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הפורץ הנוצץ
The gentleman thief of Tel Aviv: the curious case of Israel Ben-Zioni
Israel Ben-Zioni, a Tel Aviv resident in the late 1950s, secretly burglarized elite friends’ homes, stealing cash and jewels; He was caught in 1958 with tools and gloves, later confessing to 154 break-ins and sentenced to 10 years prison
Oded Kramer, Itzik Sasho | 00:57 | 05.16.26
נועם בתן בחזרת השופטים לפני גמר האירוויזיון
Noam Bettan impresses crowd at Eurovision jury rehersal ahead of Grand Final in Vienna
Noam Bettan took the stage at Eurovision jury rehearsal in Vienna, earning applause amid Palestinian flags, Israeli fans praised
Ran Boker, Vienna | 23:22 | 05.15.26
הנסיך הארי
Prince Harry warns of ‘deeply troubling’ antisemitism in UK, urges clearer protest lines
In an article for the New Statesman, Harry spoke out against rising antisemitism in Britain, warning that 'standing by and doing nothing allows hatred and extremism to flourish'
Inbal Hananel | 23:04 | 05.14.26
סידני סוויני וסקוטר בראון
Sydney Sweeney and Scooter Braun can’t keep their hands off each other in steamy vacation video
The 'Euphoria' star shared an ultra-romantic Instagram Story with Scooter Braun featuring kisses, intimate dancing and a scuba-diving date, and the internet immediately lost it
pplus | 12:07 | 05.13.26
נציגת גרמניה שרה אנג'לס בחזרות לאירוויזיון, 2026
Eurovision 2026 fashion preview: the standout looks headed for the Vienna stage
A Scandinavian Harry Styles, Greece’s furry elf, Israel’s leather suit, a dark knight, a singer aiming for super-sexy and a lockdown flashback: 11 Eurovision 2026 looks you won’t forget
Itay Yaacov | 13:16 | 05.12.26
נציגות מולדובה, יוון ופינלנד באירוויזיון 2026
Israel’s Eurovision rivals: Finland’s fiery violin, Moldova’s oddball act and Greece’s viral hook
As Noam Bettan prepares to perform 'Michelle' in Vienna, Israel enters a tough first Eurovision semifinal packed with favorites, live-show surprises and rivals that could reshape the race for the final
Omer Tessel, Aya Chajut | 23:04 | 05.11.26
אריקה קירק
Erika Kirk to Hillsdale grads: Marry young, have more children than you can afford — and love America
Erika Kirk, now CEO of Turning Point USA after her husband’s assassination, used her Hillsdale College commencement address to urge graduates to embrace family, faith, responsibility and patriotism — while protesters outside accused the conservative group of promoting extremism
Noa Hershkovitz | 20:38 | 05.11.26
נועם בתן בחזרה על במת האירוויזיון
How Israel ‘co-opted’ Eurovision — and nearly broke the world’s biggest song contest
A New York Times investigation found that Israel’s campaign to stay in Eurovision and rally votes for its singers was broader, more organized and began earlier than previously known — triggering boycotts, diplomatic pressure and a crisis inside the world’s biggest music competition
ynet | 18:27 | 05.11.26
לוריאל
'They don’t want to see uniforms in the feed': Did L’Oréal tell Israeli influencers to scrub Oct. 7 from their feeds?
Talent agents say creators were asked to remove posts about hostages, IDF soldiers and the war before brand work; L’Oréal Israel denies issuing such instructions
Bar Zaga | 19:55 | 05.10.26
מאבטחים אוסטרים באירוויזיון
Shin Bet, Mossad and Austrian elite units: heavy security for Israel ahead of Eurovision opening ceremony
As Eurovision week opens in Vienna, Israel’s Noam Bettan will walk the turquoise carpet under unusually tight Israeli and Austrian security amid fears of attacks on Israeli and Jewish targets
Ran Boker | 13:00 | 05.10.26
Inside Gen Z’s ’90s nostalgia boom: Walkmans, cassettes and cultural comeback
Young people are embracing analog objects and low-quality photos as an escape from constant connection, endless scrolling and digital burnout
Raanan Shaked | 14:07 | 05.09.26
כריסטי טרלינגטון, נעמי קמפבל, סינדי קרופורד ולינדה אוונג'ליסטה בתצוגת סתיו-חורף 1991-92 של ורסאצ'ה
The art of the runway: fashion shows that changed history
'Catwalk: The Art of Fashion Shows' at V&A Dundee traces runway history from 19th-century salons to global spectacles, featuring McQueen robot dress, Chanel rocket, holograms and supermodels, redefining fashion as cultural performance
Itai Yaakov | 04:27 | 05.09.26
מתוך 'הנערה מהדואר'
From missile sirens to wedding Zoom call: Lir Katz on friendship, grief and stage life
At the age of 16, actress Lir Katz lost her home, then her father, and in recent years, a lot of  her friends left. Now the actress who conquered the screen is starring in Habima Theater's 'The Post Office Girl' and tells why she agreed to audition the day before the wedding and about the Iranian friend who watched the ceremony on Zoom
Yoav Birenberg | 06:05 | 05.08.26
מעבודותיו של סאהר אלגורה
New York Times backs Pulitzer-winning Gaza photographer amid media bias debate
Newspaper defends Saher Alghorra, rejecting claims of staged scenes and Hamas links as 'baseless'; The win has reignited scrutiny over his past images, with people questioning context and credibility of his work
Daniel Edelson, New York | 03:16 | 05.08.26
מלכת היופי של ישראל מלאני שיראז ראמה דוואג'י
Miss Israel says Mamdani’s wife ended cafe exchange after learning she was Israeli
Melanie Shiraz says Rama Duwaji’s tone changed after she introduced herself as Miss Israel, ending what began as a friendly exchange at a Brooklyn cafe
ynet | 20:01 | 05.06.26
מעבודותיו של סאהר אלגורה
'Haunting, sensitive': Photos of Gaza destruction win Pulitzer Prize
Palestinian photographer helped document the famine and destruction in Gaza and won the Pulitzer Prize for News Photography, alongside notable wins from leading US media outlets; among the winners: investigations into Trump, Meta and Jeffrey Epstein affair 
ynet | 13:34 | 05.05.26
נועם בתן
Noam Bettan emerges from ‘diamond’ in Eurovision rehearsal, drawing rave reactions
Noam Bettan’s first Eurovision rehearsal in Vienna for 'Michelle' reveals giant 'diamond' prop; strong vocals praised in semi-final
Ran Boker | 16:45 | 05.03.26
מאיה ורטהיימר
Maya Wertheimer opens up about marriage crisis, anxiety, life under fire
Host and actress shares crisis with husband Assaf Zamir, couples therapy that helped them recover and being named Israel’s most trusted influencer
Ifat Manhardt | 06:53 | 05.02.26
קורלט קסטילו סרזואלה
Israel bars Spanish journalist from entry over BDS support and anti-Israel posts
Queralt Castillo Cerezuela, a Greece-based reporter for Spanish media outlets, denied entry after officials said she backed boycott groups, accused Israel of 'genocide' and called for the end of 'the Zionist regime'
Itamar Eichner | 12:15 | 04.30.26
ג'. מ. קוטזי
Nobel laureate snubs Israel writers festival over Gaza, accuses country of genocide
International Writers' Festival director Julia Fermentto-Tzaisler says South Africa's J.M. Coetzee refused her invitation in a sharply worded message accusing Israel of genocide, while eight other international writers are set to attend
Aya Chajut | 20:52 | 04.28.26
הארי סטיילס וזואי קרביץ
Report: Harry Styles and Zoë Kravitz are engaged
Sources close to the couple say the singer, 32, proposed in a traditional, romantic way and that the actress, 37, immediately accepted, while showing off a custom-made ring to friends as their relationship continues to grow more serious
ynet Global | 09:11 | 04.28.26
Anointing oils
Sacred oils are not a wellness trend—and Jewish tradition knew that first
From the Torah to the Greeks, from Hippocrates to modern herbalists — the ritual use of plant oils is not medicine; it is something older, deeper and far more powerful: intentional healing of the whole self
Eden Abohasira | 10:36 | 04.27.26
נועם בתן
Boycott obsession: European countries that failed to oust Israel from Eurovision refuse to air it
Less than a month before the Eurovision 2026 semifinal, Slovenia, Ireland and Spain say they will not broadcast the contest over Israel’s participation; Slovenia will air Palestinian films instead, while Ireland’s May schedule omits the event
Ran Boker | 13:31 | 04.26.26
Reception for hostages freed in Operation Entebbe
'The greatest military feat in history': 50 years after Entebbe, filmmaker releases long-delayed tribute
Andy Halmay, 98, plans June release marking 50 years since Entebbe rescue, recalling decades-old project inspired by the 1976 hostage operation
ynet Global | 00:17 | 04.25.26
Evangelical
Global evangelical voices unite in Jerusalem, urging continued Trump support for Israel
Evangelical leaders and Israeli officials gather in Jerusalem for Independence Day, as organizers highlight Christian political influence and launch a nationwide campaign backing Trump’s support for Israel
ynet Global | 18:44 | 04.23.26
זוג ברחוב העלייה בתל אביב
No surrender to sweatpants: war doesn’t dim Tel Aviv’s chic
Amid sirens and missiles from Iran, photographer Adar Yosef documents people outside shelters across Tel Aviv and finds they are not settling for pajamas as the city’s fashion identity endures in difficult times
ynet | 14:08 | 04.23.26
זאיין מאליק שרה קורי
Did they talk politics? Israeli tattoo artist inks Zayn Malik: 'He chose me from several artists'
Tattoo artist Sara Kori says former One Direction star specifically requested her for televised session; 'We talked briefly on set, only about the tattoo'
Yoni Froim | 11:54 | 04.23.26
אורן מצוינים, הדגלנית מטקס המשואות ששיגעה את המדינה
Who is the lone soldier who stole the show at Independence Day ceremony?
Sgt. Oren Metzuyanim, a 21-year-old lone soldier in the IDF, drew attention during the ceremony, serves as a career NCO in Ground Forces Command and has already been approached by top talent agent Roberto Ben-Shoshan
ynet | 20:00 | 04.22.26
Lifelong comic-book collector dedicates superhero kingdom to the characters that made him
At 45, Etan has filled his home with comics, statues and collectibles tied to the characters of his childhood, creating a personal archive of nostalgia, identity and art — and still hoping it might one day help inspire a true Comic-Con in Israel
Bar Gindy | 09:29 | 04.20.26
מחאה של להקת הסטרוקס בפסטיבל קואצ'לה
The Strokes protest Gaza, Iran wars at Coachella with visuals, revive ‘Oblivius’ in rare live performance
Rock band closes second weekend set with anti-war message, showing footage of strikes in Gaza and Iran while frontman Julian Casablancas repeats 'What side you standing on?'; performance sparks debate online
ynet | 19:33 | 04.19.26
ג'ורדן בארט בתצוגת אופנה של דיור לגברים, 2021
The rise of looksmaxxing: why young men are chasing extreme beauty standards
Teen influencers are no longer rappers or athletes but young men livestreaming facial procedures; inside the looksmaxxing community, where appearance is treated as social currency to optimize at any cost
Itay Yaacov | 13:50 | 04.15.26
סקינהדס בצ'כיה, 2020
The secret uniforms of neo-Nazis: how fashion became a hidden language of hate
Far-right groups no longer rely on swastikas or shaved heads, instead using branded clothing embedded with coded meanings to identify members, making hate harder to recognize when it is packaged in a polished aesthetic
Itay Yaacov | 12:34 | 04.14.26
Wearing his heart on his sleeve: one fan's archive for club and community
Jerusalem-born collector and sneaker artist Sahar Haba turns jerseys, tribute sneakers and match-worn memorabilia into a living record of fandom, grief and community, wearing and remaking the pieces that shaped his life as a Hapoel Jerusalem supporter
Bar Gindy | 02:22 | 04.14.26
יום העצמאות בתל אביב
Israeli cities pull plug on Independence Day events over security concerns
Officials cite fragile ceasefire with Iran, ongoing fighting in the north and safety risks, with events postponed or scaled down nationwide and economic concerns raised by performers and crews reliant on holiday shows
Ran Boker | 17:19 | 04.12.26
סברינה קרפנטר באירוע ווג וורלד בפריז, 2024
Sabrina Carpenter sparks backlash after calling Arabic chant 'weird,' mistaking it for yodeling during Coachella
The pop star mistook a traditional Arabic Zaghrouta for yodeling during her Coachella set, telling a fan 'I don’t like it' and questioning the chant onstage; the moment went viral, drawing criticism before Carpenter issued a public apology
ynet | 09:49 | 04.12.26
קולקציית אביב-קיץ 2026 של נועה גלר
Tel Aviv building collapse destroys designer studio: 'Don’t say it’s not war-related'
The building that partially collapsed on Passover eve housed designer Noa Geller’s studio and a longtime cutting workshop serving multiple brands, leaving businesses stranded as authorities deny responsibility and Geller scrambles to salvage what remains
Itay Yaacov | 13:49 | 04.08.26
What makes a piece of sports memorabilia worth a fortune
What began with a Salvador Dalí lithograph became a 54-year journey for collector Erez Kaminski, whose near-forensic approach to sports memorabilia is shaped as much by proof and provenance as by passion
Bar Gindy | 09:19 | 04.06.26
The streets of the Old City of Jerusalem are empty on Easter Sunday
War overshadows Easter in silent Old City of Jerusalem
​It's a far cry from a traditional Easter holiday, when tens of thousands of locals and tourists would flood the Old City to dance, sing, and parade in celebration of the holiday; 'There is no celebration. People feel very sad. This is not Easter'
Maayan Hoffman/The Media Line | 21:42 | 04.05.26
לינוי אשרם מאורסת
Israeli Olympic champion Linoy Ashram gets engaged
The Olympic champion got engaged to her partner of three years, Omer Reutman, sharing the news on social media: ,Forever starts now,
ynet | 22:13 | 04.04.26
קייט מוס בתצוגה של גוצ'י
Fashion’s hottest runway stars are 50-plus
Gray hair, decades of experience take over global runways as models in their 50s and 60s shine; from Gillian Anderson to Kate Moss, fashion leans into older stars to attract affluent, high-spending clients
Itay Yaacov | 09:04 | 04.03.26
LEGO, but make it art: this artist doesn’t build sets — he builds statements
What began as a lockdown hobby evolved into a serious creative practice, with Elan ditching the instruction book to build bold mosaics, pop-culture tributes and sharp visual commentary from thousands of bricks
Bar Gindy | 17:15 | 03.30.26
Elliott and his son, AJ, point toward a screen in Elliott’s LEGO studio, where he began livestreaming builds during AJ’s treatment for a rare brain tumor
How LEGO helped a father hold on as his son fights a rare brain tumor
After 14-month-old AJ collapsed and doctors discovered a dangerous brainstem tumor, his father left his job, became his full-time caregiver and found unexpected solace in LEGO, building an online community along the way
Bar Gindy | 05:31 | 03.30.26
זנדאיה בפרמיירה לסרט "הדרמה", 2026
Always the bride: Zendaya’s all-white style streak
As rumors swirl around Zendaya and Tom Holland, the star’s run of bridal-coded looks and A24’s new merchandise push blur the line between red-carpet styling, movie marketing and manufactured romance around The Drama
Itay Yaacov | 06:31 | 03.25.26
סלין דיון שרה למרגלות מגדל האייפל במשדר טקס פתיחת האולימפיאדה 2024 בפריז
Celine Dion returns to the stage after rare illness forced yearslong silence
Singer to perform series of shows in Paris this fall, five years after canceling world tour due to rare neurological disorder
ynet | 19:26 | 03.23.26
Artist Sam Halaby sits inside his House of Colors in Daliyat al-Karmel, northern Israel
Over 2 billion views: the Israeli artist behind the internet’s most colorful home
In Daliyat al-Karmel, artist Sam Halaby transformed his childhood home into a four-floor environmental artwork born from personal loss, later turning the once-secret project into a viral phenomenon and an unlikely place of comfort for visitors during wartime
Bar Gindy | 17:07 | 03.23.26
טייאנה טיילור בטקס הגראמי, 2026
Bold, daring, artistic: best dressed of awards season 2026
Selena Gomez set the tone early, Lady Gaga and Rosalía brought drama, and Teyana Taylor stole the season; from feathers to minimalist black gowns, the standout red carpet looks from two months of major events
Itay Yaacov | 12:45 | 03.22.26
תילן בלונדו
World’s ‘most beautiful girl’ gets engaged
French model Thylane Blondeau, once crowned the world’s most beautiful girl, is now 24 and engaged to DJ Ben Attal; she also has Hebrew tattoos and surprising link to an Israeli top model
Omer Daniel | 09:39 | 03.21.26
מתוך "אור לילה"
Iran’s answer to Israeli spy thriller ‘Tehran’: state TV launches espionage drama amid war
New 30-episode series ‘Night Light’ debuts for Nowruz, mirroring Israel’s ‘Tehran’ but from the regime’s perspective, featuring a foreign agent inside Iran; analysts say timing and messaging point to cultural propaganda push during wartime 
Lior Ben Ari | 23:11 | 03.20.26
צ'אק נוריס
Chuck Norris, action icon and 'Walker, Texas Ranger' star, dies at 86
Martial arts legend and TV staple passes away in Hawaii; family says he died peacefully surrounded by loved ones
ynet | 16:14 | 03.20.26
When life got loud, this nail artist pieced herself back together with LEGO
A nail art academy founder with a love for Marvel and Disney sets, Kimi says LEGO became more than a hobby during a difficult period, offering structure, emotional reset and a quiet challenge that also defies stereotypes about who collects and why
Bar Gindy | 00:44 | 03.19.26
מתוך Manhood
“A doctor told me: 'I can fill your penis with filler, but not the hole in your heart'”
The pressure to be bigger and more masculine now extends beyond gyms and dating apps; in an interview with ynet, filmmaker Daniel Lombroso discusses his SXSW documentary 'Manhood,' which follows men seeking penis enlargement and exposes an industry built on insecurity and shame
Amir Bogen | 11:30 | 03.17.26
הבריסטה שמשגעת את העולם
This barista upstaged Netanyahu, and the internet fell for her
An unnamed young woman who appeared briefly behind Netanyahu in a video meant to quash rumors of his death became an unexpected internet sweetheart, with viewers fixating on her cameo instead of his message
Ilan Levinsohn | 14:12 | 03.16.26
אריאנה גרנדה בטקס פרסי המבקרים, 2025
Ariana Grande’s tough year has at least one bright spot: her fashion evolution
At 32, Ariana Grande is drawing harsh online criticism over relationships, emotional moments with Cynthia Erivo and dramatic weight loss; yet, on red carpets, she is staging a nostalgic, glittering fashion campaign to restore old Hollywood shine
Erez Amiran | 05:05 | 03.15.26
The billboards have appeared along major highways and central intersections in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, part of a nationwide campaign launched by the Friends of Zion Heritage Center
‘Thank You God & Donald Trump’: Evangelical leader launches billboard campaign across Israel
 Dr. Mike Evans, founder of the Friends of Zion center and a long-time evangelical supporter of Israel said the campaign is intended to express gratitude for what he described as a historic moment in the Middle East during the ongoing conflict involving Israel, the United States and Iran
ynet Global | 06:17 | 03.14.26
מתוך הסדרה 'טהרן'
The real-life tragedy shaking the hit series ‘Tehran’
Even before the war with Iran upended reality, the creators of the hit series ‘Tehran’ found that real life could be more dramatic than any script; Now the show faces tragedy, conspiracy rumors and global political scrutiny after the death of producer Dana Eden
Raz Shechnik | 00:59 | 03.14.26
Why war can make you text your ex
A viral post in a women’s Facebook group revealed a surprising wartime impulse: the urge to message an ex; psychologists say stress, uncertainty and loneliness often push people to seek familiar emotional anchors, even in relationships that ended long ago
Dr. Adi Riva | 23:42 | 03.13.26
מתוך "האח הגדול"
Sirens blare, but TV sticks with reality shows
As heavy barrages pounded northern Israel and alerts sounded 82 times in 90 minutes, major broadcasters largely stayed with regular programming, with Channel 13 reportedly refusing a request from its news division to break into Big Brother
Ran Boker | 08:28 | 03.12.26
מנטה
When everything collapses: the new rules of crisis leadership
Crisis strategist Itay Ben Horin’s bestseller Crisis Management examines 16 major global crises — from BP and McDonald’s to Lance Armstrong and world leaders — offering practical frameworks for decision-making, communication and leadership under pressure
ynet Global | 17:13 | 03.11.26
Haim and People & Collectors podcast host Bar Gindy
The collector who turned crystals into a career — and a refuge
After struggling in traditional jobs, Haim built a crystal room that became his livelihood — and a space where visitors come to learn, connect and almost always leave with a stone
Bar Gindy | 08:26 | 03.10.26
US President Donald Trump gathers evangelical leaders in Oval Office prayer as US war with Iran escalates
Trump gathers evangelical leaders in Oval Office prayer as US war with Iran escalates
Megachurch pastors and faith leaders gather around the president to pray for wisdom, protection and guidance as Washington carries out Operation Epic Fury against the Islamic Republic
Maayan Hoffman | 22:15 | 03.09.26
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