Toronto
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Toronto, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Report: Russia Used Cellebrite Tools to Hack Dissident's iPhone
Citizen Lab says Russian authorities used Cellebrite tools to break into the iPhone of activist Andrey Pivovarov on or around June 17, 2021. The evidence came from Russian forensi…
Report: Kawhi Leonard may be open to a reunion in Toronto or San Antonio
NBA insider Marc Stein reported that Kawhi Leonard, 34, may be open only to the Clippers, Raptors, or Spurs if a trade happens. Stein считает Toronto the likeliest fit, while San…
David Clayton-Thomas, Blood, Sweat & Tears frontman, dies at 84
David Clayton-Thomas, the iconic lead singer of Blood, Sweat & Tears, has died at 84 in Toronto. His spokesman said he died peacefully in hospital, and no cause of death was relea…
Top Torah leaders wrap up North American fundraising tour
Rabbi Moshe Hillel Hirsch led a two-and-a-half-week North American tour for the World Torah Fund, which ended Thursday. The delegation raised support for Torah institutions in Isr…
Mbappe and Haaland Lead the Race for Group Supremacy as World Cup Group Play Reaches the Finish
France and Norway headline the final round of World Cup group-stage matches on Friday, with Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland meeting for the first time in national-team shirts. Be…
‘Obsession’ Becomes Israel’s Top-Grossing Horror Film Ever
“Obsession” passed 200,000 viewers in Israel within four weeks of release and became the country’s biggest horror hit ever. The Cary Barker film, distributed by Tulip Entertainmen…
LaMelo Ball Could Be on the Move as Teams Circle Charlotte
LaMelo Ball is reportedly drawing strong trade interest from multiple NBA teams, including Minnesota and Toronto. ESPN’s Shams Charania said Charlotte is receiving aggressive offe…
Schweinsteiger Sparks Racism Backlash in Germany Over Ivory Coast Remarks
Bastian Schweinsteiger triggered a backlash in Germany after describing Ivory Coast in stereotypical terms during ARD’s coverage of Germany’s 2-1 win in Toronto. Critics accused t…
Israeli Fertility Specialist Dr. Shira Baram Dies Suddenly at 47
Dr. Shira Baram, a senior fertility and IVF specialist at Emek Medical Center, died suddenly at 47 after a medical emergency. Colleagues and patients praised her as a devoted doct…
Bodies of Two Israelis Killed in U.S. Plane Crash Returned to Israel
The bodies of two Israelis killed in a Piper PA-28 crash in Maryland arrived in Israel overnight and will be buried in Tel Regev and Kerem Maharal today. The third victim will be…
After Nobel Victory, Daniel Roher Defends Casting Israelis as the Villains in His New Film
Daniel Roher says his New York crime film "The Amateur" was inspired by real Israelis he knew, but the decision to make its villains Israeli triggered backlash from both pro-Israe…
Croatia beats Panama to stay alive as Modric marks 200th cap
Croatia beat Panama 1-0 in Toronto to earn its first points in Group 12 of the 2026 World Cup. Ante Budimir scored in the 54th minute, Luka Modric made his 200th international app…
Portland Bets on ‘Ted Lasso of the NBA’ to Guide Deni Avdija Era
Portland hired Mike Nori, a longtime NBA assistant nicknamed the “Ted Lasso of the NBA,” as its new head coach. He will lead a Trail Blazers team featuring Deni Avdija, Damian Lil…
Meet Micah Nori, Portland’s new head coach after Splitter’s exit
Portland has hired Minnesota assistant Micah Nori as its new head coach after Tiago Splitter departed for Chicago. The piece traces Nori’s rise from a 1988 phone call from Butch C…
Canadian rock singer strips off onstage during Europe heat wave
Jordan Miller of The Beaches stripped off her dress during a performance at Germany’s Hurricane festival amid a severe Europe-wide heat wave. The band later posted photos and joke…
World Cup Concession Prices Sting Fans, Though Atlanta Stands Out as Cheap
World Cup fans are paying steep stadium prices for beer and food at many venues, with some novelty items costing as much as $75. Atlanta is the exception, offering unusually low c…
Montréal shooting shocks Canada as Jewish community warns of escalating antisemitism
A gunman killed a Montréal police officer and a Jewish civilian outside a supermarket and hotel in the city’s Côte-des-Neiges area. The attack has intensified alarm over antisemit…
Israeli Cinema Surges Into a Busy Summer With Major New Releases
Israeli cinema is having a packed summer, with a major box-office hit, festival favorites, and several new releases lined up through August. The slate includes family dramas, come…
Emmanuel Sharp on the verge of NBA draft after overcoming criticism and hard work
Emmanuel Sharp is expected to be drafted in the NBA this week after workouts with 13 teams. The son of Derrick Sharp said his tough path to draft night made the moment especially…
Haaland Scores Twice as Norway Beats Senegal 3-2 to Reach Knockout Stage
Erling Haaland scored twice as Norway beat Senegal 3-2 at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough. Norway secured advancement from its World Cup group, while Senegal suffered its first-eve…
Efforts Underway to Repatriate the Bodies of Five Israelis Killed in the United States
ZAKA says it is working with Israeli and local authorities to repatriate the bodies of five Israelis killed in two U.S. accidents. Two victims from a Malibu-area car crash are exp…
Germany Deals with Schlotterbeck Blow After Ivory Coast Win
Germany lost Nico Schlotterbeck to a knee ligament tear after its 2-1 win over Ivory Coast at the 2026 World Cup. The Borussia Dortmund defender is out for the rest of the tournam…
Three Israelis Killed in Light Plane Crash in Maryland
Three Israelis, Yoav Boomerind, Elad Niedik, and David Rabinovich, were killed when their Piper PA-28 crashed in Maryland on a flight from New Jersey to Washington, D.C. Israeli a…
Why an Investigation Did Not Keep Willy from the World Cup
Eli Wahy was arrested in France over a suspicious yellow card linked to betting, but he was never charged and was allowed to play in the World Cup. Canada first blocked, then allo…
Bettor Loses $1.3 Million After Germany’s 95th-Minute Winner
An anonymous Polymarket bettor, “Slickvenom,” lost $1.3 million when Germany scored in the 95th minute to beat Ivory Coast 2-1 in Toronto. The bet had been on Germany not to win a…
Iran-Linked Network Allegedly Paid Canadian Youth to Shoot at Synagogues and U.S. Consulate
Canadian police uncovered an alleged international network that recruited Toronto youths through encrypted apps to shoot at Jewish sites and the U.S. consulate for payment. The ca…
Germany Stuns Ivory Coast With Late Winner to Reach World Cup Round of 32
Germany beat Ivory Coast 2-1 in Toronto with a 95th-minute winner from Deniz Undav. The comeback sent Julian Nagelsmann’s team into the World Cup Round of 32 and left them close t…
Lawsuit Alleges Severe Abuse at Elite New York Boarding School
A federal lawsuit filed in Brooklyn accuses the Family Foundation School in Hancock, New York, of years of severe abuse, forced labor, and sexual misconduct. The plaintiff says st…
Red Star Says Jordan Nwora Is Not for Sale Amid Hapoel Tel Aviv Interest
Red Star Belgrade says Jordan Nwora is not available for transfer despite Hapoel Tel Aviv’s interest. Hapoel is reportedly willing to pay at least $1 million, while Red Star plans…
World Cup Day 10: Netherlands Rout Sweden, Germany Eyes Qualification
The Netherlands beat Sweden 1-5 on World Cup 2026 day 10, with Brian Brobbey and Cody Gakpo both scoring twice. Germany faces Côte d’Ivoire later in Toronto after its seven-goal w…
Germany Coach’s Partner Becomes the World Cup’s Latest Sideline Distraction
Lena Wurzenberger, partner of Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann, has become a highly visible presence around the team’s World Cup camp, prompting discomfort inside the squad and cri…
Soccer Is Yielding to the American Stop-Clock Model
A Sports 5 column says World Cup hydration breaks are turning soccer into a more American, broadcast-friendly game. It cites rain, heat, player reactions, and FIFA's commercial mo…
Canada’s immigration rules could affect World Cup knockout lineups
Canada’s immigration rules could keep Ghana’s Thomas Partey and Ivory Coast’s Wilfried Zaha out of World Cup knockout matches played in Canada. The 2026 tournament is split across…
England Thrill in Texas, Ghana Stun Panama, Uzbekistan Make World Cup History
England beat Croatia 4-2 in Arlington, Ghana scored in the 95th minute to edge Panama 1-0 in Toronto, and Colombia defeated World Cup debutant Uzbekistan 3-1 in Mexico City. Harry…
England Impresses, Portugal Stumbles on Day 7 of the 2026 World Cup
England beat Croatia 4-2, with Harry Kane setting a new England World Cup scoring record. Portugal were held 1-1 by Congo, and Ghana won 1-0 with a 95th-minute goal over Panama.
World Cup drink breaks draw boos from fans in multiple stadiums
FIFA’s mandatory World Cup water breaks have triggered boos from fans in several stadiums, including Dallas, Toronto and Boston. Critics say the three-minute pauses disrupt the ga…
Ghana Stuns Panama With 95th-Minute Winner in Toronto
Ghana defeated Panama 1-0 in Toronto at the 2026 World Cup, with Caleb Yirchi scoring in the 95th minute. Panama, boosted by strong performances from Orlando Mosquera and Christia…
England and Croatia unveil lineups for Group 12 World Cup opener
England and Croatia named their lineups for their World Cup Group 12 opener on Wednesday at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Thomas Tuchel picked Noni Madueke over Bukayo Saka, w…
Ivory Coast World Cup Forward Detained in Match-Fixing Probe
Ivory Coast striker Eli Wahi has been detained in France in an ongoing match-fixing investigation tied to a suspected deliberate yellow card for Nice against Metz. He has not been…
World Cup Day 7: Ronaldo’s Possible Farewell, England Face Croatia
Day 7 of the 2026 World Cup features Cristiano Ronaldo’s possible final tournament with Portugal, England against Croatia, and two later matches involving Ghana, Panama, Uzbekista…
Toronto Police Link Jewish Site Shootings to Paid Criminal Network, with Iran Ties Under Scrutiny
Toronto police say shootings and arsons at Jewish sites were carried out by paid criminals using encrypted apps and filming attacks for payment. U.S. prosecutors say the violence…
Hundreds of North American Jews Prepare for a Summer Move to Israel
Nefesh B'Nefesh opened its Summer 2026 aliyah season with events in New Jersey and Toronto for North American Jews planning to move to Israel. The organization expects about 2,300…
Haaland stars in Norway's World Cup opener, 4-1 over Iraq
Norway beat Iraq 4-1 in Boston in its first World Cup match in 28 years, with Erling Haaland scoring twice. Iraq equalized briefly in the first half, but Norway pulled away after…
Israeli fan travels solo to World Cup, spends $6,000 on final ticket
Yehiel Malka of Petah Tikva planned his World Cup trip more than a year and a half in advance and is now traveling alone across several North American cities. He paid about $6,000…
Toronto Tops Global Ranking of Best Cities for Solo Travelers
GuruWalk ranked Toronto as the world’s best city for solo travelers, based on booking data from the past 12 months. Santa Ana and São Paulo followed, while the top 10 was dominate…
Rabbi Chaim Ozer Sternbuch’s Toronto visit includes moving dance with deaf students
Rabbi Chaim Ozer Sternbuch visited Toronto on a special mission from his father, Rabbi Moshe Sternbuch. He delivered uplifting talks at yeshivas and kollelim, and later danced wit…
France and Senegal meet in New Jersey to open Group I at the 2026 World Cup
France met Senegal in New Jersey in the opening match of Group I at the 2026 World Cup. The game recalled Senegal's 1-0 upset over France in 2002, while Kylian Mbappe was one goal…
How the Knicks Built a Championship on Grit, Not Star Power
The article compares the 2025/26 New York Knicks to John Starks, a self-made former Knicks star whose improbable rise symbolized grit and perseverance. It says the title-winning t…