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Israeli traveler freed after alleged medical supply smuggling arrest in Turkish Cyprus

A Nearby Greek-Style Kosher Resort in Cyprus Promises an Easy Family Escape

A writer recommends the Greek Village in Latchi, Cyprus, as a close, kosher vacation option for Israelis. The resort offers family suites, kosher meals, a pool, nearby excursions…

Trump’s F-35 Signal to Erdogan Could Undermine Israel’s Air Edge

A commentary says Trump’s possible F-35 sale to Turkey would erode Israel’s air superiority and create new regional risks. It warns of stealth threats, technology leakage, and hei…

Roman Sorkin Released From Israel Squad Because of Injury

Roman Sorkin has been released from Israel’s national team squad because of injury ahead of World Cup qualifiers against Germany and Croatia. Israel is also missing five other inj…

Hamas operative arrested in Greece after alleged plot against Jewish, Israeli targets in Germany

German and Greek authorities uncovered a Hamas-linked plot against Jewish and Israeli targets in Germany. The suspect, 37-year-old Youssef M., was arrested in Crete on June 6 afte…

Hotels and Travel Deals Race to Fill Summer Rooms as Families Look to Sukkot

Israeli hotel chains are offering steep summer discounts and perks to fill rooms, but many deals come with restrictions. At the same time, families are increasingly eyeing Sukkot…

Israeli Navy Eyes Turkey as a Growing Maritime Rival Amid Eastern Mediterranean Tensions

An Israeli naval near-miss with Turkish warships off Cyprus has accelerated concerns that Turkey is becoming a maritime adversary. Israel is responding with new naval procurement…

War, Cheaper Euro Push Cyprus to the Top of Israeli Travel Picks

Nearly 590,000 Israelis flew to Cyprus in 2025, a 39% rise, as cheaper prices and strong demand boosted the route. Cyprus Airways says Israel is a strategic market, while Cyprus t…

Israel Canada Hotels buys German hotel rights in €66 million expansion

Israel Canada Hotels is buying hotel rights in Germany for a combined €66 million, marking its first entry into the German market. The deals include a Berlin property and five ope…

Daniel Amit and Emily Damari Visit Cyprus for a Summer Wedding

Daniel Amit and Emily Damari traveled to Paphos, Cyprus, for a summer wedding. Amit wore a lace mini dress by Romi Spector for The Rococo, priced at 690 shekels, and shared photos…

Israel, Greece and Cyprus chambers hold trilateral meeting on energy, cyber and trade

Israel's chambers of commerce with Greece and Cyprus held a trilateral meeting in Tel Aviv yesterday. More than 170 participants discussed regional opportunities in energy, infras…

Cypriot winger Marinos Tzionis linked with Maccabi Netanya

Maccabi Netanya are negotiating for Cypriot winger Marinos Tzionis, who is valued at about 800,000 euros and is also wanted in Cyprus. The club will open preseason training tonigh…

Israeli Travelers Buy More Flight-Cancellation Insurance Amid Uncertainty

Israeli travelers are booking vacations earlier and buying more flight-cancellation insurance amid security and economic uncertainty. Trip Guaranty said purchases are up sharply…

Dancer Turned IDF Officer Injured by Drone Blast in Lebanon

Sgt. S., an IDF maintenance officer in the Givati Reconnaissance Unit, was wounded in May by a drone strike in Lebanon while repairing a Namer armored vehicle. She survived with f…

Holiday Airfares Soar, Even Nearby Destinations Are Costly

A new price check found that holiday flights for Israeli families have become extremely expensive, even to nearby destinations like Cyprus and Greece. Long-haul trips to New York…

Maccabi Tel Aviv opens talks for Cyprus defender Stelios Andreou

Maccabi Tel Aviv has started initial talks to sign Stelios Andreou, the 23-year-old Cyprus international defender. Andreou plays for Łódź, is under contract until 2029, and is val…

Study Finds Romantic Compromise Can Hurt Mental Well-Being

A 13-year German longitudinal study found that low-quality relationships can damage mental well-being, sometimes leaving people worse off than if they were single. The research, l…

Yona Kapach’s Budget Resort Hack for a Kosher Family Trip in Cyprus

Yona Kapach described a family trip to Larnaca, Cyprus, where she used a Chabad-adjacent apartment, preordered Shabbat meals, and packed basic cooking items to keep kosher. She al…

BATM sells non-core assets and brings in investor Haim Dor as major shareholder

BATM has agreed to sell three non-core businesses for about $13.3 million and to issue shares to investor Haim Dor for about $23.3 million. If completed, Dor will own about 22% of…

Turkey speeds up its multi-layered 'Steel Dome' air defense project

Turkey is fast-tracking its “Steel Dome” air defense project, a multi-layered system inspired by Israel and the U.S. Aselsan has set aside about $900 million for the effort, with…

Maccabi Tel Aviv Gives Dor Peretz a Deadline as Preseason Begins

Maccabi Tel Aviv is starting preseason training while trying to settle Dor Peretz’s contract situation. The captain has not signed yet, could miss the opening session, and the clu…

Israeli Family Sues Cyprus Hotel Over Death of Holon Woman

The family of Elian Asterich of Holon has sued the Secret Forest hotel near Paphos and its owner, alleging negligence led to her death during a 2024 Christmas vacation. They say s…

Eden Harel injured her shoulder during a family vacation in Cyprus

Eden Harel was injured in Cyprus after doing water sports on a family vacation with Oded Menashe and their children. She said she likely suffered a small shoulder tear, later need…

Israir Receives Its First Wide-Body Jet Ahead of New York Launch

Israir’s first Airbus A330 has landed in Israel ahead of the airline’s planned direct New York service. The company says flights to New York will start in early August, while the…

Bnei Sakhnin Signs Angolan Midfielder Norberto Carlos

Bnei Sakhnin has signed 27-year-old midfielder Norberto Carlos, who played last season for Akritas Chlorakas and has been in Angola's national squad. The club also announced that…

Dor Peretz Receives Three-Year Offer from CSKA 1948 Sofia

Dor Peretz has received a three-year, net 625,000-euro-per-season offer from CSKA 1948 Sofia, adding to competing bids as he decides his future. The 31-year-old Israeli midfielder…

Nir Klinger apologizes for obscene gesture and reflects on career highs and regrets

Nir Klinger apologized for an obscene gesture toward Maccabi Tel Aviv fans and said anger management problems led him to psychological treatment. In a wide-ranging interview, he r…

Tomer Ginat a Doubt for Israel’s National Team Window

Ariel Beit-Halahmi named Israel’s 15-man basketball roster for July 3 and July 6 games against Germany and Croatia. Captain Tomer Ginat is doubtful because of a knee injury, while…

Why Turkey, Not Iran, May Be Israel’s Next Major Strategic Challenge

The article says Turkey, not Iran, may be Israel’s next major strategic challenge because of its large military, regional military presence and expanding defense industry. It argu…

Israeli public figures push back against backlash over breastfeeding in public

A Hebrew opinion piece says Titi Aynaw, Yarden Vizel and Shani Goldstein were attacked online for sharing public-breastfeeding posts. The women defended breastfeeding as natural…

Beitar Jerusalem Faces a Tough Conference League Test Against AEK Larnaca

Beitar Jerusalem will meet AEK Larnaca in the second qualifying round of the Conference League. The Cypriot side is led by Mauro Camoranesi and features several familiar and dange…

Beitar Jerusalem Hopeful on Weissman, Skeptical on Dor Peretz

Beitar Jerusalem is waiting on Shon Weissman’s decision in the next few days and believes he would return to the club if he comes back to Israel. The team is also pessimistic abou…

Israeli Tourist Arrested in Cyprus on Suspicion of Attempted Murder After Club Fight

A 21-year-old Israeli was arrested in Cyprus and held for eight days after a knife fight outside a nightclub in Ayia Napa injured four people. Police say two Israelis were involve…

Heavy Pressure Builds Around Dor Micha as National League Clubs Battle for Him

Dor Micha, 34, is being courted aggressively by M.S. Ashdod and Bnei Yehuda. He is still aiming for a Premier League or Cyprus move, but both National League clubs hope to win the…

After the draw, AEK Larnaca appoints Juventus legend Mauro Camoranesi as coach

Beitar Jerusalem will open its Conference League qualifying campaign against AEK Larnaca on July 23. Right after the draw, AEK appointed Mauro Camoranesi, the former Juventus and…

Israeli Clubs Draw Tough European Opponents in Continental Qualifiers

Israeli clubs discovered their European qualifying opponents on Wednesday. Hapoel Be'er Sheva received a relatively favorable Champions League draw, while Hapoel Tel Aviv was matc…

Jonathan Alon Reflects on Leaving Hapoel Jerusalem and the Season’s Breakpoint

Jonathan Alon said he is leaving Hapoel Jerusalem without seeing his tenure as a failure. He discussed the EuroCup loss to Turk Telekom, his decisions on Kadin Carrington and Anth…

eToro Executive Warns of 25% to 30% Tech Layoffs Within a Year

Dr. Hedva Ber said Israel’s tech sector could lose 25% to 30% of jobs within a year if policy and exchange rates do not change. Speaking at a financial conference, she tied the wa…

Cape Verde’s World Cup fairytale, built on LinkedIn scouting and a 40-year-old star keeper

Cape Verde stunned Spain 0-0 at the 2026 World Cup, powered by defender Roberto Lopes and 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha. Lopes was recruited through a LinkedIn message that went…

Shooper's and Arkia Offer Larnaca Round-Trip Flights for 299 Shekels

Shufersal and Arkia are selling round-trip flights to Larnaca for 299 shekels on dozens of June and July dates. The offer is for Shufersal credit card holders and does not require…

Iran-U.S. Understanding May Leave Missiles Outside the Deal, Raising Alarm in Israel and Europe

Iran and the United States are due to sign a memorandum in Switzerland, but key details remain unclear and Tehran says it includes a Lebanon ceasefire. Israel and Europe fear the…

Germany Says Hamas Suspect Planned Major Attack on October 7 Anniversary

German prosecutors said a Hamas suspect in Europe planned a major attack for the October 7 anniversary and had recorded a video taking responsibility for a foiled strike. Authorit…

Portland tells Israel it will not release Deni Avdija for July window

Israel’s basketball federation said Portland will not release Deni Avdvia for the July national team window. Israel still has upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Germany and Cro…

Satellite Properties Bond Sale Draws Alarm as Losses Mount and Debt Costs Rise

Satellite Properties, owned by Liran Wizman, raised about 100 million shekels in Israel for Athens hotels, but its bond has already fallen sharply and now signals high risk. The c…

Taylor Malkov Turns Heads in a Red Bananahot Bikini in Paphos

Taylor Malkov, 24, spent last weekend in Paphos with other content creators and showcased a red Bananahot bikini on Instagram. The 475-shekel swimsuit features floral print, gold…

What to Read During Israel’s Book Week, From Nevo to Rachel Goldberg-Polin

A Book Week roundup recommends Israeli fiction, major translations, classics, memoir, and children’s literature. It highlights new books by Eshkol Nevo, Guy Ad, Rachel Goldberg-Po…

Israel, Greece, Cyprus and the US Launch Joint Eastern Mediterranean Energy Center

Israel, Greece, Cyprus and the United States launched a joint Eastern Mediterranean Energy Center in Houston. The countries also agreed to produce a shared energy cooperation road…

Hapoel Tel Aviv Awaits Gorpinel’s Decision on Left-Back Reinforcement

Hapoel Tel Aviv are seeking a left back for next season and are waiting for Yahav Gorpinel to decide whether he will leave AEK Larnaca and return to Israel. If he does, he is expe…