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Israeli-media coverage mentioning CIA, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Ecuador Stuns Germany to Reach World Cup Knockouts for First Time in 20 Years
Ecuador beat Germany 2-1 in its final World Cup group match on June 26, 2026, and advanced to the knockout stage for the first time in 20 years. Media outlets and Ecuador’s offici…
Spanish Parliament Urges Sánchez to Quit or Call Early Elections
Spain’s parliament on Thursday urged Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez to resign, face a confidence vote, or call early elections. The nonbinding motions passed amid coalition weakness…
Weekend Weather Holds Steady Before a Slight Warm-Up Next Week
Israel’s weekend weather is expected to stay stable and comfortable, with temperatures near seasonal averages. A slight warming trend should begin on Sunday, especially in the hil…
Satellite Images Reveal 6,000-Year-Old Burial Culture in Sudanese Desert
Researchers have identified 260 massive 6,000-year-old burial sites in Sudan’s Atbai Desert using satellite imagery. The findings suggest an organized nomadic society with ritual…
Yotam Zimri Slams Israeli Polls and Mocks Bennett’s ‘Together’ Slogan
Yotam Zimri criticized Israeli political polls on Channel 14, saying they try to shape reality rather than reflect it. He also mocked the way Naftali Bennett is presented in some…
Ivory Coast targets knockout berth against Curaçao as Group E opener stays goalless
Ivory Coast faced Curaçao in Philadelphia needing a win to reach the World Cup knockout stage for the first time. Curaçao, coming off a historic draw with Ecuador, hoped for an up…
Likud Official Bivas Attacks Tally Gotliv Amid Row Over Party List Changes
Likud’s Chaim Bivas, a Netanyahu ally, attacked MK Tally Gotliv in a recording aired by i24NEWS, saying she hurts the party’s mandate count. The clash comes as Likud figures battl…
Israel to Consider Official Recognition of the Armenian Genocide
Foreign Minister Gideon Saar will ask the Israeli government to recognize the Armenian Genocide and condemn denial of it. The proposal comes as tensions with Turkey rise over regi…
Venezuela quake death toll climbs as rescue teams race to reach trapped survivors
Two major earthquakes hit northwestern Venezuela, killing at least 188 people and injuring 1,520. Officials say at least 200 are trapped, while rescue crews and residents in La Gu…
European airport chaos grows as new biometric border checks trigger long delays
Europe’s new biometric Entry/Exit System is causing major airport delays and missed flights, especially for non-EU travelers. ACI Europe’s president says the situation could worse…
Balfour residence overhaul pushed to 2027, forcing next prime minister to live elsewhere
Israel’s Prime Minister’s Office said the Balfour residence renovation in Jerusalem will not be completed until 2027. The next elected prime minister will therefore have to live e…
Report: Iran Attacked a Cargo Ship in the Strait of Hormuz
A report said Iran attacked a cargo ship today in the Strait of Hormuz. The brief notice gave no details about damage, casualties, or an official response.
Israel Braces for Gaza Protests That Could Escalate
Israel is bracing for large anti-Hamas protests expected Friday across Gaza under the banner "The June 26 Revolution." Security officials fear the demonstrations could spill into…
Ferrari Veteran Marketing Chief Enrico Galliera to Leave After 16 Years
Ferrari chief commercial and marketing officer Enrico Galliera is leaving after 16 years, with Massimiliano Di Silvestre set to replace him in July. The move comes weeks after cri…
Oman Rejects Iranian Fees on Hormuz Shipping, Prompting Fresh Tensions
Oman’s foreign minister said future arrangements for the Strait of Hormuz will not include ship tolls or transit fees. The move, made after talks with U.S. and Gulf officials, cha…
Ultra-Orthodox Kindergarten Teachers Speak Out Amid Funding Crisis
Veteran Haredi kindergarten teachers say they face dismissal after about 150 teachers received layoff notices and six network heads threatened not to open the next school year. Th…
Knesset Debate Erupts Over Whether to Move 7 October Memorial Bus Shelters
The Knesset Education, Culture and Sports Committee debated a proposal to move some Route 232 memorial shelters tied to the October 7 attacks. Families, local officials, and lawma…
Al-Taawoun unveils Zarko Lazetic, but omits Maccabi Tel Aviv from his resume
Zarko Lazetic has been named Al-Taawoun’s new coach and will begin next season on a reported $2 million salary. In its official introduction on Thursday, the Saudi club omitted Ma…
Olympic Day Marked at Meir Medical Center With Young Athletes and Children
International Olympic Day was celebrated at Meir Medical Center in Kfar Saba with the Israel Olympic Committee, Olympic and Paralympic athletes, and about 130 children. The event…
Netanyahu Steps In as U.S. Refueling Jets Jam Ben Gurion Airport
Ben Gurion Airport is suffering from an ongoing congestion crisis caused by dozens of parked American refueling aircraft. After previous efforts, including by Defense Minister Isr…
Vance Says U.S. and Iran Will Open Direct Channel as Reports Emerge of Gulf Shipping Attack
J.D. Vance said the United States and Iran will create a direct communications channel, with Central Command and Revolutionary Guard officials set to meet in Doha. The announcemen…
IDF to Build Haredi Training Base in Jordan Valley Amid Draft Crisis
The IDF will build a Haredi training base in the Jordan Valley for all ultra-Orthodox service tracks, at a cost of tens of millions of shekels. The announcement followed mass prot…
Israel Worried Trump May Sell F-35 Jets to Turkey, Citing Risks to Air Force Freedom of Action
Israeli defense officials are alarmed by Donald Trump’s indication that he may sell F-35 jets to Turkey, warning it could hurt the Israeli Air Force’s freedom of action. The repor…
Iranian Official Says Israel's Withdrawal from Lebanon Is a Red Line in U.S. Talks
An Iranian official close to the negotiating team said Israel must withdraw from Lebanon for a final Iran-U.S. deal. The official called it a red line and demanded a permanent cea…
Netanyahu’s Lawyer Takes Up Ashdod’s Doping Complaint Against Tiberias
Amit Hadad, Netanyahu’s lawyer, is representing M.S. Ashdod in a complaint against Ironi Tiberias over alleged banned-substance use and IV treatment. The federation and anti-dopin…
PMO Crime Chief Warns of Criminal ‘Parallel Governance’ in Arab Society
Roi Kahlon warned at the University of Haifa that organized crime in Arab society has become a national security threat. He said gangs are using massive illegal firepower, frighte…
Historic Jerusalem hospital set to become a girls' school, drawing strong criticism
Jerusalem is expected to approve turning the historic Bikur Holim Hospital into a girls' school for the Slonim Hasidic community. The move has sparked criticism from preservation…
Satirical roundup targets Israeli politics, protests, and a Chabad event
A satirical Israeli news roundup mocks politicians, ultra-Orthodox protest tactics, and a Chabad gathering. It references Tali Gottlieb’s immunity, Yair Golan’s faction, Goldknopf…
Chief Rabbi Warns of Kashrut Risks in Popular Whiskeys
Chief Rabbi Kalman Meir Ber published a halachic warning on imported whiskey and other spirits. He said bourbon is relatively safer, while Scotch, Irish, and especially Canadian w…
Moshe Damayo Takes New Advisory Role at Maccabi Kiryat Malakhi
Moshe Damayo has joined Maccabi Kiryat Malakhi as senior professional adviser. The Liga Alef South club says he will help shape the squad, staff and long-term strategy, as well as…
EU Probe Finds Widespread Mislabeling in Clothing Fiber Tags
The European Commission said a Europe-wide inspection found 37% of clothing labels were inaccurate about fiber content. Online purchases and certain items such as scarves and shir…
Hesder Yeshiva Leaders Decide Not to Escalate Dispute With the IDF
Hesder yeshiva leaders decided not to escalate their dispute with the IDF and will keep sending students to the Armored Corps in the August draft. The decision followed talks with…
Report: Iran Eyes Billions in Revenue From the Strait of Hormuz
Iran is exploring a plan to monetize the Strait of Hormuz after wartime disruption to shipping. The proposal could bring roughly $40 billion a year and give Tehran new control ove…
FIFA Weighs Expanding Club World Cup to 48 Teams
FIFA is preparing to discuss expanding the Club World Cup to 48 teams, following the new 48-team World Cup format. The change would likely bring in more European clubs and raise t…
Israeli Finance Ministry Delays Government Fleet Leasing Plan, Citing Review and Possible China Concerns
Israel’s Finance Ministry has delayed a major plan to move the government fleet to operating leases. Officials are still reviewing the model, while industry sources say concern ov…
A Shabbat Orange and Almond Cake on 'Talim Shel Shabbat'
Former politician and educator Dr. Aliza Bloch will join chef Avi Levy on "Tavim Shel Shabbat." They will make a dairy-free orange and almond cake for Friday night, with an orange…
Mbappe and Haaland Lead the Race for Group Supremacy as World Cup Group Play Reaches the Finish
France and Norway headline the final round of World Cup group-stage matches on Friday, with Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland meeting for the first time in national-team shirts. Be…
Feynman’s Restaurant Dilemma, Solved Decades Later
Researchers from Oxford, Princeton and CUNY proved that Richard Feynman’s napkin formula for choosing between a familiar restaurant dish and a new one was optimal. The study, publ…
12-Year-Old Boy Attacked by Shark During Family Trip in the Bahamas
A 12-year-old American boy was attacked by a shark while swimming during a family trip in the Bahamas. He was evacuated by boat to New Providence for treatment, and officials have…
Religious Zionist yeshiva network ends tank corps boycott after talks with IDF chief
The Hesder Yeshiva Association said its students will resume planned service in the IDF Armored Corps in August, ending a boycott after talks with Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir. The s…
Wedding-favorite 'Od Yishma' gets its official studio release
Ephraim Peleg has officially released his wedding staple "Od Yishma" after four years of live performances. The decision came after his own recent wedding, which inspired him to p…
Live Boutique Performance of 'Le'olam Yehi Adam' Turned into Official Music Video
Meir Goldstein and Chaim Polak released a new version of Dudi Kalish’s “Le'olam Yehi Adam” as part of Goldstein’s “Inspirations” cover project. Recorded live at a boutique event…
New Israel-Lebanon Talks Begin in Washington
American officials said a new round of Israel-Lebanon talks has begun in Washington. No details were released about the participants or the topics under discussion.
IDF Expects More Than 3,500 Haredi Recruits This Year, Up 25%
The IDF says more than 3,500 Haredim are expected to enlist in 2025, up from about 2,800 in 2024. The final total will be confirmed at the end of the recruitment year, and it rema…
Hamas Tries to Add Gaza to Iran-US Talks After Lebanese Ceasefire Example
Hamas is trying to use Iran’s talks with the United States to put Gaza on the agenda, after a similar dynamic helped produce a Lebanon ceasefire. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Ar…
School in Petah Tikva to Open Late After Violent Classroom Attack
Studies at the Or Y.Orbach religious school in Petah Tikva will start at 10:00 a.m. Friday after a violent classroom attack on a teacher. The Teachers Union said the student assau…
NASA selects Israeli satellite-imaging firm for commercial data contract
ImageSat International has signed a two-and-a-half-year framework deal with NASA to supply satellite imagery from its EROS and RUNNER systems. NASA said the broader commercial-dat…
French Court Fines City After It Refused to Approve a Suspected Sham Marriage
A court in Meaux, France, ordered Chessy to pay 7,500 euros total to an Algerian man and his Finnish partner after the city refused to officiate their wedding. The municipality sa…
