Rafael
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Rafael, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Maccabi Haifa and Maccabi Tel Aviv Youth Teams Dominate Early Matches with Big Wins
On August 25, 2026, Maccabi Haifa's youth team beat Hapoel Ramat Hasharon 6-0, while Maccabi Tel Aviv's youth team defeated Hapoel Kiryat Shmona 7-0, both within the first hour of…
Adar Hotels Network Prepares for High Demand During Tishrei Holidays with Tailored Haredi Hospitality
The Adar Hotels Network, operating three hotels serving the Haredi community in Tiberias and Acre, is preparing for the Tishrei holidays with fully kosher, Sabbath-observant accom…
Israel Upgrades Greek Air Force Apache Helicopters Amid Rising Turkey Tensions
Greece is upgrading its Apache helicopters with Israeli Spike NLOS missiles and advanced electronics to counter Turkey. The €2.9 billion deal includes layered air defense systems…
Azerbaijan Sues CNN Over Iran Conflict Report, Urges Israel to Rethink Response to Disinformation
Azerbaijan sued CNN in a U.S. court over false reports alleging Israeli military activity on its soil against Iran, which Baku denies. The case highlights the security risks of di…
Israeli Court Awards 2.2 Million Shekels to Parents of Infant Who Died from Hospital Infection
The Tel Aviv District Court ordered the state to pay over 2.2 million shekels to the parents of a premature infant who died from a resistant bacterial infection contracted in Sheb…
Xiaomi 17 Ultra Delivers Top-Tier Smartphone Camera but Faces Design and Battery Trade-Offs
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra smartphone offers one of the best camera systems available, featuring Leica collaboration and advanced zoom technology, but its heavy design and disappointing…
Israeli Health Ministry Probes Fertility Clinic Over Egg Donation Mix-Up Allegation
The Israeli Ministry of Health is investigating a fertility clinic after a woman claimed her daughter was born from a different egg donor than the one she chose. The woman filed a…
Renowned Rebbetzin Simcha Barkatz Passes Away in Bnei Brak at 79
Rebbetzin Simcha Barkatz, a respected Torah educator and wife of Rabbi Yehoshua Barkatz, died at 79 in Bnei Brak after enduring illness. She was renowned for her educational work…
Global Sephardic Rabbis Convene in Manhattan to Strengthen Jewish Tradition and Community
Sephardic rabbis and community leaders from across the globe met in Manhattan to discuss preserving Jewish legal traditions, education, and community support. They emphasized incl…
Maccabi Haifa Confident Brazilian Midfielder Bronninio Will Prove Different This Season
Maccabi Haifa secured a 2-1 league win over Hapoel Ramat Gan with Brazilian midfielder Bronninio scoring twice in his debut. Coach Barak Bachar praised Bronninio's talent and work…
Israeli Government Approves Massive 2026 Defense Budget Amid Financial and Operational Strains
Israel plans a 40 billion shekel boost to its 2026 defense budget, raising it to 184 billion shekels amid financial disputes and urgent military needs. The government agreed on im…
Maccabi Haifa Dominates Rishon Lezion 4-1 in Youth Premier League
Maccabi Haifa's youth team defeated Hapoel Rishon Lezion 4-1 with key goals from Adam Grimberg and Noam Goldenberg. Hapoel Hadera crushed Hapoel Be'er Sheva 7-1, while Beitar Jeru…
Former PM Bennett Commits to Enabling Government Change Regardless of Role
Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett pledged to support a government change regardless of his role, criticized Netanyahu's handling of Iran's nuclear threat, and highligh…
Hapoel Tel Aviv Favored to Win 2026/27 Israeli Premier League with Ruben as Player of the Year
Football analyst Lachman forecasts Hapoel Tel Aviv to win the 2026/27 Israeli Premier League, with Omer Atzili as player of the year and three foreign players vying for top honors…
Netanyahu Faces Political Fragmentation Amid Public Service Collapse and Ben Gurion Airport Crisis
Benjamin Netanyahu faces political fragmentation and public service collapse highlighted by a major strike that shut down Ben Gurion Airport. His leadership is criticized for fost…
Shaul Amsterdamski Faces Criticism for Crypto Influencer in Money-Saving Show
Shaul Amsterdamski’s new documentary series on saving money faces criticism for featuring crypto influencer Naor Baruch, whose flashy persona clashes with the show’s educational g…
Autistic Young Woman Sexually Assaulted in Bat Yam Hotel, Family Seeks Justice
A 19-year-old autistic woman was violently raped by a stranger in a Bat Yam hotel after being lured from a café. Her brother intervened by calling police during the assault, leadi…
Rabbi Rafael Zar Offers Weekly Torah Insight on Parashat Ki Tetse
Rabbi Rafael Zar, a leading baal teshuva educator, provides a weekly Torah lesson focusing on Parashat Ki Tetse, offering moral guidance and spiritual encouragement.
Israeli Security Expert Warns Iran Poses Same Trap as Nazi Germany's Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact
Shimon Rafael warns Israel against trusting agreements with Iran and Hamas, comparing them to the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact's betrayal by Nazi Germany. He urges Israel to rely on mi…
Rabbi Shlomo Zabihi Delivers Weekly Torah Portion in Persian for Shabbat
Rabbi Shlomo Zabihi from Mashhad, Iran, shares a Persian-language Torah lesson on the weekly portion Ki Tetse to enhance Shabbat observance.
Zomet and Beit Israel Parties Form Third Right-Wing Camp Ahead of 2026 Elections
Zomet and Beit Israel parties have formed a new right-wing alliance called the Third Camp ahead of Israel's 2026 elections, combining agricultural settlement roots with social-nat…
Israel Moves to Produce Smart Bombs Locally to Reduce US Dependence
Israel is expanding local production of smart bombs like JDAM kits to reduce reliance on US munitions amid prolonged conflict. The move addresses supply vulnerabilities highlighte…
Retired IDF Paratrooper Zuri Shagai, Revered by Kurds and Praised by Rabin, Dies at 92
Zuri Shagai, a revered retired IDF paratrooper general known for his leadership in key Israeli military operations and his role in supporting Kurdish rebels, died at 92. Praised b…
David Dvir Praises Contestants as 'Dancing with the Stars' Quarterfinals Heat Up
David Dvir softened his critiques during the tense quarterfinals of Israel's "Dancing with the Stars," praising Sharan Yini and Karin Sorochinsky's pasodoble performance. Despite…
Israeli Military Warns Against Politically Driven Escalation Amid Increased Gaza Strikes
Ahead of Israeli elections, the defense establishment warns against politically motivated escalation amid increased Gaza strikes. Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir visited Syria following…
IDF Chief Warns Turkey Against Establishing Forces in Syrian Golan After Israeli Strikes
Following Israeli airstrikes in Syria near Aleppo, IDF Chief Eyal Zamir warned Turkey against establishing forces near Israel's borders in the Syrian Golan. The strikes, condemned…
IDF Chief Warns Turkey Against Establishing Forces Near Israeli Borders in Syria
IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir warned Turkey against establishing forces near Israel's borders in Syria following an Israeli airstrike. Israel confirmed the strike targeted Turkish…
Brith Yaakov Yeshiva in Jerusalem Sees Record Enrollment Demand for Elul Term
Brith Yaakov Yeshiva in Jerusalem's Beit Vagan neighborhood, known for its high-level Torah study and religious standards, is experiencing record demand for enrollment as the Elul…
IDF Chief Meets Greek Counterpart Amid Rising Tensions With Turkey
Israeli Defense Chief Eyal Zamir met with Greek General Dimitrios Chofis to reinforce military ties amid rising tensions with Turkey. Israel warned Syria against allowing Turkish…
Former Al-Qaeda Leader Abu Muhammad Al-Julani Controls Syria Amid Discovery of Nuclear Material
Former Al-Qaeda leader Abu Muhammad Al-Julani now controls Syria, where several tons of nuclear material were recently discovered. The IAEA confirmed the material’s presence at a…
Rafael Conducts Noise-Emitting Test at David Institute in Kiryat This Morning
Rafael is conducting a potentially noisy test at the David Institute in Kiryat this morning, with emergency services on alert for any real incidents.
IDF Disabled Veteran Sues Harel Insurance Over Denied Nursing Care Benefits
An 80-year-old disabled IDF veteran with cancer is suing Harel Insurance for nearly 119,000 shekels after his nursing care claim was denied without a medical exam, based on survei…
US Envoy Criticizes Israel for Syria Airstrike, Claims Turkey Nearly Retaliated
US envoy Tom Barrett criticized Israel for not warning Turkey before its airstrike in Syria, warning Ankara nearly retaliated. The strike targeted a Syrian airbase near Tartus, an…
Maccabi Haifa Seeks Foreign Winger After Manuel Benson's Season-Ending Injury
Maccabi Haifa's Manuel Benson will miss the entire 2026/27 season due to a severe knee injury, leading the club to seek a foreign winger replacement. Cedric Don and others may fil…
Israel's Airstrike in Syria Triggers Turkish Escalation and Regional Tensions
Israel conducted an airstrike on a Syrian military airport, prompting Turkish and Syrian condemnations amid rising tensions. Israeli officials are wary of Turkey's expanding milit…
Top Israeli Law Firms Earn Millions Advising Government Companies from 2023 to 2025
Three top Israeli law firms earned over 25 million shekels each advising government companies from 2023 to 2025, with total legal fees reaching about 409 million shekels. The mark…
Haifa Court Cancels Rafael's 1.245 Billion Shekel Development Levy Demand
The Haifa District Court canceled a 1.245 billion shekel development levy demand against Rafael, citing flawed municipal calculations and unreasonable methodology. The court order…
Syria Officially Confirms Possession of Nuclear Material Amid Rising Tensions with Israel
Syria's Foreign Minister officially confirms possession of nuclear material, asserting peaceful use and secure storage under IAEA oversight. This follows an alleged Israeli airstr…
Israel Intensifies Economic Dispute with Qatar Over Zim Shipping Sale to German Firm
Israel is blocking the sale of shipping company Zim to Germany's Hapag-Lloyd due to concerns over Qatari and Saudi influence, following Qatar's veto of a separate defense deal. Mu…
Syria Reverses Decision, Declares Right to Retain Nuclear Material for Peaceful Use
Syria has retracted its earlier agreement to remove nuclear material from a secret site, asserting its right to retain it for peaceful uses under IAEA supervision. This reversal f…
Maccabi Haifa Faces Crisis as Season Preparation Ends in Chaos
Maccabi Haifa ended its preseason with poor results and no clear improvement, highlighting deep organizational and coaching problems. Coach Barak Bachar faces intense scrutiny as…
Maccabi Haifa Faces Crisis as Season Preparation Ends in Chaos
Maccabi Haifa ended its preseason with poor results and no clear improvement, raising serious doubts about coach Barak Bachar’s future. The team suffers from poor management, chao…
Gal Rubin Launches Debut Lecture Amid Controversy Over Big Brother Win
Gal Rubin, Big Brother Israel winner, faces backlash over bullying claims but launches a lecture on resilience and personal growth in September.
Israel Secures $3.4 Billion Greek Air Defense Deal Amid Rising Asian Demand
Greece is poised to approve a $3.4 billion Israeli air defense deal involving three systems amid rising regional threats. This follows Israel's largest export deals with Germany a…
New Book Reveals Rabbi Moshe Tzuriel’s Unpublished Torah Writings and Teachings
A new book titled "Treasures of the Torah of Moshe" compiles unpublished writings and teachings of Rabbi Moshe Tzuriel, focusing on Torah study methods and dissemination. The book…
Channel 14 Mistakenly Pursues Wrong Woman, Fuels Controversy with Response
Channel 14 in Israel mistakenly tracked a woman they thought was Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi but found she was a neighbor, and their response to the error intensified public attention…
Dancing With the Stars Israel Faces Criticism for Overloaded Emotional Content Over Dance Performances
Israel's "Dancing With the Stars" has shifted from a dance-focused entertainment show to one dominated by personal traumas and social issues, reducing actual dance time. Last nigh…
Rafael Conducts Controlled Tests at Mikveh David in Kiryat Amid Noise Alerts
Rafael is carrying out controlled tests in Kiryat's Mikveh David area that may cause noise, with emergency services on alert.