El Al
Israeli-media coverage mentioning El Al, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Hapoel Tel Aviv to host EuroLeague games in Sofia if needed
Hapoel Tel Aviv said its 2026/27 EuroLeague home games will be played at Arena 8888 in Sofia if Israel is unavailable. The club still wants to host in Tel Aviv and said its player…
Night Closures Set on Main Road to Ben Gurion Airport
The Israel Airports Authority announced nightly closures on Road 40 near Ben Gurion Airport from Thursday through Sunday, June 28. The shutdowns, between 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m…
Leumi’s campaign tops ad recall as Bank Hapoalim wins affection
Bank Leumi led this week’s advertising recall in Israel with a campaign for bar and bat mitzvah children from border communities. Bank Hapoalim’s World Cup-themed sponsorship was…
El Al Suspends Tel Aviv-Moscow Flights Amid Drone Threats
El Al has suspended its Tel Aviv-Moscow flights because of Ukrainian drone attacks and the resulting risks in Russian airspace. The airline will review the situation next week bef…
Israeli Teenage Girls Surge Into Combat-Prep Courses After October 7
The article describes a growing wave of Israeli teenage girls training for combat roles since October 7. It follows several girls preparing for elite IDF units and says women now…
Bnei Brak Mourns Death of Beloved Hasidic Entertainer Rabbi Betzalel Alter Cohen Diem
Rabbi Betzalel Alter Cohen Diem of Bnei Brak died after a severe illness. He was widely known in Hasidic circles for bringing joy to grooms, rabbis, and admorim, and funeral detai…
Netherlands Aim to Top Group as Germany Rotates for Decisive World Cup Round
The Netherlands can clinch first place in their group by beating Tunisia, while Germany have already won their group and may rotate heavily against Ecuador. The United States face…
Israeli Travel Clubs Escalate Their Fight for Vacation Bookings
Israeli card and airline companies have launched new travel platforms as summer bookings abroad surge. Isracard, El Al and Cal are battling to win travelers earlier in the trip-pl…
Flight Canceled for Security Reasons? The Law May Still Entitle You to Compensation
A legal guide says passengers whose flights were canceled for security reasons may still be entitled to compensation and assistance from airlines. It cites Israeli law, wartime ex…
Budapest Challenge Proves a Full Three-Day Trip Can Still Cost Just 1,500 Shekels
Reporter Itai Galon tested whether a three-day European trip could be done in Budapest for 1,500 shekels. With a 747-shekel El Al flight, 358-shekel lodging and 395 shekels for al…
Manor Evergreen buys half of nursing-care company Natan for NIS 200 million, plans IPO
Manor Evergreen agreed to buy 50% of Natan nursing-care provider for NIS 200 million, with most of the money going to founders Tzvi and Miriam Natan. The company, which serves Nat…
Israel Alarmed by Trump Suggestion to Let Syria Handle Hezbollah
Netanyahu is set to discuss Syria and Lebanon after Trump suggested Syria could take on Hezbollah. Israel fears any such move could restore Syrian dominance in Lebanon and worsen…
Jerusalem Prayer Group Credits Rabbi Chaim ibn Attar With Modern-Day Miracles
An article about Rabbi Chaim ibn Attar, the Orach Chaim, claims his prayers and teachings bring miraculous salvations. It describes Kollel Orach Chaim’s prayer and study programs…
Why Japan Has Become a Favorite Destination for Israelis
Japan has become one of the most attractive destinations for Israelis, driven by its cleanliness, safety, precision and advanced transport. The article highlights Tokyo, Kyoto and…
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…
Ultra-Orthodox parties threaten to block communications bill until key religious legislation advances
Shas and Degel HaTorah said they will block the coalition’s communications bill unless key ultra-Orthodox legislation, including the Housing Bill and the Basic Law on Torah study…
Noa Kirel Says Honeymoon Health Scare Was Not Pregnancy Related
Noa Kirel said a honeymoon medical emergency in Japan was not pregnancy related and that she has recovered after treatment in Israel. She also discussed her marriage, family plans…
Former 8200 Chief Launches AI Startup Eyeing Government Deals
Yossi Sariel, the former commander of Israel’s Unit 8200, has launched Alma Labs, an AI education startup incorporated in February 2026. The company is already in talks with gover…
Hapoel Tel Aviv's defensive shift turned the playoff series around
Hapoel Tel Aviv beat Maccabi Tel Aviv by changing its approach, emphasizing defense and bigger lineups. The switch limited Maccabi and produced a standout performance from Vasilij…
Chabad emissary who built Winnipeg Jewish center dies at 43 after long illness
Rabbi Shmuel Altain, a Chabad emissary from Winnipeg, died at 43 after a long illness. He helped found a major Jewish center in Winnipeg and was buried in Queens after a funeral t…
Airline Credit Card War Turns Aggressive as El Al Loyalty Shift Sparks Confusion
A fierce fight is unfolding in Israel over El Al loyalists as Cal’s new FlyAll card challenges Isracard’s Fly Card. The dispute has led to aggressive marketing, customer confusion…
South Lebanon Ridge Becomes a Strategic Battlefield Against Hezbollah
Israeli forces are battling Hezbollah in southern Lebanon around Tel Ali al-Tahir, a 700-meter strategic ridge near Nabatieh. The site is described as a major underground command…
Global Business Bankruptcies Surge as Energy Costs and Credit Tighten
Coface says global business bankruptcies rose 12% in early 2026 and are likely to keep climbing. It points to energy shocks linked to the Iran crisis, tighter credit and higher wa…
Trump Has Not Abandoned Israel, But the Alliance Looks More Conditional
A Hebrew opinion article says J.D. Vance’s comments on U.S. military aid show that the U.S.-Israel alliance is becoming more transactional and conditional. It argues that Trump ha…
Lawsuit Claims Audi Q2 Trim Can Fly Off and Become a Road Hazard
A class action lawsuit in Israel alleges that the rear plastic trim on Audi Q2 vehicles can detach while driving and endanger other road users. The filing says Audi recalled the s…
Tokyo marks Israel’s Independence Day with farewell for ambassador Gilad Cohen
Israel’s 78th Independence Day reception in Tokyo doubled as a farewell for Ambassador Gilad Cohen after five years in Japan. The event drew about 300 guests, featured praise for…
El Al and Isracard Relaunch FLY CARD With New Travel Perks and Sign-Up Deals
El Al and Isracard have relaunched the FLY CARD after ending the previous partnership with Cal, affecting about 500,000 cardholders. The new card offers tiered earning rates, laun…
Noa Kirel Says Faith Is Central in Her Relationship with Daniel
Noa Kirel said in a Srugim interview that faith is central to her relationship with Daniel, who now puts on tefillin every day. She said they keep Friday customs abroad, and she l…
London Chabad Yeshiva Head Rabbi Yitzchak Meir Hertz Dies at 88
Rabbi Yitzchak Meir Hertz, the longtime head of the Great Lubavitch Yeshiva in London, has died at 88. Born in Tel Aviv and later sent by the Lubavitcher Rebbe to London in 1965…
Bolivia Declares 90-Day Emergency as Anti-Government Road Protests Escalate
Bolivia’s President Rodrigo Paz declared a 90-day state of emergency and deployed security forces against roadblock protests that have lasted more than 50 days. The unrest has cau…
Paraguay Forward Sent Off for Covering His Mouth in World Cup First
Paraguay defeated Turkey 1-0 on Friday, but the match became a World Cup first when Miguel Almiron was sent off for covering his mouth during a confrontation. The red card, issued…
24-Year-Old Motorcyclist Critically Hurt in Highway 4 Crash Near Aluf Sade Interchange
A 24-year-old motorcyclist was critically injured Saturday evening in a crash with a private car on Highway 4 near the Aluf Sade Interchange. He was taken to Sheba Medical Center…
United States Advances, Brazil Recovers, Paraguay Makes Unwanted World Cup History
The United States beat Australia 2-0 to reach the round of 32, while Brazil defeated Haiti 3-0 and Morocco beat Scotland 1-0. Paraguay beat Turkey 1-0 despite a red card for Migue…
Brian Brobbey’s breakout for the Netherlands brings his Israeli link back into focus
Brian Brobbey scored twice in the Netherlands’ 2026 World Cup Group F match against Sweden, after Ronald Koeman selected him over Memphis Depay. The Ajax-trained striker’s family…
Paraguay Draws Attention for Breaking New World Cup Rules in Win Over Turkey
Paraguay beat Turkey 1-0 in the 2026 World Cup, but the match drew attention for repeated violations of the tournament’s new rules. Miguel Almiron was sent off, the goalkeeper was…
Tourism lobby demands urgent government action as Ben Gurion Airport frees up capacity
Israeli tourism officials are demanding urgent action from the Foreign and Transportation Ministries to restore foreign airlines and ease travel warnings. At the same time, Ben Gu…
Paraguay Stuns Turkey With Fastest Goal of the Tournament, Knocks Them Out
Paraguay beat Turkey 1-0 in San Francisco and eliminated the Turks from Group D. Matias Galarza scored after 64 seconds, the tournament's fastest goal so far. Paraguay will play A…
Deni Avdija Opens Up About Pressure, Loneliness and Life in the NBA
Deni Avdija spoke in a rare interview about NBA stardom, loneliness, family pressure, and his life in Portland. He also described a serious car crash, his difficult relationship w…
Volunteer medic saves six-month-old baby from anaphylactic shock in Jerusalem
A six-month-old baby in Jerusalem’s Romema neighborhood suffered anaphylactic shock after a severe milk allergy. United Hatzalah medic Bezalel Altman administered an EpiPen, stabi…
European media praise Yam Madar after Maccabi's dramatic playoff win
Maccabi Tel Aviv beat Hapoel Tel Aviv 102-98 after erasing a 14-0 deficit and now leads the series 2-0. European outlets praised Yam Madar’s 34-point, 10-assist performance, while…
Bank Hapoalim Tops Ad Rankings as World Cup Spending Jumps Past NIS 170 Million
Bank Hapoalim returned to the top of Globes and Geocartography’s ad rankings with a dollar-rate freeze campaign. World Cup fever pushed weekly TV ad spending from NIS 126 million…
Bereaved Father Calls to Ban Any International Force Near Israel's Border
Izik Pitousi, a bereaved father and Gvura Forum board member, called for keeping all international forces out of the northern border zone. He said UNIFIL soldiers are allegedly he…
El Al to Pay Nearly NIS 60 Million in Long-Running Cargo Cartel Class Action
El Al agreed to pay NIS 59.9 million to settle a class action accusing it of taking part in a global air-cargo cartel. The deal, filed in the Central-Lod District Court, covers sh…
Cali’s cocaine boom fuels record killings and shakes Colombia’s election
Cali, Colombia is suffering a major cocaine-fueled violence surge, with more than 1,100 murders in the past year. The crisis is straining police, reshaping the upcoming presidenti…
Podcast teases industry gossip about Static and Ben El, Noa Kirel, and more
Leah Lev and Adi Shashon discuss celebrity gossip and social controversies in a June 18, 2026 episode of the satire podcast “Only Fan.” Topics include Static and Ben El allegedly…
After Losing Fly Card, Is Max at Risk of Losing Shufersal Club Too?
Cal may be forced to give up Shufersal’s customer club as the Competition Authority reviews its sale. The move would come after Cal already lost El Al’s Fly Card to Isracard and c…
Week of the U.S.-Iran Understanding, Trump’s Birthday, Police and the Capital Market Regulator
The article criticizes Israel’s handling of the Iran war, Trump’s weekend celebration after a U.S.-Iran understanding, and what it sees as democratic and regulatory failures in Is…
Declassified Knesset records show Rabin warned months before Entebbe hijacking
The Knesset Archive has declassified committee minutes showing that Yitzhak Rabin warned in March 1976 about a possible hijacking-for-prisoners scheme involving detainees in Kenya…