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Israeli-media coverage mentioning VAR, 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…
Germany’s Early Goal in Ecuador Match Sparks VAR Controversy
Germany’s early goal against Ecuador in a decisive 2026 World Cup group match in New Jersey sparked controversy. Referee Tori Penso allowed the goal after a possible foul by Alexa…
Thousands Join Haifa Pride Rally After City Cancels Parade
Haifa’s LGBTQ activists organized their own Pride march after the city canceled it, and it joined the municipal rally attended by about 4,000 people. The event went ahead under he…
Top rabbinic leaders back call for silent study in yeshiva kollels
Five senior members of Israel’s Council of Torah Sages endorsed Rabbi Moshe Hillel Hirsch’s call for kollels to study silently for 30 minutes at the start of each session until th…
Haifa Pride parade ends, and President Boulevard reopens to traffic
Haifa’s Pride parade has ended, and President Boulevard has reopened to traffic. The article reports the celebration concluded without further details.
Ronaldo’s Fiancée Expresses Sympathy After Deadly Venezuela Quake
Two major earthquakes, measuring 7.5 and 7.2, struck Venezuela overnight, killing at least 164 people and injuring 971. Georgina Rodríguez, Cristiano Ronaldo’s fiancée, said on In…
Nimni: Goldhar Was Involved in Detail, and Naharne Made a Good Impression
Avi Nimni said Dor Peretz turned down higher offers from abroad and signed a new three-year deal with Maccabi Tel Aviv. He detailed the salary terms, the long negotiations, and th…
Beitar Jerusalem Closing in on Dan Glazer, With Foreign Spot at Stake
Beitar Jerusalem is trying to sign Dan Glazer on a two-year deal worth about 200,000 euros per season. The club hopes he will be released from Kairat without compensation, and if…
Dor Peretz Signs Record Israeli Salary Deal with Maccabi Tel Aviv
Dor Peretz signed a new long-term contract with Maccabi Tel Aviv on Thursday after weeks of uncertainty and foreign interest. The deal makes him one of the highest-paid Israelis i…
Venezuela quake footage captures panic as death toll climbs
A resident filmed the panic in Venezuela as two major earthquakes caused widespread destruction and triggered a national emergency. At least 164 people were killed and 971 injured…
Germany Moves to Take Major Stake in Tank Maker KNDS
Germany has agreed to buy about 40% of KNDS, making the state one of its two largest shareholders with France. The deal, still awaiting budget committee approval, is part of Berli…
Venezuela earthquake toll rises to at least 164 as rescue efforts expand
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck Venezuela overnight Thursday, leaving at least 164 dead and 971 injured, with officials warning the toll will rise. President Delcy Rodriguez dec…
The 72-Hour Rule That May Help Men Over 40 Build More Muscle
Fitness coach Alan Gonzalez says men over 40 often struggle more with recovery than with training. He promotes a 72-hour check, arguing that persistent fatigue after hard workouts…
Mexico World Cup Celebration Turns to Horror After Car Hits Fans in Cabo San Lucas
A car struck Mexican fans celebrating a World Cup win in Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, injuring at least 17 people. Authorities said the driver was detained and all the wou…
Maccabi Netanya opens training with new arrivals and several exits
Maccabi Netanya opened training on Wednesday and presented new signings Gregory Morozov and Dor Hugi. Pedrinho and Junior Diomande were told they are not in the club’s plans, whil…
Brazil Cruise, Canada Lose but Advance in a Busy World Cup Night
Brazil, Switzerland, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Morocco, Mexico and South Africa featured in six World Cup 2026 matches overnight Wednesday to Thursday. Canada still advanced despite…
Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas Clash Over a Hit Song in John Carney’s New Musical Drama
John Carney’s new musical drama "Power Ballad," starring Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas, opens in Israel on July 2. The film follows a wedding singer fighting for credit after a song he…
Brazil and South Africa advance as three World Cup groups are decided
Brazil, Switzerland, Mexico and South Africa advanced from the World Cup group stage overnight Thursday. Three groups were completed, and the Round of 32 field began to fill out.
Tel Aviv-Yafo unveils dozens of White Night 2026 events across the city
Tel Aviv-Yafo will stage White Night 2026 tonight with dozens of free and ticketed cultural events across the city. The biggest attractions are the new Tel Aviv 360 stage at Charl…
How Airports Quietly Shape What Travelers Buy
The article explains that airport layout is designed to guide passenger movement, reduce stress, and increase spending. It cites duty free placement, lighting, signage, artwork, a…
Rain, Samba and Neymar: Miami Turns Brazil’s Night Into a Celebration
Brazil beat Scotland 3-0 in Miami, where heavy rain and loud supporter sections turned the match into a festival. Vinicius Junior scored twice, Matheus Cunha added the third, Neym…
Massive Quakes Rock Venezuela, Raising Fears of Heavy Losses
Two major earthquakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5, struck Venezuela overnight near San Felipe and Yumaré, causing building collapses, infrastructure failures and an airport shutdown. A…
Switzerland top Group B after 2-1 win over Canada
Switzerland beat Canada 2-1 on Wednesday to finish first in Group B of the 2026 World Cup. Canada, needing only a draw to top the group, settled for second place and will play the…
Varonis Shares Jump on Report of Possible Sale to Private Equity
Varonis shares rose 7.1% after Bloomberg reported the Israeli cybersecurity company is considering a sale. Blackstone, Thoma Bravo and Vista Equity Partners have shown initial int…
Former Mossad Officer Says the Agency Kept Operating Normally After Gofman’s Appointment
Former Mossad officer Avner Avraham said Roman Gofman’s appointment as Mossad chief has not interrupted the agency’s operations. He said Gofman’s outside advisers have security cl…
Bellingham Incident Sparks Debate Over FIFA’s New Mouth-Covering Rule
Jude Bellingham avoided punishment after covering his mouth during England’s 0-0 draw with Ghana at the 2026 World Cup. The decision, compared with a Paraguay player’s red card fo…
Eight Activists Get Up to 100 Years for Texas Detention Center Attack
Eight activists were sentenced to 30 to 100 years in prison for a July 2025 armed attack on a Texas immigration detention center. Prosecutors said the group was linked to Antifa…
War, Cheaper Euro Push Cyprus to the Top of Israeli Travel Picks
Nearly 590,000 Israelis flew to Cyprus in 2025, a 39% rise, as cheaper prices and strong demand boosted the route. Cyprus Airways says Israel is a strategic market, while Cyprus t…
Acting National Insurance chief gets extension until January 2027
Israel’s Dothan Committee extended Zvika Cohen’s acting term as head of the National Insurance Institute until January 31, 2027. The institute has lacked a permanent director sinc…
Chris Jones Leaves Hapoel Tel Aviv for Red Star Belgrade
Chris Jones has left Hapoel Tel Aviv and signed with Red Star Belgrade. The move was announced on Wednesday after the regular season, and he becomes the Serbian club's first summe…
Ahead of a Vehicle Protest, a Look Back at Major Israeli Demonstrations and a Harsh Warning on Lebanon
A special Israeli TV segment previewed a planned convoy protest against arrests of yeshiva students and discussed why some Lithuanian ultra-Orthodox leaders are staying out of it…
What Really Determines Whether Sleep Helps or Harms You
New research says the consistency of your sleep schedule may be as important as how long you sleep. Studies link regular bedtimes and wake times to better physical and mental heal…
Google DeepMind CEO Says Human-Level AI Could Arrive by 2030
Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis said AGI could arrive around 2030 and warned society has little time to prepare. He also said human skills like taste, design sensitivity, origi…
Bnei Brak Mayor Says Kaplan Protesters Set the Example for Haredi Demonstrations
Bnei Brak Mayor Hanoch Zeibert defended the planned Haredi car convoy protest and said Kaplan activists taught the Haredi public how to demonstrate. The protest is due Wednesday a…
How Julián Álvarez Could Leave Atlético Without a Release Clause Payment
Sport 5 says Julián Álvarez may have a legal route to leave Atlético Madrid for Barcelona without immediate payment of his 500 million euro release clause. In that case, Spanish a…
Zara’s Summer Sale Starts Tonight: What Shoppers Should Know
Zara and its sister brands will launch their summer sale in Israel tonight at midnight, with discounts of up to 30% online and in apps, and in stores tomorrow morning. The article…
Israeli League Midfielder Named Man of the Match Despite Panama Exit
Christian Martinez of Ironi Kiryat Shmona was named FIFA's Man of the Match after Panama lost 1-0 to Croatia at the 2026 World Cup. Despite Panama's elimination, Spanish media pra…
1,700-Year-Old Roman Marble Statues Found Hidden in Ancient Wine Press in Binyamina
Archaeologists in Binyamina uncovered two remarkably preserved Roman marble statues hidden in an ancient wine press. The Israel Antiquities Authority says the find is rare, likely…
Jerusalem Film Festival unveils its international lineup, from Cannes winners to Steven Soderbergh
The Jerusalem Film Festival has announced the international program for its 43rd edition, running July 9 to 19. The lineup includes Cannes and Berlin winners, Steven Soderbergh’s…
Handshake Snub and Title-Cap Taunt Spark Postgame Fracas After Maccabi’s Championship
Maccabi Tel Aviv won the Israeli title with an 83-79 win over Hapoel Tel Aviv, taking the final series 3-1. A postgame handshake dispute and Lonnie Walker’s taunting with the cham…
Ronaldo's Sisters Hit Back After Portugal's 5-0 Win Over Uzbekistan
Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice in Portugal’s 5-0 win over Uzbekistan on Tuesday. His sisters, Elma and Katia, responded with lengthy social media posts defending him and attacking…
Colombia beats DR Congo 1-0 to stay perfect and top Group J
Colombia defeated the Democratic Republic of Congo 1-0 on Wednesday to remain perfect and move atop Group J. Daniel Muñoz scored the winner in the 76th minute after an earlier goa…
Avi Loeb to Lead New U.S. Scientific Panel on Unexplained Aerial Phenomena
Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb has been tapped to lead a new U.S. advisory council on UAP, or unexplained aerial phenomena. The panel, coordinated with the White House and U.S. s…
Ronaldo Scores Twice as Portugal Crush Uzbekistan 5-0 in Houston
Portugal beat Uzbekistan 5-0 in Houston at the 2026 World Cup, bouncing back from a 1-1 draw with Congo. Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice, Bruno Fernandes had two assists, and Portu…
Rabbi Says Some Marriages Should End, But Only After Trying to Bridge the Divide
Rabbi Ami Baram says his organization helps families and couples facing religious and ideological splits, including some cases where divorce is the better option. He argues that t…
Portugal face Uzbekistan after opening-day setback at the World Cup
Portugal, held 1-1 by the Democratic Republic of Congo in its World Cup opener, faced Uzbekistan in Houston needing a win to ease pressure. Uzbekistan came in after a 3-1 loss to…
Violinist’s Viral Post Lists 13 Reasons He Values Ultra-Orthodox Jews
Gabriel Shuraki, a violinist and conductor, went viral after publishing 13 reasons why he admires Israel’s Haredi community. On "Davar Rishon," he explained the post, praised Hare…
Rabbi Moshe Hillel Hirsch joins U.S. fundraising drive for Torah institutions
Rabbi Moshe Hillel Hirsch joined a U.S. fundraising tour for Keren Olam HaTorah in Deal, New Jersey. He said antisemitism rises from a lack of the Divine Presence, while the campa…