Israeli-media coverage mentioning Facebook, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
OpenAI Uncovers Russian Influence Campaign Promoting Fake Israeli Research Institute
OpenAI exposed a Russian-backed influence campaign using AI to promote a fake Israeli research institute, the International Burke Institute, which published plagiarized academic c…
Israeli Singer Shuli Rand Officially Divorces Michal After Public Dispute
Israeli singer Shuli Rand and his first wife Michal have officially divorced after a long public dispute. Rand announced the amicable split on Instagram, while Michal shared her m…
Prime Minister Netanyahu Shares Personal Phone Number in Facebook Video
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu posted a Facebook video revealing his personal phone number, inviting Israelis to call him directly.
Grandmother Miri Peretz Shares Emotional Message as Granddaughter Marries Without Her Fallen Father
Hallel Miri Peretz, granddaughter of Miri Peretz and daughter of fallen soldier Eliraz Peretz, is marrying today. Her grandmother shared an emotional Facebook post reflecting on t…
Syrian President's Father Warns Israel Over Golan Heights, Vows Return
Hussein al-Shara, father of Syria's president, accused Israel of decades-long aggression and vowed to reclaim the Golan Heights, warning of Syrian military mobilization despite cu…
Facebook Israel CEO Shares Heartbreaking Moment with Daughter in New Documentary on Women Leaders
The new Israeli documentary "Money of Their Own" features Facebook Israel CEO Adi Sofer-Tani and other female leaders sharing personal and professional challenges in a male-domina…
Meta Launches AI App for Mac with Direct Facebook and Instagram Integration
Meta has launched Meta AI, a Mac app that integrates directly with Facebook and Instagram to analyze social media performance and assist businesses with content and ad creation. T…
Azrieli Reports Slower Data Center Growth and Weaker Q2 Results Amid Strong Shekel Impact
Azrieli Group's Q2 2026 results showed slowed data center growth and a 52% net profit drop, impacted by a strong shekel and Facebook's office exit. Despite this, the company expec…
Yisrael Beiteinu Demands Netanyahu Remove Facebook Posts Featuring IDF Soldiers
Yisrael Beiteinu petitioned Israel's Central Elections Committee to force Prime Minister Netanyahu and Likud to remove Facebook posts featuring IDF soldiers, citing improper use o…
Meta Profits From Online Impersonation Scams Amid Bank Leumi Lawsuit
Meta is sued by Bank Leumi over fraudulent Facebook ads impersonating the bank and Israeli business figures, exploiting promoted posts to scam users. The case exposes Meta's profi…
MK Gilad Kariv Faces Scrutiny Over Divergent Messages in Hebrew and Arabic
MK Gilad Kariv celebrates 100,000 Arabic Facebook followers but faces criticism for differing messages in Hebrew and Arabic, portraying Arab parties as either partners or irreleva…
Former Israeli PM Naftali Bennett Reveals How His Kippah Stays Secure During Campaign
Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, campaigning for the October elections, revealed on a podcast that he uses double-sided tape to keep his kippah secure, answering a p…
Israeli Cybersecurity Firm Warns of Surge in Fake Travel Websites Targeting Israelis
BrandShield warns of a significant rise in fake travel websites impersonating Delta, Hilton, and El Al, targeting Israelis during the holiday season, urging caution when accessing…
Yossi Ahimeir Leaves Yeruham Group Citing Intolerance and Political Extremism
Yossi Ahimeir has left the Yeruham group, accusing it of intolerance and extreme left-wing hostility after he faced attacks for a Facebook post. He criticized both left-wing and r…
KKL Chairman Defies Likud Claims Over Political Facebook Posts
KKL chairman Eyal Ostrinsky rejected Likud's complaint accusing him of illegal political campaigning via Facebook, affirming his right to express political views independently of…
Meta Launches AI-Powered Facebook Creator Studio App for iPhone to Redesign User Feeds
Meta has launched Facebook Creator Studio, an AI-driven iPhone app that lets users customize their Facebook feed, access advanced content tools, and share posts privately. The app…
Jerusalem Man Charged for Impersonating Rival and Threatening Israeli Minister and MK
A 30-year-old man from Shuafat, East Jerusalem, was charged with impersonating a rival and threatening Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and MK Tzvi Sukkot via Fa…
Screenwriter Meni Assayag Cancels Ariel Show Citing Low Ticket Sales
Israeli screenwriter Meni Assayag canceled his Ariel show due to poor ticket sales, thanking supporters and planning a future performance in Tirat Carmel.
Israeli Courts Increasingly Hold Anonymous and Fake Social Media Accounts Legally Accountable
Israeli courts are increasingly issuing orders to reveal the identities of anonymous or fake social media users who post defamatory or infringing content. Legal experts explain th…
Israeli Woman Marries First Husband at 57 After Reconnecting Decades Later
Orna Nissenbaum, 57, married her first boyfriend from the army, Arnon Warvitzky, after reconnecting on Facebook nearly 30 years later. Their renewed relationship led to marriage l…
East Jerusalem Man Arrested for Threatening to Kill MK Tzvi Sukkot
Tarzan Hamad, 25, was arrested for threatening to kill MK Tzvi Sukkot, sending weapon images and threats on Facebook. Security was heightened to level 4 following the incident. Su…
Fake Profiles Boost Candidate in Likud Primaries Through Coordinated Social Media Campaign
Fake Reporter revealed a coordinated network of fake social media profiles promoting Hali Holtzman in Jerusalem Facebook groups ahead of Likud primaries, creating a false impressi…
Israeli Attendees Face Harsh Criticism for Behavior at Ozora Festival in Hungary
The 2026 Ozora Festival in Hungary faced backlash over disruptive behavior by some Israeli attendees, including blocking dance floors and cutting lines. While some called for bann…
Channel 14 Anchor Confronts Doctor Who Insulted Likud Voters as 'Baboons'
Dr. Dov Lexman sparked controversy by comparing Likud voters to monkeys in a Facebook post, leading to public condemnation and suspension from medical organizations. Channel 14 an…
Foreign Influence Networks Fuel Chaos and Polarization Ahead of Israeli Elections
Ahead of Israel's September 2026 elections, reports reveal extensive foreign influence networks from Iran, Russia, and others manipulating social media to deepen societal division…
Israeli Initiative Connects Overseas Voters with Hosts for October Elections
An Israeli nonprofit platform connects overseas voters with free local hosts for the October 27 elections, promoting civic participation without political bias. The initiative gre…
Channel 14 Host Lital Shemesh Returns to Instagram After Mysterious Two-Day Ban
Lital Shemesh, Channel 14 presenter, was mysteriously blocked from Instagram for two days, likely due to Meta's recent wave of Israeli user bans. She returned with a defiant post…
Israeli Mother Hospitalized with Dangerous Blood Pressure After Using Illegal Weight Loss Pill Sold on Facebook
A breastfeeding Israeli mother was hospitalized with dangerously high blood pressure after taking an illegal weight loss pill containing sibutramine, sold on Facebook despite Mini…
Meta Commits to EU AI Transparency Code for Facebook and Instagram Content
Meta will adopt the EU's AI transparency code to label AI-generated content on Facebook and Instagram, complying with new rules effective August 2026. This aims to improve user aw…
Israeli Supreme Court Judge Bans AI-Generated Election Video Showing Gadi Eizenkot and Mahmoud Abbas
Israel's Central Elections Committee chairman Justice Noam Solberg banned an AI-generated election video showing Gadi Eizenkot shaking hands with Mahmoud Abbas, ruling it misleadi…
Strength Training Can Temporarily Increase Weight During Diet, Expert Explains
Starting strength training during a diet can cause temporary weight gain due to fluid retention and glycogen storage, not fat or significant muscle growth. Experts advise monitori…
Meta Launches Seller App to Streamline Facebook Marketplace Sales for Frequent Sellers
Meta has launched Seller, a new app designed for frequent Facebook Marketplace sellers to manage listings, communications, and sales performance in one place. The app integrates A…
American Nurse Sends Antisemitic Messages to Israeli-American Woman on Facebook Marketplace
An Israeli-American woman named Maya was targeted with antisemitic abuse by a California nurse after posting free items on Facebook Marketplace. The nurse insulted her Jewish iden…
Anduril Eyes $100 Billion Valuation in New Funding Round Amid Rising Defense Demand
Anduril is negotiating a new funding round that could value it at $100 billion, rivaling top defense firms. The talks follow a $5 billion raise in May and reflect increased demand…
Yaakov Boazgalo Proudly Declares Himself Left-Wing Amid Political Debate
Yaakov Boazgalo publicly declared his pride in being left-wing in a Facebook post, contrasting with his son Maor's right-wing stance, sparking mixed reactions amid Israel's upcomi…
Israeli Court Sentences Arab Student to Community Service for Terror Incitement
An Israeli court sentenced Arab law student Youssef Ibrahim to seven months of community service for incitement to terror based on Facebook posts praising terrorist groups. Despit…
Security Flaw in Adobe Chrome Extension Exposed WhatsApp Web Data
Israeli cybersecurity firm Guardio found a vulnerability in Adobe's Chrome extension that exposed WhatsApp Web data to attackers via malicious links. Adobe quickly patched the fla…
Couple's Unique Marriage Proposal Near Sea of Galilee Goes Viral with Nearly 3 Million Views
Ido Glicko proposed to Emily Maman in a staged encounter near the Sea of Galilee, filmed by photographer Raviv Boaz. The unique proposal video quickly went viral, reaching nearly…
Israeli Web Star Bar Elmeliah-Dontzov’s 'HaPashuta' Becomes a Hit TV Series on Kan
Israeli internet personality Bar Elmeliah-Dontzov’s popular Facebook page "HaPashuta" has been successfully adapted into a TV series on Kan. The show follows Bat El, a young woman…
Israeli Families Open Homes to Help Voters Return for October Elections
Ahead of Israel's October 27 elections, a Facebook post by sociologist Chen Katzavitz Persler sparked a nationwide initiative where families offer free lodging to Israelis returni…
How to Restore Blocked Facebook or Instagram Accounts and When to Sue Meta
Facebook or Instagram account blocks can cause serious personal and business harm. Meta uses automated systems that sometimes block accounts unfairly. Users should preserve eviden…
Meta Services Disrupted Globally, Facebook and Instagram Users Face Access Issues
Meta experienced a global outage affecting Facebook and Instagram users, causing login and content loading issues without evidence of account breaches. The company has not yet exp…
Court Orders Right-Wing Activist to Pay Journalist Guy Peleg 100,000 Shekels for Defamation
The Petah Tikva Magistrate's Court ruled that right-wing activist Shlomi Acherak must pay journalist Guy Peleg 100,000 shekels for defamatory Facebook posts calling him a pedophil…
Iranian Influence Profile Behind Facebook Post Shared by Netanyahu Adviser
An adviser to Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu shared a Facebook post from an Iranian foreign influence profile attacking Netanyahu's opponents. Researcher Revital Solomon exposed…
Satirical Facebook Page 'Jews Support' Backs Argentina Over Spain in World Cup Final
The satirical Facebook page "Jews Support" endorses Argentina over Spain in the World Cup final due to Spain's historical and current negative relations with Jews, while praising…
WhatsApp Users Complain New Message Animation Causes Dizziness and Nausea
WhatsApp's new message animation on iPhone has caused dizziness and nausea among users, prompting complaints and jokes online. The feature can be disabled in settings to restore t…
Meta Patents AI-Powered Smartwatch to Continuously Monitor User Emotions, Sparking Privacy Concerns
Meta has patented an AI-powered smartwatch that continuously monitors users' emotions through audio and environmental data, aiming to improve personal health but raising significa…
EU Demands Meta Change Facebook and Instagram to Curb Addiction Risks
The European Union is demanding Meta change Facebook and Instagram to reduce addictive features, citing risks to youth health. Meta denies the claims but will continue cooperating…
