Georgia
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Georgia, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Maccabi Tel Aviv Prepares to Overcome Deficit Against Lugano in Crucial Europa Conference Playoff
Maccabi Tel Aviv prepares for a crucial second leg against Lugano tomorrow, trailing 2-1 from the first match. Coach Kenny Miller is confident despite injuries and a tight schedul…
Israel Prepares Tactical Plan to Counter Jordan Loyd Ahead of Crucial Poland Match
Israel's basketball team prepares for a crucial World Cup qualifier against Poland in Riga, aiming to avoid elimination. They plan tactical moves against Poland's Jordan Loyd and…
Israel Prepares Tactical Plan Against Poland's Jordan Loyd Ahead of Crucial World Cup Qualifier
Israel's basketball team prepares for a crucial World Cup qualifier against Poland in Riga, aiming to avoid a loss that would likely end their tournament hopes. The team focuses o…
Maccabi Tel Aviv Striker Said Abu Farhi Secures Visa, Flies to Join Colorado Rapids
Said Abu Farhi of Maccabi Tel Aviv received his visa and flew to the US to complete his transfer to MLS club Colorado Rapids, who will pay $6 million for the striker. He will miss…
Israeli Forward Natanel Artzi Prepares Intensely for Upcoming Poland and Latvia Games
Natanel Artzi, Israeli basketball forward, prepares for national team games against Poland and Latvia, highlighting the team's improved experience and size. He stresses the physic…
Israeli Sports Journalist Aryeh Meliniak Shares Health Update and Comments on National Basketball Team
Israeli sports journalist Aryeh Meliniak announced his final chemotherapy session and upcoming surgery, expressing optimism about recovery. He also commented on the Israeli nation…
Maccabi Tel Aviv Considers Roee Mesfati for Goalkeeper Role Ahead of Conference League Return
Maccabi Tel Aviv won 5-2 against Hapoel Jerusalem and may start Roee Mesfati as goalkeeper in the upcoming Conference League match due to Ofek Melika's suspension. The club is act…
Israel Basketball Team Falls 101-90 to Georgia in Final Pre-Mondobasket Warm-Up
Israel's basketball team lost 101-90 to Georgia in their final warm-up game before the Mondobasket tournament, despite a strong start. Georgia rallied in the second half to win, w…
Israeli Basketball Player Adam Ariel Reflects on Loss to Georgia as Valuable Experience
Israel's basketball team lost 101-90 to Georgia in a preparatory match, with Adam Ariel calling it a valuable physical test and expressing confidence in the team's unity and focus…
Israel Basketball Team Falls 101-90 to Georgia in World Cup Warm-Up
Israel's basketball team lost 101-90 to Georgia in a World Cup warm-up game, with Roman Sorkin scoring 25 points. Georgia pulled away late to win, and Israel now prepares for qual…
Bill Maher Praises Senator Jon Ossoff but Cites His Jewish Identity as Potential Obstacle
Bill Maher praised Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff but warned his Jewish identity might hinder a future presidential bid, though Ossoff denies interest in running in 2028. Media rem…
Trump Launches Sharp Attacks on Tucker Carlson and Former GOP Congress Members
Donald Trump publicly attacked conservative figures Tucker Carlson, Marjorie Taylor Greene, and Thomas Massie, criticizing their political and personal records and suggesting they…
Israeli Judoka Tom Smchayev Wins Bronze at Cadet World Championships
Israeli judoka Tom Smchayev won bronze in the under-66 kg category at the Cadet World Judo Championships, contributing to Israel's best-ever team performance with three medals and…
Diplomat Reports 9.7% Revenue Drop in Q2 Amid South Africa Weakness and Currency Impact
Diplomat reported a 9.7% revenue decline in Q2 2026, mainly due to economic weakness in South Africa and currency effects, leading to a 60% drop in net profit. The company expects…
Israeli Couple Overcomes 11 Years of Fertility Struggles to Welcome Twin Boys
After 11 years of fertility treatments and losses, Israeli couple Sarrit and Dekel Tadmor welcomed twin boys via surrogacy, supported by their employer Eldan. They overcame emotio…
Georgians Lead Applause for Pilots as Cruise Lines Ban Rubber Duck Hiding Trend
Cruise line Marella has banned the popular trend of hiding rubber ducks on ships to reduce waste and ease cleaning. A Wizz Air survey shows Georgians lead in applauding pilots upo…
Maccabi Tel Aviv Defender Roy Revivo Faces Transfer Turmoil Over Elche Move
Israeli defender Roy Revivo seeks a transfer from Maccabi Tel Aviv to Spanish club Elche, but negotiations have stalled amid disputes over transfer fees, unpaid bonuses, and new c…
Israel Basketball Team Heads to Georgia Ahead of Crucial World Cup Qualifiers
The Israeli basketball team has flown to Georgia for a friendly before crucial World Cup qualifier games in Latvia. Missing key NBA players, the team aims to improve on a 2-4 reco…
Maccabi Tel Aviv Holds Lugano to 0-0 in Crucial Conference League Qualifier First Half
Maccabi Tel Aviv played a goalless first half against Lugano in Switzerland during the UEFA Conference League qualifiers. After a prior elimination scare, Maccabi seeks to advance…
Idan Zalmanson Withdraws from Israeli National Basketball Team Due to Injury
Idan Zalmanson is sidelined from the Israeli basketball team due to injury as they prepare in Georgia for World Cup qualifiers against Poland and Latvia.
Ben Gurion Airport Closes Amid Summer Peak, Stranding Tens of Thousands of Passengers
Ben Gurion Airport shut down on August 20, 2026, during peak summer travel, stranding tens of thousands of passengers amid a workers' strike and severe operational disruptions. Fl…
Greece Deepens Security Ties with Israel Despite Turkish-Qatari Media Criticism
Turkish and Qatari media criticize Greece's alliance with Israel as burdensome amid protests, but Greece strengthens military ties and defense purchases from Israel. Israeli real…
US Army Offers Extra Leave for Soldiers to Play GTA 6 as Reenlistment Incentive
The US Army's 9th Engineer Battalion at Fort Stewart offers soldiers four days off to play GTA 6 if they reenlist for two to six years, aiming to boost retention. This unique bene…
Arkia CEO Calls This Summer One of the Cheapest Despite Operational Delays at Ben Gurion Airport
Arkia Airlines CEO Oz Berlovitz says this summer is one of the cheapest for travelers despite delays caused by operational issues at Ben Gurion Airport. The airline offers discoun…
Hadar Muchtar Opens Up After Likud Primaries Exclusion, Vows to Continue Political Fight
Hadar Muchtar, excluded from the 2026 Likud primaries after Netanyahu declined to shorten her eligibility period, expressed disappointment but remains loyal to Likud and committed…
Israeli Basketball Hall of Fame Inaugurated with Five Legendary Inductees
The Israeli Basketball Association opened its Hall of Fame on August 19, 2026, inducting five legendary players and promoting social basketball initiatives. The national team prep…
Hadar Mukhtar Breaks Silence, Affirms Support for Netanyahu After Likud Primary Snub
Hadar Mukhtar, barred from running in the Likud primaries after Netanyahu denied her a shortened party membership, publicly affirms her support for the prime minister. Her advisor…
Foreign Investment Shifts in US Real Estate Reveal Varied Trends by Nationality and Region
Foreign investment in US real estate has declined by nearly 20% in value and 14% in volume from April 2025 to March 2026, with notable differences among Canadian, Mexican, and Chi…
Gett Relaunches International Ride-Booking Service Covering Over 70 Countries
Gett has relaunched its international ride-booking service through a partnership with HQ, enabling Israeli users to book rides in over 70 countries via the Gett app with prices in…
Right-Wing Activist Hadar Muchtar Withdraws From Likud Primaries After Netanyahu Denies Petition
Right-wing activist Hadar Muchtar withdrew from the Likud primaries after Prime Minister Netanyahu denied her a petition shortening needed to run. Disappointed by the decision and…
Hadar Mukhtar Leaves Israel for Georgia After Being Denied Primary Election Eligibility in Likud
Hadar Mukhtar left Israel for Georgia after Prime Minister Netanyahu refused to shorten her party membership period, barring her from Likud primaries. Her advisor accused party ri…
Israel's Junior Water Polo Team Wins All Group Matches, Beats Ukraine 8-6
Israel's junior water polo team completed the group stage of the European Championship undefeated, beating Ukraine 8-6 to advance to the semifinals. Captain Amir Shaprir scored th…
Israel's U16 Basketball Team Beats Georgia, Secures Chance to Stay in Top European Division
Israel's U16 basketball team defeated Georgia 84-71 to keep their chance of staying in Division A of the European Championship alive. They will play Slovenia or Belgium next to se…
Maccabi Tel Aviv Blames Itself After Europa League Exit to CSKA Sofia
Maccabi Tel Aviv was eliminated from the Europa League by CSKA Sofia after defensive errors cost them the tie. The club now must face Swiss side FC Lugano in a playoff to qualify…
Slichot Prayers Begin at Western Wall with New Cultural Events and Tours
The month of Elul begins with traditional Slichot prayers at the Western Wall and synagogues, marking spiritual preparation for the High Holidays. This year, 19 major Slichot even…
Maccabi Tel Aviv Faces Formidable Swiss Opponent Lugano in Conference League Playoffs
Maccabi Tel Aviv will face Swiss club Lugano in the UEFA Conference League playoff after being eliminated by CSKA Sofia. Lugano, currently undefeated in the Swiss league, aims to…
Lithuanian Rabbi’s Life Story Inspires 1980s Jewish Educational Computer Games
In the 1980s, the Jewish organization Gesher developed four educational computer games for Apple II, inspired by the life of Rabbi Tuvia Gefen, a Lithuanian-born rabbi who settled…
Ayal Nagar Rises as Crime Boss in Southern Israel After Controversial Truce
Ayal Nagar has risen to lead the southern Israeli crime scene after Benny Shlomo's murder, forming a rare truce with rival Lavi family members and expanding his influence in Ashdo…
Israel U16 Basketball Team Faces Survival Battle After Loss to Italy
Israel's U16 basketball team lost 86-75 to Italy in the European Championship, dropping to the 13th-16th place bracket and needing two wins to avoid relegation from Division A.
International Model Yonatan Aharonov Quits Career to Embrace Orthodox Yeshiva Life
Yonatan Aharonov, a former international model and actor, left his career at its peak to join an Orthodox yeshiva and pursue a religious life. Raised in a family of baalei teshuva…
Experts Advise Quick Drying of Wet Towels to Prevent Bad Odors After Swimming
Experts warn that leaving wet towels and swimsuits in closed bags after swimming causes bad odors due to moisture and lack of airflow. They recommend immediately airing out wet it…
Israeli Tourists' Steak Cooking Triggers Emergency Response and Street Closure in Batumi
Israeli tourists cooking steaks in a Batumi hotel generated smoke that triggered a fire and police response, closing a nearby street before authorities confirmed no fire occurred.
Sun d'Or Launches Winter Flight Schedule Including New Direct Service to Verona
Sun d'Or, part of El Al, launches its winter 2026 flight schedule with 12 destinations, including new direct flights to Verona, Italy, starting October 25. The airline offers affo…
US Woman Undergoes Unnecessary Hysterectomy After Biopsy Mix-Up Reveals Another Patient's Cancer
Cassandra Baxendale from Georgia underwent an unnecessary hysterectomy after a biopsy mix-up falsely diagnosed her with aggressive uterine cancer. Months later, DNA testing reveal…
International Education Leaders Visit Israel to Study Early Childhood Innovation
Twenty-three senior education professionals from 19 countries visited Israel to study innovative early childhood education methods at Seminar Hakibbutzim College, hosted by MASHAV…
Israel U16 Basketball Team Dominates Georgia 97-75 in European Championship Opener
Israel's under-16 basketball team opened their European Championship with a 97-75 win over Georgia, led by Yanai Lachmanovitch's 17 points and a strong third quarter performance.
Israeli Football Fans Travel Abroad to Support Teams Amid Home Game Restrictions
Israeli football fans are traveling abroad to support their teams during "home" matches due to security restrictions preventing games in Israel. Thousands of supporters have recen…
Hapoel Tel Aviv Tops Israeli Clubs in European Match Attendance Despite Declines
In the third qualifying round of European football, four Israeli clubs played home matches abroad with varying attendance. Hapoel Tel Aviv led in crowd size despite a drop, Beitar…