Armenia
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Armenia, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Armenian Forward Arthur Mirnian Joins Ironi Tiberias to Boost Survival Bid
Ironi Tiberias signed Armenian forward Arthur Mirnian from Bnei Sakhnin on a one-year deal to strengthen their squad for the upcoming season. The club now plans to add a foreign d…
Russian-Israeli Historian Artem Kirpichyonok Missing Weeks After Arrival in Israel
Russian-Israeli historian Artem Kirpichyonok has been missing since early August shortly after arriving in Israel, prompting calls from Russian activists for official investigatio…
Armenian National Team Winger Edgar Savikyan Linked to Hapoel Petah Tikva
Hapoel Petah Tikva is pursuing Armenian winger Edgar Savikyan from Ferencváros to bolster their squad before the Israeli Premier League season starts. The 25-year-old has experien…
Red Star Belgrade Faces Player Sales After Shocking Champions League Exit to Hapoel Be'er Sheva
After Hapoel Be'er Sheva eliminated Red Star Belgrade from the Champions League playoffs, Red Star plans to sell key players including Armenian defender Nair Tiknizyan amid squad…
Cameroonian Striker Marius Noubissi Signs with Hapoel Ramat Gan Ahead of Premier League Season
Hapoel Ramat Gan signed Cameroonian striker Marius Noubissi, who has significant European experience and a strong scoring record, to strengthen its squad for the Israeli Premier L…
Netanyahu Thanks Colombian President for Golan Recognition Without Mentioning Deadly Earthquake
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu thanked Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella for recognizing Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights in a video posted on August 11, 20…
Powerful Earthquake in Colombia Kills Over 160, Injures Around 600
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake in Colombia has killed over 160 people and injured around 600, with extensive damage in Cali and other regions. Rescue operations continue amid fears th…
Russian Historian Reportedly Disappears After Landing at Israel's Ben Gurion Airport
Artyom Kirpichyonok, a Russian historian with anti-Israel views, reportedly vanished after landing at Ben Gurion Airport last week. Russian sources say he lost contact after arriv…
90-Year-Old Woman Chokes While Eating in Jerusalem, Resuscitated and Hospitalized
A 90-year-old woman in Jerusalem choked while eating and was found unconscious by MDA teams. After emergency resuscitation and removal of food from her throat, she was hospitalize…
Azerbaijan Distances Itself from Israel Amid Growing Security and Diplomatic Shifts
Azerbaijan is distancing itself from Israel amid diplomatic tensions following Israel's recognition of the Armenian genocide and growing Azerbaijani ties with Turkey and the Pales…
Azerbaijan Shifts Away from Israel as US Firm Ondas Gains Ground in Defense Deals
Rising Attacks on Christian Clergy and Arab Bus Drivers Highlight Growing Religious and Ethnic Violence in Jerusalem
Jerusalem has seen a rise in violent attacks against Christian clergy and Arab bus drivers, with numerous assaults and harassment incidents reported in 2026. Despite arrests and c…
Beitar Jerusalem Aims to Unlock Nana Antwi's Full Potential as Right Back
Beitar Jerusalem signed right back Nana Antwi from Romanian club Hermannstadt, impressed by his athleticism but aware of his inconsistent past and mental challenges. The club sees…
Israel Halts Armenian Genocide Recognition Amid Azerbaijani Diplomatic Pressure
Israel halted a parliamentary move to recognize the Armenian genocide after Azerbaijan pressured it diplomatically, citing Turkey's interests as a red line. Azerbaijan expressed d…
Hapoel Be'er Sheva Draws Potential Champions League Playoff Opponents After Red Star Clash
Hapoel Be'er Sheva will learn its potential Champions League playoff opponent on August 3, 2026, after facing Red Star Belgrade. If Be'er Sheva advances, it will be seeded in the…
Nigerian Midfielder Christopher Boniface Signs Two-Year Deal with Hapoel Ramat Gan
Nigerian midfielder Christopher Boniface has joined Hapoel Ramat Gan on a two-year contract with an option for a third season, strengthening the newly promoted Israeli Premier Lea…
Six Arrested for Stone-Throwing and Spitting at Armenian Church in Jerusalem's Old City
Six Jewish suspects were arrested in Jerusalem for spitting and throwing stones at the Armenian Church in the Old City. Three remain detained while three were released with restri…
Israeli Football Teams Await European Playoff Draws After Strong Start
Israeli football clubs Hapoel Be'er Sheva, Maccabi Tel Aviv, Hapoel Tel Aviv, and Beitar Jerusalem prepare for European playoff draws after advancing to the third qualifying round…
Trump and Netanyahu Discuss Possible Land Blockade to Intensify Pressure on Iran
US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have discussed a potential land blockade on Iran to intensify economic pressure. The plan involves pressuri…
Turkey Deepens Influence in Gaza Through IHH Despite Israeli Terror Designation
Turkey, through the IHH organization, is expanding its influence in Gaza by providing aid and infrastructure despite being labeled a terrorist group by Israel. This reflects Ankar…
Oscar Gloukh Scores as Ajax Wins Away in Conference League Qualifier
Israeli midfielder Oscar Gloukh scored as Ajax won 2-0 away at Vojvodina in the UEFA Conference League qualifiers, marking the start of a new era under their Spanish coach. Other…
Israeli Parliament Halts Armenian Genocide Recognition Vote Amid Jewish Community Concerns
The Israeli Knesset postponed a vote on recognizing the Armenian genocide after appeals from Azerbaijan's Jewish community raised concerns about harming bilateral relations and co…
Israeli Police Officer Injured in Violent Clash Between Jews and Armenians in Jerusalem's Jewish Quarter
A violent clash between Jews and Armenians in Jerusalem's Jewish Quarter led to the injury of a police officer and the arrest of eight suspects. The fight followed a dispute over…
Turkey and US-Backed Trade Routes Clash Over Middle East Economic Control
The Middle East's strategic focus in 2026 centers on competing global trade corridors: the US-backed IMEC route linking India, the Middle East, and Europe, and the China-Turkey-le…
Bnei Sakhnin Signs Romanian Goalkeeper Raul Balbreau for One Season
Bnei Sakhnin signed Romanian goalkeeper Raul Balbreau from Petrolul Ploiești on a one-year deal with options for two more seasons. The 25-year-old has experience in Romania, Hunga…
Israeli Court Sentences 'Shooting Doctor' to 22 Months for Illegal Weapon Possession
Rabee Abu Arar, known as the 'Shooting Doctor,' was sentenced to 22 months in prison and fined for illegal weapon possession after a plea deal dropped shooting charges due to weak…
Scholars Debate Exact Location of Noah's Ark on the Mountains of Ararat
The exact location where Noah's Ark rested after the flood remains debated, with ancient Jewish and Islamic traditions pointing to the Kurdish mountains near Jabal Judi in Turkey…
Iran Releases Footage of Destruction at Site of Ali Khamenei Attack Amid Funeral Procession
Iran broadcast footage of damage at the site of an Israeli strike that killed former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei on February 28. His funeral procession, attended by millions and f…
Study Reveals Social Networks Key to Human Survival in South Caucasus 57,000 Years Ago
A study led by Dr. Ariel Melinsky-Buller reveals that extensive social networks, alongside mobility and environmental adaptation, were crucial for hunter-gatherer survival in the…
Israeli Experts and Azerbaijani Jewish Leaders Criticize Israel's Recognition of Armenian Genocide
Israel's recognition of the Armenian genocide faces criticism from Israeli experts and Azerbaijani Jewish leaders, who warn it may harm Israel's strategic ties with Azerbaijan and…
Sana Gomes Signs One-Year Deal with Bnei Sakhnin After Leaving Hapoel Haifa
Sana Gomes, who left Hapoel Haifa over financial disputes, has signed a one-year contract with Bnei Sakhnin, continuing his career in the Israeli Premier League.
Lebanese Defense Minister Attends Khamenei Funeral in Symbolic Gesture to Ease Tensions with Iran
Lebanon's Defense Minister Michel Moawad attended the funeral of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in Tehran as a symbolic effort to ease tensions with Iran amid strained re…
Lebanon Sends Defense Minister to Khamenei Funeral to Ease Tensions with Iran
Lebanon sent Defense Minister Michel Mansi to the funeral of former Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei as a symbolic effort to reduce tensions with Iran and avoid conflict amid s…
Israel-Turkey Rivalry Intensifies Amid Regional Power Struggle and US-Turkey Ties
Israel and Turkey's rivalry has intensified into a strategic regional power struggle, fueled by US-Turkey ties and disputes over Syria, military sales, and regional influence. Isr…
Jerusalem Film Festival 2026 Highlights Israeli Cinema and International Stories
The Jerusalem Film Festival 2026 opens with Israeli drama "Independence" starring Assi Cohen and features eight diverse films from Israel and abroad, including documentaries, dram…
Iran Holds Funeral for Supreme Leader Khamenei Amid Calls to Assassinate Trump
Iran is holding the funeral of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, killed in an Israeli strike on February 28, with large public attendance and calls for assassinating U.S. President Tru…
Millions Mourn Iran's Killed Supreme Leader Amid Security Fears Over Son's Attendance
Millions mourn Iran's assassinated Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in Mashhad, while his son Mojtaba is barred from attending due to Israeli assassination fears. The funeral drew fore…
Turkey’s Erdogan Emerges as Strategic Challenge to Israel Amid NATO Summit Tensions
Turkey hosts a major NATO summit amid Western praise but faces criticism for authoritarianism and regional provocations under Erdogan. Israel is urged to counter Turkey’s strategi…
Iran Hosts Major Funeral for Khamenei with Global Leaders Attending
Iran held a large funeral for Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in Tehran, attended by dozens of global leaders and marking the public return of a key Revolutionary Guards commander. Th…
Iran Unveils Ali Khamenei's Coffin as IRGC Commander Ahmad Vahidi Appears Publicly
Iran displayed the coffin of former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in Tehran ahead of a multi-day funeral procession through Iran and Iraq. IRGC Commander Ahmad Vahidi appeared publi…
Iran Displays Khamenei's Coffin in Tehran Ahead of Funeral Procession to Mashhad
Iran displayed the coffin of former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in Tehran ahead of his funeral procession to Mashhad. Mourning ceremonies will take place in Tehran and Qom. Meanwh…
Turkish Foreign Minister Calls Israel a Global Problem, Israeli FM Sa'ar Denounces Remarks as Incitement
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan called Israel a global burden, prompting Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar to condemn the remarks as incitement to genocide. This diplomat…
Azerbaijan's Jewish Community Leaders Urge Israeli MPs Not to Recognize Armenian Genocide
Jewish community leaders in Azerbaijan have urged Israeli lawmakers not to support recognition of the Armenian genocide, warning it could harm Israel-Azerbaijan relations amid pea…
Israeli Expert Warns Armenian Genocide Recognition Could Harm Strategic Ties with Azerbaijan
Israel's recognition of the Armenian genocide has drawn criticism from experts and Jewish leaders in Azerbaijan, who warn it could damage Israel's strategic ties with Azerbaijan…
Israeli Government’s Armenian Genocide Recognition Reflects Political Interests, Not Moral Duty
Israel’s government unanimously recognized the Armenian genocide, a move framed as a moral duty but driven by changing political interests, says Dr. Alina Berdicev-Yellov. She arg…
Israel's Recognition of Armenian Genocide Raises Questions on Moral vs. Political Motives
Israel has officially recognized the Armenian genocide, a move framed as a moral duty but long delayed due to strategic ties with Turkey. Experts question whether the decision ref…
Maccabi Tel Aviv Considers Hungarian Defender Levante Katona and Brazilian Leo Santos for 2026/27 Season
Maccabi Tel Aviv is pursuing Hungarian defender Levante Katona and Brazilian Leo Santos to strengthen its squad for the 2026/27 season. The club confirmed Kenny Miller as coach an…
Maccabi Tel Aviv Wins 1-0 Against Alashkert in First Preseason Friendly
Maccabi Tel Aviv defeated Armenian club Alashkert 1-0 in their first preseason match, with captain Dor Peretz scoring the winning goal. The team continues training in Serbia befor…