Oman
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Oman, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Nationalist group urges faster rollout of Gaza emigration plan
Nationalist Hope welcomed Israel’s reported decision to have the Mossad, under Roman Gofman, lead implementation of a Gaza emigration plan. The group called for an urgent follow-u…
Ivory Coast targets knockout berth against Curaçao as Group E opener stays goalless
Ivory Coast faced Curaçao in Philadelphia needing a win to reach the World Cup knockout stage for the first time. Curaçao, coming off a historic draw with Ecuador, hoped for an up…
Israel to Consider Official Recognition of the Armenian Genocide
Foreign Minister Gideon Saar will ask the Israeli government to recognize the Armenian Genocide and condemn denial of it. The proposal comes as tensions with Turkey rise over regi…
Iran Reportedly Strikes Merchant Ship in the Strait of Hormuz as New U.S.-Tehran Channels Emerge
Iran was reported to have attacked a Singapore-flagged cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz near Oman on Thursday. The strike came as the U.S. and Iran are creating direct military…
British centenarian credits cigarettes, buttered toast and jam for longevity
Margaret, a 99-year-old woman in Basingstoke, England, is about to turn 100 while continuing to smoke 20 to 40 cigarettes a day and eat buttered bread with jam. Her family says he…
Oman Rejects Iranian Fees on Hormuz Shipping, Prompting Fresh Tensions
Oman’s foreign minister said future arrangements for the Strait of Hormuz will not include ship tolls or transit fees. The move, made after talks with U.S. and Gulf officials, cha…
Vance Says U.S. and Iran Will Open Direct Channel as Reports Emerge of Gulf Shipping Attack
J.D. Vance said the United States and Iran will create a direct communications channel, with Central Command and Revolutionary Guard officials set to meet in Doha. The announcemen…
Two Teenagers Wounded in Jaffa Shooting as Israel Sees More Deadly Violence
Two teenage boys were shot in Jaffa on Thursday night, leaving one critically injured and the other moderately hurt. Earlier, a 19-year-old woman was killed in Ramla, amid rising…
British military says cargo ship was hit by missile near the Strait of Hormuz
The British military said a cargo ship was hit by a missile off Oman near the Strait of Hormuz. The statement gave no details on the ship, the attacker, or the extent of damage.
Shahar Taboch Posts Fake FaceTime Video to Help Women Feel Safer at Night
Shahar Taboch posted a Thursday evening video using the Fake FaceTime trend to help women walking alone at night. The staged call is designed to make it seem someone knows the wom…
Iran Moves to Shape Future Revenue From the Strait of Hormuz
Iran is advancing a plan to charge shipping-related fees in the Strait of Hormuz after a 60-day ceasefire period ends. The U.S., Gulf states and legal experts say unilateral tolls…
Foreign-Buyer Sales Nearly Double W-Box's Pace in Givat Ramon
W-Box sharply boosted sales at its Givat Ramon luxury project by targeting foreign buyers, selling 19 apartments for 206 million shekels in two months. The project, near Tel Aviv’…
Ola Kravchenko Launches TikTok Account and Denies Involvement in Murder Case
Ola Kravchenko, identified in the Tair Rada case as A.K., says the creators of "Shadow of Truth" framed her for murder. In a TikTok video, she said her 2021 lawsuit is now in the…
Leumi’s campaign tops ad recall as Bank Hapoalim wins affection
Bank Leumi led this week’s advertising recall in Israel with a campaign for bar and bat mitzvah children from border communities. Bank Hapoalim’s World Cup-themed sponsorship was…
Afula Car Arson Probe Alleges Revenge Plot Involving Ex-Partner
Israeli prosecutors indicted a 29-year-old Afula man for allegedly setting a car on fire and sought to keep him in custody. Police say messages and other evidence show the arson w…
Yan Diomande’s rise from hardship to World Cup prominence
Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande described a childhood of poverty, a difficult move to the United States, and the death of his 15-year-old sister Roxane. The article says that hard…
Roman Sorkin Released From Israel Squad Because of Injury
Roman Sorkin has been released from Israel’s national team squad because of injury ahead of World Cup qualifiers against Germany and Croatia. Israel is also missing five other inj…
First Woman Passes Chief Rabbinate Certification Exam
A woman has passed a Chief Rabbinate certification exam for the first time in Israel, after a High Court ruling opened the exams to women. She still needs to pass five more exams…
Rabbi Yaakov Sinai examines whether women may eat before Saturday morning kiddush
Rabbi Yaakov Sinai’s daily halakhic segment examines whether a woman may eat before Saturday morning kiddush. The discussion also considers whether the answer differs between a wo…
Nebius lands another $2 billion from Nvidia as its AI cloud valuation surges
Nebius, the Dutch AI infrastructure company founded by Israelis Arkady Volozh and Roman Chernin, raised $2 billion from Nvidia. The company’s market value is nearing $70 billion a…
Roman Sorkin: Yam Madar Is the Best Israeli Player in the League
Roman Sorkin praised Hapoel Tel Aviv's EuroLeague place and said it helps Israeli basketball. He also singled out Yam Madar as the best Israeli player in the league, saying Madar…
Roman Sorkin Says He Could Play in the NBA if He Were a Free Agent
Roman Sorkin said after Maccabi Tel Aviv’s 58th title that he believes he could play in the NBA if he were a free agent. He described his clutch Game 4 three-pointer, praised team…
Gulf States Fear Trump's Iran Deal Could Undermine Regional Security
A CNN analysis says Gulf states fear Donald Trump’s Iran deal could weaken regional security and U.S. credibility. Their worries center on Iran’s role in the Strait of Hormuz, the…
Iran Threatens Israel Over Lebanon as Reports of Israeli Pullback Are Denied
Iran’s Quds Force chief Ismail Qaani threatened Israel over Lebanon, while Defense Minister Israel Katz linked Iranian funding to regional proxy attacks. Reports that Israel withd…
Katz Says Israel Aims to Develop Offensive Strike Capability From Space
Defense Minister Israel Katz told a security conference in Jerusalem that Israel will expand its defense budget by 350 billion shekels over the next decade. He said the strategic…
Iranian Navy Recording Exposes Tension Behind Hormuz Negotiations
A leaked Iranian naval recording from the Strait of Hormuz shows Tehran warning ships that transit requires its approval, despite U.S. claims of progress in talks. The article say…
Israeli Local Leaders Press for More Powers and Closer Cooperation
At MUNI EXPO 2026, Israeli local leaders called for more powers for municipalities and stronger cooperation with the central government. They said local authorities have proven, i…
Oman Says Future Hormuz Strait Arrangements Will Not Include Transit Fees
Oman said future arrangements for managing the Strait of Hormuz will not include transit fees. Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi made the statement amid Iranian claims that vessels…
Three Fast-Food Workers Arrested After Allegedly Reserving Spit-Tampered Meal for Customer
Police in Union, South Carolina arrested three fast-food workers after they allegedly served a customer food retrieved from a trash can and contaminated with spit. The woman learn…
20-Year-Old Says Attack by Illegal West Bank Resident Left Her Traumatized
A 20-year-old woman from Azor said a 36-year-old illegal resident from near Hebron attacked her while she walked to national service. Police say security footage helped identify a…
Maccabi Tel Aviv Clinch 58th Israeli Title After Pressure-Filled Run
Maccabi Tel Aviv won its 58th Israeli championship after beating Hapoel Tel Aviv in a tense final series. The title was sealed by Roman Sorkin’s clutch three-pointer, and several…
British Woman Faces Murder Charge in Dubai After Trip With Man She Met Online
Brooke George, a 23-year-old from Kent, was arrested in Dubai after a man she met on Facebook died in an alleged stabbing. Her family and Detained in Dubai say she acted in self-d…
Netanya Opens Training With New Faces, Several Players Omitted
Maccabi Netanya opened training on Wednesday and introduced new signings Gregory Morozov and Dor Hugi. Pedrinho and Junior Diomande were told they are not in the club's plans, whi…
19-Year-Old Ramla Woman Shot Dead Amid Family Tragedy
Ismaa Abu Ganem, 19, was shot dead overnight in Ramla’s Juarish neighborhood. Police are investigating all leads, including a possible family dispute, after her father was killed…
French Woman and Five Sons Rescued After More Than a Decade of Abuse in Pakistan
Pakistani police rescued French citizen Sylvie Yasmina and her five sons after they were allegedly held for over 10 years in captivity in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Her Pakistani husband…
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards warn ships to seek approval before entering the Strait of Hormuz
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said all shipping through the Strait of Hormuz must be coordinated with Tehran and warned of enforcement against violators. The statement, issued amid…
Court Upholds Will Concealed from Creditors, Leaving Heirs Empty-Handed
A Tel Aviv Family Court upheld a will leaving a woman’s entire estate to her daughter-in-law, rejecting claims that the will had been revoked or was only a sham to hide assets fro…
Jerusalem Caregiver Arrested on Suspicion of Abusing Toddlers
Police opened an investigation into a Jerusalem caregiver suspected of abusing toddlers. The woman was arrested as the inquiry began, but no further details were released.
Many foreign airlines are resuming service to Israel this month
Several foreign airlines are resuming flights to Israel between late June and early August, including Air Europa, Lufthansa, ITA Airways, Eurowings, and Swiss. The returns are exp…
Emmanuel Sharp lands with Sacramento in a draft-night surprise
Emmanuel Sharp was drafted 45th overall by the Sacramento Kings in the NBA Draft. The article says his defense and three-point shooting fit Sacramento’s needs as the team tries to…
Maccabi Tel Aviv Faces a Complicated Rebuild After Its 58th Title
Maccabi Tel Aviv is heading into the summer with a major roster rebuild, an uncertain front office, and only eight guaranteed players. Claudio Coldebella may leave for Roma, leavi…
Smotrich Slams IDF Chief Over Exclusion of Eli Yeshiva Head
Bezalel Smotrich accused IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir of deepening a rift with religious-Zionist leaders by excluding Rabbi Yigal Levinstein from a meeting on religious soldiers…
Police Arrest Two Suspects Over Weapons Threats During Ultra-Orthodox Protest
Police arrested two suspects after videos showed weapons threats during an ultra-Orthodox protest over draft evasion near Jerusalem. The unrest disrupted traffic on Route 1, trigg…
Jane Seymour Reflects on War, Aging, and the Role That Reignited Her Career
Jane Seymour looks back on War and Remembrance as the most defining role of her career and says it deepened her connection to her Jewish heritage. She also discusses her current s…
Woman Suffers Two Spine Fractures After Water Slide Collision at Israeli Hotel
Lital Maman, 30, suffered two spinal fractures after being hit by her then-boyfriend on a water slide at an Israeli hotel in November. Six months later, she is still in severe pai…
Maccabi Tel Aviv Faces Offseason Uncertainty, while Hapoel Tel Aviv Pushes to Keep Yam Madar
Maccabi Tel Aviv is negotiating to keep Tamir Blatt and Lonberg while uncertainty over Claudio Coldebella slows its offseason plans. Meanwhile, Hapoel Tel Aviv owner Ofer Yannay m…
Ultra-Orthodox anti-draft convoy snarls roads, while reserve families vent anger
Ultra-Orthodox anti-draft convoys caused major disruptions across Israel on Wednesday, with Route 1 among the hardest hit. The protests prompted clashes, a reported gun threat, an…
In Israel’s religious community, panel urges dropping the label “late singleness”
A Srugim women’s panel discussed singleness in Israel’s religious community and questioned the phrase “late singleness.” Speakers urged people to help connect single men and women…