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Former Hamas Hostages Recreate Their Release Moment in Viral TikTok Trend from Brazil

Four Israeli women freed from Hamas captivity recreated their release ceremony in a heartfelt TikTok video while traveling in Brazil, turning a traumatic memory into a moment of s…

Google Expands Ask Maps AI to Enable Food Orders, Hotel Searches, and Real-Time Transit Updates

Google has enhanced Ask Maps within Google Maps to allow users to order food for pickup, search for hotels and events with detailed criteria, and access real-time transit updates…

Chinese Auto Giant Chery Motors Opens First Permanent Office in Israel Amid Market Expansion

Chinese automaker Chery Motors is opening its first permanent office in Israel, reflecting its growing market share, which now leads globally. The company plans to expand with new…

Latin America's 'Blue Wave' Opens New Doors for Israeli Business Partnerships

Following Colombia's diplomatic break with Israel over the 'Iron Swords' war, the election of President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella signals renewed ties and economic cooperatio…

ICL Reports Strongest Quarterly Profit in Three Years Driven by Potash Price Surge

ICL posted its strongest quarterly profit in three years in Q2 2026, driven by rising potash prices and increased sales volumes. Revenues rose 17% to $2.35 billion, with net profi…

Maccabi Haifa Praises Bruninho as Key Player Amid Defensive Concerns After Toto Cup Win

Maccabi Haifa won 4-2 against Ironi Tiberias in the Toto Cup, with Brazilian midfielder Bruninho praised for his leadership and offensive impact. Despite the win, the club remains…

Netanyahu Leads in Social Media Reach, But Israeli Engagement Matches Bennett and Eisenkot

Three months before Israel's elections, Netanyahu leads in social media reach but Israeli user engagement with his content closely matches that of rivals Bennett and Eisenkot. Whi…

UNESCO Adds 25 New Sites to World Heritage List Including Iran’s Alamut Fortress

UNESCO added 25 new sites to its World Heritage List, including Iran’s Alamut Fortress and the archaeological site of Sebastia in the State of Palestine. The list now totals 1,273…

Brazilian Billionaire Alberto Safra Celebrates Son's Bar Mitzvah in Jerusalem

Brazilian billionaire Alberto Safra celebrated his son Yehoshua Freddy's bar mitzvah at Jerusalem's Davidson Center with rabbis, business leaders, and singer Yaakov Shwekey provid…

Likud Campaign Targets Election Committee Over Voter Mobilization and Polling Stations in Elder Care

Likud and the Israeli coalition are intensifying efforts to restrict voter mobilization from abroad and eliminate polling stations in elder care facilities, aiming to suppress opp…

Israeli MMA Fighter Ilai Barzilai Wins Major Bout at Menora Arena with Support from Singer Idan Amadi and Wounded Veterans

Israeli MMA fighter Ilai Barzilai wins a major fight at Menora Arena in Tel Aviv, supported by singer Idan Amadi and wounded veterans. The event showcases the resilience of injure…

Brazilian Forward Luan Leaves Romanian Club Without Notice Before Joining Israeli Team

Brazilian forward Luan left Romanian club U Cluj without formal notice due to unpaid wages and joined Hapoel Ramat Gan, where he recently scored a winning goal. His former club ha…

Atzeret Shlomo Yeshiva Gifts Miniature Torah and Ark to Alberto Safra for Bar Mitzvah

Atzeret Shlomo Yeshiva in Israel celebrated the bar mitzvah of Brazilian Torah patron Alberto Safra with a unique gift: a 26-centimeter Torah scroll handwritten by leading rabbis…

Christian Barleta Extends Contract with Sport Recife Until 2029

Christian Barleta has renewed his contract with Brazilian club Sport Recife until 2029, despite interest from Hapoel Tel Aviv, who now continue seeking a forward replacement for L…

Brazilian Billionaire Alberto Safra Celebrates Son's Bar Mitzvah Across Eight Events in Israel

Bruno Caboclo Considers Leaving Europe to Return to Brazil Basketball

Bruno Caboclo, former Hapoel Tel Aviv player, is considering leaving Europe to join Flamengo in Brazil, aiming to reunite with teammate Yago dos Santos. Despite his agent's prefer…

Rabbi Eliyahu Birnbaum Travels 143 Countries to Connect and Strengthen Jewish Identity Worldwide

Rabbi Eliyahu Birnbaum has traveled to 143 countries to connect with Jewish communities worldwide, emphasizing Jewish pride and identity preservation. From remote Amazonian Morocc…

Israel Implements Graphic Tobacco Warnings but Lacks Enforcement and Tax Reforms

Israel will soon require graphic health warnings on tobacco products but lacks enforcement and tax reforms, limiting impact. Smoking rates remain high, with experts urging compreh…

Hapoel Tel Aviv's Chico Celebrates Scoring in European Comeback Win

Hapoel Tel Aviv defender Chico scored in the team's 2-0 win over Ludogorets, marking their return to European competition after 12 years. He expressed his happiness and confidence…

Israeli Supreme Court Sets Four-Month Deadline for Rabbinical Approval of Brazilian Chicken Imports

The Israeli Supreme Court ordered the Chief Rabbinate to approve Brazilian chicken imports within four months, following delays and legal challenges. This ruling supports meat imp…

Kimberly-Clark Transfers Tissue Paper Business to Joint Venture with Suzano

Kimberly-Clark has transferred its tissue paper business to a joint venture called Arbex, co-owned with Brazilian pulp giant Suzano. Arbex now markets Kimberly-Clark’s tissue bran…

Gordon Brothers Draw 11,000 Fans to Packed MMA Event at Menora Arena

The Gordon brothers headlined a sold-out MMA event at Tel Aviv's Menora Arena, drawing 11,000 fans and securing three wins. Ahavat Hashem Gordon defeated UFC veteran John Lineker…

Maccabi Haifa Coach Barak Bachar Makes Lineup Changes Ahead of Match Against Kiryat Shmona

Maccabi Haifa coach Barak Bachar adjusts the lineup for Tuesday's match against Ironi Kiryat Shmona, with Brazilian Tsunami starting and Ali Mohamed returning to midfield. The tea…

Gordon Brothers Celebrate Wins at GFN 1, Eye MMA and UFC Titles

The Gordon brothers each won their fights at the GFN 1 event on July 27, 2026, boosting their prospects in MMA and related combat sports. Ahavat Hashem aims for the UTMA champions…

Israeli Fighter Kibadi Gordon Sends Message to UFC After Quick Knockout Victory

Israeli fighter Kibadi Gordon knocked out former UFC competitor Jose Alberto Quinones in under a minute at the GFN event, sending a direct message to UFC leadership expressing his…

Israeli Fighter Barzilai Scores Major Victory Over Former UFC Competitor

Israeli MMA fighter Ilai Barzilai defeated former UFC competitor Lucas Almeida at GFN 1, marking a major career milestone and boosting his chances of joining the UFC.

Argentine President Milei Sparks Diplomatic Crisis with Brazil Over Lula Insults

Argentine President Javier Milei sparked a diplomatic crisis with Brazil by insulting Brazilian President Lula during a São Paulo rally supporting Flávio Bolsonaro's presidential…

Israel Secures Third Place at 2026 Footvolley World Championship

Israeli footvolley team Ron Ben Yishai and Maor Hass won bronze at the 2026 World Championship after Germany withdrew in the semifinals, maintaining Israel's strong presence in th…

Israeli Chefs Revive Hidden Jewish Culinary Traditions in Unique Food Festival

The Museum of the Jewish People in Israel is hosting a week-long culinary festival from July 26 to 31, showcasing traditional dishes from small Jewish communities worldwide, inclu…

UFC Fighter Jean Silva Faces Backlash After Visiting Israel Ahead of GFN Event

Brazilian UFC fighter Jean Silva faced social media backlash and criticism from fellow fighters after visiting Israel to support a teammate at the GFN event. His photo with an IDF…

Brazilian Children’s Star Xuxa Draws Huge Crowds With Nostalgic Show at 63

Brazilian children’s star Xuxa Meneghel, 63, launched a sold-out nostalgic show in São Paulo celebrating her career, drawing massive crowds and social media attention for her fitn…

Brazil's Tense Presidential Campaign Begins with Netanyahu's Support for Bolsonaro's Son Amid US-Brazil Strains

Maccabi Haifa Suspends Defender Pedro After Injury, Opens Foreign Player Slot

Maccabi Haifa has suspended defender Pedro after a new injury, removing him from the squad for at least half a season to free a foreign player slot. The 29-year-old Brazilian join…

Hapoel Be'er Sheva's Kings Kangwa Stands Firm Amid Transfer Pressures to Panathinaikos

Hapoel Be'er Sheva transferred midfielder Kings Kangwa to Panathinaikos after a complex saga involving a blocked move to AEK Athens. Kangwa resisted pressure not to play in a key…

Former Maccabi Tel Aviv Guard Alex Garcia Extends Career Until Age 47 with Bauru Basket

Alex Garcia, former Maccabi Tel Aviv guard and Brazilian basketball star, extended his contract with Bauru Basket to play until at least age 47. He continues to perform strongly i…

US Imposes New Tariffs on 60 Trade Partners Including Israel Over Forced Labor Concerns

The US has enacted new tariffs of 10% to 12.5% on imports from 60 countries, including Israel, to combat forced labor. These tariffs replace earlier temporary ones and cover most…

UFC Fighter Jean Silva Arrives in Israel to Support Ilai Barzilai Ahead of Upcoming Fight

UFC featherweight Jean Silva arrived in Israel to support his friend Ilai Barzilai ahead of Barzilai's fight against Lucas Almeida on Monday. Silva praised the warm reception and…

Brazilian Giant Botafogo Offers €2 Million for Hapoel Tel Aviv Target Christian Barletta

Hapoel Tel Aviv targets Brazilian forward Christian Barletta, but faces competition from Botafogo, which offered €2 million against Recife's €2.5 million demand.

Saudi Arabia Leads Global Tourism Surge While Israel Sees Sharpest Decline

Between 2019 and 2025, Saudi Arabia leads global tourism growth with a 67% increase, driven by Vision 2030 reforms. In contrast, Israel suffers a 71% drop in international visitor…

Greece Set to Approve $3.5 Billion Israeli Missile Defense Deal Amid Turkey Tensions

Greece is set to approve a $3.5 billion missile defense deal with Israel, including advanced air defense systems and a national command center, amid rising tensions with Turkey. T…

Maccabi Haifa Advances Talks to Sign Defender Nigel Lonwijk

Maccabi Haifa is in advanced talks to sign 23-year-old defender Nigel Lonwijk from England's Luton Town, aiming to bolster their defense ahead of the new season. Meanwhile, Brazil…

Real Madrid's Vinicius Undergoes Non-Surgical Chin Enhancement Without Anesthesia

Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr. underwent a quick, non-surgical chin enhancement using hyaluronic acid injections in Brazil before the World Cup, with a recovery time of up to 72…

Kidan Dahari and Yaron Adiv Join Tzachi Abu in G City Real Estate Deal

Kidan Dahari and Yaron Adiv have joined Tzachi Abu in acquiring a stake in G City, a major international real estate portfolio. The partnership aims to leverage Dahari and Adiv's…

Maccabi Haifa's New Signing Wanderson Tsunami Earns Praise from Former Bulgarian and Turkish Fans

Brazilian defender Wanderson Tsunami, recently signed by Maccabi Haifa, received warm farewells from fans of his former clubs Levski Sofia and Igdir. Levski supporters praised his…

Israeli Director Irad Rubinstein Balances Theater, Family, and Personal Fears Amid New Kamari Production

Irad Rubinstein, an Israeli director and actor, is preparing for the Kamari Theater's "Agamemnon" premiere while balancing family life and personal challenges. He shares insights…

Hapoel Tel Aviv's Dappa Injured but Expected to Play Against Ludogorets

Hapoel Tel Aviv will travel to Hungary for a UEFA Conference League qualifier against Ludogorets, with forward Daniel Dappa expected to play despite a minor groin injury. The club…

Investment Expert Warns Israelis Against Overconcentration in US and Domestic Stocks

Dror Karni, founder of Karni Family Office, warns Israeli investors about overconcentration in US and Israeli stocks and urges diversification into emerging markets and lesser-kno…

Brazilian Club Rejects Hapoel Tel Aviv's Offer for Winger Christian Barleta

Sport Recife has refused Hapoel Tel Aviv's interest in winger Christian Barleta, rejecting negotiations and demanding over 2.5 million euros, making a transfer unlikely.