Sports · Full coverage
Israeli broadcaster draws backlash after interviewing pro-Palestinian streamer at World Cup
How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
100% right-leaning
Right 2
First reported by Arutz Sheva · Jun 17, 2026
What happened
Kan 11 aired a live halftime interview with American streamer IShowSpeed during the France-Senegal match at the World Cup. The segment drew backlash because Speed has repeatedly voiced anti-Israel, pro-Palestinian views, including shouting “Free Palestine!” and donating $50,000 to a Palestinian aid fund.
- 01Kan 11 interviewed IShowSpeed during halftime of France-Senegal on Tuesday.
- 02Uri Levi told him, “everyone loves you” in Israel.
- 03Speed has repeatedly voiced anti-Israel, pro-Palestinian views online.
- 04He donated $50,000 to a Palestinian relief fund, according to the article.
- 05Social media and comedian Guy Hochman sharply criticized the interview.
Summary translated & synthesized from the sources below by baba. Read each original for the full report.
Full coverage · 2 outlets
The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.
Related stories
FIFA Confirms Controversial Anti-Israel Influencer IShowSpeed for 2026 World Cup FinalJul 15, 2026Mohamed Salah Interview on Israeli Public Broadcaster Sparks Controversy Over His Political ViewsJul 5, 2026Pro-Palestinian Protest Targets FIFA Over Israel at World Cup Opening in CanadaJun 12, 2026Israeli Celebrities Steal Spotlight at World Cup Semifinal Viewing EventJul 15, 2026Israeli Influencer Regrets Appearing with Controversial Streamer After Antisemitism RevelationsJul 12, 2026Pro-Palestinian Fan Threatens Israeli Delegation at World Cup Match in USJul 2, 2026
