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Israeli-media coverage mentioning Walla, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Report Claims Major AI Chatbots Lean Left on Political Questions
A Washington Post report says several leading chatbots show political bias, with ChatGPT most often producing left-leaning answers in a 29-question test. OpenAI and Anthropic reje…
Likud primaries standoff deepens as Netanyahu allies threaten split
Benjamin Netanyahu’s allies warned that he may quit Likud and split the faction if he does not receive 10 reserved spots on the party slate. The fight is tied to primaries, turnou…
Anti-exemption protesters plan to block Bnei Brak exits before Shabbat
A Mothers on the Front protest is planned for Friday, just before Shabbat, to block the exits from Bnei Brak in response to ultra-Orthodox traffic disruptions. Organizers say hund…
Japanese Fans Clean Up, and Two Israeli Players Draw Praise in Japan
Two Japanese sports journalists explained why Japan’s fans and players clean stadiums and dressing rooms after matches. They also praised Israeli players Neta Lavi and Dean David…
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…
Russian Exile Journalist Who Exposed Putin’s Private Life Dies in Riga After Suspected Mushroom Poisoning
Gregory Nakhushev, a Russian exiled journalist who exposed details of Vladimir Putin’s private life, died at 69 in Riga. Reports say he may have died after eating poisonous mushro…
Five Pancake Recipes for the Weekend, from One-Pan to Japanese Souffle
The article rounds up five pancake recipes for the weekend, from a one-pan Dutch baby to a Japanese souffle pancake. It highlights vegan, chocolate, and cake-style versions, with…
Israel’s Electric Company Chief Says Prices Stay Low as the Firm Seeks Higher Tariffs
Electric Company chairman Doron Arbeli said Israel’s electricity prices are among the world’s lowest and defended his company’s role in keeping them down. He also said the utility…
Senior Lawyer Says Netanyahu Faces Serious Legal Risk as Trial Wraps Up
After Benjamin Netanyahu finished testifying in the Jerusalem District Court, lawyer Shashi Gaz said the trial still leaves the prime minister facing serious risk, especially in C…
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…
Tom Aviv says he no longer wants to live inside his public persona
Tom Aviv says he wants to move beyond the bad-boy image that followed his MasterChef rise. In a Walla Ishi interview, he discussed his past drinking, the violent incident outside…
19-Year-Old Woman Fatally Shot in Ramla, Police Open Investigation
A 19-year-old woman was shot and killed Thursday in Ramla’s Jawarish neighborhood. Police opened an investigation, secured the scene and searched for the suspect.
Italian Director Turns Meir Shalev Novel into a Film About Israel and Memory
Guido Chiesa’s adaptation of Meir Shalev’s novel “A Few Days” opens in Israel this weekend after being delayed since 2023. Chiesa says the film was held back after October 7, and…
Why Shlomo Artzi's 'Sh’dot Shel Irusim' Still Defines Israeli Music
An article marking 40 years to Shlomo Artzi’s “Sh’dot Shel Irusim” argues the song is his defining work because it captures memory, protest, and the emotional power of music. It a…
Big Brother 2026 finale set for Saturday as top five are revealed
Big Brother 2026 will crown its winner on Saturday night after nearly four months. Koren was eliminated Wednesday, revealing the final five and opening voting. The champion will w…
Elon Musk Falls Below $1 Trillion After Sharp Drop in SpaceX and Tesla-Linked Wealth
Elon Musk has lost his trillionaire status after a steep drop in SpaceX shares and new restrictions on Tesla stock reduced his fortune to about $962 billion. Despite the decline…
Netanyahu trial to move to five hearings a week after the holidays
Israel's court panel said Benjamin Netanyahu's corruption trial will expand to five hearings a week after the holidays. The announcement came as Netanyahu finished what was likely…
Gantz, Shmihi, and Hendel in advanced talks over joint election run
Benny Gantz, Dadi Shmihi, and Yoaz Hendel are close to agreeing on a joint Knesset run. The proposed list would put Gantz first, Shmihi second, and Hendel third, but talks still f…
Hodaya Cohen and Modi Sfouri Reportedly End Their Friendship After 'Big Brother' Fallout
Hodaya Cohen and Modi Sfouri have reportedly cut off contact two weeks after Cohen left "Big Brother." The split follows advice Cohen received from people close to her to distance…
Israel Plans Massive Rubble Removal in Gaza as Fighting Risk Remains
Israel is advancing a large-scale plan to crush Gaza’s destroyed buildings into reusable material while preparing for possible renewed war with Hamas. The IDF says it controls abo…
Miki Haimovich declines return to newscasting with Yaakov Eilon
Miki Haimovich refused an offer to rejoin Yaakov Eilon as co-anchor on the new Channel 16. She reportedly expressed interest in environmental work instead, and Eilon will now anch…
Tel Aviv seaside restaurant Sitara will shut down permanently after missile damage
Sitara, a well-known North Tel Aviv seaside restaurant, is closing permanently after a missile struck and destroyed it during the war with Iran. Owner Harel Blo said months of pay…
Survivor Star Casey Zapata Engaged After 10 Years with Her Partner
Casey Zapata, the former "Survivor" contestant and Israeli influencer, got engaged to her partner Guy Oz after 10 years together. Oz proposed during a birthday trip to Tuscany, an…
Tel Aviv Suspect Released Under Restrictions After Women’s Assault Complaints
David Ezra was released from detention under restrictive conditions after being suspected of three street assaults against women in southern Tel Aviv. Police say the case began af…
Tomer Agai on failures, comeback, and why he still wants to open restaurants
Tomer Agai told Ron Yochananov that restaurant life in Israel is a high-risk gamble, but he still cannot stop opening places. He also discussed his years on “Game of Chefs,” the f…
Tel Aviv prosecutor files charges against man caught filming women in fitting rooms
Tel Aviv prosecutors indicted 25-year-old Gur Levi for indecent acts and privacy violations after he allegedly filmed women and girls in fitting rooms at TLV Mall and secretly rec…
Health Ministry readies Ebola isolation tent amid Africa outbreak fears
Israel’s Health Ministry has approved reconstructing an Ebola isolation tent from emergency storage at a cost of up to 513,654 shekels. Officials said the move is a precaution ami…
Oncologist Warns That Five Common Symptoms Can Mask Cancer
Dr. Jad Shakhud, an oncologist at Orlando Health Cancer Institute, says adults often dismiss early cancer signs as normal aging. In a New York Post column, he identifies five over…
Israeli Security Officials Fear Hezbollah Kidnapping Attempt in Southern Lebanon
Israeli security officials say dozens of Hezbollah fighters remain trapped in an underground complex in Tebnine, southern Lebanon, and may soon face surrender or death. The IDF is…
Walla poll shows strong support for drafting ultra-Orthodox men and finishing Hamas
A Walla pre-election poll found 72% support for drafting ultra-Orthodox men and 58% support for continuing the war until Hamas surrenders. It also showed 67% backing for civil mar…
Teen suspects arrested after violent assault near Petah Tikva mall
Police arrested several minors overnight Tuesday after a violent assault on another minor near the Big mall in Petah Tikva. The victim was punched and kicked, lightly injured, and…
Yael Shelbia Is Moving Into a Luxury Tel Aviv Apartment With a Huge Monthly Rent
Yael Shelbia is set to move into a luxury apartment in a Tel Aviv tower in Bavel within days. The rent is reported at about 50,000 shekels a month, plus extra fees, while Shelbia…
May Tager Returns to the Singles Scene at Launch Event as Contantto Debuts Eyewear Line
May Tager attended a launch event this morning shortly after her breakup with Yiftach Ramon. The event introduced a premium eyewear capsule by TWL and designer Dror Contanto, with…
Omer Adam and Yael Shelbia Cut Their Last Link Before His Wedding
Omer Adam and Yael Shelbia have unfollowed each other on social media, closing their last connection long after their January 2025 breakup. Adam is due to marry Sasha Israelovich…
Herzog and Metula officials urge Israelis to return north as tourism revival begins
President Isaac Herzog and his wife Michal visited Metula and urged Israelis to return to the north and support border communities. Local leader David Azoulay said the town is try…
Kiryat Malakhi plans new immigrant village with housing, ulpan and jobs
Kiryat Malakhi is promoting a new immigrant village in Neot HaKfar with 70 to 100 housing units, an absorption center and community services. The plan, backed by Shivat Tzion and…
Crispy Greek Zucchini Fries to Serve With Tzatziki and Ouzo
The article offers a Greek tavern-style recipe for crispy zucchini fries, or Kolokithakia tiganita, served with tzatziki and often ouzo. It uses thinly sliced zucchini, a simple b…
How to Build a Company That Lasts, Not Just One That Grows Fast
At a Walla and CofaceBDi panel, Israeli business leaders said long-term company success depends on structure, legal preparation, data and culture. They argued that firms must buil…
Likud Insider Says Netanyahu Seeks Compromise on Primary Elections
A senior Likud insider said Benjamin Netanyahu is working toward a compromise on the party’s primary elections. The key dispute centers on David Bitan, and a decisive party meetin…
Israeli benefit club backtracks after announcing men-only World Cup final event
Haver, an Israeli benefit club for security-force personnel and families, announced a men-only World Cup final viewing event in Rishon LeZion and then reversed itself within hours…
Baruch Kara is strong on Netanyahu’s flaws, weaker on proving what comes next
A commentary criticizes Channel 13’s new legal series on Benjamin Netanyahu for offering strong rhetoric but no firm legal conclusion. It says Baruch Kara overstates the significa…
Omer Dahan Says He Is the Player Arrested in Match-Fixing Probe
Omer Dahan said he is the footballer arrested in a suspected gambling and match-fixing case. He denied any involvement, said he is cooperating with the legal process, and is curre…
Mitsubishi plans a new Pajero, but Israel will be left out
Mitsubishi will unveil a new Pajero in the fall, but it will not be sold in Europe or the U.S., preventing Israeli certification and commercial imports. The SUV will use a ladder-…
Netanyahu lashes out in court as defense nears end of testimony
Benjamin Netanyahu appeared Monday at the Tel Aviv District Court for the defense re-examination in his corruption trial. The hearing focused on Case 2000 and ended with Netanyahu…
Police file charges notice against Gur Levi as detention extended in TLV mall voyeurism case
Police filed a notice of intent to indict Gur Levi and a Tel Aviv court extended his detention until June 24. Walla also published exclusive footage from TLV Mall that appears to…
Eden Ben Zaken Takes Styling Into Her Own Hands After Backstage Clash
Eden Ben Zaken has decided to style herself for her upcoming tour after a backstage dispute over outfits during The Voice filming. The singer has repeatedly changed stylists in re…
Saphir Borgil and Liel Kuzari Develop a New Reality TV Format
Saphir Borgil and Liel Kuzari, known from season 13 of Big Brother, have created a new reality TV format together. The planned show would send them on a week-long trip across Isra…
Inside Likud, the Netanyahu succession question is no longer taboo
Likud insiders are increasingly discussing whether Benjamin Netanyahu may retire and who could succeed him. The article links the shift to his health issues, his ongoing corruptio…