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Israeli Comedian Sparks Uproar in Ireland With 'Pager' Joke

How 2 Israeli newsrooms (in English, Hebrew) covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

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By Itsik Brandwein

What happened

Israeli comedian Yevgeny Zarubinsky's joke about 'activating pagers' in Ireland after a soccer match led to an international incident when users mistook his satirical post for an official threat. The misunderstanding was fueled by automatic translation and his humorous online persona.

  • 01Israeli comedian Yevgeny Zarubinsky's joke about 'activating pagers' in Ireland caused an international uproar.
  • 02Users mistakenly believed Zarubinsky was an official Israeli figure issuing a threat.
  • 03The confusion stemmed from automatic translation and his satirical online profile.
  • 04The incident led to accusations of incitement and antisemitism.
  • 05Zarubinsky continued the joke, further fueling the online reaction.

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Gideon Sa'ar
OrganizationsHKN news group, Israeli Ministry of Digital Defense, Foreign Ministry
PlacesIreland, Lebanon, Israel, Haifa, Krayot

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.

Israel National NewsRight · English1 hour ago
Israeli Comedian Sparks Uproar in Ireland With 'Pager' Joke
Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew2 hours ago
Israeli Social Media Star Sparks International Incident With Joke Tweet