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'Israel is currently in the middle of the most violent infowar in history'
Israel’s global standing is at an all-time low, with official public diplomacy failing; yet Simon Anholt, the top expert in nation branding, believes the situation can be salvaged; recruited for a private initiative, he shares insights on improving Israel's image, drawing lessons from countries like Mexico, Kazakhstan and post-WWII Germany
Raanan Shaked
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00:51 | 07.27.24
Likud's Edelstein on possible elections: 'We don't have the luxury of 5-6 months of complete stagnation'
Yuli Edelstein discusses the potential dissolution of the Knesset amid ongoing conflicts, emphasizes need for conscription law, highlights importance of broad coalition, and touches on his relationship with Netanyahu; 'A state commission of inquiry will be established'
Moran Azulay
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17:27 | 07.25.24
What the Sigma? Here's a guide to Generation Alpha slang words
Many family members of young children and teens may have encountered strange sayings like 'rizz', 'skibidi' and 'gyatt', but what do they actually mean?
Nirit Zuk
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19:30 | 07.24.24
There's silence on Russia's hospital bombing in Ukraine on heels of outrage over Gaza op
Experts accuse Russia of funding pro-Palestinian protests and using the pro-Palestinian cause to promote its own agenda; Decreasing public outrage over Russian war crimes is a predictable phenomenon
Veronica Neifakh / The Media Line
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08:14 | 07.22.24
Eden Golan is as good as Ariana Grande,
Although Golan is flooded with inquiries after her appearance the the Eurovision Song Contest, the war and rising antisemitism overseas could discourage overseas companies from signing Israeli artists right now
Raz Shechnik
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21:28 | 07.19.24
Don’t expect dirt cheap flights to return after war, says Israeli airline executive
As flight ticket prices surge this summer, Arkia CEO Oz Berlowitz explains how the war has reshaped the tourism market and outlines the steps needed for his company to become Israel's second-largest airline after El Al
Navit Zomer
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14:19 | 07.18.24
'All these years, I waited for a miracle, but it never happened; my father remained dead'
Exactly a decade ago, Israel launched Operation Protective Edge and IDF troops entered Gaza, including Amotz Greenberg, who fell in action; today, his 17-year-old daughter reflects on a decade of dealing with loss
Shira Greenberg
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10:04 | 07.18.24
Helmut Kohl’s man for delicate covert Mossad missions
In 1993, German Minister of State Bernd Schmidbauer toured the Middle East in search for missing Israeli pilot Ron Arad
Josef Hufelschulte and Gad Shimron, Tel Aviv
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15:25 | 07.17.24
Residents plan to return to homes in the north despite danger
After months away from home, some Israelis join together to force the government's hand to end the fighting and return peace and security to the Galilee; 'Opportunity to write a new story for the Galilee together'
Yair Kraus
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01:28 | 07.17.24
Fear of falling asleep: This is what victims of sexual abuse are going through since October 7
Yael lives in the north and contends daily with the impact of the war and resurfaced childhood trauma from prolonged sexual abuse; Since October 7, her nights are plagued by terrifying dreams of repeated assaults, leaving her feeling frozen and emotionally overwhelmed, struggling to maintain balance
Hadar Gil-Ad
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17:57 | 07.16.24
U.S. politicians, voters divided on J.D. Vance, concerned about his Mideast policy
VP nominee once called Dona;d Trump an'idiot' and 'America's Hitler', He has expressed strong support for Israel and urged Biden not to provide a special immigration status for Palestinians
Clint Van Winkle/The Media Line
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17:25 | 07.16.24
'For me, there will be no closure': Woman returns to Be'eri, where parents massacred
'There are green trees and bushes around, and in the middle, the burnt houses,' says the daughter of a slain couple in Be'eri, visiting the site for the 1st time
Matan Tzuri
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08:49 | 07.14.24
Hilltop Girls build a new community in the West Bank
Half a dozen young women build first house in future West Bank community of Or Ahuvia, declaring it a step forward ‘for the future of the Jewish people’; 'This place is a perfect example of real feminism and women's power'
David Kozlovsky
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00:28 | 07.12.24
How long should men really last in bed?
Many men worry about the time it takes for them to reach ejaculation during sex, but what do studies say about the subject and why you shouldn't let it take the pleasure out of the act
Lori Stadtmauer
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22:49 | 07.10.24
The incredible odyssey of Holocaust survivor Sabina Heller’s baptism dress
After her parents were murdered in the Holocaust, young Sabina was taken in by relatives of the late Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin; After their death, Rachel Rabin told her all about her biological parents and the Christian family who saved her life
Itamar Eichner
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15:40 | 07.10.24
'Another round in Gaza' and waiting to enter Lebanon: Ynet with IDF troops in Shijaiyah
IDF paratroopers pass burned-out cars from October 7 that still litter the road from Kibbutz Nahal Oz to Gaza as they take the 6-minute drive to the Shijaiyah neighborhood of Gaza City, where they are familiar with every house and street corner
Yoav Zitun, Gaza
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11:57 | 07.10.24
'In some ways, these people were kidnapped twice - to Gaza and back home'
How do you comfort someone who returns from captivity to find their father died that same day? How do you prepare to rescue a pregnant captive or one with a baby? Dr. Noya Shilo of Sheba Medical Center reveals hidden trauma of returned hostages, vowing lifelong support
Sarit Rosenblum
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20:04 | 07.08.24
IDF officer wounded in Gaza vows return, encourages soldiers to fight on
Lt. Col. Daniel Elah, 32, commander of the 52nd Battalion, was moderately injured in Rafah, and just before his evacuation from Gaza he urged his troops to keep fighting; His wife, also in the military, supports him from home
Yoav Zitun
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08:23 | 07.08.24
'Biden is in denial': A Democratic rebellion is shaping up against the president
Following a disastrous debate performance, the Biden administration is in full damage control, trying to convince skeptics that he still has what it takes; A growing list of influential Democrats are unconvinced, and have already laid the groundwork for possible replacements to beat Trump in November
Gilad Meiri, ynet correspondents
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21:09 | 07.07.24
'Haredim want to console bereaved families, but fear hatred toward them'
New initiative brings together Haredi community with bereaved families whose sons or daughters fell in war; they light candles, recite Psalms and pray for fallen soldier's soul
Yogev Israely
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11:13 | 07.07.24
ICC prosecutor opted for warrants over visit to Gaza
In-depth: After Karim Khan scraps visit to Israel, Gaza, and seeks prosecution of Israeli leaders other investigations are jeopardized as cooperation with U.S, UK suffers
Reuters
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13:59 | 07.05.24
3 sisters work as nurses in same Galilee hospital
Twins and older sis change life course to take up nursing late in life; now they confuse hospital staff trying to tell them apart by 'being everywhere at once'
Yair Kraus
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22:10 | 07.04.24
How IDF experts planned the conquest of the Gaza Strip in two weeks
Air Force HQ employs mathematicians and physicists to tackle key war questions, like implications of conflagration with Hezbollah and smartest equipment investments for IDF to ensure adequate preparedness
Yoav Zitun
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21:03 | 07.03.24
'God's Influencer' will become the first Millennial Catholic saint
Carlo Acutis, an Italian teenager who died of leukemia in 2006 at the age of 15, was known as 'God's influencer' for using his computing skills to spread awareness of the Catholic faith online
Ynetnews
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02:57 | 07.03.24
The Jordanian military: from Israel's bitter foe to ally against Iran
Once one of the IDF’s toughest adversaries, the kingdom's armed forces now developing close security cooperation with Israel, even amid the war in Gaza
Lior Ben Ari
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20:10 | 07.02.24
The oldest hostage held by Hamas spent 270 days and counting in captivity
Shlomo Mansour, 86, abducted from Kibbutz Kissufim during the October 7 massacre while his wife escapes; Their daughter, chose not to tell her children about the abduction until her her child was hurt when her grandpa failed to attend her birthday
Gal Ganot
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12:55 | 07.02.24
'no one will come to repair destroyed homes' mayor in north says
Some communities are deemed too dangerous for civilians to enter as Hezbollah attacks continue; 'no idea when we can begin to repair and rebuild'
Yair Kraus
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10:10 | 07.02.24
Who gets to keep apartment in Israel?
Rishon Lezion court rules will not intervene in divorce proceedings for Israelis while matter being litigated in US, says issuing separate ruling in Israel could result in conflicting decisions
Psakdin
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17:02 | 07.01.24
Helmets for Heroes: Transforming IDF combat helmets into works of art for trauma treatment
Auctioning the helmets brings much needed revenue to help treat and support IDF soldiers who were wounded in combat while wearing the helmets, facilitating an additional avenue of support
Ynet
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15:35 | 07.01.24
IDF Reservists come home: When routine becomes a battlefield of its own
The war that started on October 7 tore them away from everything they knew and now reservists are returning to an environment they are finding tough to navigate, which is why support from family and friends becomes a bridge back to normalcy
Elizabeth Gelfand, Hodaya Yahav, Adi Kopel
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09:25 | 07.01.24
Lost bronze bust of Roman emperor Caligula rediscovered
The bust was originally unearthed in the mid-18th century at Herculaneum and gifted to the British writer and politician Horace Walpole by the British ambassador to Italy
Ynetnews
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03:10 | 07.01.24
Brazil's Supreme Federal Court decriminalizes possession of Marijuana for personal use
The sale of marijuana remains illegal, with police able to arrest individuals caught selling it, even in small amounts, and public drug use is also prohibited
Ynetnews
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03:03 | 07.01.24
IAF attack helicopter pilots recount operations on October 7 in detail
Two Air Force squadron commanders recall the events of Hamas's attack, the efforts to deploy as fast as possible and the questions the IDF is still trying to give answers for
Guy Asif
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00:03 | 06.30.24
CSI October 7 continues to learn information about Israel's bloodiest day
Israel Police CSI uncover the horrifying picture: how the terrorist shot those who were hiding and how the girl holding the doll was confirmed dead; The police mobile laboratory reveals information about missing people, hostages, and soldiers
Shosh Mula
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01:03 | 06.29.24
South Lebanon residents flee amid IDF-Hezbollah skirmishes; 'Our beloved village looks like a ghost town'
Constant skirmishes between Israel and the Iranian proxy have created a de facto 'dead zone', The Financial Times has reported, causing residents of southern Lebanon to flee the fighting, just as their northern Israeli neighbors have
ynet correspondents
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19:12 | 06.27.24
'Emily's alone, got to go' says Ziv, now they and Ziv's twin are held hostage
See the last selfie posted after Ziv runs to his terrified friend as Hamas massacre begins, both abducted by terrorists; his twin Gal is taken too; mother desperately holds on to hope
Yael Ciechanover
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07:08 | 06.27.24
Wives of reserve soldiers say collapsing under duty's toll
Women whose partners have been on reserve duty for months amid Gaza war say feel transparent and urge state to increase enlistment to lower burden on reserves
Hadar Gil-Ad, Nina Fox
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22:33 | 06.26.24
'Campuses believe that in order to change the world, you have to destroy it'
Since October 7, economist Prof. Ephraim Benmelech has become the 'face of Jewish pride' at Northwestern University in Chicago and was appointed to lead committee on preventing antisemitism; but in April, when the university's leadership reached an agreement with the anti-Israel protesters, he resigned; 'I will not serve as a fig leaf. Our struggle has just begun'
Shlomo Teitelbaum/Calcalist
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15:43 | 06.26.24
Identical twins will both serve as fighter pilots in the Israeli Air Force
Among those primed to join the Israeli Air Force as pilots are identical twins, Deputy N and Deputy G, who originally thought about devoting their lives to basketball, until they had a change of heart; 'Sometimes the flight instructors got confused'
Yoav Zitun
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13:51 | 06.26.24
'Oxford is unpleasant for Israelis and Jews, and there’s nothing we can do to help you'
Israeli students at both Oxford and Cambridge have described repeated incidents in which their safety concerns, amid constant pro-Palestinian demonstrations on campus, have been marginalized and belittled; 'Swastikas and chants calling to gas the Jews are heard here'
Merav Weiss
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18:02 | 06.25.24
Watch Dutch pilot react when canopy bursts open mid-flight
During a routine practice flight, part of Narin Melkumjan's plane protecting her from the elements burst open; She keeps her cool in incredibly tough conditions and lives to tell the tale
ynet correspondents
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15:24 | 06.25.24
Bloomberg: Elon Musk fathered 12 or more, including a previously unreported boy born in 2024
A third child with Neuralink executive Shivon Zilis, previously unreported, was born earlier this year according to Bloomberg. Zilis and Musk had twins in 2021
Ynetnews
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02:07 | 06.25.24
43-year-old Kim Kardashian believes she only has 10 more years to 'look good'
Kardashian has revealed her 10-year plan in the latest installment of 'The Kardashians,' released to Hulu Thursday. It includes expanding her acting career and starring in and producing one movie per year, starting with the comedy 'The Fifth Wheel'
Ynetnews
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04:08 | 06.24.24
Gen Z drivers most distracted on the road, according to new U.S. insurance report
Distracted driving violations by Gen Z have increased by 24% since 2022 and 66% since 2019
Ynetnews
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04:02 | 06.24.24
Uproar after report of the weapons cache in Beirut airport
The British Telegraph unveiled a series of images showing that Beirut-Rafic Al Hariri International Airport has been steadily stockpiling munitions for Hezbollah, overlooking any potential threats to Beirut's civilian population; Lebanon denies the report and invited journalists and ambassadors for a tour
Lior Ben Ari, AFP
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21:37 | 06.23.24
'I want to believe Israel won't wake up with Iran having a nuclear bomb'
Mossad intelligence officer and Iran expert G. shares in an interview with Ynet a glimpse into the covert world of espionage and the challenges she faces against Israel's fiercest foe
Eti Abramov
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19:15 | 06.22.24
Former hostages suffer effects of malnutrition, doctors say
Despite appearing healthy, rescued Israeli hostages face long-term recovery challenges due to a critical deficiency of vitamins and minerals
Maayan Hoffman/The Media Line
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10:23 | 06.22.24
Is the 'Eldest daughter syndrome' real?
The syndrome refers to the tendency of firstborn daughters to assume excessive caregiving responsibilities, emotional burdens, and people-pleasing behaviors within their families from a young age, often acting as a 'third parent' and taking on domestic labor
Ynetnews
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04:43 | 06.21.24
'A sign of resurgence': Israeli flag raised high right in front of the Gaza Strip
The inauguration of a new garden in Gaza border community Kibbutz Netiv Ha'Asara to commemorate its members killed on October 7 included hoisting an Israeli flag 174 feet high, right in front of the border fence; 'Sends a clear message to the Gaza Strip's northern neighborhoods'
Matan Tzuri
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14:48 | 06.20.24
Danish authorities ban super-hot Korean noodles, order recall
The popularity of Korean dramas and challenges on platforms like TikTok has contributed to the global popularity of hot Korean instant noodles
Ynetnews
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03:05 | 06.20.24
Inside Hamas' last stronghold: 'More tunnels here than I've seen anywhere else in Gaza'
Reporter's Notebook: IDF commander says there are more tunnels in Gaza's southernmost city than anywhere else in the strip; some lead in to Egypt and are used by Hamas to smuggle in weapons and explosives
Yossi Yehoshua
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16:26 | 06.19.24
(Very) senior citizens square off: Biden and Trump show their age before first debate
The US president and the GOP nominee are mindful of both their age and the resulting public sentiment, and they have frequently taken shots at each other's gaffes and awkward moments
Tzippy Shmilovitz
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21:54 | 06.18.24
Go remote: Israeli startup redefining autonomous cars
Ottopia CEO Amit Rosenzweig says true self-driving cars are far off, but new technologies his company developed allow remote drivers sitting in front of a computer to safely navigate them to wherever they need to go
Israel Wullman
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21:19 | 06.17.24
Who are the candidates vying to replace Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi?
The Islamic Republic did not see this election cycle coming, but now that the country's president and foreign minister were killed in a helicopter crash, six candidates have been cleared to run for president; Whoever wins has a myriad of domestic and international issues to deal with, not the least of which is Iran's commitment to back Hezbollah against Israel
Gilad Meiri
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16:46 | 06.17.24
Pope Francis' warning to G7 leaders: unbound AI 'would condemn humanity to a future without hope'
Pope Francis himself was the subject of AI-generated images and a deepfake video that went viral online, depicting him wearing an all-white puffy coat, highlighting the potential for AI deception
Ynetnews
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03:39 | 06.17.24
Jabalia showdown: IDF paratroopers clash with Hamas in unconquered stronghold
When troops watch video of Hamas terrorists abducting female IDF soldiers on October 7, it underscores the importance of their mission and serves as a stark reminder of why they are deployed
Yoav Zitun
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23:27 | 06.16.24
William and Kate are closer than ever
During celebrations for the King's birthday, cameras caught what seemed to be a loving gaze between William and Kate, putting a damper on recent reports of an impending divorce
Inbal Hananel
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13:23 | 06.16.24
In the blink of an eye: US ships must respond to Houthi missiles in a flash
Mindful of the critical maritime importance of the Red Sea and the blockade imposed by Houthi rebels, the US navy has enlisted a multinational force and is now engaged in some of the most intense skirmishes since WWII; Will the end of the Gaza war solve this issue?
Associate Press
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14:10 | 06.15.24
What ever happened to the fishermen captured by Egypt in 1957?
Back in 1957' just before Rosh Hashanah came around, Egyptian navy stopped an Israeli fishing boat, detaining all those inside, keeping them in captivity for four months, leaving never-fading psychological scars; The daughter of one of the captives says the issue of Hamas captives now is something she simply can't face due to painful memories it invokes
Tzipi Roman
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10:56 | 06.15.24
Sleepy northern border town turns into battlefield amid relentless Hezbollah fire
With two-thirds of homes damaged by anti-tank fire and parts declared closed military zone, Kibbutz Manara, with its population reduced to just two, falls into neglect and disrepair; residents uncertain if they’ll have homes to return to after war
Yoav Keren
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12:44 | 06.12.24
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