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Viral Performance Mocking Assassination of Pro-Israel Activist Charlie Kirk Sparks Outrage

A theatrical performance mocking the assassination of pro-Israel activist Charlie Kirk at a San Francisco event has sparked widespread outrage on social media in the US.

14-Year-Old Arrested for Extorting Peers in Tel Aviv Protection Scheme

A 14-year-old boy in central Israel was arrested for extorting money from peers via TikTok by threatening them and demanding payments for "protection." The police filed a formal i…

Hasidic TikTok Star Ilan Levin Goes Viral Revealing His Payot Curling Technique

Hasidic TikTok creator Ilan Levin went viral with a video showing how he curls his payot, gaining over 14 million views and mixed reactions, including antisemitic comments. Levin…

TikTok to Pay $400 Million Fine for Illegally Collecting Data on Children Under 13 in US

TikTok and ByteDance will pay a $400 million fine to the US government for illegally collecting data from children under 13 without parental consent, resolving a 2024 lawsuit. The…

Amazon Nears $1 Trillion Annual Revenue Mark Amidst Diverse Growth Engines

Amazon surpassed a $3 trillion market cap in August 2026 and is on track to exceed $1 trillion in annual revenue by 2028, fueled by diverse business segments including cloud servi…

Man Posing as Teen on TikTok and Instagram Sexually Harasses Over 20 Girls

A man in his 40s from central Israel allegedly posed as a teenage boy on TikTok and Instagram to sexually harass over 20 girls aged 11 to 15. He was arrested after a police invest…

Israeli Youth Blend Religious Traditions with Secular Life in Post-October 7 Shift

Viral Frozen Fruit Ice Cream Trend Gains Popularity but Proves Cumbersome to Make

A viral social media trend involves freezing half fruits and scraping them with cream to make a sorbet-like dessert, but testing shows the process is difficult and yields limited…

Vegan Orange Cake Recipe with Syrup Inspired by TikTok Trend

Vegan influencer Shakma Yaakobi shares a vegan orange cake recipe with syrup inspired by a TikTok trend, adapting it for summer enjoyment. The cake uses simple ingredients and is…

Azrieli Reports Slower Data Center Growth and Weaker Q2 Results Amid Strong Shekel Impact

Azrieli Group's Q2 2026 results showed slowed data center growth and a 52% net profit drop, impacted by a strong shekel and Facebook's office exit. Despite this, the company expec…

Noa Kirel's New Song Leaks Online, Poised to Become Summer Hit

Noa Kirel's new song leaked during 'The Voice' finale filming, showing her performing with dancers. The clip went viral on TikTok and is expected to be a summer hit. Kirel's repre…

TikTok Revives Jewish Selichot Prayers, Drawing Millions of Views

During the Jewish month of Elul, TikTok creators are filming and sharing Selichot prayer services from synagogues and the Western Wall, reaching millions online. Using innovative…

National Hotline Reveals Over 40 Daily Online Child Abuse Cases Ahead of School Year

Israel's National Hotline 105 reports over 40 daily cases of online child abuse, mainly peer-related, with TikTok and WhatsApp as key platforms. Most victims are aged 12-16, and e…

YouTube Changes View Counting Method, Sparking Criticism from Creators

YouTube will start counting views as soon as videos begin playing from August 24, aligning with Instagram and TikTok. The previous view metric will remain available as "Engaged vi…

Content Creator Elisha Nakash Returns to Faith and Gets Engaged After Social Media Hiatus

Elisha Nakash, a TikTok content creator with 160,000 followers, vanished from social media to study Torah at a yeshiva. He recently clarified his absence and announced his engagem…

Stylist Danni Levy Reveals New Relationship With French Streamer Theo, 14 Years Younger

Stylist Danni Levy revealed her new relationship with 21-year-old French streamer Theo on Instagram, four months after splitting from Adar Gitzis. Theo is a viral social media inf…

Israeli Chihuahua With Cancer Enjoys Final Trip to Private Norwegian Island

An Israeli woman took her cancer-stricken Chihuahua, Nini, on a final trip to a private island in Norway, sharing the journey on TikTok where it went viral and raised awareness ab…

Beauty Influencer Performs Full Skincare Routine During Three-Hour Movie Screening, Sparking Backlash

Skincare influencer Miranda filmed a full beauty routine during a three-hour movie screening, drawing criticism for disrupting fellow viewers with phone light and filming. While s…

Thai Boxer Ahavat Hashem Gordon Faces Unexpected Challenge on Flight to Greece

Thai boxer Ahavat Hashem Gordon unexpectedly engaged in a playful boxing match with a young girl on a flight to Greece, a moment that went viral on TikTok. Gordon is preparing for…

Israeli Singer Highlights Issue of Hebrew Birthdates Not Recognized Officially in Israel

Israeli singer Yigal Oshri shared how his brother's girlfriend, who uses her Hebrew birthdate, was denied entry to a venue because Israeli law only recognizes Gregorian birthdates…

Dancing With the Stars Judge Faces Backlash Over TikTok Dance Video

David Dvir, a veteran judge on Israel's "Dancing With the Stars," faced sharp criticism on social media after posting a TikTok dance video. Viewers questioned his dancing skills a…

Ayal Levi's Meteoric Rise from TikTok to Major Stages

Ayal Levi has quickly transitioned from TikTok fame to performing on major stages, becoming a notable figure in Israeli music.

Israeli TikTok Star 'Plastic Mom' Shares Her Journey of Extensive Plastic Surgery and Online Fame

Natalie Molkandov, known as "Plastic Mom," is an Israeli TikTok star famous for her extensive plastic surgeries and candid online presence with her daughter Or. She has spent arou…

Record Labels Favor Established Social Media Stars Over New Talent in Music Industry

The music industry increasingly favors artists with strong social media followings, as record labels prioritize viral potential over traditional talent scouting. While platforms l…

Israeli Muay Thai Fighter Ahavat Gordon Heads to Rhodes for Bachelor Party Before Wedding

Israeli Muay Thai fighter Ahavat Gordon flew from Ben Gurion Airport to Rhodes for his bachelor party ahead of his wedding to Oren Levi on August 23. Before departure, he and frie…

TikTok Cleaning Trend Floods Homes with Water and Soap but Experts Warn Against Excess

TikTok users are flooding homes with water and soap in viral cleaning videos, but experts warn this excess is unnecessary and potentially harmful. Effective cleaning relies on pro…

Singer and Actor Avi Aburomi Gains Fame with Hit Song and Relationship Advice

Avi Aburomi, an Israeli singer and actor, has gained popularity with his TikTok hit "Take Me to Thailand" and offers relationship advice online, emphasizing his Israeli identity.

Azrieli Expands London Data Center with New Long-Term Service Contract

Azrieli Group is expanding its London data center with a new eight-year service contract starting in 2027, adding significant revenue. The company is also growing data center oper…

Taissia Files Defamation Lawsuit Over Online Hate Campaign in South Israel

Taissia Zemolotsky and her partner filed a defamation and sexual harassment lawsuit against a southern Israeli TikTok user who insulted her online. The lawsuit demands 170,000 she…

Israeli Bookstore Chain Tzomet Sfarim Tightens Book Selection to Curb Market Flooding

Tzomet Sfarim, a major Israeli bookstore chain, has introduced a stricter book approval policy requiring publishers to disclose if authors funded their books. This move aims to re…

Trump Family Benefits From UAE's Expanding Investments Across US Economy

The UAE has expanded its investments and influence in the US, notably benefiting the Trump family, while deepening ties in technology and diplomacy despite controversies. The Abra…

Brothers Surprise Parents With Self-Funded Romantic Dinner Date

Two young brothers in Israel surprised their parents by organizing and funding a restaurant date night using their pocket money, a gesture that deeply moved the family and went vi…

28-Year-Old Turns Cockroach Infestation Into Viral TikTok Series and Campaign Offers

A 28-year-old man in Petah Tikva turned his cockroach-infested old apartment into a viral TikTok series, documenting nightly pest encounters. His humorous videos gained over 150,0…

Israeli Ethics Committee Issues New Guidelines Restricting Lawyers’ TikTok Videos

The Israeli National Ethics Committee has issued new rules restricting lawyers from posting unprofessional content on TikTok and other social media, including dancing, loud music…

Musician Bar Alfandari Questions If Past Artists Could Succeed in TikTok Era with New Single

Israeli musician Bar Alfandari went viral unexpectedly, inspiring his new single "Algorithm," which critiques how social media pressures artists to prioritize trends over music cr…

Former Hamas Hostages Recreate Their Release Moment in Viral TikTok Trend from Brazil

Four Israeli women freed from Hamas captivity recreated their release ceremony in a heartfelt TikTok video while traveling in Brazil, turning a traumatic memory into a moment of s…

North Korea Escalates Tensions with Missile Launch and Military Moves Amid Global Concerns

North Korea increased military tensions this week with missile launches and deployment of troops to Russia amid the Ukraine conflict. In the US, pro-Palestinian candidate Abdul El…

Israeli Man Charged with Sexual Crimes Against Minors Online and Decades Ago

Alon Suissa, 46, from Nesher, Israel, faces charges for sexually abusing minors online and in the early 2000s. He posed as a teenage boy on TikTok and WhatsApp to exploit girls ag…

False Claim of Israeli Soldier Vandalizing Italian Property Circulates in Arab Media

A video falsely claiming an Israeli soldier vandalized an Italian rental property was widely shared on Arab social media, but the footage was unrelated and originally posted by a…

Israeli Singer Yagel Oshri Develops App to Help Remember Tefillin Amid Busy Mornings

After the October 7th attack, Israeli singer Yagel Oshri committed to daily tefillin but struggled to maintain the habit amid distractions. He developed an app that locks other ap…

Israeli Woman Raises 50,000 Shekels in Three Days for Mentally Ill Parents After Viral TikTok Appeal

Tal Indforker, who has cared for her mentally ill parents since childhood, raised 50,000 shekels in three days after sharing her story on TikTok. Her viral appeal brought widespre…

Chabad Follower Skates Through Tel Aviv Offering Tefillin and Hugs to Bridge Divides

Shmuel Darshan, a 23-year-old former addict and yeshiva student, now rollerblades through Tel Aviv offering tefillin and hugs to promote unity and love within the Jewish community…

Experts Warn Against Cooling Hot iPhones in Fridges Following TikTok Trend

A viral TikTok trend encouraging users to cool overheated iPhones in refrigerators risks damaging the devices due to condensation and thermal shock. Apple advises letting phones c…

Cyber Expert Highlights Risks of Chinese Medical Equipment and Offers Solutions to Prevent Data Breaches

Israeli cyber expert Dr. Harel Menasheri warns of security risks from Chinese medical equipment and devices, explaining that Shin Bet restricts such technology and the military is…

75-Year-Old Ramla Nursing Home Resident Goes Viral on TikTok with Bold Content

Ruchala Shlomi, a 75-year-old nursing home resident in Ramla, Israel, went viral on TikTok within days of opening her account by posting candid videos rating fellow residents and…

Israeli Health Ministry Warns Against TikTok Weight Loss Trend Containing Dangerous Drug

The Israeli Ministry of Health warns that a TikTok-promoted weight loss product called "Magic Honey" contains the banned drug sibutramine, posing serious health risks. The ministr…

Experts Debunk TikTok Trend Claiming Honey Aids Weight Loss

A TikTok trend claims honey aids weight loss by burning fat during sleep, but experts say there is no scientific proof. Honey is a sugar source with calories, and weight loss depe…

Three-Year-Old’s Emotional Reaction to Parents’ Wedding Video Goes Viral on TikTok

A three-year-old girl watching her parents’ wedding video for the first time became emotional, leading to a viral TikTok clip with millions of views and likes. The mother shared t…