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ynetnews on Facebook

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Fears of domestic violence rise as millions confined over virus

'Violence, too, has been confined. That's what we're afraid of,' says Martine Brousse, head of Parisian organization La Voix de l'Enfant (The Child's Voice) with stress caused by social isolation exacerbating tensions and increasing violence against women and children

AFP , 14:53 , 03.31.20

Nature reclaims global cities as people stay home

The sight of ibex strolling down the beachfront promenade in Israel's city of Eilat recently shocked the locals; as humans retreat to their homes in wake of pandemic, wildlife steps out of the shadows and returns to the habitats it once ruled

AFP , 23:33 , 03.30.20

In Jerusalem's Haredi neighborhood, some rage against coronavirus rules

Despite the new regulations meant to halt the spread of the virus, the ultra-Orthodox area of Mea Shearim is still seeing worryingly large number of gatherings as well as protests against synagogue closures

Gilad Cohen , 15:13 , 03.26.20

Palestinians in West Bank, Gaza offer perspective amid pandemic

As the COVID-19 outbreak continues to rage across the world, the survivors of the battles between militants and Israeli forces over the years, say they used to stay away from IDF troops to avoid trouble but now, they can't hide from coronavirus

Associated Press , 10:48 , 03.25.20

Squawking parrot warns world in Hebrew: 'Coronavirus! Don't go out!'

Zehava Shabat from the northern city of Kiryat Shmona took advantage of the recent 'stay at home' order to teach their 22-month-old grey parrot Luca about the dangers of COVID-19

Reuters , 17:54 , 03.24.20

For Israel's elderly, coronavirus means more loneliness

The outbreak has presented many challenges, in particular to sector most at risk; the country's seniors are not only dealing with dwindling supplies and lack of medical aid, but also with the growing sense of isolation

Amir Alon , 13:35 , 03.23.20

Amid coronavirus, God goes online to reach worshipers

The coronavirus epidemic has caused communities worst hit by the virus to turn to technology for spiritual support, 'Because I am not physically close to you, it doesn't mean I can't be emotionally close to you,' said a senior pastor which moved to online streaming on Sunday

Reuters , 13:07 , 03.22.20

Just the two of us: Israeli couple ties knot to beat coronavirus blues

Roni Ben-Ari and Yonatan Meushar were not going to let the outbreak in the way of their big day, marrying at Ein Hemed National Park, a short drive from Jerusalem, with barely any guests to witness their nuptials

Reuters , 22:50 , 03.21.20

Israel Police patrol after citizens breaching coronavirus restrictions

Local law enforcement mainly occupied with two tasks these days – upholding Health Ministry's ban on public gatherings of over ten people and quarantine of civilians who recently returned from overseas

Roi RUbinstein, Nitzan Dror , 19:40 , 03.18.20

With schools closed, parents seek distractions for their kids at home

Parents deal with the challenge of quarantine as some 2.3 million children are off school and usual entertainment spots closed as part of the measures to counter coronavirus

Roy Rubenstein, Ilana Curiel, Adir Yanko , 23:28 , 03.15.20

The new mask: Wave of global revolt replaced by coronavirus fear

Many thought civil disobedience and government crackdowns on protests would dominate international landscape in 2020, then came COVID-19; despite outbreak fears, some protesters are trying to keep their movements alive

Associated Press , 18:05 , 03.13.20

From Tel Aviv with love: A 1935 Purim greeting to Jewish world

'It is from here we send our blessings of encouragement and peace to all those in exile,' wrote city's first mayor Meir Dizengoff in newly released letter that appears to make reference to rise of Nazis in Germany

Itamar Eichner , 23:16 , 03.10.20

In Egypt, Sisi likes Likud but street wants change

Progressives view Netanyahu’s ties to conservative Arab leaders as an alliance between 'forces of expansion' in Israel and 'Arab fascist camp'

The Media Line , 19:07 , 03.06.20

Endless elections leave Israel unable to make crucial decisions

Analysis: The political stalemate and a caretaker government have brought a struggling health system to the brink, low-income pensioners to see their meager income shrink and children with special needs to experience discrimination

Amir Alon, Sivan Hilaie, Adir Yanko , 23:40 , 03.01.20

On eve of vote, its all down to turnout

With Israelis going to the polls for the third time in less than 12 months, political parties are mobilizing their volunteers, manning the phones and doing their utmost to push themselves and their bloc over the elusive 61-lawmaker benchmark that could end a year-long electoral impasse

Moran Azulay , 12:26 , 03.01.20

Netanyahu still 'King Bibi' on Israel's margins

Even after two inconclusive elections and despite ongoing legal tribulations, the veteran leader remains the champion of the lower middle classes

AFP , 11:29 , 02.26.20

Palestinians channel protests through dawn prayers

Rejecting calls for 'days of rage' over Trump peace plan, Palestinians across West Bank express disagreement with Mideast initiative through expressions of faith

Reuters , 21:31 , 02.18.20

Risking his life to save lives

After five years as a combat medic in one of the most challenging units of the IDF, involved in rescue missions often under fire, Guy is now a medical student who hopes his book, 'From Zero to One Hundred,' finds its way to the silver screen so people can really understand what it is to be an Israeli soldier

Itay Ilnai , 13:29 , 02.15.20

Is Leviathan's impact a risk worth taking?

Israel’s newly opened rig is being praised by energy executives and government officials as the path to energy independence; but will the natural gas exploitation lead to catastrophic consequences, as it often has in the past?

Max Kaplan-Zantopp, ZAVIT – Science and Environment News Agency , 14:07 , 02.07.20

Israeli, Palestinian farmers pay price as politicians bicker

Tit-for-tat embargoes imposed by decision-makers in Jerusalem and Ramallah have left local agriculturalists out of pocket as trade links that have generally held strong since the two sides signed interim peace accords in the 1990s begin to fray

Reuters , 09:30 , 02.07.20

Gaza farmers return to their lands along volatile Israeli border

Border area has been a 'no-go' zone for Palestinians due to increased unrest stemming violent attacks initiated by Hamas; now, International Committee of the Red Cross is sponsoring agricultural project in Gaza, allowing farmers to regain access

Reuters, Ynet , 12:44 , 02.05.20

Gaza bridegrooms end up in jail over unpaid debts

As unemployment in Gaza grows, more people rely on wedding loans as families prefer traditional celebrations over financial common sense

Reuters , 18:16 , 02.03.20

Abu Dis - an unlikely capital for a future Palestinian state

After Trump plan identifies neighborhood as potential capital, residents pour scorn on notion, insist on Jerusalem as Palestinian capital

Reuters , 23:39 , 01.29.20

A year after killing, Ethiopian community in even worse plight

The fatal shooting of Yehuda Biadga by a police officer and months later, another young Ethiopian-Israeli Solomon Tekah by an off-duty cop – underscores plight of demographic that wants answers to what they say is systematic discrimination

The Media Line , 18:54 , 01.25.20

Sidelined and isolated, Palestinians say disappointed in international community

Despite dozens of world leaders attending Holocaust memorial in Jerusalem this week, just a handful took time to meet with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, raising concerns as his popularity sinks and his approach loses support

The Media Line , 12:21 , 01.24.20

Is the world against us or is it just indifferent?

Instead of diplomats touting the overused party line that there’s no partner in the peace process, Vibe Israel tries to find celebrities who will say: 'You’ve never seen anything like the Tel Aviv nightlife'

Yuval Gamliel , 12:18 , 01.13.20

Did Iraqi, Syrian informants help kill Soleimani?

Neither Iranian general nor his entourage were registered as passengers on the Cham Wings airline flight from Damascus, yet once he'd landed in Baghdad, the Americans knew precisely where to direct their drone strike

Reuters , 10:39 , 01.10.20

Iran general steps out of Soleimani's shadow to lead proxies

Esmail Ghaani, who 5 years ago admitted to supplying Gaza militants with missiles, is now in charge of the Quds Force that will oversee whatever revenge Iran intends to seek against U.S.

Associated Press , 22:34 , 01.04.20

Displaced Syrian Nasrallah grows mushrooms to feed family

With money too tight to support his loved ones and meat prices skyrocketing due to the years-long civil war, the former civil servant from Hama hopes a kilo of spores from Turkey will generate 20 kilos of food

AFP , 18:02 , 12.30.19

Israeli mermen make AP's list of top pictures of the year

Iron Dome interceptions, Amazon wildfires, ultra-Orthodox weddings and Middle Eastern uprisings - the year of 2019 through the images taken by photographers of the Associated Press news agency

Associated Press , 09:02 , 12.28.19

'No money for medicine or heating'

Some Israelis instead of selebrating Hannukah resort to selling their household goods to survive; search for furniture on the streets, give up medication and cut off heat in winter; NGOs hand out blankets and winter supplies for the elderly, Holocaust survivors and those in need

Ynet , 16:17 , 12.25.19

Santa on a camel delivers Christmas trees in Jerusalem

Issa Kassissieh, aka the Jerusalem Santa, distributes both Christmas spirit and trees around the Holy City on a mission 'to bring joy and love and peace to the Holy Land'

Reuters , 17:31 , 12.19.19

Mossad chief in Yom Kippur War: Tell CIA No. 2 to kiss my ass

Former spy agency chief Efraim Halevy shares story of dramatic days at start of 1973 war, when Israel's strongest ally was holding back aid as they waited to see who would win

Itamar Eichner , 11:34 , 12.17.19

Boorish boars hog highways in Haifa

Since the northern city banned culling the animals, the wild pigs have been rummaging in the city night and day looking for food; the phenomenon sparked a fierce debate between the local residents afraid for their safety and animal rights groups

AFP , 23:14 , 12.16.19

Bethlehem's residents look beyond the Christmas rush

In recent years a new form of tourism has taken root in the town traditionally believed to be birthplace of Jesus, focusing on the West Bank town's Palestinian residents, their culture and history and their struggles under Israeli occupation

Associated Press , 14:06 , 12.13.19

Israeli school invites flat Earther to lecture ninth grade students

Matan Gorodish, a known advocate of the Flat Earth Theory, tells students at AMIT's Bar llan school that, 'known science is nothing more than lies meant to advance a certain agenda'; Weizmann Institute specialist slams school for offering its pupils 'such absolute drivel'

Adir Yanko , 10:44 , 12.10.19

Lisbon excursion offers Netanyahu brief escape from troubles

Perspective: The prime minister refused to delve into his personal fortunes after Israel’s attorney general indicted him for fraud, breach of trust and accepting bribes in three separate cases but he vowed to carry on and denied his precarious status was taking a toll or that foreign leaders were treating him any differently because of it

Associated Press , 18:19 , 12.06.19

Cold and alone, Israel’s poverty-stricken elderly brace for winter

In need of assistance, these old men and women who have no families they can turn to, say that feeling cold to the bone is worse than feeling hungry; 'I'm afraid of going to sleep because I'm not sure I will wake up,' says one elderly man

Amir Alon , 15:19 , 11.28.19

Israeli settlers and the Palestinians they live among

The population of Israel's settlements in the West Bank are hardly homogenous, some move in out of ideological reasons, while others out of poverty and a promise of cheap housing; for their Palestinians neighbors the reasons behind it make little difference

Reuters , 12:24 , 11.19.19

From Eurovision to riots and volcanos: EPA picks photos that define 2019

The European Pressphoto Agency has chosen a list of shots which in their opinion depict the year's most fascinating moments in all its glory; the list includes Israeli elections, protests in the West Bank and various snaps of President Trump

EPA , 15:50 , 11.10.19

Brother and sister reunite in Israel after 59 years

They grew up apart in England and had never met before, but now thanks to a Facebook post, Susan Masrua from Tayibe and her long lost-brother have finally reconnected after decades of searching for one other

Hassan Shaalan , 11:44 , 11.06.19

Protests in Iraq reveal a long-simmering anger at Iran

Years ago, Iraqis were beating their shoes against the portraits of the country's former dictator Saddam Hussein; now they're slapping their footwear against the banners depicting Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

Associated Press , 08:43 , 11.06.19

U.S. growth of Islam creates need for religious scholars

Imam Mohammad Qazwini received formal training at a seminary in Iran, but now he teaches Quran - Islam's holy book - at a classroom in suburban Detroit and hopes to one day start his own Islamic seminary

Associated Press , 21:30 , 11.04.19

40 years on, U.S. Embassy in Tehran is monument to Iran hostage crisis

A brick gate around the compound is today famous for its anti-American murals and entering the facility is like stepping back in time, with a museum in what was once the vault displaying communications gear destroyed by besieged staffers

Associated Press , 12:21 , 11.03.19

PA, Hamas election moves met with skepticism

Palestinian analysts suggest both sides trying to avoid blame for lack of elections, argue poll would be impossible without internal reconciliation or participation of East Jerusalem voters

The Media Line , 11:07 , 11.01.19

Jordan and Israel - a cold and cyclical relationship

Prof. Hillel Frisch, field researcher at the Begin-Sadat Center for Strategic Studies, contends that while the Jordanian government uses anti-Israel rhetoric to appease segments of its population, it does not want an independent Palestinian state

The Media Line , 08:18 , 10.31.19

The tip, the raid, the reveal: The takedown of al-Baghdadi

Years of steady intelligence-gathering work culminated with a night time raid on the Islamic State leader's compound in Idlib province, livestreamed for President Trump who watched the operation from the White House

Associated Press , 08:40 , 10.28.19

'After Netanyahu - it's my turn'

Former Jerusalem mayor Nir Barkat sees himself as the heir apparent to the prime minister and as the next head of the Likud party; the millionaire businessman turned politician is sure that he can outperform his fellow Likudniks, despite party claims to the contrary

Sari Makover-Belikov , 23:22 , 10.14.19

Israeli POW reunites with mentor who helped him survive torture

Capt. Gil Vogel was captured by Syrian troops during the First Lebanon War, and this year, he had the chance to say thank you to the Military Intelligence officer whose advice kept him alive

Matan Tzuri , 23:00 , 10.09.19

For Kurds, U.S. pullback feels like being abandoned once more

Over the past century, Kurds have come close to setting up their own state or autonomous regions, only to have their dreams shattered when cast aside by world powers; an old Kurdish proverb reflects a history of disappointments: 'We have no friends but the mountains'

Associated Press , 23:31 , 10.07.19

Pepe the Frog goes from alt-right symbol to mascot of Hong Kong resistance

The smiling cartoon frog was a popular internet meme until it got appropriated by the Western far-right, leading its creator to declare his brainchild dead; but now it seems the animated amphibian is having a resurgence in the most unexpected of places

AFP , 15:17 , 10.06.19

The quiet revolution of Israel's Arab citizens

For the first time in years, there were lines at polling stations in Arab towns as voter turnout shot up, then the Joint List took a decision to recommend Gantz for PM, a move backed by 80%of the sector as they seek greater participation in politics

The Media Line , 19:53 , 10.05.19

Outrage over alleged honor killing sparks Palestinian legislation

Palestinian Authority pledges to enact law to protect women, set minimum age for marriage, as activists hold demonstrations in West Bank and Gaza, as well as in Jerusalem, Jaffa, Nazareth and Araba, and even as far afield as Beirut and Berlin

The Media Line , 14:07 , 10.05.19

'Where's the Qatari money?' Hamas facing growing criticism in Gaza

Recent spike in injuries among Palestinian youths dispatched by terror group to protest at Israeli border fence has led to a rise in complaints about the Strip's rulers, as Gazans see double standard in opportunities and funding

Elior Levy , 19:19 , 10.03.19

As attack drones multiply, Israeli firms develop defenses

Series of UAV strikes across Mideast underscore devastating effectiveness of small unmanned attack aircraft; and while systems that can detect or destroy incoming drones are being developed, some obstacles remain, particularly in crowded urban airspaces

Associated Press , 13:33 , 09.30.19

Electoral gains revive old dilemma for Israel's Arab citizens

Joint List is now the third-largest party in the Knesset, which could make its chair Ayman Odeh the first-ever Arab opposition leader; but the sector has many issues it wants addressed, from discrimination and violence to the conflict with the Palestinians

Associated Press , 08:38 , 09.30.19

Sanctions-hit Iran props up economy with bartering, secret deals

Painful new sanctions imposed by Washington target most sectors of Iran’s economy, yet Iran refuses to capitulate and runs clandestine economic system

Reuters , 14:04 , 09.28.19

Starving monkeys and abused lions: Gaza zoo reopens just months after closure

Owners of the Rafah Zoo, closed for severe animal neglect following an international campaign, say they've reopened solely for the enjoyment of locals; critics, meanwhile, say it's an attempt to bully animal welfare organizations into large donations

AFP , 14:45 , 09.22.19

Netanyahu's anti-Arab election campaign was a double-edged sword

The elections sparked much interest in the Arab sector and the Joint List became the third largest in the Knesset, much thanks to Netanyahu's scare campaign, accusing the Arab sector trying to steal the elections; One in two Druze voters voted for Blue and White

Daniel Salami , 11:04 , 09.22.19

When the chosen people can't choose

While rumors swirled on election night about a group of acting Likud MKs preparing a rebellion against the prime minister, none of the potential heirs have shown any willingness to stand up to Netanyahu

The Media Line , 10:13 , 09.22.19

Empowering the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in the West Bank

The main obstacle faced by Palestinian entrepreneurs was the lack of networking opportunities and that through this 3E conference, international companies and Palestinians gained access to one another

The Media Line , 23:35 , 09.21.19

Corruption warriors: Investigative journalists on the rise in Arab world

In a region where abuses of power are rife, investigative journalism is viewed as an important tool to combat corruption and to motivate governments and businesses to act in the interest of the public, and the number of exposes is increasing steadily

The Media Line , 18:54 , 09.21.19

Liberman the kingmaker ensures Netanyahu is no longer on top

The Yisrael Beytenu leader's decision to turn his back on his former boss raised his profile and increased his strength, extending his popularity beyond his original base of ex-Soviet immigrants as his message against ultra-Orthodox political power resonated with secular Israelis

Reuters , 13:43 , 09.21.19

Israel's election highlights secular - religious divide

Shmuel Rosner, a senior fellow at the nonpartisan Jewish People Policy Institute in Israel, said Liberman’s rise showed that many right-wing Israelis are tired of their elected officials being so tightly bound to the ultra-religious

Associated Press , 14:27 , 09.20.19

With no clear winner, is Israel heading for unprecedented third elections?

After a caustic campaign that saw a combative Netanyahu fighting for his political survival amid recommendation to indict him on criminal charges, neither he nor main rival Benny Gantz can muster a majority and neither seems willing to blink first

Associated Press , 08:51 , 09.20.19

'Only Bibi' no more: Why does Netanyahu want to power-share?

After another failed attempt to muster enough seats to form a right-wing government, the prime minister is playing every card he's got, approaching chief rival Benny Gantz with a unity government plea

Reuters , 18:19 , 09.19.19

Israel faces potential deadlock in neck-and-neck second election

A unity government between the two biggest parties may be the most reasonable way out of the gridlock, but Blue and White has vowed not to serve under Likud leader Netanyahu due to his likely indictment on corruption charges

Associated Press , 00:04 , 09.17.19

A look at the corruption scandals facing Netanyahu

The attorney general has recommended indicting against the prime minister on bribery, fraud and breach of trust in 3 corruption cases with a pre-trial scheduled for October, just 3 weeks after the election

Associated Press , 08:30 , 09.16.19

Israel's settlers and the Palestinians they live among

Hundreds of thousands of Jews live in over 120 settlements in the West Bank, some driven by burning ideology, others looking for a cheap apartment, but what do their Palestinian neighbors think of their presence there?

Reuters , 18:47 , 09.14.19

Christian evangelicals harvest land in settlements Israel hopes to annex

The volunteers for the devout U.S. evangelical group HaYovel that feels a religious connection to the Holy Land, brings Christians to help Jewish farmers in Israeli settlements which they see as a biblical prophecy of Jews returning to their homeland

Reuters , 09:49 , 09.14.19

Gazan's death abroad shines light on middle-class exodus

Pharmacy owner Tamer al-Sultan sought a better life away from Gaza, apparently fleeing the Hamas terror organization that has ruled the coastal enclave for more than a decade and of which he was a frequent critic - and he was not alone in wanting to escape

Associated Press , 19:11 , 09.13.19

After breaking glass ceiling in Israel, Druze woman aims for equality

Mreeh is part of the centrist Blue and White alliance led by ex-military chief Benny Gantz, the main rival to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his right-wing Likud party

AFP , 12:10 , 09.10.19

Trade fair shows complexity of Syria’s role in world community

While the U.S. tries to keep Damascus out of Arab League, the UAE seeks closer ties with embattled country during the 61st Damascus International Trade Fair, against backdrop of Abu Dhabi reopening its diplomatic mission in Damascus, much to the chagrin of Washington

The Media Line , 09:08 , 09.06.19

Palestinian government to invest millions for agricultural independence

The PA aims to end annual import of $16 million worth of Israeli fruit with a $23 million Agricultural Cluster Program, a comprehensive development project to 'independently produce Palestinian fruits and vegetables'

The Media Line , 16:24 , 09.04.19

War and poverty drive Gazans to seek better life in Europe despite dangers

Thousands of Palestinians in the Hamas-run coastal enclave have tried to leave, rights groups say, as joblessness, poverty and conflict plague the Strip; those who leave seek new life in Europe, but some die trying

Reuters , 23:07 , 09.02.19

Poland marks 80th anniversary of start of World War Two

World leaders attend ceremonies commemorating first blow in the war that changed the face of Europe

Reuters , 09:26 , 09.01.19

Desert school uses legacy of Israel's farming pioneers to instill values

'We need to be self-sufficient and provide food security for our country,' says Amit Meir, founder and principal of Leaders of the Land High School established five years ago at Moshav Hatzeva by a grassroots movement helping Israeli farmers and ranchers

The Media Line , 13:36 , 08.31.19

75 years later, U.S. World War II veterans say: Never forget

'I think we saved the world,' says 90-year-old Harold Angle, one of many American soldiers who took park in the military operation that liberated Paris from Nazi occupation in 1944; this weekend they're back in the French capital to commemorate the 75th anniversary

Associated Press , 16:45 , 08.24.19

Tel Aviv beaches fall foul in Israel's passion for plastic

Israel's plastic addiction is starting to take its toll on the Tel Aviv coastline, named third most polluted by plastic waste in the Mediterranean. Young Israelis take initiative in cleaning efforts and raising anti-plastic awareness

Associated Press , 09:26 , 08.22.19

The tiny Syrian island of Arwad almost untouched by civil war

The years-long civil war never reached the Arwad although its effects have been felt - some of its residents were killed in the fighting, its fishing boat industry has suffered, and tourists have stopped visiting

Reuters , 20:03 , 08.19.19

Finding strength after the murder of her grandchild

Esther Schlesinger survived losing her family in the Holocaust, being shot in the head by the Nazis and rescued from a pile of dead bodies, but losing her grandson - 18-year-old Dvir Sorek who was stabbed to death last week in a terror attack - was one of the worst experiences of her life

Elisha Ben Kimon , 18:25 , 08.12.19

Gazans struggle to protect antiquities from neglect, looting

When Gaza was a major trade route between Egypt and the Levant going back to ancient times, it accumulated a collection of precious artifacts; but years of lack of awareness among Gazans of the importance of preserving antiquities inflicted a heavy toll on the enclave's archaeological heritage

Associated Press , 08:24 , 08.12.19

'Soldier's killers couldn't believe we'd got them'

Commander of Yamam, the elite police counter-terrorism unit, has caught the perpetrators of some of the most horrific terrorist crimes, and his latest arrests are those accused of murdering 18-year-old Dvir Sorek last week

Elisha Ben Kimon , 23:30 , 08.11.19

Cop clan: Triplets enlist in Border Police together

Liel Zada joins his sisters Kesem and May in service as the Jerusalem trio come close to making their dream to serve together come true; mother Tehila says she is 'very worried, but at least I'll be able to visit all of them together in basic training'

Meir Turgeman , 18:26 , 08.11.19

Israel’s lessons for gun violence in U.S.

After the Ohio attack, that marked the 250th mass shooting in the U.S. this year, experts say Israel can provide guidance to U.S. on how to prevent future incidents; 'Here it’s a national security issue, in America, it’s about personal safety'

The Media Line , 23:54 , 08.09.19

A bond stronger than tradition

Rabbi Motti Kornfeld understands how it feels when a Haredi family has a child who leaves the ultra-Orthodox way of life, for it happened to one of his own children; but the rabbi is adamant that no child of his will be ostracized and is on a mission to help other families in the same situation reunite

Yitzhak Tessler , 13:22 , 08.09.19

Museum searches for Jews deported to Cyprus in 1940s

Seventy-three years ago, the British government decided to deport 52,000 illegal Jewish immigrants - many of whom were Holocaust survivors - to detention camps in Cyprus for illegally trying to make their way to the British-ruled pre-state Palestine

Korin Elbaz Alush , 21:56 , 08.08.19

Iranians say U.S. sanctions blocking access to needed medicine

With Iran’s economy in free fall after the American pullout from the nuclear deal and escalated sanctions on Tehran, prices of imported medicines have soared as the national currency tumbled about 70% against the dollar; as Iran’s health system struggles to keep up, many blame Trump’s 'maximum pressure' campaign for the staggering prices and shortages

Associated Press , 09:17 , 08.03.19

In jammed Syrian refugee camp, the women of ISIS are a persistent and real threat

The extremist wives of Islamic State fighters are attacking guards and aid workers in the Al-Hol camp, where 70,000 people are packed in, and the Kurdish authorities have repeatedly warned that the children of extremists represent a 'time bomb' the world urgently needs to defuse

AFP , 10:00 , 08.02.19

Members of polygamist cult run for Knesset elections

A small party made up of four out of six wives of a man imprisoned for 26 years for sexual abuse and holding a person under conditions of slavery strives to restrict power of welfare authorities

Itay Shikman , 15:33 , 07.31.19

PA official doubts agreements with Israel can be cancelled

Abbas insists Palestinians will not bow to dictates, calls on Hamas to mend bridges; 'It’s more of a message to Israel and the U.S. that an end to the Oslo agreement is possible, so they will move and do something about the situation' - former Palestinian minister of information

The Media Line , 15:24 , 07.30.19

Iranians manage to surf the web despite tide of censorship

Internet users in Iran seek workarounds in a country where authorities tried to limit Western cultural influence since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, blocking popular sites like Twitter, Facebook and YouTube when activists used them to organize mass protests and document a crackdown after a disputed election in 2009

Associated Press , 21:53 , 07.28.19

U.S. sanctions squeeze Iran middle class, upend housing sector

The showdown between Washington and Tehran has upended the lives of Iranians as they try to survive on less; more newlyweds are moving in with their families to save money and visa requests are up at foreign embassies, with young Iranians eager to leave

Associated Press , 14:19 , 07.27.19

Unusual Middle East sports create a sense of national identity

Soccer is still king, but sports like falconry, oil wrestling, camel racing and – yes – dead-goat polo maintain a link with cultural history even though they are unlikely to become a sensation in other parts of the world

The Media Line , 09:23 , 07.27.19

Is Kushner's latest Mideast trip a waste of time?

Israeli and Palestinian analysts say Trump team on regional peace trying to keep momentum going in wake of lackluster Bahrain conference, while it is clear that the 'deal of the century' is struggling to come to fruition

The Media Line , 19:53 , 07.26.19

Safed's disappearing tourist scene is boon for ultra-Orthodox

Once the vacation choice of prime ministers and presidents, the hotels in the ancient Galilee mountain town have given way to religious institutions, as tourists abandon it for greener pastures

Goel Beno , 14:00 , 07.26.19

In the Middle East, obesity is a growing epidemic

Obesity in UAE is double the global average; in Kuwait, more than 50% of the adult population suffers from diabetes linked to this condition, and some 75% of Egyptians are overweight; medical professionals put blame on the desert climate

The Media Line , 22:32 , 07.20.19

Palestinians seeking to disengage economically from Israel

Aiming to end the reliance on Israel and counter the U.S. plan for the region, the Palestinian prime minister is looking for trading partners and investment in Amman and Baghdad; 'The move is part of the Palestinian development strategy for 2017-2020,' says PA official Abd al-Rahman

The Media Line , 14:01 , 07.19.19

Israeli demolition order on Jerusalem outskirts stokes Palestinian fears

The deadline for residents of Sur Baher - which partly lies inside the West Bank but on the Israeli side of the barrier - to evacuate is rapidly approaching, leaving many of its residents fear they would soon be left homeless

Reuters , 08:40 , 07.19.19

Gaza's traditional crafts industries rapidly disappearing

Clay pottery, colorful glassware, bamboo furniture and ancient frame looms weaving bright rugs and mats — Traditional crafts once defined the economy of the coastal Palestinian enclave; but after a 12-year-long blockade and as globalization and Chinese mass production rises, traditional industries are nearly gone

Associated Press , 19:53 , 07.14.19