Warning: Do not read this next story while eating or drinking. Yigal Amir and Larissa Trimbobler were caught trying to smuggle semen out of prison, in a pirate attempt to advance the artificial insemination process granted to them. After receiving authorization to bring a child into the world through artificial insemination, prison staff found [...]
McDonald’s has undergone a facelift in Israel, with a couple of branches in Tel Aviv adopting new colors in an attempt to make a distinction between the kosher and non-kosher branches. Under pressure from the city’s chief rabbi, two Tel Aviv branches of the fast food firm McDonald’s have changed the color of their trademark [...]
Only in Israel, do the words “pack of Maoris” not refer to this: ..but this: Oy to the vey. Maori politicians and health advocates are outraged that a tobacco company named a brand of cigarettes Maori Mix. The Maori Smokefree Coalition (Te Reo Marama) said Philip Morris was marketing a [...]
It is no secret that here in Israel, the police have had to implement cost-cutting measures. Israellycool reader and real life friend Josh has sent some proof of these measures. Remember, this is not photoshopped!
With the anti-disengagement crowd’s adoption of the color orange, entry into the Knesset building is becoming more and more difficult. There have been a number of incidents in recent weeks, including Indian officials wearing orange scarves, and a blogger wearing orange shoes. Now we have the case of a parliamentary aide with orange hair. [...]
Professional wrestling icon Kevin von Erich is in Israel to appear in the final episode of an Israeli soap opera! I guess both require the same level of acting skill. Update: Here is an interesting article on Israel’s love affair with the von Erich family.
The Jerusalem Post reports on a former-PLO-Arab-turned-Jew, who has enlisted in the IDF: A Palestinian youth who converted to Judaism reportedly enlisted in the Israeli military. Amnon Yitzhak-Shachar, who was born Ayman Abu-Zubuch in the Gaza Strip town of Khan Younis, reported to Israel’s main draft office last week and was mobilized, Ma’ariv said [...]
After reading this, all I can say is “Why?” Update: A possible answer. Update: If you want a laugh, check out the talkback on Ynet, where censorship is non existent. My favorite comment is this one: 2. An idea Sew Qureia on.
Question: What could possibly be worse than having your country’s only gold medal stolen? Answer: This.
