Israeli-media coverage mentioning Facebook, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
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…
Israeli Legal Commentator Guy Peleg Sues Facebook User for Defamation Over Criminal Allegation
Guy Peleg, Channel 12's legal commentator, is suing Facebook user Reuven Pinto for 160,000 shekels over a defamatory post falsely accusing him of a serious crime, seeking damages…
EU Demands Meta Change Addictive Features on Facebook and Instagram or Face Billions in Fines
The European Union has warned Meta that Facebook and Instagram's addictive features may breach the Digital Services Act, demanding changes to infinite scrolling and autoplay or fa…
Man Blocks Ex on Facebook After Suggesting They Stay Friends Post-Breakup
A woman found her ex blocked her on Facebook two months after their breakup, erasing all shared memories despite his wish to stay friends. The article explores the emotional conse…
Rabbi Uri Lati's Torah Lessons Gain Wide Arab World Audience Online
Rabbi Uri Lati, a Syrian-born rabbi living in Brooklyn, has gained a global Arab audience for his Arabic Torah lessons, which have gone viral online. His teachings promote Judaism…
WhatsApp Aims to Transform Into a Full Social Network With Birthday Alerts and New Features
WhatsApp is developing birthday notifications and new social features to transform into a full social network, aiming to increase user engagement and reduce reliance on other plat…
Meta Launches Free AI Image Generator Muse Image Across Instagram and WhatsApp
Meta has launched Muse Image, a free AI-powered image creation tool available on Instagram, WhatsApp, and Meta AI app, allowing users to generate and edit images using public Inst…
Four US States Demand $1.4 Trillion from Meta Over Youth Addiction Lawsuit
Four US states are suing Meta for $1.4 trillion, alleging Facebook and Instagram addict young users and mislead about safety. The trial begins next month in California, but expert…
Israeli Court Rules in Favor of Teacher After Years of Defamation by Left-Wing Activists
An Israeli court ruled in favor of a Ramat Hasharon teacher after left-wing activists falsely accused her of misrepresenting Yigal Amir's motives in Rabin's assassination. The cou…
Israeli Election Committee Considers Live Streaming Vote Counting to Prevent Fraud Claims
Israel's Central Elections Committee is considering live streaming the vote counting process to enhance transparency and prevent misinformation ahead of the upcoming Knesset elect…
WhatsApp Strengthens Username Verification to Prevent Phishing Attacks
Meta is updating WhatsApp's username feature to require identity verification via Facebook and Instagram accounts, addressing security flaws that exposed sensitive official userna…
Meta Faces Backlash in Israel Over Intrusive WhatsApp AI Assistant
Meta launched an AI assistant integrated into WhatsApp in Israel, prompting user complaints about intrusive design and privacy breaches, including unsolicited location disclosure…
Meta Integrates Free AI Feature Directly Into WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook Chats
Meta has introduced a free, unlimited AI feature integrated directly into WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook chats, enhancing user interaction without needing separate apps. This s…
Yair Netanyahu Sparks Online Debate with Controversial New Photo
Yair Netanyahu posted a new photo on Facebook that sparked sharp criticism and debate online over its heavily edited appearance, while some defended him.
Report Reveals Facebook as Major Hub for Illegal Wildlife Trade Worldwide
A report by GI-TOC reveals Facebook as a major platform for illegal wildlife trade, hosting thousands of ads for protected and endangered species worth $66 million. The platform’s…
Why Divorced Women Help Their Exes Find New Partners While Men Rarely Do
Divorced women often help their ex-husbands find new partners, a behavior rarely seen among men toward their ex-wives. This difference is linked to evolutionary territorial instin…