North America
Israeli-media coverage mentioning North America, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Condor Airlines Confident in Long-Term Commitment to Israeli Market with New Frankfurt-Tel Aviv Route
German airline Condor launched a Frankfurt-Tel Aviv route, expressing confidence in Israel's market potential and committing to long-term operations. The airline aims to serve div…
Next Vision More Than Doubles Revenue and Profit, Raises 2026 Revenue Target Again
Next Vision more than doubled its revenue and profit in Q2 2026, driven by increased demand for drone camera systems amid global security tensions. The company raised its full-yea…
Spider-Man Breaks Box Office Records While Nolan’s Odyssey Surpasses $1.1 Billion Globally
"Spider-Man: New Day" has grossed $1.67 billion worldwide in ten days, breaking multiple box office records including the highest North American opening weekend. Christopher Nolan…
Europe to Witness Rare Total Solar Eclipse on August 12 with Partial Views Across Continent
A rare total solar eclipse will occur on August 12, visible fully from parts of Spain, Greenland, and Iceland, with partial views across much of Europe and North America. The even…
Nefesh B'Nefesh Marks 100,000th Immigrant from North America to Israel
Nefesh B'Nefesh commemorated its 100,000th North American immigrant, six-year-old Amelia Douglas, who moved to Jerusalem with her family and will start school in Israel. The Dougl…
Israir Gains Approval to Launch New Wide-Body Flights to New York
Israir Airlines has secured updated civil aviation approval to operate Airbus A330 wide-body jets on a new New York route, pending final FAA clearance. This will make Israir the t…
David Hakak Steps Down as CEO of BSH Israel After 25 Years Amid Disputes
David Hakak is stepping down as CEO of BSH Israel after 25 years with the company, due to disagreements with the German parent company. He became CEO in late 2021, having previous…
Jewish Agency Hosts Summer Resilience Programs for Thousands of Terror-Affected Israeli Children
The Jewish Agency is running summer programs for 2,000 Israeli children affected by terror and war, offering them respite and rehabilitation. The kickoff event at Superland includ…
Israel Launches National Program to Attract North American Teachers Amid Shortage
Israel has launched a national program to attract teachers from the US and Canada to address a growing shortage in key subjects. The initiative, modeled after a successful doctors…
Israeli Education Ministry Confirms School Year Will Start on Time Amid Preparations
Meir Shimoni, head of Israel's Education Ministry, confirmed that the school year will start on time in about three weeks, with final preparations underway and no expected delays…
Airlines Boost Flights From Israel Ahead of Summer Peak and Jewish Holidays
Ahead of the summer peak and Jewish holidays, foreign and Israeli airlines are increasing flights from Ben Gurion Airport to Europe, North America, and Asia. Lufthansa Group plans…
Minister Of Aliyah And Integration Of Israel Ofir Sofer Stands By His Decision To Leave Politics
Israeli Minister Ofir Sofer, three weeks after announcing his political retirement, affirmed his satisfaction with the decision during a Channel 7 interview. He spoke at the launc…
Blue Bird Airlines Adds Weekly Flight Between Tel Aviv and Amsterdam for Summer
Blue Bird Airlines is increasing flights between Tel Aviv and Amsterdam from three to four weekly starting August 10, responding to growing summer demand and enhancing travel opti…
Nutrition Myths Debunked: What You Need to Know About Different Types of Rice
Dr. Maya Rozman explains the nutritional differences among wild rice, red rice, basmati, and brown rice, noting that wild rice is not true rice and that cooking methods affect the…
KKR Raises Record $19.2 Billion for New Infrastructure Fund Targeting North America and Europe
KKR has raised a record $19.2 billion for its new Global Infrastructure Investors V fund, focusing on infrastructure investments in North America and Europe. The firm manages $120…
Study Finds Over Half of US Jewish Studies Faculty Publicly Oppose Israel
A study of 2,499 academic records in the U.S. found that over half show public anti-Israel activity, with 39.5% of Jewish studies faculty personally involved. Ivy League schools h…
American Airlines and TAP Air Portugal Extend Flight Suspensions to Israel
American Airlines and TAP Air Portugal have extended their flight suspensions to Israel, delaying service until at least 2027 and September 2024 respectively, amid ongoing regiona…
German Airline Condor Resumes Flights to Israel With New Daily Tel Aviv-Frankfurt Route
German airline Condor resumed flights to Israel after 70 years, launching a new daily Tel Aviv-Frankfurt route that connects passengers to numerous global destinations. The airlin…
Spider-Man: No Way Home Sees Historic $927 Million Global Opening Weekend
Spider-Man: No Way Home earned $927 million globally in its opening weekend, the second-highest ever, boosting Disney and Marvel amid cinema's post-pandemic recovery.
Israeli Forward Dor Turgeman Faces Abuse After Goal Celebration in MLS Match
Israeli MLS player Dor Turgeman scored in a New England vs. Montreal match and celebrated provocatively, leading to abuse from opposing fans and a scuffle with the goalkeeper. His…
Israeli Hospital's Response to October 7 Attack Offers Global Lessons for Mass Casualty Preparedness
A study of Assuta Ashdod Hospital's response to the October 7, 2023 attack reveals how extensive training and preparedness enabled continued medical care despite ongoing missile t…
Researchers Uncover Long-Neglected Female Birdsong and Its Evolutionary Significance
New research reveals that female birdsong, long overlooked due to male-focused studies, is widespread and evolutionarily significant, especially in tropical species. Increased par…
Israeli Wedding Photographer Ariel Ravinsky Captures Stunning Denali Expedition in Alaska
Israeli wedding photographer Ariel Ravinsky used the Three Weeks break to document a rare expedition to Denali, North America's tallest mountain in Alaska, capturing stunning aeri…
Leading Breslov Rabbi Attends Grand Bris Ceremony in Pinsk-Karlin Synagogue
A major bris ceremony was held at the Pinsk-Karlin synagogue with leading Breslov rabbis attending. Concurrently, various Hasidic leaders participated in religious ceremonies and…
Israeli Poker Champion Gal Yifrah Detained at Los Angeles Airport Amid Legal Troubles
Israeli poker star Gal Yifrah was detained by U.S. authorities at Los Angeles airport amid ongoing federal charges of illegal gambling and money laundering. He is held in a Southe…
North American Jewish Educators Launch New Zionist Education Program in Israel
Twelve Jewish educators from North America began a new fellowship in Israel to reshape Zionist education in diaspora schools, combining historical study and curriculum development…
Spinka Rebbe Rescues Grandchildren of Nadvorna and Kosov Vizhnitz Rebbes on Saturday Night
On Saturday night, the Spinka Rebbe rescued the grandchildren of the Nadvorna and Kosov Vizhnitz Rebbes amid widespread Hasidic commemorations for Tisha B'Av. Various Rebbes acros…
Israeli Leaders Urge Strengthening Jewish Identity and Aliyah at Jerusalem Conference
Israeli officials and Jewish leaders at a Jerusalem conference called for stronger Jewish identity, closer ties with Diaspora Jews, and renewed emphasis on aliyah, highlighting th…
Yishpro-Tanufort Joins Ari Real Estate in Major G City Acquisition Deal
Yishpro-Tanufort partners with Ari Real Estate to jointly acquire a controlling stake in G City from Norstar for 661 million shekels, aiming to develop and enhance the global real…
Fortissimo Negotiates $400 Million Deal to Acquire RGIS Israel from Blackstone
Israeli private equity fund Fortissimo is negotiating to acquire RGIS's Israeli and regional operations from Blackstone for $400 million. RGIS, a global inventory services leader…
Four European Clubs Pursue Maccabi Tel Aviv Winger Helio Varela After World Cup Impact
Maccabi Tel Aviv winger Helio Varela has drawn interest from four European clubs after his strong World Cup showing with Cape Verde, with potential transfer talks underway during…
Graham Souness Criticizes Declan Rice's Performance After England's World Cup Semi Loss
After England's World Cup semi-final loss to Argentina, Graham Souness criticized midfielders Declan Rice and Elliott Anderson for lacking world-class football skills, especially…
FIFA Introduces Championship Rings for 2026 World Cup Winners Like NBA Tradition
FIFA will award championship rings to the 2026 World Cup winners for the first time, alongside the trophy and medals. Thirty custom rings will be given to the winning team, either…
Donald Trump to Attend 2026 World Cup Final and Present Trophy
U.S. President Donald Trump will attend the 2026 World Cup final in the United States and present the trophy to the winning team, capping a tournament marked by his prominent invo…
New Astronauts Arrive at ISS as First X-Ray Images Are Taken in Space
Three new astronauts, including American Anil Menon, arrived at the ISS this week for an eight-month mission. Separately, the first X-ray images were taken in space by a private m…
Argentina and Spain Set for Historic 2026 World Cup Final in New Jersey
The 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America saw major upsets and historic moments, with Argentina and Spain advancing to the final in New Jersey. Lionel Messi's late semifinal heroic…
Players Criticize Hard Pitch at MetLife Stadium Ahead of 2026 World Cup Final
Disney’s Live-Action Moana Flops at Box Office, Risks Over $100 Million Loss
Disney’s live-action Moana earned only $95 million worldwide in its opening weekend, risking losses over $100 million. The film received poor reviews and underperformed compared t…
FIFA World Cup 2026 Stadiums Showcase Superior Accessibility Compared to Israeli Venues
The 2026 FIFA World Cup stadiums in North America feature far more comprehensive accessibility measures than Israeli venues, including parking, seating, sensory rooms, and assisti…
Waze Launches Personalized Navigation and Quiet Mode to Enhance Driving Experience
Waze has introduced personalized navigation and a quiet mode to improve driver experience by tailoring routes to user habits and reducing voice prompts. These updates will roll ou…
Costco to Launch Top Gum’s Gummy Vitamin Supplements in Physical Stores
Costco will start selling Top Gum’s gummy vitamin supplements in its physical stores in Q4 2024, expanding beyond online sales. Top Gum expects millions in additional revenue this…
Michael Jackson Biopic Breaks $1 Billion at Global Box Office
The Michael Jackson biopic "Michael" has grossed over $1 billion worldwide, becoming the highest-grossing biographical film ever. Directed by Antoine Fuqua and starring Jackson's…
Israeli Bereaved Families Organization Expands Support to U.S. Families of Fallen Soldiers
David Lubin is establishing the first North American branch of Israel's Yad LaBanim to support U.S. families of fallen Israeli soldiers, including lone soldiers like his daughter…
How To Save on Currency Conversion and Fees When Traveling Abroad
Travelers can save money abroad by choosing payment methods with low foreign currency fees, avoiding paying in home currency, and managing cash and card use wisely. Using a primar…
South African Footballer Jayden Adams Dies at 25, Authorities Investigate Circumstances
South African footballer Jayden Adams died suddenly at age 25 in Stellenbosch shortly after returning from the 2026 World Cup. Police are investigating the cause of death amid unc…
European Teams Dominate 2026 World Cup Quarterfinals in North America
At the 2026 World Cup in the US, Canada, and Mexico, six of eight quarterfinalists are European teams, marking a historic dominance outside Europe. Norway and Switzerland are nota…
Mbappe and Dembele Set 60-Year Record for French Duo at 2026 World Cup
France advanced to the 2026 World Cup semifinals after a 2-0 win over Morocco, with Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele scoring and setting a 60-year French record for combined goal…
AI Boom Drives Surge in Private Jet Demand Amid New Wealth Wave
The AI industry boom and SpaceX's IPO have generated new wealth, driving a significant rise in private jet demand, especially in North America. Aviation firms report unprecedented…
