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Israeli-media coverage mentioning mako, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Harry Styles Stops Wembley Show After Fan's Bizarre Sign Catches His Eye
Harry Styles paused a Wembley Stadium concert in London after a fan’s sign about selling feet pictures distracted him. The moment, captured on TikTok during the sixth of 12 shows…
Actor Asaf Hertz becomes a father at 34
Asaf Hertz and his wife, Hadas Kenial, have had their first child, a boy named Yosef. Hertz announced the birth on Instagram on Thursday, three years after their June 2023 wedding.
Fresh Color 2026 Showcases a Crowded, Colorful Cross Section of Israeli Art
Fresh Paint 2026 opened in Tel Aviv and runs through June 29, featuring Israeli art, design, and a large emerging-artists incubator. The fair includes new prizes, works by establi…
May Hatuel Says She Is Not Ready for Children After 'The Amazing Race' Fame
May Hatuel says the fame from "The Amazing Race" brought work opportunities, online abuse, and tension at home. In a podcast interview, she defended her close friendship with Itai…
Seven-Month-Old Jerusalem Infant Developed Rapidly Spreading Rash, Doctors Said It Was Likely Viral Hives
A 7-month-old girl from Jerusalem developed a rapidly spreading rash that sent her family from clinic to urgent care and then the emergency room. Doctors at Hadassah Mount Scopus…
IDF Encircles Hezbollah Fighters Trapped in South Lebanon Tunnel Network
The IDF has sealed tunnel entrances in southern Lebanon, trapping dozens of Hezbollah fighters and demanding surrender. Israel rejected mediation attempts, raised alert levels ove…
Venezuelan opposition leader says quake toll and damage are far worse than reported
Two major earthquakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5, struck Venezuela and caused severe damage in Caracas and elsewhere. Opposition leader Eduardo Bittar said the toll is likely far wors…
Military Reporter Says Israel Is Being Fed False Victory Narratives
Mako military correspondent Shay Levy says the IDF is exaggerating battlefield achievements in Lebanon and hiding the real limits of its campaign. He warns that the army is mislea…
Housing Incentives Proposed to Boost Haredi Enlistment
Ariel Manasseh is proposing housing benefits for Haredi men who enlist in the army, arguing that economic concerns, not ideology, are the main barrier. He says the plan could help…
FDA Approval Opens New Treatment Path for Children with Type 1 Diabetes
The FDA has approved Tzield for children and teenagers already diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, aiming to slow pancreatic damage and preserve insulin production. Schneider Children…
Parents Spend Heavily to Boost Children’s Chances of Being Identified as Gifted
Israeli parents are increasingly paying for gifted-test preparation, hoping to improve their children’s chances of entering selective programs. The Education Ministry warns this m…
Ariel Kahana to Leave Israel Hayom After Nine Years for New JNS Role
Ariel Kahana said he is leaving Israel Hayom after nine years to launch the Hebrew edition of JNS Israel. He thanked editor Omer Lachmanovitch, Dr. Miriam Adelson, and the newspap…
Maccabi Haifa upbeat as Bakhar brings new energy to training
Maccabi Haifa are training under the energetic leadership of coach Barak Bakhar, who club insiders say arrived determined to correct last season. The club is also awaiting defende…
Why many pregnant women hope to give birth on a “beautiful” date
June 26, 2026 has become a sought-after birth date, but doctors say cesarean deliveries must be based on medical need, not a “beautiful” calendar date. The article explains the ma…
Is a Cool Gym Better? What Experts Say About Air-Conditioned Workouts
The article says air-conditioned workouts are generally better for most people seeking fitness and health. It quotes Prof. Yuval Halad saying that 20 to 24 degrees Celsius is a co…
European airport chaos deepens as new border checks cause long queues
Europe’s new EES biometric border system is causing major airport queues and delays, prompting ACI Europe chief Stefan Schulte to call for a suspension option. The European Commis…
Greek Building Wisdom Offers Simple Ways to Keep Homes Cool
Mako reports that Greek and broader Mediterranean building traditions are inspiring new ways to keep homes cool. The article says light colors, external shading, thermal-mass mate…
Shi-Lee Shindler says her dignity does not depend on David Dvir after 'Dancing with the Stars' exit
Shi-Lee Shindler and Nadav Shaham were eliminated from "Dancing with the Stars" after three dances. In an interview after the exit, Shindler and Shaham rejected judge David Dvir's…
Oprah Winfrey Reveals Audience Helped Hide Whitney Houston Stage Fall After Relapse
Oprah Winfrey said in Cannes that Whitney Houston fell off the stage during a later appearance on her show after relapsing into drugs. Winfrey said the audience agreed not to circ…
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…
Hadassah hosts first-ever forum for ultra-Orthodox medical trainees
Hadassah Medical Center hosted the first forum for ultra-Orthodox medical trainees, under the national Haredim for Medicine program. Organizers launched a new support community to…
Eight Children in Emek Hefer Develop Symptoms of Tick-Borne Spotted Fever
Eight kindergarten children in Haret Laet, in Emek Hefer, were treated in two Sharon-area hospitals after symptoms suggesting spotted fever, and three have already been diagnosed…
Mali Levi on Dancing With the Stars: 'Shimon Holds the Whole House Together'
Mali Levi is competing on Dancing With the Stars on Keshet 12 and says the intensive rehearsals are affecting her family life. In a mako interview with partner Danny Yochtman, she…
Ahead of a Vehicle Protest, a Look Back at Major Israeli Demonstrations and a Harsh Warning on Lebanon
A special Israeli TV segment previewed a planned convoy protest against arrests of yeshiva students and discussed why some Lithuanian ultra-Orthodox leaders are staying out of it…
Tel Aviv Restaurant Incident Leads to Indictment for Assaulting Wife
A 30-year-old Beit Shemesh man was accused of assaulting his estranged wife during a vacation in Tel Aviv after she complimented another man in a restaurant. Police later arrested…
Reality Star Shelly Serbryanikov Lands First Major Campaign After Big Brother Exit
Shelly Serbryanikov, newly eliminated from Big Brother, has landed her first major campaign. She will front the Israeli women’s sportswear brand Raven in a special Tu B'Av product…
Jerusalem Resident Held After Hotel Pool Fight Over Thrown Food in Eilat
A Jerusalem man in his 40s was arrested at Eilat’s Royal Beach Hotel after a dispute over food trays escalated into an alleged assault on a cleaner. Police sought a six-day remand…
Osem Launches Banana-Flavored Bamba, but Only in Select Walmart Stores in the US
Osem has launched banana-flavored Bamba for the US market only, selling it in select Walmart stores. The product is not available on Walmart’s website, and there are no current pl…
San Diego Police Fatally Shoot Armed Man After Threat to Kill His Mother
San Diego police shot dead a man after he threatened to kill his mother, barricaded himself in a downtown apartment, and started a fire. The mother escaped with minor injuries, tw…
A Hosting-Ready Friday Dinner Menu with Showstopping Recipes
Mako published a Friday dinner menu on June 24, 2026, built around easy but impressive recipes for hosting. The spread includes za'atar focaccia, roasted beet salad, beef shank an…
From kitsch to design, how idols and saints became part of the living room
The article argues that portraits and symbols of pop stars, rabbis, and spiritual figures have moved from kitsch to mainstream interior design. It says the trend is especially vis…
Experts Say Lighting Is the Most Important Aging-in-Place Upgrade
Experts say the most important aging-in-place home upgrade is not grab bars or bathroom renovations, but properly planned lighting. They point to motion-sensor lights, layered ill…
Sudden death of fertility specialist shocks patients and colleagues
Dr. Shira Baram, a 47-year-old fertility and IVF specialist at Emek Medical Center, died suddenly after a medical emergency at home. Patients and colleagues flooded social media w…
Base44 Brings an AI Assistant Into WhatsApp Groups
Base44 has introduced a WhatsApp-group AI agent that can manage shared tasks, answer messages, and connect to outside services. The company says the tool already has thousands of…
‘Mafatim’ Recap Says Several Couples Are Close to Breaking Point
A recap of the latest “Mafatim” episodes says several couples are nearing serious trouble while Niv and Assaf are unexpectedly improving. The harshest criticism is reserved for Ne…
‘Mafteach? No, the Relationship Troubles Are Getting Worse on Married at First Sight’
A recap of recent "Married at First Sight" episodes says Noya and Ari, Evyatar and Noy, and Liki and Tomer all look shaky. Niv and Assaf emerge as the season’s most promising coup…
Beets May Support Heart Health, Blood Pressure, and Athletic Performance
Beets may help heart health, blood pressure, and exercise performance because of their nitrate content. The article says the benefits are strongest as part of an overall healthy d…
Why Parents Who Mean Well Often Struggle to Set Limits
Dr. Sarit Taganski says parents often fail to set limits because of wartime stress and their own childhood wounds. She urges clear routines, consistency and united parenting, espe…
Early Morning Santorini Viewpoint Draws Long Queues as Overtourism Intensifies
A viral dawn video from Oia, Santorini, shows long lines of tourists waiting to take the same photo, renewing criticism of overtourism and social-media-driven travel. The post spa…
Monaco Stuns Paris to Win the French Championship in Game 5
Monaco beat Paris 101-92 in Game 5 to win the French championship 3-2. The club erased a third-quarter deficit with a huge fourth quarter and claimed its third title in four years…
Questions Remain Over the Death of Fitness Icon Gilad Yankelevich in Hawaii
The family of Gilad Yankelevich says his death in Hawaii is under active police investigation, after earlier reports claimed he died in his sleep. He will be buried in Israel besi…
Canadian women spark viral hijab to Western dress trend, drawing praise and anger
Young Muslim women in Canada are posting before-and-after photos on X, showing hijab images from their countries of origin alongside recent Western-dress photos. The trend has dra…
Niv Argov Says Her Worst Date Was With a Sweaty Man
Niv Argov, a participant on "Married at First Sight," said she wants a home, friendship, honesty and trust in a relationship. In a June 23, 2026 profile, she described a sweaty fi…
Omer Adam Is Not Taking a Year Off, He Is Working on New Music
Sources close to Omer Adam said he is not taking a year-long break from music or performances. They said he will keep performing, prepare for his wedding and honeymoon, and record…
Holon man gets 13 years for fatal stabbing over debt
Yosef Haddad, 25, of Holon was sentenced to 13 years in prison for the fatal stabbing of Visko Origashvili in Tel Aviv District Court. The case ended in a plea deal after evidenti…
Long-distance effort in Madagascar secures Jewish burial for elderly man
Rabbi Nimrod Zuta of Chabad in Madagascar helped secure a Jewish burial for an elderly Jewish man who died on the island. The case began with Facebook outreach from a relative in…
Dana Frieder Says Motherhood Has Made Her Want More Children
Dana Frieder said that three months after giving birth to her first daughter, Naya Dafni, she is returning to work with mixed emotions and wants more children. In a TV interview…
Hadasa Ben Ari says her story was never allowed to stay private
Hadasa Ben Ari and Tzvi Ben Meir will speak together Tuesday night at a Hebrew Book Month event in Tel Aviv-Yafo. Ben Ari says both of their books emerge from shared themes of sep…