 1, 2026, 03:38 PM

Police raided a house in the Arab town of Reina following a tip about a planned hit, finding 380,000 shekels in cash that was thrown from the roof and scattered in the wind. The suspects' lawyer claimed the money was meant for a family member's medical treatment.

בתום סריקות: נער שנעלם בפלמחים אותר במצב אנוש בים

Jul 1, 2026, 03:15 PM

A 15-year-old boy who went missing at Palmachim beach was found in critical condition at sea after roughly an hour of extensive searches. Fire and Rescue divers located him, and a volunteer on a jet ski transferred him to waiting paramedics on shore.

הסיסמה - נקמה: ההכנות באיראן להלוויית המיליונים של חמינאי

Jul 1, 2026, 03:01 PM

More than four months after his death, and with his successor son Mojtaba still in hiding, funeral ceremonies for Ali Khamenei begin in Tehran on Saturday. Up to 20 million people are expected at a Monday procession before the coffin travels to the Shiite holy city of Qom and then Iraq.

ועדת הבחירות הורתה להסיר סרטון שפרסם נתניהו על החטופים: "תעמולה אסורה"

Jul 1, 2026, 02:46 PM

Israel's elections committee ordered the temporary removal of a video Prime Minister Netanyahu posted about the hostages, after the 'Choosing Israel' organization argued he improperly used public resources by posting simultaneously on his official and personal accounts. The committee will further deliberate the petition.

זו לא רק דרישה של כסף - זה חשש מאסון נוסף

Jul 1, 2026, 02:43 PM

An opinion piece warns that the Defense Ministry director-general's alarm over dangerous gaps in force buildup, and the IDF's warnings of worsening manpower shortages, are not merely demands for more money. The author frames it as a wake-up call for Israel not to repeat a mistake it has already paid dearly for.

חוק המואזין אושר בטרומית, בתמיכת ש"ס וישראל ביתנו; עבאס ציטט פסוק מהתנ"ך

Jul 1, 2026, 02:34 PM

Israel's parliament approved in preliminary reading a bill restricting the use of loudspeaker systems at houses of worship, particularly mosques, citing noise nuisance. Opponents argue the law effectively targets the Arab and Muslim public; ultra-Orthodox Yahadut HaTorah members were absent from the vote.

לראשונה זה 17 שנה: בכיר ישראלי שוחח עם שר החוץ של ונצואלה

Jul 1, 2026, 02:20 PM

For the first time in 17 years, a senior Israeli official spoke with Venezuela's foreign minister. The call, held by Israel's Venezuela desk official Yoad Magen, shaped the nature of Israel's aid delegation for earthquake victims, with focus shifting from rescue to rehousing the homeless, amid questions over a possible renewal of relations.

קמ"ן אוגדת עזה התנער מאחריות: "אתגרתי את הקונספציה". כך ענה השופט

Jul 1, 2026, 01:43 PM

In a first publication, the intelligence officer of the Gaza Division on October 7 argued in a rejected court petition that his dismissal was discriminatory and arbitrary, noting he served only four months during which he dared to challenge the system. The IDF said he committed a significant professional and ethical failure; the judge said he bears responsibility and did not conduct himself as expected.

"חוק הלאום" של סין - ואיום הרדיפה ברחבי העולם

Jul 1, 2026, 01:40 PM

China's new ethnic unity law is raising fears of an expanded suppression campaign against minorities, requiring Mandarin as the primary language from kindergarten and parental duty to instill love of the party and people. A special clause grants authorities power to act against individuals and institutions outside China accused of sowing ethnic division.

המאמן יואשם בעוד פרשה, העו"ד טוענת: אי אפשר לעשות מה שיוחס לו עם בגד גוף

Jul 1, 2026, 01:35 PM

Gymnastics coach Yevgeny Yordanov, already charged with multiple sex offenses against two girls he trained, is now suspected in a further case involving two additional girls. The court ordered his release under lenient conditions, citing no risk of investigation obstruction or danger; police are expected to appeal.

הלכה לעולמה עדנה ארבל, פרקליטת המדינה ושופטת העליון לשעבר

Jul 1, 2026, 01:27 PM

Edna Arbel, who served as State Attorney from 1996 to 2004 and later as a Supreme Court justice, has died at 82. She is survived by three daughters. President Herzog said Arbel acted out of a sense of mission to the state and the rule of law.

שמחה גולדין אחרי השמדה המנהרה שבה הוחזק הדר: "כולם מטשטשים עובדה אחת"

Jul 1, 2026, 12:54 PM

Following the destruction of the tunnel where hostage Hadar was held, his family member Goldin said in an interview that people are blurring one key fact: Hamas hid him there for over 11 years. He also criticized minister Smotrich's call to promote settlement in Gaza, which the Prime Minister did not rule out.

הפנים של ישראל בעולם: זה דובר מערך ההסברה הלאומי החדש

Jul 1, 2026, 12:29 PM

Doron Shpilman, a former IDF spokesperson for foreign media during the war who previously escorted diplomats on tours of the City of David, has been appointed spokesperson for the new national public diplomacy body, a role that did not previously exist. A director for the body was also recently appointed after a three-and-a-half-year vacancy.

ישראל ביתנו סוגרת את הדלת בפני שקד: "יוצאי ימינה לא ישתלבו ברשימה לכנסת"

Jul 1, 2026, 12:22 PM

Despite good relations with Liberman, Yisrael Beiteinu's director-general made clear in closed talks that Ayelet Shaked and Avir Kara, both formerly of Yamina, will not join the party's Knesset list, as the two consider a political comeback. Shaked already said she won't run with Bennett after his alliance with Lapid.

מפקד מחוז ת"א: אפשר לפטר מפקדים לא כשירים. אז למה לא שופטים?

Jul 1, 2026, 12:08 PM

After three people were murdered within an hour, police commander Chaim Sargarov called it a national state of emergency in an Ynet interview and criticized both the Education Ministry and sentencing practices, questioning why judges cannot be removed after dozens of questionable rulings. Minister Ben Gvir addressed only the murdered rabbi, not the other two victims.

כבר בגיל שנה וחצי: יוקדם מתן המנה השנייה של החיסון המרובע | אלו הסיבות

Jul 1, 2026, 11:36 AM

Israel's Health Ministry is moving up the second dose of the MMRV vaccine, covering measles, mumps, rubella and chickenpox, from age six to age one and a half, applying to children born from January 1, 2025 onward, to strengthen immunity in infants.

האיום של איראן בתגובה לכ"ץ, והמסר של טראמפ: "הפירוק הגרעיני מתקדם יפה"

Jul 1, 2026, 11:12 AM

Israel's defense minister said tomorrow could bring war with Iran, while Foreign Minister Araghchi warned that if the US president's pets in Tel Aviv disobey their master, Iran will teach them a lesson. Trump struck an optimistic tone, saying there had been very good meetings, and a report claimed an initial deal to release 3 billion dollars to Iran.

האליגטור הענק טרף את בריטני בנהר - בן זוגה נאבק בו: "צללו לגלגול מוות"

Jul 1, 2026, 11:00 AM

Brittany Clark was swimming with her partner in a Florida river when an alligator suddenly attacked her. Her partner fought it off and freed her, but it was too late, and she died on the way to the hospital. A harrowing 911 recording describes the injuries.

רום ברסלבסקי: "זה הרבה יותר מנקמה, הוא היה אחראי למוות של הנפש שלי"

Jul 1, 2026, 10:47 AM

A former hostage told Ynet in an interview that the elimination of the terrorist who held him captive feels like much more than revenge, since the man was responsible for the death of his soul. Ahead of the 1,000-day mark since the war began, he said his own personal October 7th continues to repeat every day.

67 מיליון לאבטחה: נחשפות עלויות שיפוץ מעון רה"מ בבלפור | ובכמה שופץ בית בנט?

Jul 1, 2026, 10:37 AM

An official response from the Prime Minister's Office, following a petition to the district court, reveals that renovating the PM's official residence in Balfour, unused for five years, cost 103 million shekels, including 67 million for security. Renovation of Bennett's home in Ra'anana cost 71,000 shekels, far less than previously alleged.

חרף המלצת ועדת הבחירות: הקואליציה התנגדה להצבת קלפיות בבתי אבות

Jul 1, 2026, 09:54 AM

The coalition removed a provision from an elections bill that would have placed ballot boxes in non-nursing retirement homes, despite a recommendation from the elections committee, Ynet reveals. Likud reportedly led the opposition, allegedly fearing it would help Yisrael Beiteinu; the opposition accused the coalition of suppressing votes it does not want cast.

"הרב גואטה דאג לכולם. הוא עזר לאנשים שהסתבכו בפשע - ואחד מהם רצח אותו"

Jul 1, 2026, 09:52 AM

In Netanya, many knew the home of Rabbi Amos Goeta, who was murdered in his study hall by a man who prayed alongside him. A follower said the rabbi helped rehabilitate people without shelter or food, including his killer, who was not well known locally. A man in his 30s was arrested on suspicion of the killing, and a gag order was placed on the case.

בג"ץ הוציא צו ביניים: מקפיא את כניסת ראבילו לתפקיד מבקר המדינה

Jul 1, 2026, 09:30 AM

Five Supreme Court justices issued an interim order freezing the appointment of Netanyahu's lawyer to the position of State Comptroller, leaving the post vacant from this weekend. MK Milevitzky called to ignore the ruling and attacked the judges, calling it a mistake to take part in what he called the absurd theater of Chief Justice Amit and his colleagues.

"למה לא ירו לרגליים?": המשטרה מסרה על חיסול מחבל בלוד - וכיוון החקירה השתנה

Jul 1, 2026, 09:23 AM

Police in Lod identified a suspect carrying a knife and called on him to stop; they say he then ran toward Yasam officers and tried to stab one of them, and was shot dead. Police initially called it an attempted terror attack, but other lines of inquiry are now being investigated. Family said he had recently been hospitalized psychiatrically.

ניצן אלון: "ההנהגה סירבה לעסקאות בשם 'ניצחון מוחלט', חטופים יכלו לחזור בחיים"

Jul 1, 2026, 08:44 AM

Former head of the IDF Captives and Missing Persons headquarters Nitzan Alon sharply criticized the government, saying it chose partial deals in the name of a false total victory, arguing that hostages could have returned alive sooner. He also said minister Smotrich opposed the deals and cannot take credit for returning the hostages.

מהגרת, בריסטה - ובעד אמברגו נשק על ישראל: הדמוקרטית שבדרך לקונגרס, ול"סקווד"

Jul 1, 2026, 08:27 AM

Melat Cyrus, 29, a former immigrant and barista who supports an arms embargo on Israel, is set to become Colorado's first Black congresswoman after defeating veteran Diane DeGette in the Democratic primary. Her win is seen as a victory for the party's progressive wing and a sign that Israel policy has become a political identity test.

נתניהו בלבנון: "כל עוד חיזבאללה פה ומאיים - אנחנו נשארים"

Jun 30, 2026, 03:39 PM

Four days after signing the agreement, Prime Minister Netanyahu and the defence minister visited the security zone in Lebanon, where they observed a demonstration of weapons designed to counter the drone threat. According to Netanyahu, Hezbollah has roughly 8% left of its 150,000 missiles and rockets, adding that 'Lebanon and Israel are telling Iran to go', and vowing that Israel will stay as long as Hezbollah remains a threat.

אם החטוף שנרצח נאמה באו"ם: "אנחנו הכבשים - צמאים לרועים שאפשר לסמוך עליהם"

Jun 30, 2026, 03:32 PM

Rachel Goldberg-Polin, mother of Hersh, who was abducted on October 7 and killed in Hamas captivity, sharply criticised international inaction during the hostage crisis at the UN. She called for binding mechanisms to handle similar future cases, saying 'we all failed the hostages — I include myself, and I include you.'

דיווח: חשש בישראל שטראמפ יחזיר את טורקיה לתוכנית ה-F-35, ורכיבים כחול-לבן יעברו

Jun 30, 2026, 03:31 PM

A report cited by Euractiv suggests the Trump administration is considering returning Turkey to the F-35 stealth fighter program ahead of a NATO summit, raising concern in Jerusalem and Athens. Turkey was expelled from the program seven years ago following its air-defense deal with Russia, and Israel fears its components would be transferred.

שגריר ארה"ב מנסה לרכך את דברי ואנס? "מערכת היחסים שלנו עוזרת למיליוני אמריקנים"

Jun 30, 2026, 03:24 PM

US Ambassador Mike Huckabee appeared to soften remarks by Vice President Vance, who had spoken about American manufacturing and taxpayer money. Speaking at the Herzliya Conference, Huckabee said some claim the US only does things for Israel, but pointed to shared technological developments and intelligence, expressing gratitude.

העליון בארה"ב מאפשר לאסור על טרנסיות להשתתף בתחרויות נשים: "זה משחק סכום אפס"

Jun 30, 2026, 03:13 PM

The US Supreme Court's six conservative justices ruled that bans imposed by several Republican-led states on transgender girls and women competing in school and college women's sports do not violate the Constitution. Justice Brett Kavanaugh wrote that biological women and girls should be able to compete on a level playing field without fear of physical harm.

7 שעות בים: אב ובנו מעזה שחו מטורקיה ליוון

Jun 30, 2026, 02:44 PM

A father and son from Khan Younis in Gaza swam 8 kilometres across the Aegean Sea in darkness, crossing from Turkey to Greece equipped only with fins and floats. They had reached Egypt for medical treatment and moved on to Turkey. A migrant-monitoring organisation helped locate them on the island of Kos after they had hidden out of fear of the authorities.

אזרח אמריקני נעצר בישראל, ויואשם בריגול למען איראן: "תיעד וצילם אתרים רגישים"

Jun 30, 2026, 02:30 PM

An American citizen, a man of about 20, was arrested in Israel and is to be charged with espionage for Iran, accused of documenting and photographing sensitive sites. He was detained early this month on charges of contact with a foreign agent and harming state security. Cooperation with the Shin Bet and international security bodies led to his arrest, with an indictment expected soon.

עבריין נהרג בפיצוץ רכב בחיפה, השלישי תוך 3 ימים: "זה לא נורמלי, היו מלא ילדים באזור"

Jun 30, 2026, 02:25 PM

A criminal was killed in a car bombing in Haifa, the third such attack in three days. Rabia Abu Haykal, linked to the Hariri crime organisation, was found dead in a vehicle that exploded in the Kiryat Haim neighbourhood. Firefighters reported secondary explosions after the car was already ablaze, with a witness describing it as feeling like a missile had landed beside him.

"הרדוד פותח שמפניות": ח"כ חרדי לעג לקצין, שאמר כי 90 אלף יהיו משתמטים

Jun 30, 2026, 02:23 PM

An ultra-Orthodox lawmaker mocked an IDF officer who told the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee that 90,000 would be draft dodgers. Brigadier General Shai Teib argued that 'enforcement only against one group is impossible' and opposed freezing arrests, saying enforcement tools are part of the army's ability to fill its ranks.

הנשיא הזהיר מפני התפרקות החברה: "אנחנו עם חופשי, אבל חירות איננה הפקרות"

Jun 30, 2026, 02:12 PM

Speaking at the 22nd Herzliya Conference, Israeli President Isaac Herzog called for renewing the country's social contract amid approaching elections. He warned against societal disintegration and violence in Arab society, saying the country cannot survive if each group lives by its own rules.

אליהו מחה על "קידום אג'נדה פרוגרסיבית" - והצבעה על חוק להנצחת גולדה נדחתה

Jun 30, 2026, 01:50 PM

Israeli Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu objected to a bill to commemorate former PM Golda Meir because it requires a woman to head the corporation responsible for it, calling it the promotion of a progressive agenda. The vote was postponed; MK Merav Michaeli, who initiated the law, defended it as a fight for women's equality.

הקשר המיוחד בין הלוחם שפרץ ראשון לאנטבה לארנון זמורה: "הוא חיפש כתף"

Jun 30, 2026, 01:34 PM

On the 50th anniversary of the Entebbe raid, Amir Ofer, the first soldier to storm the hijacked plane, recalled an emotional conversation he had with Arnon Zamora after the October 7 massacre. At a Rabin Center event, former chief of staff Eisenkot warned the government was 'leading to a very bad place', expressing concern over Israel's shared future.

דרמה בשמיים בדרך לישראל: מטוסי קרב הוזנקו לעבר מטוס שהתריע על חטיפה - וחזר בו

Jun 30, 2026, 01:28 PM

A plane en route from Warsaw to Israel circled near Cyprus after the pilot issued and then cancelled a hijacking alert. It ultimately landed in Burgas, Bulgaria, where it underwent inspection. Authorities are investigating the incident, which is not considered a security event.

"מגדלור של השמאל העולמי": ספרד בדרך להסדרת מעמד למיליון מהגרים לא-חוקיים

Jun 30, 2026, 01:06 PM

Spain's left-wing government under Pedro Sánchez has allowed large numbers of undocumented migrants to regularise their status and work legally. Initial estimates of half a million applicants have doubled. The right has attacked the move as an 'invasion', while Sánchez calls migrants essential partners for economic prosperity.

מבקר המדינה: זינוק של 501% במספר מחזיקי תג נכה בישראל תוך שני עשורים

Jun 30, 2026, 01:02 PM

A State Comptroller report found a 501% surge in the number of disability parking permit holders in Israel over two decades. Doctors approved hundreds of requests per day without justification, around 150,000 permits were issued unlawfully, and nearly every fifth vehicle is linked to a disability tag. The report exposes significant failures in the permit issuance system.

מידע רגיש היה נגיש לכל עובדי הסנגוריה

Jun 30, 2026, 01:01 PM

A State Comptroller report identified a series of deficiencies in the work of the Public Defender's Office, a body meant to ensure a fair process. According to the report, information on 550,000 clients was accessible to all employees, including 25 who had ended their employment and eight minors. The comptroller also found a lack of oversight of defenders and unequal fee collection.

"דרכי גישה חסומות ואיטום דלתות לקוי": ביקורת פתע במרחב מוגן במוסדות ציבור

Jun 30, 2026, 01:00 PM

Ahead of the end of fighting in Gaza, Israel's State Comptroller inspected the emergency readiness of public institutions serving the public, including social security, employment services, and health clinics. Some had no protected space at all, while others showed numerous deficiencies. Comptroller Englman voiced concern over the expected continued rocket threat to Israel.