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Aug 6, 2026
19:11Ynet
Haredi company closed - fighters integrated into secular force: "We burned our past, we feel betrayed"
Security

Haredi company closed - fighters integrated into secular force: "We burned our past, we feel betrayed"

The Haredi "Tomer" company in Givati has been closed - and the soldiers were transferred to a mixed company in Gaza. "They promised we could maintain a Haredi lifestyle, now we are assigned with women," the soldiers who want to leave told Ynet. Most of them rely on welfare assistance: "We burned our ties with our parents, we disconnected from our family to contribute to the country - and now no...

17:57Ynet
From the war in Ukraine to the jungles of Colombia: Kyiv's drones reach the cartels
World

From the war in Ukraine to the jungles of Colombia: Kyiv's drones reach the cartels

Criminal organizations and guerrilla groups in Colombia are trying to send fighters to the Ukrainian front so they can learn to operate advanced explosive drones and use the knowledge against their country's army. After hundreds of aerial attacks and 15 soldiers killed, the government in Bogota is investing $1.6 billion in a "drone shield": "Security forces have completely lost their monopoly on...

17:26Ynet
The power to paralyze a country, by way of the sea: The new vision of the Navy commander - and the lesson from the Hormuz blockade
Security

The power to paralyze a country, by way of the sea: The new vision of the Navy commander - and the lesson from the Hormuz blockade

From protecting shipping lanes and gas rigs, to interceptions and protest flotillas, and dealing with a new threat map that includes Iran and Turkey. The maritime arena is no longer a secondary sector, and it is capable of tipping the balance in a war. From a visit to the Navy's largest exercise since October 7, the change in perception is clear. The goal: to increase the fleet of warships - and...

16:26Ynet
Peace Council for Gaza Publishes First Construction Contract
Security

Peace Council for Gaza Publishes First Construction Contract

According to the British "Guardian", the Council published a contract for the construction of a military post in Gaza that will house 150 people, where soldiers from Morocco will stay. The Moroccan unit will rotate from a base in Israel to the post, which will be built about 1.6 km from the border and will include a "rapid extraction route" for emergencies.

14:52Ynet
Black professor who became the poster boy for DEI resigns from Cambridge: "Plagiarized his PhD and faked research"
Crime

Black professor who became the poster boy for DEI resigns from Cambridge: "Plagiarized his PhD and faked research"

British sociologist Jason Arday, who inspired many with his story of overcoming dyslexia and autism, has resigned from the University of Cambridge following an investigation. It was discovered that his academic achievements, including his doctoral thesis and previous employment claims, were dubious, and several personal stories were found to be fabricated.

14:02Ynet
KKL-JNF Approves 863 Million Shekel Investment Plan for the North
Markets

KKL-JNF Approves 863 Million Shekel Investment Plan for the North

Nearly 900 million shekels will be invested over three years in programs for infrastructure, housing, and education in Israel's North. This follows nearly a billion shekels already approved earlier this year. KKL-JNF Chairman Eyal Ostrinsky stated that the organization provides immediate funding where state processes are often delayed.

13:54Ynet
Likud Seeks Opposition Support to Legalize "Elector" App
Politics

Likud Seeks Opposition Support to Legalize "Elector" App

Following the Central Elections Committee chairman's ban on apps that record voting data, the coalition is attempting to pass legislation to authorize their use. The opposition has yet to respond, while Likud's legal counsel has requested a reconsideration of the ruling.

13:37Ynet
Couple from Ashkelon charged with spying for Iran: these are the sites they were instructed to photograph, including in Eilat
Crime

Couple from Ashkelon charged with spying for Iran: these are the sites they were instructed to photograph, including in Eilat

The State Attorney's Office has filed an indictment against Tamirlan Amushokov (26) and Alina Kushnirenko (24) from Ashkelon. The couple is charged with espionage for Iran, having collected intelligence between April and July 2026.

13:09Ynet
Tnuva closes the Olivia spreads factory: what will happen to the brand?
Consumer

Tnuva closes the Olivia spreads factory: what will happen to the brand?

The company has decided to close the production line at the Olivia factory in Rehovot and will import products from abroad under the brand. In recent years, Olivia has faced growing competition, led by the "Al HaLechem" brand.

12:44Ynet
Insolvency procedure cancelled: what about debts during the cooling-off period?
Markets

Insolvency procedure cancelled: what about debts during the cooling-off period?

The period after the procedure is halted may leave debtors with huge debts before the Execution Office and without an alternative path that fits their financial capacity. How to cope.

12:43Ynet
600 million shekels for Ashkelon: how urban renewal is being promoted
Real Estate

600 million shekels for Ashkelon: how urban renewal is being promoted

The government budget is intended to bridge the economic gap in 'pinui-binui' (evacuation-construction) complexes that are not profitable under market conditions, and to enable developers to move from planning to execution — subject to approvals and a tender.

12:29Ynet
Bennett pledges not to cooperate with the Haredim: "The door is closed to those who support draft evasion"
Politics

Bennett pledges not to cooperate with the Haredim: "The door is closed to those who support draft evasion"

Talks within United Torah Judaism about joining any government that would legislate an exemption from military service for Haredim do not impress the chairman of the "BEYAHAD" party. "There is no point in a government that will not solve this existential problem," said Bennett. Regarding the Eisenkot outline: "Gafni and Deri will spin the politician on duty."

12:26Ynet
A year later: Yinon Levi, who shot and killed a Palestinian teacher, is charged with manslaughter
Crime

A year later: Yinon Levi, who shot and killed a Palestinian teacher, is charged with manslaughter

According to the indictment, the contractor ordered a new road to be broken through on private land, which led to a confrontation with the village residents. The teacher, Ouda Muhammad Khalil al-Hadalin, documented the confrontation that broke out - as well as the moment he was shot to death.

12:00Ynet
Tamir Blatt's French Lemonade | User Content
Basketball

Tamir Blatt's French Lemonade | User Content

Just as he knows how to thread an impossible pass between the defenders' hands, he found the loophole that allows him to both get the big money and play basketball at the highest levels. Do you also have something to say? Send us columns to the address: kick@ynet.co.il

11:31Ynet
Documentation of pursuit into Lebanon and kidnapping fears: "An hour in a car and they are in Damascus"
Security

Documentation of pursuit into Lebanon and kidnapping fears: "An hour in a car and they are in Damascus"

The IDF states that activist infiltrations into Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza are diverting forces from operational missions. Reservists called up from leave to search for infiltrators are frustrated by the lack of government and judicial response.

11:25Ynet
Official: Armando Bacot signs two-year deal with Maccabi Tel Aviv
Basketball

Official: Armando Bacot signs two-year deal with Maccabi Tel Aviv

The American center (26, 2.08 m), who played last season for Fenerbahce, will wear yellow until the summer of 2028: "Very excited to join a historic organization." Kattash: "Possesses very high offensive capabilities."

11:23Ynet
Kalfon: 'Remove the security guards permanently'
Crime

Kalfon: 'Remove the security guards permanently'

Following the violent confrontation at the Hapoel Petah Tikva match, during which a team fan was beaten by a security guard, the chairman of the Leagues Administration sent a letter to the Police Commissioner demanding a thorough investigation: 'An unacceptable incident'.

10:39Ynet
Unknown individuals desecrated the flag at an IDF soldier's grave three times in one week: "I stood there and cried"
Crime

Unknown individuals desecrated the flag at an IDF soldier's grave three times in one week: "I stood there and cried"

"I asked him for forgiveness, forgiveness for going out to fight": Gilanit, mother of paratrooper Staff Sergeant Regev Amar, who was killed in the battles at Kissufim on October 7, noticed that the national flag flying over her son's grave had been desecrated time and again. The mother fears that Haredim who were touring the Banias area are behind the sabotage: "A red line has been crossed here...

10:36Ynet
At a valuation of 200 million shekels: Fox takes control of Itay Brands
Markets

At a valuation of 200 million shekels: Fox takes control of Itay Brands

The Fox Group has signed a new agreement with the other shareholders of the popular fashion brand, increasing its holdings to 63%. In the first stage, the group will purchase 7% of the company's shares for 11.5 million shekels, while its two partners will each retain 18.5%. The agreement also includes a mechanism for further increasing the stake in the coming years.

10:10Ynet
Drone manufacturer for the Russian army seriously wounded in car explosion
Security

Drone manufacturer for the Russian army seriously wounded in car explosion

Vladimir Tkachev, head of the factory producing 'Upyr' FPV drones, was seriously wounded in a car bombing in the Sverdlovsk region. His driver was killed. The incident is the latest in a series of attacks targeting senior figures in the Russian defense industry.

10:07Ynet
Burger King employee fired after shouting "Free Palestine" at Israeli customer
Society

Burger King employee fired after shouting "Free Palestine" at Israeli customer

Ariana Hamilton was fired from the burger chain after confronting an Israeli customer, but subsequently raised nearly $100,000 online. Burger King stated it has zero tolerance for antisemitism or discrimination.

09:58Ynet
"The Land of Judea is waking up": Settlers riot in Palestinian village, causing injuries
Crime

"The Land of Judea is waking up": Settlers riot in Palestinian village, causing injuries

Palestinian media reported that settlers attacked residents in the village of Khirbet Tuba in the Hebron Hills, setting fire to structures and damaging infrastructure. Five people, including a woman and two children, were hospitalized. The slogan "The Land of Judea is waking up" was found at the scene.

09:43Ynet
Harel was an engineer at Elbit and left behind 4 children; the service hindered Tamir's work, but "he felt obligated"
Security

Harel was an engineer at Elbit and left behind 4 children; the service hindered Tamir's work, but "he felt obligated"

Relatives of company commander Harel Birnstock and combat medic Tamir Vaknin, who were killed by an explosive device in Lebanon, say that despite the personal cost, they never considered stopping their reserve service. "Harel put his whole life on hold," says his friend Michael, while Tamir's brother, Yoav, adds that he was planning a career move to the USA.

09:30Ynet
Instead of the Indian version: Disney+ app in Israel to be replaced
Gadgets & Software

Instead of the Indian version: Disney+ app in Israel to be replaced

In September, Israel will transition from the Indian app launched here to the global app, which includes the option to connect abroad, smarter content recommendations, and different parental controls. The old app will stop working in the country in October. Login verification will henceforth be done via email only. Will this affect the password sharing phenomenon? Not necessarily.

09:25Ynet
Sex offender who posed as a therapist and attacked children caught at Ben Gurion Airport
Crime

Sex offender who posed as a therapist and attacked children caught at Ben Gurion Airport

A 50-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of a series of sex offenses committed before he left the country in 2015, after which he had been declared wanted for questioning.

09:07Ynet
'Terem' failed to diagnose appendicitis – and will pay 736 thousand shekels
Crime

'Terem' failed to diagnose appendicitis – and will pay 736 thousand shekels

A patient with abdominal pain and vomiting was discharged home, but three days later it was discovered: her appendix had burst. The court ruled that the clinic's doctors should have performed a blood test.

08:18Ynet
"Will help achieve the goals": Freddy Bourdillon signs with Hapoel Tel Aviv
Basketball

"Will help achieve the goals": Freddy Bourdillon signs with Hapoel Tel Aviv

The 35-year-old guard, who played last season for Ironi Ramat Gan and Bnei Herzliya, joins the Reds until the summer of 2027. Coach Dimitris Itoudis emphasized that Bourdillon's experience is crucial for the team's championship ambitions.

08:04Ynet
Body image issues, love from David Bowie and the fear of a comeback: Lisa Kudrow is long past being just Phoebe Buffay
Culture

Body image issues, love from David Bowie and the fear of a comeback: Lisa Kudrow is long past being just Phoebe Buffay

She was one of the biggest stars of the world's most successful sitcom, but for years she struggled to appreciate herself and her work — and to find success that stood on its own. More than 20 years after "Friends", with a star on the Walk of Fame, another Emmy nomination and the closing of the circle of "The Comeback", it seems that it is finally Lisa Kudrow's turn to gain renewed appreciation.

08:03Ynet
After the perfect ending: why was "Ted Lasso" brought back at all?
Culture

After the perfect ending: why was "Ted Lasso" brought back at all?

Three years after saying goodbye to the Richmond fans, the most optimistic coach on television returns for a fourth season — this time with a women's soccer team. After the final season exposed the mental toll of his endless optimism, the question arises whether the series has truly found a new story to tell — or if it is simply trying to recreate one of the biggest streaming hits of the decade.

07:13Ynet
Tourism Crisis Hits Israel: Stock Declines and Plummeting Visitor Numbers
Markets

Tourism Crisis Hits Israel: Stock Declines and Plummeting Visitor Numbers

Tourism in Israel has been in a deep crisis since October 7, 2023, with the number of tourists entering the country between January and July 2026 totaling only 430,000, compared to 1.95 million in the same period in 2019, the peak year. The sector, once a sought-after investment, has become a source of losses for investors, contrasting with the overall market trend.

07:00Ynet
Messi's first goals since the World Cup and a new record
Football

Messi's first goals since the World Cup and a new record

The 39-year-old star scored twice and added an assist in a 4:2 victory over Atletico San Luis, becoming the all-time leading scorer of the Leagues Cup.

06:37Ynet
At an altitude of over 2,000 meters: a unique snail discovered in China receives a mythological name
Animals

At an altitude of over 2,000 meters: a unique snail discovered in China receives a mythological name

A freshwater snail living in dark underground caves has been named after a figure from Chinese mythology. This first-of-its-kind discovery highlights the urgent need for extensive cave surveys to protect such vulnerable species.

06:36Ynet
A rare visit: a 170 cm sunfish documented in the Gulf of Eilat
Animals

A rare visit: a 170 cm sunfish documented in the Gulf of Eilat

The sunfish, one of the largest bony fish in the world and a species defined as vulnerable, was documented in the Coral Reserve in Eilat. "I was impressed by the power and presence of this special fish," said the Israel Nature and Parks Authority inspector who documented it.

06:35Ynet
Returning to the NBA: Lonnie Walker signs with the Denver Nuggets
Basketball

Returning to the NBA: Lonnie Walker signs with the Denver Nuggets

The Maccabi Tel Aviv point guard from last season is joining Nikola Jokic's squad on a $3.3 million deal. He will be replaced by Keaton Wallace, who agreed to terms last night.

06:33Ynet
From Cinderella to Halitzah: Itay Betzaleli explores what our shoes say about us
Culture

From Cinderella to Halitzah: Itay Betzaleli explores what our shoes say about us

The "Shoe Stories" exhibition at the Israel Museum in Jerusalem presents shoes not just as an item of clothing, but as a story of identity, nostalgia, and even faith. Stylist Itay Betzaleli met with three creators from the worlds of design, fashion, and collecting to understand our connection to the pair on our feet.

05:57Ynet
Cleared for publication: Maj. (res.) Harel Birenstock and Sgt. Maj. (res.) Tamir Vaknin killed in southern Lebanon
Security

Cleared for publication: Maj. (res.) Harel Birenstock and Sgt. Maj. (res.) Tamir Vaknin killed in southern Lebanon

Birenstock, a company commander in the 55th Paratroopers Brigade, and combat medic Vaknin were killed by an explosive device while scanning a booby-trapped building in Majdal Zoun, which is under IDF control. 4 other reservists were seriously wounded. It is not yet clear if the device was planted before or after the ceasefire. The IDF accused Hezbollah of a "flagrant violation" of the ceasefire...

02:58Ynet
Hybrid attack: Toyota to upgrade batteries to maintain leadership
Auto

Hybrid attack: Toyota to upgrade batteries to maintain leadership

The world's leading hybrid vehicle manufacturer does not want to lose its edge: it will launch advanced batteries that will offer improved electric range and reduced weight. Here is what we know about them.

01:32Ynet
The World's Fastest Family Car: Electricity Over Gasoline
Auto

The World's Fastest Family Car: Electricity Over Gasoline

The electric Mercedes CLA 45 AMG has set a new Nürburgring lap record for family cars. Here are the details of this remarkable achievement.

01:30Ynet
"We will return to the glory days": Maccabi Netanya aims high with a record budget
Football

"We will return to the glory days": Maccabi Netanya aims high with a record budget

With an unprecedented budget of 54.6 million shekels, impressive acquisitions like Dolev Haziza, and a refusal to sell the squad's stars, Maccabi Netanya wants to erase the trauma of last season and qualify for the upper playoffs. Coach Roni Levy clarifies: "We are doing everything to have a strong team, but we must dramatically improve the defensive game."

01:30Ynet
Hapoel Be'er Sheva's victory only highlighted the grim situation of Israeli football
Football

Hapoel Be'er Sheva's victory only highlighted the grim situation of Israeli football

Success in Europe is bittersweet when realizing there is little chance of seeing matches in Israel soon. At least participation remains a diplomatic achievement.

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