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Jerusalemites unsure about dividends of Israel’s latest Gaza campaign

The 3-day flare-up, which ended on Sunday with a fragile Egyptian-brokered truce, considered an Israeli triumph; however many are questioning contribution of such operations to the future of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict

The Media Line , 18:31, 08.13.22

Sex robots and VR porn: Israelis who upgraded their love life with tech

Scores of new technological inventions aiming to improve our sex lives show up on the market every year, and it’ll be impossible to avoid sex-tech in the near future; so, how do you get a partner into bed without actually meeting them?

Or Sofer , 09:19, 08.13.22

Shaked's 'Zionist Spirit' brings Netanyahu closer to his goal

Ayelet Shaked and Yoaz Hendel say they formed political partnership to offer alternative to right-wing voters who are tired of Likud, but experts say faction will cross over to Netanyahu's bloc should he win enough seats

The Media Line , 19:09, 08.12.22

In war-torn Ukraine, medical staff treat cancer with help of Israeli experts

Dr. Polina Stepensky reaches out to a Ukrainian Dr. Anna Uzlova, offering humanitarian aid through professional training; 'We need to keep treating patients no matter what, and who better than Israelis to teach us how to run a health system under fire?' says Ukrainian doctor

TheMediaLine , 22:35, 08.11.22

Israeli entrepreneurship program empowers Bedouin women

Funded by the government located in Rahat - largest Bedouin city , curriculum sets out to help women start their own business amid high rate of unemployment for women in the Arab sector

i24NEWS , 22:13, 08.11.22

Gay man who fled Gaza speaks about Hamas repression

Abdul, who escaped the Palestinian enclave after terror group's officials caught him having sex with his boyfriend, talks about the hardships he went through having to hide his identity and beliefs out of fear

i24NEWS , 12:07, 08.11.22

Ex-IDF handler blasts lopsided coverage of slain police dog and Gaza casualties

Ben Zilberstein shares frustration with massive attention death of dog Zili, who is named after him, has garnered compared with scant interest Israeli media and politicians expressed in civilian deaths in Gaza

Ynet , 21:04, 08.10.22

While on the run, slain Palestinian fugitive became social media star and local hero

Ibrahim al-Nablusi has been evading arrest by Israel for months, garnering faithful online following before being killed in a broad-daylight raid security officials say serves as a warning to other terror suspects

Elisha Ben Kimon , 15:22, 08.09.22

Away from Gaza, Islamic Jihad digs in against Israel on West Bank

Israel's bombardment on Islamic Jihad targets during latest Gaza flare-up imposed a heavy cost on Iran-backed terror group, but the organization still has deep roots within West Bank to act against Israel

Reuters , 11:34, 08.09.22

What is driving the current Israel-Gaza violence

Explainer: Iran supplies Islamic Jihad with funding and weapons including long-range rockets capable of hitting Tel Aviv and other urban areas, providing arsenal compatible with that of Hamas, although being smaller faction

Associated Press , 12:57, 08.06.22

Who was the Palestinian terror chief killed by Israel?

IDF says strike on Islamic Jihad commander Tayseer al-Jabari, who 'planned numerous deadly attacks against Israel,' represented a 'targeted preventive action to eliminate a concrete threat'

i24NEWS, News agencies, Ynet , 23:42, 08.05.22

Palestinians left in limbo by Israeli expulsion order

Some 1,000 Palestinians at risk of expulsion from arid West Bank region that the Israeli military has designated as a live-fire training zone as decades-old dispute continues

Associated Press , 12:34, 08.04.22

Israelis in Gaza border communities under lockdown for 2nd day amid tensions

Residents of two communities on the border with Gaza told they must not leave before dark as roads under possible attack by Islamic Jihad; one man says can accept restrictions as long as no rockets launched from Strip

Matan Tzuri, Yoav Zitun, Itamar Eichner , 18:57, 08.03.22

Behind-the-scenes details of IDF raid to nab Islamic Jihad's West Bank chief

Mission to capture Bassam al-Saadi almost ended in a failure, when Palestinian gunmen outside the compound noticed the undercover Israeli forced and fired warning shots, prompting terror chief to flee, but not for long

Yoav Zitun , 15:18, 08.03.22

New York - Largest Jewish colony outside Israel

The state of New York has more than 600 synagogues, while NYC is home to more than 15% of the entire Jewish community in the U.S.; Israeli cuisine also became very popular among New Yorkers who prefer healthy food

Ynet , 13:29, 08.03.22

Ethiopian immigrant goes from shepherd to one of world's top head surgeons

After making Aliyah, Mero Getta pursued his dream to become a doctor, inspired by his father's role as the village healer; 'My dream is very simple: Heal people and be a good doctor, and simultaneously, be a good dad and husband'

Itamar Eichner , 22:10, 08.01.22

Kushner: Netanyahu’s annexation vow threatened Abraham Accords, U.S. support

Former Trump adviser says in new book there was no guarantee White House would have stepped in to block international sanctions against Israel if plan went through

Philissa Cramer/JTA , 17:43, 08.01.22

Palestinians fear living in Israeli settlements but refuse alternative solutions

The Gharib family say they have to go through a security fence and patrol troops to reach their isolated home in the West Bank, where they say kids live in fear, but turn down offers of money or other land by settlement residents

AFP, Ynet , 13:19, 08.01.22

Israeli daughter-in-law of actor Dustin Hoffman makes him shakshuka on weekends

Jake Hoffman and Amit Dishon tie the knot at movie star's estate in Los Angeles, with Israeli bride describing the family as 'warm and welcoming'; says her service in IDF greatly helped her in career as interior designer

Orit Merlin Rozhenzwaig , 14:51, 07.31.22

Yoske Yariv: The Israeli James Bond

New documentary about ex-chief of 'Caesarea,' Mossad's special unit, regales accounts of overseas operations, stealing uranium for Dimona’s nuclear reactor and sending envelopes of explosives to Egypt's scientists

Mor Shimoni , 14:37, 07.30.22

IDF's special forces dog unit that located Israeli man sucked into pool sinkhole

Part of the Oketz Unit, Inga the dog specializes in locating and rescuing people in emergencies, and was the first to sniff out a 13-meter sinkhole underneath a swimming pool where Klil Kimhi disappeared

Yoav Zitun , 19:02, 07.29.22

Israeli cat shelter owner who was left penniless after cancer diagnosis

Rivi Meir was born into one of Israel’s richest families, but chose to spend all of her wealth helping millions of stray cats; now, after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, she turned to crowdfund to cover debts; 'I gave all I had to cats,' she says

Smadar Shir , 07:38, 07.29.22

63 Israeli Arabs die in 7 months from violent crime as families share pain of loss

Johara died from an explosive device placed in her car; Amar went outside and stumbled onto a firefight; Razan was killed by a stray bullet as she walked out of her bedroom; innocent victims of violence leave a gaping hole for parents and siblings

Hassan Shaalan , 13:42, 07.28.22

Palestinians strive to stop Gaza shore erosion with concrete and rubble

Official in Hamas-run Public Works and Housing Ministry says waves have grown in force as effects of climate change have become more pronounced and had begun to nibble at edges of roads and buildings; 'Should waves get higher, it may cause a catastrophe,' he says

Reuters , 12:56, 07.27.22

Maccabiah athletes' connection to Israel given a sporting chance

A novel partnership between Jewish National Fund-USA and Maccabi USA is seeing Jewish athletes develop a deeper connection to the land and people of Israel with a weeklong journey before the Maccabiah commences

Zach DuBow , 14:40, 07.25.22

100 days until elections: A look at challenges Israel's political parties are facing

Likud must navigate between its more outspoken and moderate members ahead of November 1, while Lapid's Yesh Atid must win enough votes to present a viable coalition without Netanyahu-led bloc and Haredi parties

Ynet , 16:42, 07.24.22

Gaza's women and girls see no escape from violence

According to figures from a Palestinian civil society group, femicide is on the rise in Gaza, with women killed in severe beatings by husbands who get lenient sentences due to 'outdated and discriminatory' laws

AFP , 11:39, 07.24.22

'OnlyFans is prostitution': How social network's meat market works in Israel

Increasing number of girls in the country and around the world are drawn to the shady world of online sex work, hypnotized by the lucrative pay, but not knowing if they’ll ever get out, or pay a price in the future

Hadar Gil-Ad , 08:53, 07.23.22

Israelis stranded in Georgia with baby born to surrogate Ukrainian refugee mother

Government of former Soviet country refers case to court, with Israeli Embassy saying it's unable to intervene in the process; 'What should have been a happy event turned into arduous and uncertain road,' new mom says

Itamar Eichner , 13:51, 07.22.22

Russia's move to oust Jewish Agency is act of revenge, observers say

In depth: Moscow angered by PM's condemnation over Ukraine war, attacks in Syria near Russian bases and disputed ownership of Jerusalem Church, sources say, but believe decision to end agency operations is reversible

Itamar Eichner , 21:47, 07.21.22

Ukrainian experts turn to Israel for mental trauma training

Although some are themselves displaced, 20 Ukrainian mental health professionals spending two weeks in Israel, say Ukraine not equipped to deal with the massive numbers of people affected by the Russian invasion

Associated Press , 18:54, 07.21.22

Swimwear designer making waves: 'In Israel, women have big silicone boobs and small butts'

Shani Shemer, 39, made her dream a reality and became an internationally known designer when she noticed a lack of swimwear variety on the market for Israeli women, whose bodies, she says, differ from American girls

Itai Yaakov , 13:40, 07.20.22

The ex-Israeli commando who stepped up to Putin in Ukraine

Dennis Desyatnik served in Israel's security arms for 14 years and later worked as bodyguard for one of the country's most notorious mafiosos, but when he heard about the horrors of the war in Ukraine, he left everything behind and joined the fighting

Itamar Eichner , 12:35, 07.20.22

Strategic islands leading to Israeli port to become Saudi Arabia's tourist hotspots

Islands of Tiran and Sanafir, previously under Israeli control, set to be evacuated of international forces who were there to maintain navigational freedom; following agreements with Israel and the U.S., Saudis plan to develop the area

Nina Fox , 09:57, 07.18.22

'The Beast' — Biden's armored limousine

Armored coating, air filtration systems against bioweapons and weapon compartments are just some of the features of the third generation of the famous presidential limousine that arrived in Israel along with President Biden

Udi Ezion , 17:34, 07.14.22

Security ties between Israel and Gulf states strengthen, changing face of region

Regional cooperation following signing of Abraham Accords only tightens as all sides stand to benefit greatly, with Iranian threat looming large in minds of all parties

The Media Line , 22:35, 07.13.22

No U.S. flags to welcome Biden to Jeddah

Ynet reporter visits Saudi Arabia ahead of the visit of U.S. President Joe Biden, seen as arriving in the kingdom hat in hand amid an energy crisis brought on by the war in Ukraine

Adir Yanko , 10:11, 07.13.22

Iran's sees missile systems as vital deterrent against Israel, U.S.

In depth: The bolstering of Iranian ballistic munitions array includes both short and long range missiles and highlights its military ambitions in the region; will be major topic in upcoming Biden trip

Reuters , 15:12, 07.12.22

Growing Israeli West Bank settlements test US position ahead of Biden visit

While the administration expresses strong opposition to settlement expansion, it says 'deeply damages the prospect for a two-state solution,' settlement construction continues

Reuters , 22:02, 07.11.22

With Biden, Palestinians seeking freedom get permits instead

In depth: 'All Biden is trying to do is maintain a certain quiet and calm, which for Palestinians means entrenched colonization and repression,' says advocacy director at the Palestine Institute for Public Diplomacy

Associated Press , 16:56, 07.11.22

In Mideast, Biden struggling to shift policy after Trump

In depth: Biden arrives at at an uncertain moment for Israeli leadership with Yair Lapid as caretaker prime minister; face fresh questions about his commitment to human rights following the fatal shooting of Palestinian American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh

Associated Press , 21:53, 07.10.22

Israel taps Jewish doctors to immigrate and bolster health system

Dr. Alona Katlenikova arrives in Israel with daughter as part of the Masa Israel Journey NGO program; says transition intense and productive, but overall she is happy; hundreds more expected to arrive from former USSR and Latin America

Yuval Niv , 19:00, 07.09.22

Doctors, lawyers and engineers: A rise in non-monogamous relationships in Israel

They use contracts and agreements, may need guidance and are generally middle class; experts explain how to conduct non-monogamic relationships in Israel and outline the various options; will open marriages become more socially acceptable?

Mor Shimoni , 08:51, 07.09.22

Israelis show little voter fatigue despite frequent elections

For the fifth time in just over three and a half years, Israelis are expected to head to the polls in droves and once again, the campaign will revolve around Benjamin Netanyahu’s ability to lead the country

The Media Line , 13:45, 07.08.22

Number of Jewish casualties in Highland Park mass shooting rises to four

Three days after these horrific scenes, the Chicago suburb learned that at least four of seven victims in shooting spree were members of its sizeable Jewish community

Pilissa Cramer/JTA , 18:04, 07.06.22

Netanyahu to face testimony on gifts received from billionaires

Explainer: testimony comes as Netanyahu is beginning his campaign to retake the prime minister's office after losing to Naftali Bennett's coalition in the ballot last year; witness seen as credible and knowledgeable after being personally involved in the alleged transactional relations

Tova Zimuki , 13:07, 07.04.22

How Israel can defend itself from drone attacks

In wake of Hezbollah's attack on Karish gas field, defense experts say terror groups are using UAVs as a form of psychological warfare, with smaller ones, in particular, becoming increasingly difficult to detect

The Media Line, Ynet , 23:32, 07.03.22

Palestinians pin scant hope on Biden visit after setbacks under Trump

Senior Palestinian official says they have 'no illusion' about achieving a breakthrough with Americans after requests for reopening of U.S. consulate in Jerusalem and lifting PLO's classification as a terror group have gone unheard

Reuters , 19:10, 07.02.22

Thriving under rockets: Sderot welcomes flood of people and tech firms

Communal solidarity has helped residents of Gaza-border city cope and flourish, although Sderot's mayor says that trauma is a constant challenge for the more than 31,000 of its residents

The Media Line , 15:04, 07.02.22

Why being an uncircumcised man in Israel is no longer an anomaly

Women who had intercourse with Ron wondered whether he was Jewish; Anrdrey, meanwhile, feels partners treat him no differently, and Dan felt a lack of self confidence in his teenage years, and sought refuge in porn

Shir Ostfeld , 09:19, 07.02.22

As politicians embark on elections, Israeli public takes to the streets over housing crisis

In lieu of constant spikes in cost of living, more and more people throughout Israel - from Tel-Aviv to Be’er Sheva - are setting up tents and camping in the streets in protest, with major rally expected to take place on Saturday

Sivan Hilai, Ilana Korial , 23:11, 07.01.22

A silver lining: Naftali Bennett’s neighbors can finally get their driveways back

The neighborhood in Ra’anana has been reshaped during Bennett's tenure as premier, as he refused to move into official residence in Jerusalem, ostensibly because the 90-year-old building desperately needed renovations

JTA/Orly Halpern , 09:01, 07.01.22

Can Netanyahu regain Israel's premiership?

Explainer: As Israel canters toward another round of elections, opinion polls show former PM and allies still short of coveted Knesset majority, but much can change until November

Reuters , 20:17, 06.30.22

Rise of Arab-Israel axis pushes Iran to redouble nuclear talks push

Explainer: Unfavorable alternative to nuclear deal could be a war in a region where geopolitical shifts may evolve into a U.S.-led alliance hostile to a Tehran seeking to see sanctions lifted

Reuters , 16:31, 06.30.22

Vatican thanks Israeli doctors after saving Jerusalem nun

Doctors at Shaare Zedek Medical Center found Sister Małgorzata Szałkowska had a brain tumor that required emergency surgery; after going from a spry worker to struggling to perform basic actions, nun made full recovery, prompting touching gesture from Holy See

Einav Halabi , 12:17, 06.28.22

Israel's separation barrier, 20 years on

IN PHOTOS: Decades after Israel decided to build the barrier to counter terror attacks, the network of walls, fences and closed military roads remains in place, even as any partition of the land appears more remote than ever

Associated Press , 13:13, 06.27.22

Do signs point to an Israel-Saudi normalization deal?

Explainer: Observer says relations could open doors for Saudi in West and for Israel in other Muslim nations still keeping existing ties under wraps but change likely not before death of King Salman

AFP , 08:12, 06.26.22

Despite security threats, life for Jews in Turkey hasn’t changed

Turkey’s Ashkenazi chief rabbi says he has seen little change in the streets of Istanbul, and no drastic adjustments have been made to regular routine; 'I don't know any other Israelis who altered their lifestyle,' Israeli living in Turkey says

JTA/David I. Klein, Ynet , 16:08, 06.25.22

I came, I saw, I moved: Israelis who booked a trip to London and never came back

They were fresh out of IDF service when they decided to travel – with no English and no money, but with a lot of hopes and dreams; they didn’t go to London intending to stay forever, but it's safe to assume they're never coming back

Or Sofer , 08:58, 06.25.22

Israel boosting work permits quote won't significantly improve Gaza economy

Palestinian experts say media coverage of Israeli easing of restrictions on Gaza has been 'greatly exaggerated,' claiming current policies are not enough to make a major contribution to Strip’s ailing economy

The Media Line, Ynet , 14:02, 06.24.22

How Palestinian issue helped end Israel's 'government of change'

Bennett during his tenure as a premier focused on areas of consensus among his coalition partners, and sought to avoid divisive topics, primarily Israel's occupation of West Bank - which ultimately brought down unlikely political partnership

AFP , Ynet , 08:56, 06.24.22

Naftali Bennett: From king to kingmaker?

Analysis: Political fate of Israel will be decided by very slight changes that could tip the balance post-election; this is where outgoing premier, however politically battered he may be, could be critical

The Media Line , 23:27, 06.23.22

Israeli father reunited with children 20 years after immigrating from Ethiopia

Yahalem Tadasa made Aliyah from Ethiopia in 2002, but his children Abrarao and Kano stayed behind; after two long decades apart, the family is back together again in Israel; 'this is a dream come true'

Eitan Glickman , 09:18, 06.23.22

Why is Israel always holding elections?

Explainer: Ideologically diverse social makeup and deep divide over whether Benjamin Netanyahu should be prime minister are some of the reasons sending Israelis back to the polls time and again

Associated Press , 20:30, 06.22.22

A long trail of assassinations in Iran fuel hostilities with Israel

Three purported Mossad agents arrested and tried after a flurry of high-profile assassinations of officials linked to Tehran's nuclear program, some supposedly with help of U.S. intelligence services

Reuters , 16:57, 06.22.22

IDF trains in mock Palestinian town dubbed 'Mini Gaza'

Hundreds of buildings, the tallest eight stories high, built inside military base to mimic Palestinian village in order to prepare infantry troops for urban warfare with the hopes of averting unnecessary fatalities

Associated Press , 14:42, 06.22.22

From heart-throb to the hot seat: Lapid to become prime minister

Starting off as a TV personality, the Yesh Atid chief has built a solid resume of cabinet roles and statecraft while making no secret of self-teaching throughout his time in public service; now he is in for the big league

Reuters , 22:40, 06.20.22

Iraqi Kurds have good relationship with Israel, despite parliament ban on ties

Kurdistan Regional Government official says Iraq's law criminalizing relations with 'Zionist entity' does not represent country's population as a whole, and Kurds 'see Israel as their ally and value their historic ties'

The Media Line , 18:51, 06.18.22

How small town of Pardes Hanna-Karkur became Israel's alternative sex capital

Local Tantra teacher who advises men on premature ejaculation says moving to northern town has been a spiritual experience; 'One day it's a cuddle party, the next a polyamory one,' she says; others say community not as open minded as they claim

Michal Mandelevich , 14:18, 06.18.22

Contradictory tolerance of Pride Month in Israel

While Israel prides itself on staging one of world's biggest gay parades, activists say differences in acceptance of LGBTQ between Tel Aviv and Jerusalem come to surface; 'It's two different worlds, just an hour apart,' says one activist

i24NEWS, Ynet , 18:50, 06.17.22

U.S. medics who leave everything behind to come to Israel midlife

Despite having prestigious jobs with enviable wages, more and more professionals chose to make Aliyah, some having retired, and others at the start of their medical journey; 'Move to Israel is a religious-spiritual one, I want to feel like I belong,' says one doctor

Doron Kooperstein , 13:39, 06.17.22

Protest camps popping up across Israel as housing prices soar

As home ownership becomes increasingly elusive and renters feel pinch in their pockets, frustrated citizens are pitching tents nationwide, reminiscent of 2011 civil protest that got hundreds of thousands of Israelis to take to the streets

Raanan Ben Zur , 23:37, 06.15.22

Israel set to become the most populous Western country by 2050

'Open spaces disappearing at a staggering rate of 24 square kilometers per year,' warns MK Alon Tal; Environmental Protection Ministry's vision is for every municipality to survey which urban natural areas under its jurisdiction it should maintain and preserve

i24NEWS , 09:39, 06.15.22

How Israel’s Falash Mura crisis became a painful 30-year saga, with no end in sight

Many Falash Mura - Ethiopians whose Jewish ancestors converted to Christianity - have had their lives on hold just to remain eligible for Aliyah, while Israel is still looking for a resolution to make sure non-Jews don't slip exploit the system

JTA/Cnaan Liphshiz , 23:32, 06.14.22

Palestinians face uncertainty over Abbas’ successor as leader's health declines

As PA president's public appearances become rarer, speculations grow, and analysts say holding elections is the only way to avoid chaos; 'Palestinian people must be led by democratically produced institutions,' says one expert

The Media Line, Ynet , 23:31, 06.13.22

Kids’ camps in Israel gear up for post-pandemic summer of fun

Camps aim for strong recovery after easing of health restrictions that limited visits by foreign nationals, with many reporting sold-out programs in basketball, care for exotic animals and technology

The Media Line , 13:06, 06.12.22

Israeli nudists explore nature in 'all-male' hiking tours

Hike organizer says men of all ages, sexual orientation, family status and socio-economic backgrounds come on on unusual trips; 'It's not polite nudism. We look at each other. Some look at muscles, some at genitalia,' he says

Gilad Yalon , 08:32, 06.11.22

Firefighters course welcomes 7 women out of 178 trainees in new course

Although still a minority, this is a record-breaking number that marks a milestone for field, which requires women and men to meet equal standards in physical, mentally tasks; 'It is fun to break glass ceilings,' says one

Meir Turgeman , 13:44, 06.09.22

Arab violence on the decline, but Israel still has a long way to go

Police say extra budgets allowed law enforcement bigger presence in Arab communities, hereby cutting shootings by 30% and increasing illegal weapon seizures by 49%; 'we won't slow down until the streets are safe,' vows police minister

Hassan Shaalan , 23:23, 06.06.22

Israeli nationalists wage battle against Palestinian flag

Expert says uproar against the flag is part of a feeling by nationalists and some mainstream Israelis that they are 'losing the state' to Palestinian nationalism from within Israel's borders

Associated Press , 10:22, 06.06.22

Cultural, religious communities in Israel find different meanings in Shavuot

The last holiday of the Jewish calendar is celebrated as the day the Jewish people received the Torah, as marking the wheat harvest, and as the birth of the Christian church

The Media Line , 19:27, 06.05.22

'I tied my 3 children to my body': Ethiopian woman who dreamed of Israel

Almash Tesma was just 22 when she began her arduous journey to the Holy Land, during which she had to face criminals, give birth alone, pass though the desert and fight off Sudanese gangs waiting on the other side of it

Ortal Mogos , 19:21, 06.04.22

'I wear a kippah and sequins': The gay, religious Jew who's challenging norms

His father suggested conversion therapy, his rabbi at the yeshiva tried unsuccessfully to glean details about his sexual orientation; but rising internet star Yitzhak (Yitz) Mandel claims he was never in the closet, but rather in a showcase window

Shmuel Munitz , 14:01, 06.04.22

From sex reassignment therapy to pay rise: IDF welfare unit fighting for soldiers' rights

Shortly before leaving her post, Colonel Galit Golan sums up her service in the vital unit that pushed for variety of reforms, including funding of surrogacy for same-sex couples and broadening criteria for receiving lone soldier status

Yoav Zeitun , 14:01, 06.03.22

Forbes summit in Jerusalem brings together Israeli and Palestinian entrepreneurs

At least 400 young leaders from Europe, Mideast, and Africa attend the 'Under 30' event to share ideas and challenges; U.S. ambassador to Israel says Palestinians in West Bank, Jerusalem, and Gaza must be given 'sense of connection as entrepreneurs'

The Media Line , 10:13, 06.03.22

West Bank town becomes flashpoint in settler-Palestinian clashes

Once a visitor's center for cheap shopping on the main road connecting Nablus and Jerusalem, the Palestinian town Huwara is looking more and more like a warzone as IDF tries to prevent both Palestinians and settlers from further provocations and violence

Elisha Ben Kimon , 12:13, 06.01.22

Kozo Okamoto's long life after Israel suicide mission 50 years ago

Shortly after the 1972 Lod airport massacre, in which 26 people were murdered, the Japanese terrorist was arrested and sentenced to life, but was eventually released in a 1985 prisoner exchange and granted asylum in Lebanon

AFP , 10:37, 05.31.22

The battle for Jerusalem continues, the conflict in microcosm

Lying in the heart of the long-protracted Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Holy City remains ‘non-negotiable’ for most on both sides as they vie to assert their dominance over the other

The Media Line , 23:34, 05.30.22

Jerusalem Day: Flags for Jews and flowers for Arabs

While tens of thousands march through Jerusalem with Israeli flags on Jerusalem Day, dozens of Jewish activists are holding their own annual flower march in bid to reconcile with local Arabs

Sheri Oz/TPS , 22:52, 05.29.22

Outside of high-tech sector, Israelis struggle financially

Israeli immigrants are surprised to learn of the increasing disparity between Israel's high-tech and other industries; ranked as the world's most expensive city, Tel Aviv is home to 2,750 start-ups, becoming unaffordable

i24NEWS , 11:47, 05.29.22

Experts say Jerusalem flag march rooted in ancient history

Professor of Talmud from Bar-Ilan University Jeffrey Woolf says the march, which celebrates the Israeli capture of east Jerusalem following the 1967 war, is a millennia-long tradition utilized to express one’s love for Jerusalem

The Media Line , 23:22, 05.28.22

'To live next to Gaza, you need mental state as resilient as Iron Dome'

Merav Vidal has served as head of Eshkol Regional Council resilience center for many years; as she is about to vacate her position, Vidal shares her experience, saying she would not recommend anxious parents to raise their kids there

Matan Tzuri , 18:46, 05.28.22

Arab presence in Israel's coalition slowly having an effect

Islamist Ra'am party's decision to join Bennett-Lapid government signaled a new beginning in relations between Arabs and Jews, but analysts say it's 'too soon to assess the impact of the budgets' allocated as part of coalition agreements

The Media Line , 18:54, 05.27.22

Gaza flour mills ground down by Russian-Ukraine war

Before the Ukraine conflict, a sack of flour from Gaza's main wheat mill was sold for NIS 97; now, 50kg bag of flour from the mills costs NIS 120, too expensive for most, prompting the company to lay off most of its 54 workers

Reuters , 08:42, 05.27.22

Gaza war survivor commemorates victims in paintings

Zainab Al-Qolaq uses art as outlet for sorrow after losing 22 members of her extended family in last year's war; 'The language of art spreads faster, it is the language of all people regardless of our languages and nationalities'

Reuters , 12:49, 05.26.22

Makeshift Israeli flag from '67 war returns to ownership of state

When the Gazan building was conquered by IDF during the Six Day War, soldiers replaced the Egyptian flag with an Israeli one, made with a white sheet and blue ink found nearby; 55 years later, a veteran of the operation returns the flag to the Israeli state

Korin Elbaz Alush , 13:03, 05.25.22

IDF soldier and relative of terrorist: Bedouin troops grapple with Israeli reality

Staff Sergeant Yaakob Alkayan is one of many Bedouin troops stationed on IDF bases in the south; despite rising nationalistic tensions, these soldiers are committed to protecting Israel and their native Negev

Yoav Zitun , 15:04, 05.21.22

Israeli volunteer helping Tanzanian orphans in getting education

At 50, Ayelet Israeli found herself alone in the East African country, and in charge of 15 orphans - all completely dependent on her; since then, she has founded a charity to fund schooling for children in 'the world's backyard'

Rina Drigov , 08:14, 05.21.22

Israeli Nobel hopeful works to bring power to remote locations in Africa

When Yosef Abramowitz made Aliyah, he chose to settle in the middle of Arava desert valley, where he would take advantage of the scorching sun to build solar fields; now, Abramowitz is bringing that technology to rural areas of developing countries

Keren Natanzon Weits , 14:00, 05.20.22

Israel's Sheba Medical Center serves as model for coexistence

Despite the turbulent and often violent reality outside its walls, on Ramat Gan hospital's premises workers and patients alike look beyond the religious and political differences, focused purely on providing solutions for the sick

i24NEWS, Ynet , 23:26, 05.17.22