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Israel's election highlights secular - religious divide

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

Associated Press , 14:27 , 09.20.19

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

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

Associated Press , 08:51 , 09.20.19

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

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

Reuters , 18:19 , 09.19.19

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

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

Associated Press , 00:04 , 09.17.19

A look at the corruption scandals facing Netanyahu

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

Associated Press , 08:30 , 09.16.19

Israel's settlers and the Palestinians they live among

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

Reuters , 18:47 , 09.14.19

Christian evangelicals harvest land in settlements Israel hopes to annex

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

Reuters , 09:49 , 09.14.19

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

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

Associated Press , 19:11 , 09.13.19

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

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

AFP , 12:10 , 09.10.19

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

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

The Media Line , 09:08 , 09.06.19

Palestinian government to invest millions for agricultural independence

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

The Media Line , 16:24 , 09.04.19

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

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

Reuters , 23:07 , 09.02.19

Poland marks 80th anniversary of start of World War Two

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

Reuters , 09:26 , 09.01.19

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

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

The Media Line , 13:36 , 08.31.19

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

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

Associated Press , 16:45 , 08.24.19

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

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

Associated Press , 09:26 , 08.22.19

The tiny Syrian island of Arwad almost untouched by civil war

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

Reuters , 20:03 , 08.19.19

Finding strength after the murder of her grandchild

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

Elisha Ben Kimon , 18:25 , 08.12.19

Gazans struggle to protect antiquities from neglect, looting

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

Associated Press , 08:24 , 08.12.19

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

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

Elisha Ben Kimon , 23:30 , 08.11.19

Cop clan: Triplets enlist in Border Police together

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

Meir Turgeman , 18:26 , 08.11.19

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

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

The Media Line , 23:54 , 08.09.19

A bond stronger than tradition

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

Yitzhak Tessler , 13:22 , 08.09.19

Museum searches for Jews deported to Cyprus in 1940s

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

Korin Elbaz Alush , 21:56 , 08.08.19

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

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

Associated Press , 09:17 , 08.03.19

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

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

AFP , 10:00 , 08.02.19

Members of polygamist cult run for Knesset elections

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

Itay Shikman , 15:33 , 07.31.19

PA official doubts agreements with Israel can be cancelled

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

The Media Line , 15:24 , 07.30.19

Iranians manage to surf the web despite tide of censorship

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

Associated Press , 21:53 , 07.28.19

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

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

Associated Press , 14:19 , 07.27.19

Unusual Middle East sports create a sense of national identity

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

The Media Line , 09:23 , 07.27.19

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

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

The Media Line , 19:53 , 07.26.19

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

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

Goel Beno , 14:00 , 07.26.19

In the Middle East, obesity is a growing epidemic

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

The Media Line , 22:32 , 07.20.19

Palestinians seeking to disengage economically from Israel

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

The Media Line , 14:01 , 07.19.19

Israeli demolition order on Jerusalem outskirts stokes Palestinian fears

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

Reuters , 08:40 , 07.19.19

Gaza's traditional crafts industries rapidly disappearing

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

Associated Press , 19:53 , 07.14.19

WWII experiences of Soviet Jews brought to life through music in Israel

Songs in the key of l'haim: Grammy-nominated concert plays lost Yiddish songs based on poems of Holocaust survivors, victims and Jewish Red Army soldiers; 'the last thing a lot of Yiddish-speaking people did was to write a song, before Yiddish was killed, it was sung,' says professor behind project

Associated Press , 10:46 , 07.13.19

Substance-use disorder proliferates in Iran

The Islamic Republic lies at the heart of the infamous Golden Crescent of drug smuggling, and faces a growing substance-use problem; after former president Ahmadinejad reduced the number of services for addicts, the recent financial crisis draws 'young people who don’t have any hope in the future' into addiction and abuse

The Media Line , 19:42 , 07.12.19

Religious women in Mideast try to beat the heat, modestly

Female members of the Muslim and Jewish faith share the effort to stay cool while covering up according to tradition, for some, air-conditioning and cold showers help, and for others, the spirituality keeps them cool

The Media Line , 09:26 , 07.06.19

Israel can attack Syria at any time, Arab experts say

After purported Israeli attack on targets near Damascus and Homs, in which 4 civilians were said to have been killed, Egyptian analyst warns region on brink of greater conflict, saying that while each side is trying to hold its nerve, 'war is inevitable'

The Media Line , 20:57 , 07.05.19

On July 4, Jewish activists identify with detained immigrants

Rabbi at Orange County protest says community 'benefited a lot from this country' and has obligation to ensure 'borders remain open to people seeking refuge from violence and poverty'; demonstrations planned for holiday, including in Philadelphia, where Jewish activists liken detentions to treatment of Jews by Nazis

Associated Press , 12:53 , 07.04.19

Forgotten pictures from forgotten battles: The War of Attrition revealed

Israel's longest and least known war cost 1,000 lives and sent the IDF to the depth of the Sinai Desert; 50th anniversary marked with newly discovered photos, the only visual documentation of the war

Nina Fox , 20:34 , 06.30.19

Where are Israel's moon rocks?

The Jewish state has three precious pieces of the lunar surface brought back from two separate missions, including the historic 1969 Apollo 11 landing; but when it came to dusting them off for the 50th anniversary of that first landing, no one seems to know where they are - and we are not alone

Nina Fuchs , 22:48 , 06.29.19

From POWs in 1948 to hospital roommates in 2019

70 years after they were both captives of Jordan during the War of Independence, David Ashri and Yehuda Neuman meet once again for heart surgery; the two are spending their recovery reminiscing about their days as POWs, thanks to the doctors who made the connection between them

Yael Freidson , 13:47 , 06.29.19

El Al welcomes its first ever Druze flight attendant

Merach Kara grew up in a small village in northern Israel within a culture that frowns upon women simply flying on a plane, let alone working on one; but with the support of her family she decided to ignore the naysayers and follow her lifelong dream

Daniel Salami , 09:19 , 06.29.19

Survey: More than half of Arab world’s young adults want to leave

Lack of trust in Islamist governments, spike in non-religious identity are chief reasons, BBC News survey finds; 70% of young Moroccans consider leaving home country and almost half of Sudanese, Jordanian population

The Media Line , 18:45 , 06.28.19

Orangutans make a splash as Europe swelters in dangerous heat wave

As Europe suffers an early summer heat wave, orangutans at a Vienna zoo play with buckets of water to cool down; France still haunted by 2003 heat wave that killed an estimated 15,000 elderly in the country

Associated Press , 20:24 , 06.25.19

Scars on Middle East landscape bear witness to past peace failures

From the far north to the southern tip of the Gaza Strip, Israel and the territories captured in 1967 act as physical memorials to some spent and some yet unresolved conflicts

Reuters , 17:13 , 06.24.19

Facing deportation, children of Filipino workers know no home but Israel

Dozens of women employed as carers, cleaners to protest in Tel Aviv over decision to expel them and their offspring from the country; schoolmates and children expected to attend in solidarity

Amir Alon , 21:26 , 06.23.19

Aleppo's scattered business owners have yet to return home

Syrian recovery from a devastating civil war depends on return of industry, but in the war-torn city's Khan Khair Bek complex, only two of 41 shops have reopened as owners go abroad or to other parts of the country

Reuters , 09:37 , 06.23.19

A half-hour away: How Trump opted against Iran strike

In the aftermath of Iran's downing of an American surveillance drone on Thursday, senior U.S. military advisers prepared a plan to launch retaliatory attacks on a trio of strategic targets within the Islamic Republic; Trump, however, didn't think the response was 'proportionate'

Associated Press , 23:36 , 06.22.19

A Bollywood love story in Petah Tikva

Mayan Sanker, a Jewish teacher from Mumbai, came to Israel to teach school children using her unique method — that combines Bollywood dancing with English classes

Nina Fuchs , 13:30 , 06.22.19

Israeli library offers glimpse of old Jewish life in Europe

Digitalized documents used by communities hundreds of years ago to keep track of financial and political happenings uncover golden age of Jewish self-governance in Europe

Associated Press , 23:33 , 06.18.19

When Palestinian Arabs and Jews fought the Nazis side by side

12,000 Arabs from Mandatory Palestine volunteered for British Army in a largely forgotten chapter of history; Israeli researcher: They believed it necessary to postpone nationalist demands to fight as one against the Germans

The Media Line , 21:12 , 06.16.19

Tremors across Jordan as Trump Mideast peace plan revives old fears

Already facing economic pressure at home, King Abdullah II greatly fears the so-called 'deal of the century' will push Israeli narrative that Jordan - where nearly half of its 8 million citizens are of Palestinian descent - is essentially Palestine

Reuters , 23:47 , 06.15.19

Israel's feathered treasure: A peek inside the rare vulture nursery

With only 150 of the birds left in Israel, the Hai-Bar Nature Reserve must do its best to help chicks survive so they can be released in the wild and keep the ancient majestic line going

Erez Erlichman , 13:42 , 06.15.19

The secret life of the elite Muslim IDF soldier

Private A. does not believe in talking politics with his brothers in arms in the Golani Brigade and his extended family think he's studying in Europe; but, he says, 'it is such a good feeling to see that I make people feel safe when I carry my weapon on the train or at the bus station'

Etti Abramov , 09:12 , 06.15.19

Nechama Rivlin's secret friendship with jailed domestic violence victim

Despite her failing health the first lady, who died last week, continued her visits to inmates at Neve Tirza women's prison, supporting them through their rehabilitation efforts and providing them with hope

Amir Alon , 14:06 , 06.11.19

High food prices leave Israel's elderly without traditional Shavuot fare

78-year-old Sol is this year forfeiting her usual cheese biscuits, while 74-year-old David worries that he and his wife are not getting enough vitamins and Shosh, aged 79, recalls the days when a handful of coins could buy you a basket of fruit; all believe that the govenrment should intervene as costs keep climbing

Amir Alon , 23:59 , 06.08.19

Gay Syrian author finds new life as refugee in Canada

Ahmad Danny Ramadan's family cut ties with him at age 17 when he came out, and it was at this point, he says, he knew he must part ways with his country and his relatives; now he focuses on helping compatriots from the LGBTQ community

The Media Line , 14:05 , 06.08.19

Unsung hero: The Mossad agent who led Ethiopian Jews to the Promised Land

It's been 40 years since Ferede Aklum brought the first group through the desert to Sudan; now his brother wants his story told, to inspire Israeli society, which he says could learn a thing or two from Ferede

Attila Somfalvi, Alexandra Lukash , 19:06 , 06.07.19

Israel's intelligence giant deployed to thwart Hezbollah

Iranian-backed terror group is attempting to build infrastructure for operations on Israel-Syria border, worrying Israelis who understand that while they are still in early stages, they pose a later threat

Yoav Zitun , 23:37 , 06.05.19

D-Day still takes an emotional toll on vets, 75 years on

Whether you call it post-traumatic stress disorder, survivor's guilt or simple grief, the events of June 6, 1944, still mark the lives of the men who fought on the beaches of Normandy to free Europe from the Nazi regime

Associated Press , 22:06 , 06.02.19

Israel’s brain drain: ‘If a critical mass leaves, it’ll be too late’

Exodus of educated Israelis is accelerating, as professionals look for better lifestyle with lower cost of living; report author warns departing population is from sector most crucial to country's success

The Media Line , 23:58 , 06.01.19

Netanyahu and Liberman: a love-hate relationship

The 60-year-old former bouncer got his start in politics as an aide to the PM; and the latest accusations that the Yisrael Beytenu leader thwarted a new Netanyahu government and triggered unprecedented second election in one year are the culmination of years of tempestuous ties

Associated Press , 19:28 , 06.01.19

Making weed, not war

Yohanan Danino is just one of many retired Israeli defense officials who have entered the field of medical marijuana, taking advantage of new laws permitting international distribution, among the throng are former PM, army chiefs and even an Air Force commander

The Media Line , 14:34 , 06.01.19

From Hezbollah spy to Haredi farmer

Avraham Sinai's life story is staggering - he was born Ibrahaim Yassin in Lebanon, and fled to Israel with his family after years of spying on the country's most notorious terrorists; today he is a 55-year-old rabbi who lives in Safed, where he is planning his latest venture, a goat farm

Etty Abramov , 18:51 , 05.31.19

Ramadan in Mideast is for fasting and Facebook, data shows

The Muslim holy month, with its long days of fasting and prayer meant to draw worshippers closer to God and away from worldly distractions, is being reshaped by technology

Associated Press , 18:48 , 05.28.19

Desert town reminisces on Sadat's 1979 visit, peace treaty

Residents of Beersheba celebrate 40 years anniversary of Egyptian president Anwar el-Sadat's historical visit to their city to sign a Regional Peace Scroll; 'we remember our wars with Egypt… this was like coming full circle,' says resident

Kim Legziel , 19:22 , 05.26.19

Israeli teen carries hope of peace to New York program

Growing up in the shadow of war close to the Gaza border has not stopped Mika Cohen from wanting to encounter Syrian, Iranian and Palestinian teens; she plans to show them a picture of an explosive device that landed in her back yard, 'but not talk politics'

Matan Tzuri , 22:36 , 05.25.19

A father figure for estranged Haredi soldiers

Former journalist Aharon Granot maintains a network of 11 apartments for 35 soldiers from the ultra-Orthodox community whose families cut them off following their decision to enlist in the IDF

Attila Somfalvi, Alexandra Lukash, Kobi Nachshoni , 18:52 , 05.25.19

For Gaza grooms, crippling debt overshadows marital bliss

The Strip's small industry of wedding lenders has hundreds of customers, but they struggle to pay what they owe due to lackluster economy and often end up in hiding or even jail

Associated Press , 18:57 , 05.24.19

L'Haim! Israel recreates 5,000-year-old beer

Archaeologists and microbiologists teamed up to study yeast colonies found in pottery fragments from excavations around the country, including salvage dig in central Tel Aviv, Persian-era palace in southern Jerusalem ansd ancient brewery near Gaza border

Associated Press , 21:34 , 05.22.19

Iran counters dissent with crackdown on women

'Our right to choose an outfit and decide on our public appearance has been denied since the Islamic Revolution,' says activist; Government crackdown hindering work of rights activists, who blame leadership for blocking peaceful ways to bring about change

The Media line , 13:52 , 05.18.19

Dog's life: Israeli prisoners get canine companion in rehabilitation

A new program pairs prisoners approaching release with abandoned pups, giving both a second chance in life; 'you were the child I never had," writes one inmate to his four-legged friend, who has since found a forever home

Etti Abramov , 08:55 , 05.18.19

Why has measles epidemic hit the ultra-Orthodox so hard?

It's not a blind faith in God or disbelief in science that's behind the Haredi habit of not getting vaccinated, says senior doctor in Bnei Brak, warning that the outbreak could revive blood libel about Jews spreading disease

Kobi Nachshoni , 10:10 , 05.17.19

Eurovision weekend in the big city

All you need to know about the parties, major events and alcohol that will rock Tel-Aviv this Eurovision finale weekend

Shir Li Golan , 23:18 , 05.16.19

Vegan diet finding fans in Arab world

While not yet widespread, a vegan diet is gaining popularity across the region, with some Muslims even claiming that the Prophet Mohammed himself eschewed the consumption of meat

The Media Line , 21:19 , 05.16.19

Report: Iran-linked disinformation effort had personal touch

Iran attempted to enlist Saudi dissident via an Egyptian writer's Twitter account in an ambitious global disinformation effort aimed at seeding anti-Saudi, anti-Israel and anti-American stories across the internet, according to Canadian internet watchdog Citizen Lab

Associated Press , 20:13 , 05.15.19

Holocaust survivor, former soldier have emotional meeting

Doug Harvey, 95, and Sophie Tajch Klisman, 89, met in Detroit 74 years after he and his brothers in arms rolled into the concentration camp where she was being held; 'the war is over. You are free. You survived,' Sophie recalls the GI's words

Associated Press , 21:09 , 05.14.19

One by one, D-Day memories fade as war's witnesses die

Jewish- American veteran Bernard Dargols died a month before D-Day's the 75th anniversary, and most of his brothers in arms from the landing at Omaha Beach, who helped liberate France from the Nazis, are already gone; Normandy schoolteachers, veterans’ families and military memorials are laboring against time to record survivors’ stories

Associated Press , 23:38 , 05.10.19

Gaza skateboarders battle blockade and conservatism

Wearing a cap and looking more skater-bro than Muslim Brotherhood, 23-year-old Rajab Reefi says the newly completed park is an oasis from the stresses of Gazan life; building the facility meant the Italian Cultural Center in Gaza jumping through Israeli administrative hoops

AFP , 18:20 , 05.10.19

In Israel, members of Arab minority embrace Palestinian identity

Each year a gathering is held to commemorate the "Nakba," lamenting the Arab defeat in 1948 and the creation of Israel as many are increasingly confident in asserting identity

Reuters , 19:59 , 05.09.19

This is Israel- a year in pictures

IN PICTURES: From the peak of Mount Hermon to Jerusalem's Old City, these 20 aerial photos from the passing year show Israel at its magnificence, in honor of its 71st Independence Day

Ynet , 08:58 , 05.09.19

The loss of an IDF legend

Standing head and shoulders above his comrades, Yossi Dirhali had the reputation of fearlessness and heroic bravery that earned him two military medals; it is almost ironic that he was brought down by a small piece of shrapnel

Shani Zohar Shadme , 14:45 , 05.08.19

A new light shines on bereaved Raimond family

Five years after they lost their son Nadav in the 2014 Gaza war, and following a long, difficult process, Avi and Yuval welcome into the world their new baby daughter, Ori; 'She's not a replacement,' says her father

Israel Moskowitz , 14:37 , 05.08.19

This Memorial Day, Zachary Baumel is no longer missing in action

After 37 years of uncertainty, the fallen American-born soldier's family has a grave at which to mourn, after his remains were located in Syria and brought home in a joint Israeli-Russian effort

Yael Fridson , 08:23 , 05.08.19

Fallen Druze troops are finally part of Israel's musical story

Jewish and Arab musicians unite to pay tribute to Border Police officers Hayil Satawi and Kamil Shanan, who were shot dead in an attack in Jerusalem in 2017; to their families, honoring their memories means righting the wrong of the Nation-State Law

, 19:36 , 05.07.19

For one Israeli mother, Gaza rocket fire will never be the norm

Opinion: Shiri Bachar, who lives close to the border with the Hamas-run enclave, explains what life is really like for a family whose days and nights are regularly disrupted by attacks from the Strip

Shiri Bachar , 21:29 , 05.06.19

A look at the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan

Islam's holiest month begins on Monday and requires those observing its traditions to adhere to strict and grueling routine, which includes daily fasting, prayers, abstaining from smoking and sexual intercourse

Associated Press , 13:53 , 05.06.19

Cohen's prison reality: 'The Situation' and Shabbat services

Ranked one of 'America's Cushiest Prisons,' Otisville commissary sells more than 100 kosher items, has a rabbi on staff full-time, Shabbat services on Friday night

Associated Press , 23:24 , 05.05.19

Eating disorders a growing problem in the Middle East, researchers say

Medical expert says issue long been overlooked in region due to lack of awareness and accurate data; Israel recently ranked high on list of nations plagued by high rates of the phenomenon

The Media Line , 09:54 , 04.27.19

Paratrooper battalion conducts joint exercise in Germany

Some 300 IDF troops flew to an American training base in Germany, along with 25 tons of equipment and kosher food, to conduct a special military exercise on unfamiliar terrain

Yoav Zitun , 22:26 , 04.25.19

Voting to stay secure: Israel a long way from electronic ballots

After 70 years, Israelis still use paper slips to cast their ballots, for it seems that the start-up nation is well aware of the pitfalls of digital voting, and while some say the time is right to modernize the system, cyber experts warn that going electronic could leave the country open to hacking from a variety of sources, including from within

Amir Alon , 23:14 , 04.24.19

IDF soldier born to Gaza parents commended for excellence

His mother and father moved to Israel 30 years ago and had two sons here, both of whom chose to convert to Judaism and enlist in Israeli military after being encouraged at home; on Independence Day, 21-year-old Sergeant A., will receive a citation of excellence

Korin Elbaz Alush , 14:35 , 04.24.19

Is the Dayan family Israel's Kennedy clan?

From the Labor Party to the settlements, there is one family whose presence reaches across history, war and peace and even the arts and whose names are prominent in every aspect of the state since its inception

Shlomo Nakdimon , 09:52 , 04.24.19

Is there a way ahead for two-state solution?

Netanyahu touts West Bank annexation and settler leader says Israelis seeking new way ahead, but Palestinian PM warns dividing land is only option and Obama's US envoy to Israel still hopeful

Associated Press , 23:38 , 04.21.19

Wikipedia's good bots fixing Hebrew language entries

Unlike their sinister counterparts that tamper with public opinion ahead of elections, this software finds and fixes errors, both great and small, in the online encyclopedia's quarter of a million Hebrew pages

David Shai , 11:06 , 04.21.19

A dive into Israel's mermaid community

Two mermaid fans started an unlikely social scene that has now grown on Facebook to nearly 1,000 people; welcome to the Israeli pocket of a worldwide community, whose members feel 'part of something big'

Associated Press , 09:43 , 04.20.19