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Israel catches eyes of U.S. doctors looking to make Aliyah

The MedEX conference in New Jersey sees hundreds of U.S. healthcare professionals come together to look for work in Israel's health system despite doubts and uncertainty over security situation and protests

Adir Yanko, New Jersey | 18:44 | 04.01.23

Can you rekindle lost passion?

Israeli licensed sex therapist explores the evolving dynamics of relationships and the importance of communication and physical synchronization; would open relationships help and why couples should avoid comparing their sexual experiences to others'

Shani Gal | 09:04 | 04.01.23

U.S. prosecutors: Russian spy snagged intel on big-name politician during covert mission in Israel

According to court filings seen by Ynet, Sergey Vladimirovich Cherkasov, who tried to infiltrate the International Court in the Hague and gather information about ongoing investigations against Russia, visited Israel in early 2020 and gathered information about U.S. Embassy diplomats and Israeli ‘kingmaker’

Daniel Edelson/New York | 13:28 | 03.31.23

Life on Israel's most expensive street

Located on the picturesque shoreline of Herzliya Pituah, Galle Tkhelet St. is the address of choice for Israel's most affluent individuals; Prominent tech executives, business leaders, and foreign ambassadors call it home; 'The most expensive deal recorded on the street was NIS 230 million,' says real estate expert

Assaf Kamar | 09:03 | 03.31.23

Grand Theft Love Story: Israeli gamers find true love online

YouTubers Ronen Rubin and Meital Atia both sought refuge in gaming; one day, their paths crossed online and their romance played out before their audiences, making its way to real life

Maya Benita | 14:35 | 03.30.23

A woman waves the Palestinian flag at a demonstration by left-wing Israelis in solidarity with Palestinians as part of ongoing protests against plans by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government to overhaul the judicial system, in Jaffa, Israel, Thursday, March 23, 2023

Arab Israelis mostly sit out judicial overhaul protests

Arab sector harbors a deep sense that the system is already rigged against it and always has been — and sees the demonstrations as an exclusively Jewish movement unwilling to include issues that matter to them

Associated Press | 13:51 | 03.30.23

Islam Shakhbanov arrives at his sushi restaurant in Syria's rebel-held northwestern city of Idlib

Russian jihadist swaps weapons for wasabi in Syria sushi outlet

Islam Shakhbanov lays down arms and opens small sushi restaurant in war-torn Syria's rebel-held northwest, as the conflict wanes and fighters look for other sources of income; 'I opened a restaurant,' he says, 'but I did not abandon jihad'

AFP | 13:47 | 03.30.23

Tel Aviv annual Pride Parade 2023 - What you need to know

Changing day, changing location: Mayor Ron Huldai says there will be not one but two major events, as Tel Aviv will continue to be a bastion of liberalism and freedom to be whoever you want, regardless of religion, race, gender, or sexual orientation

Adam Kutub | 00:07 | 03.30.23

Coping with war: Challenges faced by Russian and Ukrainian olim in Israel

Many olim run into numerous challenges trying to find their footing in their new home, struggling with everything from finding suitable housing to earning a living and even learning Hebrew

Attila Somfalvi | 00:02 | 03.28.23

Fearing Palestinian attacks, Israelis seek security in guns

Israelis increasingly fearful of surging violence in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict are deciding to get a gun license in a lengthy bureaucratic process as they train in firing range

AFP | 14:22 | 03.27.23

Israeli Columbia University professor sounds the alarm on political climate, rising antisemitism

Prof. Keren Yarhi-Milo shares deep concerns over Israel's current state, echoing global trend of fragile democracies, and boldly calls for more Israeli students to expand discourse

Daniel Edelson, New York | 18:20 | 03.26.23

'I’ve never been happy with myself': after 30 years, Jerry was reborn as a man

For as long as he can remember, Jerry-Lee Onor has felt himself in a body not his own; as he celebrates his fortieth birthday as a man, he tells Ynet about his love of sport, struggles and relationship with Israel’s transgender community

Eitan Geffen | 08:42 | 03.25.23

'Israel is misunderstood': Israeli director making waves in Hollywood with new film

In Ynetnews interview, Dani Menkin says that in his work he tries to highlight aspects of Israel that viewers abroad may not be exposed to, while his latest feature 'Little Town' explores the universal experience of grief and healing

Yulia Karra | 08:51 | 03.24.23

The narcissist male and his mate are actually similar

While one has an overly increased sense of self, the other is subjugated by adoration of the other, creating an unhealthy bond of dependency that would lead to eventual resentment, need for vengeance and even hate

Roi Tzur | 20:36 | 03.23.23

How Israeli Arabs prepare for the Ramadan

Though the holiday become associated with violence in recent years, the Arab sector rejoices over a time marked by fasting, prayers, and holiday feasts

Elisha Ben-Kimon, Hassan Shaalan, Einav Halabi | 23:48 | 03.22.23

Relatives of Sabreen Abu Jazar, mourn her death

Trapped and jobless, Gaza youths look for a way out

A rising number of Palestinians are making the perilous crossing to Europe, driven to escape repeated wars and the Israeli and Egyptian blockade that has left Gaza cut off since the Hamas assumed power in 2007

Reuters | 22:17 | 03.22.23

A taste of the IDF changes the life of young Jews

Youths from across the Jewish Diaspora come to southern Israel where they simulate enlisting in the military and serving as IDF soldiers

Ynet | 20:21 | 03.21.23

Israeli model San Mizrachi ranks as world's most successful: "It's Unbelievable"

Sun MIzrahi in whirlwind career, lands major shows, ranked high in Vogues top model list, featured in Harper's Bazar vlog; 'I can't wrap my head around what has been happening' she says

Orit Marilyn Rosenzweig | 09:45 | 03.21.23

Ynet Correspondent Emily Schrader at Rally for Iranian People in Los Angeles

How I became a target of the Islamic Republic of Iran

"As a feminist, an Israeli, an American and a journalist, I am the epitome of everything the Islamic Republic despises and wants to destroy," Ynetnews correspondent describes her personal experience

Emily Schrader | 20:02 | 03.20.23

Private jet exhibition lands at Ben Gurion Airport

Luxurious and spacious, private jets can cost a pretty penny, but according to private aviation companies Israel has the most privately owned aircraft compared to its population

Daniel Salami, Assaf Kamar | 11:01 | 03.20.23

When danger knocked, Huwara terror attack survivor answered

Although he suffered life-threatening injuries, David Stern was able to fight back and repel his attacker; in a past interview with Ynet the ex-U.S. Marine discusses the significance of self-defense

Ynet | 00:28 | 03.20.23

The unspoken cause behind mothers' diminished libido

Feelings of physical and emotional overload from contact among mothers of young children are prevalent yet hardly discussed; it’s time to bring this often-overlooked phenomenon to the forefront

Shulamit Sperber | 19:46 | 03.19.23

Israel in the eyes of new immigrants

Youth from non-democratic countries hold high hopes of a life of freedom in Israel; say do not yet understand public outcry over government judicial overhaul

Nitzi Yakov | 11:12 | 03.19.23

How did the city of Lod become the murder capital of Israel?

The city saw 70 murders in the last decade but only about one-third have been solved; a journey through the city's streets reveals citizens are struggling to cope with a volatile cocktail of poverty, politics, firearms, and a pervasive sense of deprivation

Daniel Dolev | 19:02 | 03.18.23

Angelika Mori and her late sister, Natalie Ziskin

In face of tragedy, Israeli women host open houses focused on thankfulness

In memory of two young brothers who were murdered, Israeli women are opening their homes to others across the religious and political divides

The Media Line | 15:06 | 03.18.23

Israeli stylist dressing Angelina Jolie and Tyra Banks talks poverty-stricken past

Tom Salama's drive to succeed as a fashion professional led him to eventually rub shoulders with Hollywood's biggest stars despite having grown up in Israel's periphery; now, he's about to direct his first feature film

Smadar Shir | 09:05 | 03.18.23

Former head of Israel Atomic Energy Commission fears for country's future

Zeev Snir recently retires after seven years in a post he was appointed to by Netanyahu says in a letter to the PM that he had turned his back on major challenge for judicial overhaul and personal interests; says he is pessimistic as Israel lacks responsible leadership

Nadav Eyal | 21:51 | 03.16.23

Israeli plus-size model launches lingerie brand for curvy women

Shay Zanco says she was motivated to make plus-sized girls feel that they are seen, and is driven by personal experiences and childhood traumas; her self-designed attire features bras for sizes ranging from 38DD to 42G

Itay Yaacov | 14:23 | 03.12.23

From Ramallah to Tehran: Palestinian ties to Iran throughout history

Despite what many may believe, warm relations between Palestinian officials and Iranian flourished way before the Islamic Revolution that turned the country into an authoritarian and theocratic state

Emily Schrader | 23:32 | 03.10.23

As the world celebrates women, here are 10 Israeli women to watch

There are certainly challenges in Israeli society when it comes to gender equality but some remarkable women shatter the glass ceiling in Israel, and make the world a better place

Emily Schrader | 14:43 | 03.10.23

Rachel Pisam is the first woman to receive Israel Fire and Rescue Services' assistant fire commissioner rank

Haredi wonder woman shatters glass ceilings in Israel's firefighter services

Mother of 11 Rachel Pisam recently became the first woman to be appointed to emergency organization's second-highest rank, juggling career and family life

Meir Turgeman | 18:56 | 03.07.23

Jewish man discovers house his mother lived in featured in 'Schindler's List'

Max Friedman arrives in Poland in an attempt to write his family's history, only to find that where his mother lived prior to the Holocaust became a famous tourist attraction

Ynet | 17:10 | 03.05.23

Israeli family falls in love with Honduras after getting lost in Central America

Traveler Einav Barzany took his family on a vacation to Nicaragua, but due to unforeseen developments, they deviated off course and ended up in Honduras - where they had a once-in-a-lifetime holiday experience

Einav Barzany | 14:04 | 03.04.23

Viral Israeli sex instructor reveals story behind successful workshop

Liri Yoel Pinkovitch says idea for sex workshop, where among other things she shows men her own vagina, came after she realized how inadequate sexual education is in Israel, and offered ways to improve it

Michaela Hazani | 09:07 | 03.04.23

הצוות הישראלי מאיכילוב שהגיע לסייע לברזילאים

Israeli doctors treating the sick in Amazon jungle

Low socio-economic classes in rural Brazil often unable to obtain western-grade medical care, so when a crew of Israeli doctors used ex-navy boat for make-shift hospital, locals flocked to get physical check-ups

Doron Cooperstein | 18:52 | 03.03.23

Mardigian Museum recounts Armenians' long history in the Holy Land

Between an Armenian monarch taking over Jerusalem in 95 BCE, a wave of Armenian emigration to Jerusalem in the 4th century and the horrific events of the Armenian genocide, the new museum has a lot of important history to share

Mael Benoliel/i24NEWS | 08:59 | 03.03.23

Israeli model breaks conventions at 74

Nurit Gordon says she is proud to represent older women in the industry and never attempts to hide her age; hopes to make it on the international stage eyeing a job with Dolce & Gabbana

Aviv Weinberg | 20:14 | 03.02.23

Loay Abu Sahloul takes the children to school on his donkey cart

For some Gaza kids, a donkey cart is the only way to class

Loay Abu Sahloul, 33, offers his slow-yet-affordable donkey cart as a viable alternative for a bus, but poverty-stricken parents admit it's not their preferred solution; 'My heart breaks each time I see the children on that cart,' says one father

Reuters | 14:33 | 03.02.23

Israeli Olympic gold medalist Linoy Ashram: I was that girl nobody believed in

Ashram says her coaches didn't think much of her at first, which only motivated her to prove them wrong; now, she seeks to impart the lessons she learned to other young girls

Hagar Kochavi | 18:43 | 02.28.23

Elite Israeli Independence War fighter says ‘fighting for Israel again’ at 99

Amos Horev says he is worried about the state of the country due to judicial reform and adds that the government can't ignore the cry of the people

Eitan Glickman, Adam Kutub | 17:05 | 02.27.23

IDF special ops reservists to refuse service if judicial overhaul successful

'This is about civic courage and sacrifice and what it means to be Israeli,' say authors of a public letter signed by 250 IDF intelligence units' reservists, warning they will no longer volunteer to serve under 'dictatorship'

Etti Abramov | 12:01 | 02.27.23

מרגי בתצוגה של אלון ליבנה בשבוע האופנה קורנית תל אביב 2022

'Show must go on': Tel Aviv Fashion Week kicks off while 'country is on fire'

Premier Israeli fashion show producer Motti Reif aims to utilize upcoming fashion week as a platform to advance notable social causes and elevate awareness

Itay Yaacov | 21:38 | 02.26.23

Partner of popstar Noa Kirel talks rough path to modeling stardom

Boyfriend of the Israeli songstress, Tomer Hacohen, says his tough upbringing - including being diagnosed with a chronic disease and losing his father - made him chase success and pursue seemingly unrealistic goals

Lior Oach | 12:34 | 02.26.23

Yemeni demonstrators in Sanaa calling for an end to the government in January 2011

How Houthi-run Yemen universities teach that Israel is the enemy

Students in areas controlled by the Houthi insurgents are forced to study ideology-based curricula, leading many to abandon their education and join the fight of the years long civil war

The Media Line | 18:49 | 02.25.23

Van life: Israeli family traveling the world in a caravan trailer

18 months ago, Eyal and Hadar and their children set out on a trip of a lifetime - around the world in a camper trailer; 'The world is our oyster, we travel the world and do whatever we want,' says couple

Einav Barazani | 08:50 | 02.25.23

Houses sit on a hill at the West Bank settlement outpost of Givat Harel

Israel’s outpost approvals boost settlers, deepen conflict

In-depth: Settlers now find their closest allies at the highest government levels with Netanyahu’s new coalition officially granting Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, a settler leader, authority over settlement construction.

Associated Press | 23:24 | 02.24.23

Israel terror victim may walk again after groundbreaking surgery

Benaya Peretz was shot in his back during West Bank attack, leaving him paralyzed; thanks to crowdfunding, he could soon undergo an operation, which he says may allow him to join a coveted IDF unit

Elisha Ben-Kimon | 10:13 | 02.23.23

What’s behind the Israeli army’s deadly Nablus arrest raid?

Fighting between Israeli security forces, some of which were disguised as sheikhs, and Palestinian gunmen erupted in the stone alleys and the IDF even fired missiles at a house after the Lion's Den militants holed up there refused to surrender

Ynet, Associated Press | 23:20 | 02.22.23

A nature reserve thrives inside Israeli air force base

Israel's own little 'African Safari' can be found in the middle of an air force base, where soldiers and commanders place great emphasis on respecting the local wildlife and doing all they can to let them thrive away from poachers and rowdy citizens

Assaf Kamar | 22:34 | 02.22.23

Couples who don't play together don't stay together - therapist

Roi Tzur talks about the pitfalls that every relationship might face, and how to avoid harm; says couples 'suspending reality' by using fantasy can keep fires burning

Ynet | 22:09 | 02.22.23

'When the ultra-Orthodox are the majority,' A new book's dire prediction of the future

Yitzik Crombie warns in his book of society collapsing if Haredi and secular sectors don't come to agreements; says by 2050 there will be a religious majority but that doesn't have to be a bad thing

Raanan Shaked | 23:08 | 02.21.23

סטודנטיות וסטודנטים במדשאות באוניברסיטת בר אילן

Countries where Israelis can get free higher education

Study by Erudera – an online education search engine - looked into many academic institutions in Europe to determine which ones can offer Israelis a chance to earn free education if they fit the criteria

Matan Shor | 16:02 | 02.21.23

Israeli senior citizen gets married on his 100th birthday

Proving age is just a number, Abraham Nahum gets hitched to Bella upon turning 100 - giving hope to all singles out there that it is never too late

Elisha Ben Kimon | 14:57 | 02.21.23

Strip clubs see post-pandemic resurgence in Israel

Years after Israeli authorities launched a crusade against strip clubs, not much seems to have changed, as savvy club owners come up with creative workarounds to stay in business

Mor Shimoni, Dan Raban | 11:32 | 02.21.23

How to tell your partner about your fetish without scaring them off? Israeli sexpert answers

Afraid of being judged for your kinks? Sexual therapist Shelly Varod believes it all depends on your attitude and how you tell your partner about it

Shelly Varod | 21:54 | 02.20.23

Bedouin tour guide 'proud' to work at Israeli heritage site

When Awad Abu-Ruqaiq is questioned about his decision to take up job at Ben-Gurion Heritage Institute, he says that Bedouins are 'an integral part of the Israeli public,'; 'It's important to pass on history just like every other citizen,' he says

Ilana Curiel | 14:22 | 02.20.23

Israeli women partaking in all-nude photoshoots to improve body image

More and more Israeli women, both young and old, say that taking photos of themselves completely naked has helped their self-confidence

Or Sofer | 10:53 | 02.20.23

קארין לזר שבתה נועה נהרגה במחסום שועפט,במפגש עם סעדה, אימו של אסיל סוועאד שנרצח גם הוא במחסום

Parents of Jewish and Arab victims of Jerusalem terror attacks find solace in grief

Noa Lazar and Asil Sawaed, both friends in life, were killed at the same spot, six months apart; their families cross religious and ethnic divides that often plague Israeli society to find strength to carry on

Eitan Glickman | 23:57 | 02.19.23

Israeli women seek new approach to sperm donors

Some single and same-sex parents in Israel say they prefer the process of fertilization to be a natural one, where they get to meet the donor and not wait in a cold clinic where anonymity is law

Yael Garty | 11:14 | 02.19.23

Josh Greene directed "Waves Apart," a documentary about the antisemitic history of surfing

‘Swastika boards’ and ‘surf Nazis’: New documentary explores surfing’s history of antisemitism

Being on the receiving end of bullying at a young age due to his Jewish heritage Josh Greene relied on surfing to build up his confidence and utilized his filmmaking skills to make a documentary about the overlap between the sport and antisemitism

Jacob Gurvis/JTA | 10:36 | 02.19.23

Magazine

Israel catches eyes of U.S. doctors looking to make Aliyah

Adir Yanko, New Jersey

Can you rekindle lost passion?

Shani Gal

U.S. prosecutors: Russian spy snagged intel on big-name politician during covert mission in Israel

Daniel Edelson/New York

Life on Israel's most expensive street

Assaf Kamar

Grand Theft Love Story: Israeli gamers find true love online

Maya Benita

Arab Israelis mostly sit out judicial overhaul protests

Associated Press

Russian jihadist swaps weapons for wasabi in Syria sushi outlet

AFP

Tel Aviv annual Pride Parade 2023 - What you need to know

Adam Kutub

Coping with war: Challenges faced by Russian and Ukrainian olim in Israel

Attila Somfalvi

Fearing Palestinian attacks, Israelis seek security in guns

AFP

Israeli Columbia University professor sounds the alarm on political climate, rising antisemitism

Daniel Edelson, New York

'I’ve never been happy with myself': after 30 years, Jerry was reborn as a man

Eitan Geffen

'Israel is misunderstood': Israeli director making waves in Hollywood with new film

Yulia Karra

The narcissist male and his mate are actually similar

Roi Tzur

How Israeli Arabs prepare for the Ramadan

Elisha Ben-Kimon, Hassan Shaalan, Einav Halabi

Trapped and jobless, Gaza youths look for a way out

Reuters

A taste of the IDF changes the life of young Jews

Ynet

Israeli model San Mizrachi ranks as world's most successful: "It's Unbelievable"

Orit Marilyn Rosenzweig

How I became a target of the Islamic Republic of Iran

Emily Schrader

Private jet exhibition lands at Ben Gurion Airport

Daniel Salami, Assaf Kamar

When danger knocked, Huwara terror attack survivor answered

Ynet

The unspoken cause behind mothers' diminished libido

Shulamit Sperber

Israel in the eyes of new immigrants

Nitzi Yakov

How did the city of Lod become the murder capital of Israel?

Daniel Dolev

In face of tragedy, Israeli women host open houses focused on thankfulness

The Media Line

Israeli stylist dressing Angelina Jolie and Tyra Banks talks poverty-stricken past

Smadar Shir

Former head of Israel Atomic Energy Commission fears for country's future

Nadav Eyal

Israeli plus-size model launches lingerie brand for curvy women

Itay Yaacov

From Ramallah to Tehran: Palestinian ties to Iran throughout history

Emily Schrader

As the world celebrates women, here are 10 Israeli women to watch

Emily Schrader

Haredi wonder woman shatters glass ceilings in Israel's firefighter services

Meir Turgeman

Jewish man discovers house his mother lived in featured in 'Schindler's List'

Ynet

Israeli family falls in love with Honduras after getting lost in Central America

Einav Barzany

Viral Israeli sex instructor reveals story behind successful workshop

Michaela Hazani

Israeli doctors treating the sick in Amazon jungle

Doron Cooperstein

Mardigian Museum recounts Armenians' long history in the Holy Land

Mael Benoliel/i24NEWS

Israeli model breaks conventions at 74

Aviv Weinberg

For some Gaza kids, a donkey cart is the only way to class

Reuters

Israeli Olympic gold medalist Linoy Ashram: I was that girl nobody believed in

Hagar Kochavi

Elite Israeli Independence War fighter says ‘fighting for Israel again’ at 99

Eitan Glickman, Adam Kutub

IDF special ops reservists to refuse service if judicial overhaul successful

Etti Abramov

'Show must go on': Tel Aviv Fashion Week kicks off while 'country is on fire'

Itay Yaacov

Partner of popstar Noa Kirel talks rough path to modeling stardom

Lior Oach

How Houthi-run Yemen universities teach that Israel is the enemy

The Media Line

Van life: Israeli family traveling the world in a caravan trailer

Einav Barazani

Israel’s outpost approvals boost settlers, deepen conflict

Associated Press

Israel terror victim may walk again after groundbreaking surgery

Elisha Ben-Kimon

What’s behind the Israeli army’s deadly Nablus arrest raid?

Ynet, Associated Press

A nature reserve thrives inside Israeli air force base

Assaf Kamar

Couples who don't play together don't stay together - therapist

Ynet

'When the ultra-Orthodox are the majority,' A new book's dire prediction of the future

Raanan Shaked

Countries where Israelis can get free higher education

Matan Shor

Israeli senior citizen gets married on his 100th birthday

Elisha Ben Kimon

Strip clubs see post-pandemic resurgence in Israel

Mor Shimoni, Dan Raban

How to tell your partner about your fetish without scaring them off? Israeli sexpert answers

Shelly Varod

Bedouin tour guide 'proud' to work at Israeli heritage site

Ilana Curiel

Israeli women partaking in all-nude photoshoots to improve body image

Or Sofer

Parents of Jewish and Arab victims of Jerusalem terror attacks find solace in grief

Eitan Glickman

Israeli women seek new approach to sperm donors

Yael Garty

‘Swastika boards’ and ‘surf Nazis’: New documentary explores surfing’s history of antisemitism

Jacob Gurvis/JTA