Portugal vs Uzbekistan Sport Surge: A surge in interest surrounds football matches involving Portugal and Uzbekistan, key international games capturing Israeli attention.
Archived Pulse in Israel
Country pulse digest
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Archived Pulse in Israel
Israelis show heightened interest in international and local sports events, notably football matches and basketball rivalries, alongside significant political developments including ultra-Orthodox protests and military leadership changes.
Active topics
17
Search volume
29.7K
Leading topic
Sports
Attention mix
What the country is searching
17
Sports41% (7)
Politics18% (3)
Entertainment12% (2)
Money12% (2)
World12% (2)
Life6% (1)
Why people are curious
People are mainly seeking to follow current events, particularly major sports tournaments involving international and local teams, reflecting strong sports fandom and national pride. Travel planning interests arise from Arkia airline’s new direct flights and service enhancements, prompting searches for booking information and current flight news. Political curiosity centers on understanding unfolding protests by ultra-Orthodox communities and related legislative debates, as well as military leadership changes affecting national security. Financial and economic explanations are sought to comprehend the implications of budget preparations and currency fluctuations.
What to know now
The pulse, explained
Arkia Airline Spotlight: Arkia airline's service expansions and flight incidents are driving travel planning and safety concerns.
Israeli Ultra-Orthodox Protests: Ultra-Orthodox protests draw widespread attention amid political tensions and draft law debates in Israel.
New IDF Operations Head: Barak Hiram appointed as head of the IDF operations division during sensitive military and political times.
Tel Aviv Basketball Showdown: Local basketball rivalry between Hapoel Tel Aviv and Maccabi Tel Aviv gains notable public interest.
Ranked searches
What people are curious about in Israel
The leading searches, their context, and the related questions forming around them.
01
EntertainmentDeclining
steam
100+ searches, 100% growth.
100+ searches · 100% growthLast seen 18 days ago
02
SportsDeclining
פורטוגל נגד אוזבקיסטן
There is a notable surge in interest comparing Portugal and Uzbekistan, linked to football and related sports events including the World Cup.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 18 days ago
פורטוגל אוזבקיסטןפורטוגלפורטוגל מונדיאל
03
EntertainmentDeclining
ארקיע
Arkia airline is in focus due to new flight offerings and service changes, prompting travel planning and ticket purchasing interest.
5K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 18 days ago
ארקיע לילה לבן
04
PoliticsDeclining
הפגנת חרדים
There is widespread attention on ongoing protests involving ultra-Orthodox communities, amid broader political unrest and discussions around elections.
5K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 18 days ago
הפגנות היוםהפגנות חרדיםהפגנות
05
PoliticsDeclining
ברק חירם
Barak Hiram was appointed head of the IDF operations division amid political and military developments in Israel.
2K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 18 days ago
06
SportsDeclining
הפועל ת״א נגד מכבי ת״א
Interest has surged in the basketball game between Hapoel Tel Aviv and Maccabi Tel Aviv.
2K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 18 days ago
מכבי תל אביב כדורסלsport5מכבי תל אביב
07
LifeDeclining
תחבורה ציבורית
Jerusalem is preparing for heavy traffic and crowded public transport due to upcoming ultra-Orthodox anti-draft protests.
1K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 18 days ago
08
MoneyDeclining
משה לארי
Moshe Lari, CEO of Mizrahi-Tefahot Bank, stresses the need for a professional 2025 budget that avoids sectoral interests.
1K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 18 days ago
09
WorldDeclining
ירושלים
Multiple significant events and developments are currently drawing attention to Jerusalem.
1K+ searches · 600% growthLast seen 18 days ago
10
SportsDeclining
פנמה נגד קרואטיה
The upcoming sports match between Panama and Croatia is gaining rapid interest in Israel.
500+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 18 days ago
11
WorldDeclining
arkia
Recent events involving the Israeli airline Arkia have generated significant attention.
500+ searches · 600% growthLast seen 18 days ago
12
SportsDeclining
португалия – узбекистан
The Uzbekistan versus Portugal World Cup match attracted significant attention in Israel.
500+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 18 days ago
чемпионат мира по футболу fifa 2026™
Entertainment / Following | 18 days ago
Why it matters
DecliningThis topic was last observed 18 days ago and is no longer part of the current pulse, backed by 100+ recorded searches. People are searching to follow a developing event.
Last seen 18 days ago
Reporting and context
Source coverage helping explain why this topic is moving.
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