Mako in English

Lean: CenterType: Broadcast portalLanguage: HebrewBased in: Neve IlanOwnership: Keshet Media GroupFunding: Commercial advertisingFounded: 2008

Mako is a broadcast portal outlet based in Neve Ilan, publishing in Hebrew. On baba News’s left–center–right scale it is rated Center (Center). We translate Mako's Hebrew coverage into clear English and compare it against other Israeli newsrooms across the spectrum.

Stories

2810

Translated coverage in the last 30 days.

Bylined

36%

Share of stories with a named author.

Originals

20%

Share of stories this newsroom reported first.

Opinion

Share of opinion and analysis.

Press releases

Share of press-release copy.

Median lag

49 min

Median minutes behind the first report on the same story.

Why not a score? These are rates we can recompute. A single number would hide whether a newsroom is slow, unnamed, or mostly reprints.

How Mako writes

plainover 2803 pieces this month · Centre mean: 1.40 against 1.38

the IDFin step with the wire on
the United Statesin step with the wire on
Netanyahuin step with the wire on
Hamasin step with the wire on
the policein step with the wire on

How this is measured

Culture36 minutes ago

Protests Erupt Outside 'Nezah' Film Premiere in New York

Pro-Israel demonstrators protested the North American premiere of the Israeli film "Nezah" in New York, criticizing its portrayal of the IDF and alleged downplaying of the October 7th attack. The filmmakers defended their work, citing the need for investigative journalism and the importance of presenting all narratives.

General37 minutes ago

Daughter Fights for Inheritance After Mother's Will is Marked 'Canceled'

An Israeli daughter is challenging her mother's will, valued at 10 million shekels, after finding the document marked "canceled" in her mother's handwriting. She claims the notation and alleged undue influence invalidate the will that disinherits her in favor of strangers.

Sports56 minutes ago

Hapoel Tel Aviv Considers New Guard Amidst Player Updates

Hapoel Tel Aviv is considering signing a new guard due to disappointment with Eugene German's performance and is optimistic about Jacob Tופין gaining Israeli citizenship. Tomer Ginat is nearing a return from injury.

Security1 hour ago

Irish Footballers Voted on Playing Israel Amid Controversy

Irish footballers voted twice on whether to play against Israel, with the decision ultimately favoring participation despite some players' objections. New reports reveal the vote was closer than initially stated and that a key player was excluded from the process.

Security1 hour ago

Irish Goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu Feels Isolated Amidst Israel Match Controversy

Irish goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu is reportedly feeling isolated and has been advised to leave the national team camp after refusing to play against Israel due to his conscience. The decision has caused internal tension and confrontations within the squad.

Security4 hours ago

Hamas Operative with UK Citizenship Accused of Plotting European Attacks

A son of a senior Hamas official, who previously guarded Ismail Haniyeh and obtained British citizenship, is accused of plotting attacks in Germany and Austria. He was arrested in London in November 2025 after intelligence revealed the Hamas plot.

Sports7 hours ago

Itay Shani Wins Historic Bronze Medal for Israel at World Archery Championships

Itay Shani won Israel's first senior world championship medal in field archery, defeating fellow Israeli Roy Dror for the bronze. The event took place in Yankton, USA.

Sports8 hours ago

Hapoel Holon Wins First Ever Winner Cup Title

Maccabi Holon defeated Maccabi Tel Aviv 35-29 to win their first-ever title, the Moses Winner Cup. The win also secures them a place in European competitions.

Sports9 hours ago

Hapoel Tel Aviv Basketball Coach Aims to Trim Roster

Hapoel Tel Aviv basketball coach Dimitris Itoudis plans to shrink the team's roster to 17-18 players, with some players negotiating moves to other clubs. The team secured its first win of the season and advanced to the Winner Cup semifinals.

Security9 hours ago

England's Gordon Celebrates Goal With 'Shooting' Gesture Amidst Global Silence

England's Anthony Gordon scored and celebrated with a 'shooting' gesture against Spain in the UEFA Nations League. The celebration drew less international attention than a similar gesture by an Israeli player previously.

Sports9 hours ago

Hapoel Tel Aviv Secures First Win, Advances to Premier League Cup Semifinals

Hapoel Tel Aviv basketball team won its first game of the season, defeating Hapoel Be'er Sheva Dimona 85-67 to reach the Premier League Cup semifinals. Tai Odiase and Carrington were key players in the victory.

Politics9 hours ago

Israeli Opposition Leaders Meet, Sparking Political Reactions

Israeli opposition leaders from the "Change Bloc" met and signed a principles document, drawing mixed reactions from political figures including Prime Minister Netanyahu and former Prime Minister Bennett.

Sports10 hours ago

Israeli Soccer Player Idan Zaltser Zevida Joins Lionel Messi at Inter Miami

Israeli player Idan Zaltser Zevida has signed a contract with Inter Miami, joining Lionel Messi and the senior team after being promoted from the reserves. He previously trained with Messi and described the experience as a dream come true.

Security10 hours ago

Irish Goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu Explains Israel Boycott Over Civilian Deaths

Irish goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu will boycott upcoming Nations League matches against Israel, stating his opposition to the killing of innocent civilians. He clarified his stance targets actions, not people.

Security10 hours ago

UN Blacklists Dozens of Israeli Companies Over West Bank Settlement Ties

The UN Human Rights Office added 61 companies, mostly Israeli, to a blacklist for alleged ties to illegal West Bank settlements. Israel condemned the list as an "ugly attempt" to unfairly target its businesses.

Sports11 hours ago

Israel's National Football Team Faces Crucial Match Against Ireland Amidst Political Tensions

Israel's national football team faces Ireland in a highly anticipated match described as the most important in 56 years, carrying significant national pride and political undertones due to alleged incitement from the Irish side.

Sports11 hours ago

Israel Secures Two Gold, One Silver at Gymnastics Acrobatics World Championships

Israel's delegation at the Gymnastics Acrobatics World Championships won two gold medals and one silver medal in the senior division. Shiraz Sokolovsky and Roni Cohen secured two golds, while a girls' trio took silver, and a boys' quartet finished fourth.

Security11 hours ago

Former Israeli PM Bennett Shares New Footage of Violent Incident in Bnei Brak

Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett released new video of a violent incident in Bnei Brak where an object was thrown, injuring an employee. Bennett vowed not to be intimidated and affirmed his commitment to engaging with the public.

Sports11 hours ago

Five Israeli Gymnasts Reach Finals at Paris Challenge Cup

Five Israeli gymnasts have qualified for the finals at the Challenge Cup in Paris, with Olympic medalist Artem Dolgopyat leading the charge. The competition is a key warm-up for the upcoming World Championships.

Sports11 hours ago

Hapoel Tel Aviv Coach Addresses Tamir Blatt's Future Amid Injury

Hapoel Tel Aviv coach Dimitris Itoudis discussed Tamir Blatt's recovery from injury and future with the club, stating a decision will be made upon his return. The team is also focused on securing their first win of the season after an opening EuroLeague loss.

Security11 hours ago

German Referee Harm Osmers to Officiate Politically Charged Match for Israel

German referee Harm Osmers will officiate the upcoming Nations League match between Israel and Ireland in Hungary. Osmers has a history of controversial calls, including criticism from Bayern Munich players after a past match.

Sports11 hours ago

NBA Guard Josh Christopher Joins Israeli Basketball Club Ness Ziona

Israeli basketball club Ironi Ness Ziona has signed American guard Josh Christopher, who has 152 NBA appearances and played in China last season. He replaces Bryce Brown and expressed excitement about joining the team.

Politics11 hours ago

Opposition Leaders Meet to Coordinate Strategy Ahead of Elections

Leaders of Israel's opposition "change bloc" met for the first time in months to coordinate electoral strategy. The meeting, held at Yair Lapid's home, included Gadi Eisenkot, Naftali Bennett, Avigdor Lieberman, and Yair Golan, aiming to boost their chances of winning upcoming elections.

Economy11 hours ago

Kia Unveils Larger Electric Van, PV7, Slated for Israel in 2027

Kia has introduced its new electric commercial van, the PV7, which is larger than its predecessor and expected to reach Israel in 2027. The van offers a range of up to 460 km, fast charging, and various configurations for cargo or passengers.

Security12 hours ago

Netanyahu Envoy Met Qatar Representative Day Before UN Speech

Michael Eisenberg, a special envoy for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, met with Qatar's representative Ali Al-Thawadi in New York on September 25th. The meeting, focused on Gaza, took place the day before Netanyahu publicly accused Qatar of spreading lies against Israel at the UN.

Sports12 hours ago

Hapoel Holon Basketball Team Signs New Guard Lester Medford Jr.

Israeli basketball club Hapoel Holon has signed American guard Lester Medford Jr. on a temporary contract. The experienced player joins the team ahead of the season, bringing extensive European and international experience.

Politics12 hours ago

Gadi Eisenkot Rules Out Ra'am Party from Future Government

Gadi Eisenkot, leader of the "Yash!" party, declared that the Ra'am party will not be part of his future government, citing conditions including the recognition of Hamas as a terrorist entity. He also discussed coalition strategies, ethical commitments for party members, and criticized Prime Minister Netanyahu's handling of security matters and war objectives.

Sports12 hours ago

Israel Captain Dor Peretz Urges Irish Players to Visit, Read About Israel

Israel's national football team captain, Dor Peretz, urged Irish players and media to visit Israel and read more to understand the country's situation before making judgments. He emphasized the team's focus on the upcoming match against Ireland.

Security13 hours ago

Eyal Berkovich Recounts Antisemitism in Football Locker Rooms

Former Israeli footballer Eyal Berkovich detailed experiencing antisemitism from Muslim teammates at Manchester City in the 1990s, citing blame for terrorist attacks and locker room arguments. He linked these experiences to broader animosity towards Israel, mentioning Celtic's fanbase and a former coach.

Security13 hours ago

Egyptian Intelligence Warned Israel of Hamas Attack 11 Days Before Oct. 7

Egyptian intelligence chief Abbas Kamel warned Israel of an impending Hamas attack eleven days before October 7. In other news, Donald Trump rejected an Iranian ceasefire offer, the Irish football team will play Israel, and U.S. intelligence believes Saudi Arabia may pursue nuclear weapons.

Security13 hours ago

Israel Coach Ben Shimon Extends Hand Amid Tensions Before Ireland Match

Israel's national football coach Ran Ben Shimon expressed a desire for sportsmanship ahead of a tense match against Ireland, despite political controversies. The Football Association also defended a player's celebration and criticized attempts to intimidate the team.

Sports13 hours ago

Israel Football Association Appeals Player's Red Card to UEFA

The Israel Football Association has filed a complaint with UEFA over a red card given to Seyd Abu Farhi, claiming the referee's decision was unjust and based on a misunderstanding of the player's goal celebration.

Sports13 hours ago

Hapoel Be'er Sheva/Dimona Ready for League Cup Quarterfinal Clash

Hapoel Be'er Sheva/Dimona will play Hapoel Tel Aviv in the Toto Cup quarterfinals tonight. Guard Amari Bailey is out with an injury, but new player I.J. Walker is expected to join.

Security14 hours ago

Irish Goalkeeper Leads Boycott Against Israel Soccer Match

Irish goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu is reportedly leading a boycott by at least seven players against an upcoming soccer match with Israel. Bazunu, formerly a teammate of Israeli player Daniel Peretz at Southampton, is the first player identified as refusing to play.

Politics14 hours ago

Qatar's PM Calls Israeli Accusations Absurd, Blames Netanyahu

Qatar's Prime Minister called accusations of bribery and infiltration into the Israeli government "absurd" and blamed Israeli leaders, including Benjamin Netanyahu and Naftali Bennett, for using Qatar as a political scapegoat. He also reported positive progress in US-Iran talks.

Security15 hours ago

Trump Rejects Iran's Strait of Hormuz Proposal

President Donald Trump rejected Iran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and achieve a ceasefire. This comes amid reports of Trump planning renewed attacks on Iran after the U.S. midterm elections and following indirect talks between the two nations.

Security15 hours ago

Ireland Footballers to Protest Israel Match with Black Armbands

The Republic of Ireland football team will play Israel in the UEFA Nations League but will protest by wearing black armbands, donating match profits, and refusing customary pre-game exchanges.

Security16 hours ago

Ireland Football Team Will Play Israel Despite Player Discomfort

The Irish national football team will play against Israel after a vote by players, despite widespread discomfort and one player's request to withdraw. The team plans to wear black armbands and donate match profits.

Security17 hours ago

Wildfire Erupts in Haruvit Forest Near Beit Shemesh

A wildfire ignited in the Haruvit Forest near Beit Shemesh on Saturday, spreading to the treetops. Firefighters and six aerial units are battling the blaze, with no immediate threat to nearby communities reported.

Politics17 hours ago

Irish Support for Palestinians Rooted in Shared History of Struggle

A 2026 study shows most Irish people sympathize with Palestinians due to shared historical experiences of oppression and struggle against foreign rule. This sentiment influences public opinion and government policy, with a majority identifying more with the Palestinian cause.