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General Secretary of the Free Democratic Party (FDP) Bijan Djir-Sarai

German FDP party leader: 'Israel is the most important partner for us'

As tensions with the Iranian regime continue to mount, Ynetnews sits down in Berlin with the leader of the Free Democratic Party (FDP), Bijan Djir-Sarai, to discuss German-Israel relations, IRGC terror designation and how to prevent a nuclear Iran

Emily Schrader, Berlin | 21:49 | 06.05.23

Ukraine's medical rehabilitation get a boost from Israel

Some 11 Ukrainian soldiers were treated in Israeli hospitals after losing limbs in the fighting since the Russian invasion one such success story presented in joint medical conference aimed at providing Israeli know-how to war torn country

Edward Docks | 11:41 | 06.05.23

The gender naming gap: Why so few streets in Israel are named after women?

What does the absence of women from street names do to us, and where is the only place in Israel that upholds gender equality? A survey into 197 towns and cities throughout the country reveals that the true glass ceiling starts with your home address

Noam Barkan | 08:50 | 06.03.23

A guide to funeral and burial arrangements in Israel: rights, costs, exceptions

What types of burial are available in Israel? Who is entitled to free burial? How much would you need to pay if you want to be buried near your loved ones in central Israel? Why does the family need to pay to evacuate the deceased from the hospital in some cases?

Lital Dobrovitzki | 09:31 | 06.02.23

'The government has given up on Galilee:' Israeli Jews abandoning northern countryside

The aging population and exorbitant housing prices are pushing many young families out of rural communities in Galilee, as leaders struggle to find effective solutions to address the issue

Yair Kraus | 22:43 | 05.30.23

A myriad of ways in which threats are handled

Vigilant eyes: A glimpse into Israel's formidable sky protection

Unmanned aircraft threats loom over Israel's skies, prompting the IDF to develop innovative defense measures; A comprehensive approach integrates extensive sensor networks, rapid analysis, and covert methods to neutralize these hostile incursions and other threats

Yoav Zitun | 12:30 | 05.28.23

'My dad feels like something went wrong there': Lesbian couple speak out about nuptials

They met at a boxing lesson, fell in love and are set to be married, but navigating an LGBT relationship when coming from traditional and religious families is no walk in the park; Alin and Inbar share their experience

Hagai Ayad | 08:53 | 05.27.23

Final flight to freedom: Pilot's quest to fulfill husband's last wish

After her husband's tragic death in a plane crash, Vivi Davidoff embarked on a dual battle against the airline company and also against his family, who wanted to bury him despite his wish to be cremated; After winning both lawsuits, Davidoff returns to do what she loves most: flying the world's elite

Orit Merlin-Rosenzweig | 18:40 | 05.26.23

In honor of IDF's 75th anniversary, first recruits share stories from the frontlines

Four former soldiers reflect on their journeys as Israel's earliest heroes, having enlisted in the military of the nascent Jewish state amid a fierce war surrounding its creation

Korin Elbaz Alush | 12:41 | 05.25.23

Israel's 'Lego man' brings joy to children in U.S. hospital

Maor Cohen and Ezer Mizion band together in order to surprise children hospitalized in a New York hospital with new Lego sets following a long and intensive journey from Israel to the U.S.

Itamar Eichner | 19:40 | 05.24.23

רון פרושאור, שגריר ישראל החדש בגרמניה, עם ישראלים וגרמנים שהשתתפו בתוכנית חילופי נוער

'Europe much more skeptical than in the past' about Iran, Germany envoy says

Israel's Ambassador to Germany Ron Prosor is leading one of the country's most strategic missions globally; With looming threats on the horizon from Iran and its terror proxies, as well as the growing plague of antisemitism, the ambassador is making inroads with German communities and leaders to help them understand the Iranian threat, and to educate about modern antisemitism

Emily Schrader | 14:24 | 05.24.23

A birth certificate of a Jewish girl named Matilda, born December 20, 1946

Uncovering the forgotten stories: Everyday life in Mandatory Palestine

Sifting through piles of discarded old documents, an Israeli collector uncovers a raw, unfiltered glimpse of what life truly looked like during the days of pre-state Israel

Tal Hagin | 11:22 | 05.23.23

ליה ברוס יוצרת מוצרים יומיומיים ממלח בישול

Salt of the Earth: Israeli artist creates salty masterpieces

Lia Bruce says her interest in salt began when she was a child and blossomed during her industrial design studies when she learned the biological material is ten times stronger than concrete

Gilad Yalon | 22:17 | 05.22.23

Special needs soldiers break down stereotypes, fulfill dreams

Quietly and discreetly, without much public attention, seven soldiers with special needs who successfully integrated into IDF service are performing an incredibly sensitive and complex task: they are responsible for the destruction of chips and computer components containing classified information

Lior Ohana | 19:44 | 05.22.23

After critical injury in Gaza, former soldier gets hitched

Kfir Levy injured in 2002 from an RPG while stationed in a settlement near the Gaza Strip, undergoes 180 operation and a long period of rehabilitation before fulfilling his dream of a family

Nina Fox | 18:53 | 05.21.23

Israel losing the battle against crime gangs as law enforcement falters

While the streets are overflowing with murder scenes and criminal ventures, the state attorney faces manpower shortage and an overload of cases, pushing it to pass the responsibility onto police; Hence, cases are dispersed among different sectors, some of which can only turn to lower-level courts, leading to reduced charges and absurdly lenient punishments for serious offenders

Liran Levi | 16:19 | 05.21.23

Emily's Aliyah journey to volunteer at Shaare Tzedek Hospital

Young Zionism: Emily's Aliyah journey to volunteer at Israeli hospital

A Sherut Leumi (national service) volunteer, Emily Weintraub admits that adjusting to a new country and culture can be difficult, but she found solace in her tzevet (team) at Shaare Zedek; 'They give me the hug that I need,' she tells Ynet

Attila Somfalvi, Alexandra Lukash | 12:07 | 05.21.23

'The fact I was bed-ridden made me value life again': Israeli super model talks about the job

The glamorous lifestyle models supposedly lead is often just a mirage and it's not often the physical price they pay is made known to fans; But Israeli model May Tager paid such a price

Lior Ohana | 09:57 | 05.20.23

Finding beauty in darkness: A photographic exhibition of cancer survivors

Thirty individuals coping with and recovering from different types of cancer were photographed against a black background, holding a colorful object that symbolizes what strengthens them even during their hardest moments

Shlomit Sharvit-Barzilai | 23:27 | 05.19.23

Progress for women in Kyrgyzstan is slow to come

'We kidnapped your daughter, we hope you don't mind': Bridal abduction in Kyrgyzstan

Bridal abduction, known as 'Ala Kachuu', persists as a longstanding practice in Kyrgyzstan and Central Asia, involving the forcible abduction of women for arranged marriages; Despite efforts to curb it, one in three Kyrgyz women are victimized by this practice

Gilad Meiri | 18:41 | 05.19.23

Israeli startup is using AI to create blue checkmarks for businesses

Venturfy AI says aiming to catalyze a paradigm shift in corporate transparency with more than just a tool in a reflection of a commitment to building a 'better, more transparent business world'

Moshe David Rubinstein | 20:08 | 05.18.23

Israeli community mobilizes when a little boy falls ill

After nine-year-old Nadav is diagnosed with an aggressive cancer his parents face personal and financial crisis but find other Israelis living in L.A. willing to step up and offer, funds, warm meals and babysitting services, and also push for funding drive

Daniel Edelson, New York | 18:19 | 05.18.23

Israeli medical staff often jabbed by needles, infected

Inadequate awareness and reporting hinder the prevention of cases; Experts urge implementing measures needed to enhance safety, streamline procedures and elevate awareness

Miri Ben-David Livy | 14:41 | 05.17.23

'We feel abandoned,' sister of MIA Hadar Goldin says

Ayelet Goldin Kaufman draws strength from her brother's spirit and knows he would be doing the same for her in different circumstances; say hundreds of terrorists with blood on their hands were returned home while her brother and others forgotten

Dina Halutz | 13:51 | 05.16.23

Proud father Brigadier General A (center) and his children Lieutenant Y (left) and Sergeant D

Family business: Proud father and his children defending Israel's borders

Brig. Gen. A, the commander of the Gaza Division, is facing numerous challenges these days but receives significant support from two soldiers in the brigade: his children, Lieutenant Y and his daughter, Sergeant D

Korin Elbaz-Alush | 21:24 | 05.14.23

Blinken awards World Food Prize to founder of Roots for Peace

Heidi Kuhn receives $250,000her for her work in transforming former conflict zones into productive agricultural land; The organization already removes over 100,000 landmines and restores land for over a million farmers across nine countries including Israel

Daniel Edelson, New York | 14:21 | 05.14.23

A second chance at life: How terror victim's heart saved a mother in despair

Lital Valensi, 51, was a healthy and athletic woman until she was diagnosed with heart failure; Last month she received a heart transplant from Leah Dee, the mother who was murdered in a terror attack along with her 2 daughters; 'When I saw Leo at the torch-lighting ceremony, it felt like something in my heart moved, as if Leah could feel it'

Orit Merlin-Rosenzweig | 13:38 | 05.13.23

Help on wheels: Volunteers aid drivers in Israel

The Yedidim organization, the largest volunteer body in Israel, helps drivers in need and in cases of emergency at no cost; volunteers say they help out of desire to see everyone happy

Lior Ohana | 08:25 | 05.12.23

Miriam Karen gestures towards her damaged house which was hit by a rocket from Gaza for the second time in five years, in Ashkelon

Ashkelon woman's home takes direct hit, again

After Miriam Karen's home sustains direct hit five years ago, she constructs a shelter that may have saved her life during this round of rocket fire from the Gaza

Reuters | 23:36 | 05.11.23

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi and Shin Bet head Ronen Bar

IDF and Shin Bet have full clear view into PIJ

At any given moment, they can pinpoint the location of commanders and the rocket launchers, and aim accordingly; exceptional collaboration between the military and security agency is revealed

Ron Ben-Yisha | 21:28 | 05.11.23

היטלר לצד גרינג, בימים אחרים. המברק השפיע עליו מאוד

Newly revealed archive documents show Hitler's final days

Rusian FSB published accounts by the Nazi leader's close aid when he was imprisoned in Moscow, describing the mood in the Berlin bunker as Allied forces approached the German

Itamar Eichner | 11:20 | 05.10.23

Israeli Chef Itay Ben-Dov in front of Buckingham Palace

The Israeli who cooked for Charles and Camilla before ascending to the throne

Chef Itay Ben-Dov tells Ynet of his days as the private chef of the new British king and queen when they were still prince and duchess after applying for a job that would free him from the demands of one of Britain's best restaurants

Ruthie Rousso | 23:23 | 05.09.23

Rothschild's Manhattan mega duplex up for sale

Owned by the Jewish banking family, the 4-bed ultimate luxurious living space is on the market for $30 million; It boasts grand living and dining rooms, and multiple terraces with stunning views of the NY skyline

ynet correspondents | 20:55 | 05.08.23

Stav Strashko in front of the mirror: 'I had to re-educate an entire country on how to treat me'

As a lost teenage girl, she found confidence in modeling; When she entered 'Big Brother,' she was still afraid to be treated as a woman; But now at 30, she is very at peace with herself; 'Everything in me is natural'

Assi Tochen | 18:30 | 05.06.23

Wave breakers: An inside look into Israel's elite amphibious commandos

Never before seen tools of war and first-hand documentation of Shayetet 13's operational activities; Photographer Ziv Koren has been accompanying the elite unit for the past year as they took over foreign vessels and covertly operated behind enemy lines

Ziv Koren | 00:03 | 05.06.23

The Israeli who brings drinking water and hope to African villages

Little did Rafi Ryker know that a single trip to Africa would set in motion a series of events that would transform the lives of countless villagers in northern Tanzania, empowering them with the ability to dream big; 'Where there is water there is hope'

Rina Drigov | 12:04 | 05.03.23

Dana's admitting her depression brave, inspiring

A public figure like Dana International opening up about her battle with depression and seeking treatment can help those who are struggling with mental health issues, psychiatrist says

Dr. Zvi Fishel | 12:00 | 05.03.23

Pro-government protesters wave the Israeli flag

At 75, Israeli society faces sharpening divisions

Israel has undergone major societal transformations during its 75 years of existence, which have left the nation confronting deepening divisions

AFP | 22:56 | 05.02.23

Charles III: Lonely boy dreams of being the people's favorite

From ventures as a lonely boarding school pupil to getting caught up in a tragic love story , Charles III was never seen by the British public as a promising heir; however, the new king may take us by surprise with his concealed charm and reformative agenda

Tamar Sebok | 09:11 | 05.01.23

From the longest river to the largest predator: an overview of Israel's natural treasures

What is Israel's most common animal? (It's not the one you're thinking of); Which is Israel's most common bird (and why does it prefer manmade habitats)? and more of Israel's nature

Yaron Druckman | 16:47 | 04.30.23

The Hollywood big shot saving the world's animals

He grew up in Ramat Gan, moved to Los Angeles, and made it big in the film industry; since then he has been using his personal fortune to improve the welfare of animals, from steering U.S. legislators to ban animal testing to freeing hundreds of monkeys and massive charity projects

Amir Bogen | 23:25 | 04.29.23

A transition like no other: From Holocaust survivor to porn star

While back in the day, the feminist ethos viewed porn as unquestionably detrimental to female empowerment, Chelly Wilson stood out, with many women today considering her endeavors as inherently feminist

Amir Bogen, New York | 13:57 | 04.29.23

Israel's most: some noteworthy sites, people and events in Israel's first 75 years

The most expensive hotel suite spans three floors on the shore of TLV, while the country's most visited nature reserve sits on the shores of the world's lowest sea; The Israeli flight with the most passengers in history (and two births as well) - and Israelis that challenge the odds, and brave the challenges

ynet correspondents | 23:44 | 04.28.23

Israeli engineer quits high-tech to volunteer on floating hospital

Despite a promising career in high-tech, Achi Kushnir decided to use his skills aboard one of the largest hospital ships in the world to make the world a better place

Anat Lev Adler | 14:28 | 04.28.23

From most common name to most populated city: Israel will surprise you

What is the most common given name and surname in Israel? Which city holds the title of the largest in the country? And while we're at it, what have our politicians been up to?

Yaron Drukman | 03:13 | 04.27.23

From the beginning of the internet to 'start-up nation'

In 1992, the electric company had pioneered the launch of Israel's first website under the domain .co.il. Today, Israel boasts several groundbreaking tech successes, including the historic Exit app, the most successful Israeli app in the world, and the start-up that secured record-breaking funding

Yuval Mann, Oshrit Gan-El | 22:18 | 04.26.23

The beautiful face of Israel to the world: IsraAid CEO leads volunteers to disaster zones

Yotam Polizer leads IsraAid volunteers to help in disaster-struck areas - such as Sierra Leone, Japan, Greece, Turkey, Nepal, Ukraine, and Sudan - and the Israeli organization is already being compared around the world to the International Red Cross

Yoav Birnberg | 14:30 | 04.26.23

Israeli man provides much needed aid in disaster zones worldwide

Whether in the form of technology like chargers and phones, or water desalination and solar power and generators, Shahar Zahavi's NGOs have a global reach; 'Nowadays, refugees require electricity and internet connectivity as well as food,' he says

Yoav Birenberg | 14:23 | 04.26.23

Giving hope: The Israelis that dedicate their life to Tikun Olam

The courageous individuals who rush to disaster zones, the innovators who turn waste into drinking water, the discharged officer who renovates schools in Tanzania, the tech whizz who left a life of comfort for a floating hospital, and the billionaire who rescues animals: These are the stories of five incredible Israelis who are making the world a better place

ynet correspondents | 14:13 | 04.26.23

The basketball player who dribbled until the age of 80, and record-breaking medalist

The oldest active soccer and basketball players, the highest-ranked Israeli tennis player in the world, and the most decorated Israeli Paralympic medals; a dive into some of the most impressive feats achieved by Israeli athletes as the country celebrates 75 years of independence

Raanan Weiss | 11:15 | 04.26.23

The most Israeli: official and unofficial records that you'd like to know

In honor of the country's most joyous day amid tumultuous circumstances, Ynetnews presents a thrilling collection of the 'most Israeli' highs and lows: The most extravagant palace, the most common name, the most crowded flight, the most popular piece of furniture, the woman who got married and divorced the most times, and dozens more superlatives that will blow your mind!

ynet correspondents | 00:00 | 04.26.23

'We must live to tell the story': Irgun fighter's survival story in Syrian captivity

Simcha Sima Zeiman fought the Syrians in 1948, but was captured and imprisoned in Damascus for over a year; ‘I was among the last to be freed, maybe because I had a big mouth’

Tzipora Roman | 23:18 | 04.25.23

Admiring the ingenuity of Israeli design down the years

How cheap, lightweight, stackable garden furniture became a symbol of the Israeli temperament; and what is tallest tower, the longest structure, the most popular product, and the most influential active architect

Noa Fenigstein | 20:09 | 04.25.23

'One plus one equals far more': Arab and Jewish women learning microbusiness development together

Program brings together women from West and East Jerusalem, where they learn together and build business collaborations; ‘We were simply women who came to establish businesses, to find a respectable income and it didn't matter that we were Arab or Jewish – we are all human beings’

Nitzi Yakov | 20:02 | 04.25.23

The global swimwear, the veteran brand and designer who conquered the stars

The most influential Israeli designer in the world, the Israeli designer who dressed the most stars, the most well-known Israeli brand - and the most successful Israeli model worldwide in 2023: Daring Israelis are setting trends in the international fashion industry

Itay Yaacov | 20:02 | 04.25.23

From deluxe dwellings to humble homes: Israel's real estate has it all

Which neighborhood is home to the most expensive properties in Israel? Where can one find the most affordable ones? Which street is synonymous with luxury, and where can we find the grandest mansion in the country?

Hila Tsion | 19:20 | 04.25.23

A universal language: Memorial Day around the world

IDF soldiers stationed overseas honor the memory of the fallen in many countries around the world with the help of Jewish communities

Yoav Zitun | 19:19 | 04.25.23

Dances at 8 weddings: the woman who holds record for most marriages

Bari Simon first married at 15, has since, wed 8 times and divorced 7 but says she would gladly forfeit record; 'I would have liked to get married only once to one husband and start a family with many children'

Sivan Kanety Avitan | 18:20 | 04.25.23

Young Israelis hug as they take part in a memorial gathering at the beachfront Tel Aviv bar, Mike's Place, which was hit by a suicide bomber

Two decades later, remembering the deadly Mike's Place suicide bombing

For many Israeli newcomers and tourists, the Tel Aviv beachfront blues bar is an island of sanity, but in one fateful moment, this small paradise turned into hell

i24NEWS | 17:38 | 04.25.23

Rivka lost husband and 3 sons but not love of country

The daughter of pioneers in Galilee loses her husband and son in pre-state days and another in the fight for independence; family tragedies continue when disease takes the 4rth

YItzhak Tesler | 15:49 | 04.25.23

Magazine

German FDP party leader: 'Israel is the most important partner for us'

Emily Schrader, Berlin

Ukraine's medical rehabilitation get a boost from Israel

Edward Docks

The gender naming gap: Why so few streets in Israel are named after women?

Noam Barkan

A guide to funeral and burial arrangements in Israel: rights, costs, exceptions

Lital Dobrovitzki

'The government has given up on Galilee:' Israeli Jews abandoning northern countryside

Yair Kraus

Vigilant eyes: A glimpse into Israel's formidable sky protection

Yoav Zitun

'My dad feels like something went wrong there': Lesbian couple speak out about nuptials

Hagai Ayad

Final flight to freedom: Pilot's quest to fulfill husband's last wish

Orit Merlin-Rosenzweig

In honor of IDF's 75th anniversary, first recruits share stories from the frontlines

Korin Elbaz Alush

Israel's 'Lego man' brings joy to children in U.S. hospital

Itamar Eichner

'Europe much more skeptical than in the past' about Iran, Germany envoy says

Emily Schrader

Uncovering the forgotten stories: Everyday life in Mandatory Palestine

Tal Hagin

Salt of the Earth: Israeli artist creates salty masterpieces

Gilad Yalon

Special needs soldiers break down stereotypes, fulfill dreams

Lior Ohana

After critical injury in Gaza, former soldier gets hitched

Nina Fox

Israel losing the battle against crime gangs as law enforcement falters

Liran Levi

Young Zionism: Emily's Aliyah journey to volunteer at Israeli hospital

Attila Somfalvi, Alexandra Lukash

'The fact I was bed-ridden made me value life again': Israeli super model talks about the job

Lior Ohana

Finding beauty in darkness: A photographic exhibition of cancer survivors

Shlomit Sharvit-Barzilai

'We kidnapped your daughter, we hope you don't mind': Bridal abduction in Kyrgyzstan

Gilad Meiri

Israeli startup is using AI to create blue checkmarks for businesses

Moshe David Rubinstein

Israeli community mobilizes when a little boy falls ill

Daniel Edelson, New York

Israeli medical staff often jabbed by needles, infected

Miri Ben-David Livy

'We feel abandoned,' sister of MIA Hadar Goldin says

Dina Halutz

Family business: Proud father and his children defending Israel's borders

Korin Elbaz-Alush

Blinken awards World Food Prize to founder of Roots for Peace

Daniel Edelson, New York

A second chance at life: How terror victim's heart saved a mother in despair

Orit Merlin-Rosenzweig

Help on wheels: Volunteers aid drivers in Israel

Lior Ohana

Ashkelon woman's home takes direct hit, again

Reuters

IDF and Shin Bet have full clear view into PIJ

Ron Ben-Yisha

Newly revealed archive documents show Hitler's final days

Itamar Eichner

The Israeli who cooked for Charles and Camilla before ascending to the throne

Ruthie Rousso

Rothschild's Manhattan mega duplex up for sale

ynet correspondents

Stav Strashko in front of the mirror: 'I had to re-educate an entire country on how to treat me'

Assi Tochen

Wave breakers: An inside look into Israel's elite amphibious commandos

Ziv Koren

The Israeli who brings drinking water and hope to African villages

Rina Drigov

Dana's admitting her depression brave, inspiring

Dr. Zvi Fishel

At 75, Israeli society faces sharpening divisions

AFP

Charles III: Lonely boy dreams of being the people's favorite

Tamar Sebok

From the longest river to the largest predator: an overview of Israel's natural treasures

Yaron Druckman

The Hollywood big shot saving the world's animals

Amir Bogen

A transition like no other: From Holocaust survivor to porn star

Amir Bogen, New York

Israel's most: some noteworthy sites, people and events in Israel's first 75 years

ynet correspondents

Israeli engineer quits high-tech to volunteer on floating hospital

Anat Lev Adler

From most common name to most populated city: Israel will surprise you

Yaron Drukman

From the beginning of the internet to 'start-up nation'

Yuval Mann, Oshrit Gan-El

The beautiful face of Israel to the world: IsraAid CEO leads volunteers to disaster zones

Yoav Birnberg

Israeli man provides much needed aid in disaster zones worldwide

Yoav Birenberg

Giving hope: The Israelis that dedicate their life to Tikun Olam

ynet correspondents

The basketball player who dribbled until the age of 80, and record-breaking medalist

Raanan Weiss

The most Israeli: official and unofficial records that you'd like to know

ynet correspondents

'We must live to tell the story': Irgun fighter's survival story in Syrian captivity

Tzipora Roman

Admiring the ingenuity of Israeli design down the years

Noa Fenigstein

'One plus one equals far more': Arab and Jewish women learning microbusiness development together

Nitzi Yakov

The global swimwear, the veteran brand and designer who conquered the stars

Itay Yaacov

From deluxe dwellings to humble homes: Israel's real estate has it all

Hila Tsion

A universal language: Memorial Day around the world

Yoav Zitun

Dances at 8 weddings: the woman who holds record for most marriages

Sivan Kanety Avitan

Two decades later, remembering the deadly Mike's Place suicide bombing

i24NEWS

Rivka lost husband and 3 sons but not love of country

YItzhak Tesler