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בית הספר לשפות של אמ"ן
'Machines can't replace people': IDF boosts language training after Gaza war lessons
IDF is expanding its language intelligence programs, citing the Gaza war as proof that human expertise is irreplaceable; soldiers are being trained in Arabic dialects, Farsi and cultural nuance to meet evolving intelligence challenges
Gal Ganot | 14:34 | 07.08.25
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Two mothers continue fight to bring home last female hostage in Gaza
Inbar Hayman was abducted from Kibbutz Be’eri on October 7; in the months since, her mother Yifat and her boyfriend’s mother Nirit Alon-Levy formed a close bond, united by loss, hope, and a shared mission that ended in heartbreak
Hagar Kochavi | 12:01 | 07.08.25
לקראת התקיפה באיראן
Israeli Air Force raced to ready aging jets for the most dangerous attack in its history
With a worn fleet, global backlash and little time, Israel launched a massive air operation against Iran; Backed by secret diplomacy, 3D printing, and CENTCOM support, IDF pulled off a high-risk strike with no manned aircraft lost, accomplished against all odds.
Yoav Zitun | 15:06 | 07.07.25
אוהדי נבחרת איראן מביעים את מחאתם בזמן המונדיאל בקטאר
'Only the Iranian people can rise up, it has to come from within'
Iran expert Dr. Thamar Eilam Gindin reflects on 20 years of research, the limits of outside intervention and the potential for change from within. 
Anat Lev Adler | 14:13 | 07.05.25
גבר מנשק כפות רגליים
From feet to walls: The psychology behind sexual fetishes
Israeli psychotherapist Shai Spitzen breaks down the psychology behind fetishes, emphasizing consent, self-acceptance and open communication in modern relationships
Lori Stadtmauer | 23:57 | 07.04.25
צוות הקרב של "הטנק של ביטון" ב-7/10 שמנע אסון גדול יותר בניר יצחק
Tank crew that killed over 100 terrorists on October 7: 'Everyone we saw, was eliminated'
'We entered the tank as four people — and became one': Lt. A’s crew stayed on duty for the holiday and found themselves under a barrage of anti-tank missiles and drones, facing the wave of terrorists that swept through the Gaza border communities; 'We said, no one goes in, no one comes out, and managed to prevent abductions'; Maj. Roey Chapell and his command team saved dozens of civilians, and His mother, who later listened to his radio recordings, said: 'I know his commands by heart'
Yoav Keren | 18:45 | 07.04.25
בית קולנוע ביתי של המעצבת שירלי דן
Riding out war in comfort: Inside the million-shekel bomb shelters of the rich
Can money buy safety? In luxury villas, underground shelters now include home theaters, bedrooms and a new perk—private bathrooms: A glimpse into next-level protection
Assaf Kamar | 00:13 | 07.03.25
Produce stands for evacuees
Leket Israel responds to crisis: Despite the ceasefire, the need remains critical — and Leket doesn’t stop
Though missiles have stopped, hunger has not—Israel’s leading food rescue organization expands emergency efforts to reach displaced, vulnerable populations still reeling from war’s toll, under the banner 'Leket Doesn’t Stop'
Ynetnews | 13:00 | 07.02.25
אור ועמוס רפאלי
The dads who won’t go to the shelter: Why some men still ignore missile sirens
TikTok videos reveal a widespread trend: dads refusing to take cover during sirens; what's behind the masculine complacency, and how can families convince them to stay safe?
Galit Hareli | 07:24 | 07.02.25
UG Solutions, ג'יימסון גובוני מחברת האבטחה שפועלת בעזה
From hangover cures to hit-and-run: The former Green Beret behind Gaza aid security
Behind UG Solutions stands Jameson Govoni — former U.S. soldier linked to multiple beverage and security companies registered to a North Carolina P.O. box; he was arrested in April, just before Gaza operations began, for fleeing a crash
Uri Blau and Milan Czerny / Shomrim | 17:58 | 07.01.25
לוחמות
IDF roles for women: The seven less-known options for female soldiers
The military offers diverse specialized roles for service, all requiring rigorous training, technical expertise and physical resilience; here are some of the niche ones to consider
Galit Hareli | 12:48 | 07.01.25
Wine in bomb shelter, panicked calls from Kendall and Kylie: Inside Caitlyn Jenner’s dramatic visit to Israel
A selfie at the Western Wall, waking up in a luxury suite to an Iranian missile attack, Friday night Kiddush interrupted by air raid siren, and a covert evacuation to Jordan; Caitlyn Jenner found herself in Israel during one of its most chaotic weekends and left as a true friend: Here’s a behind-the-scenes look as told by the entourage who hosted her, as well as her own reflections on the experience 
Tigal Nasie | 00:20 | 07.01.25
"Between Holiness and the Mundane," a painting by Marc Provisor
Colors of survival: Israeli artist’s paintings capture pain, rage, and grit post-Oct. 7
After years away from painting, Marc Provisor planned to return to the studio in October 2023; Now his art is colored by his experiences since the war, including rescuing his son from the Nova music festival
Maayan Hoffman, The Media Line | 16:15 | 06.27.25
אילן אברהם ז"ל ואיילה אברהם
October 7 hero: Fled Nova massacre, killed after shooting down terrorists' orders
Ilan Avraham, a beloved figure in Israel’s trance scene, murdered after refusing to help terrorists find more victims; 'He kissed me and said everything would be fine,' his wife recalls; now, the trance community honors his memory
Idan Bloemhof | 12:32 | 06.27.25
בני סבטי
From Tehran to Tel Aviv, Benny Sabati helps Israelis decode the Iranian regime
 Benny Sabati, an INSS analyst and Tehran-born former intelligence officer, has become Israel’s most trusted voice on the Islamic Republic; With firsthand experience and calm authority, he warns that Iran’s regime may crumble under pressure—'the Ayatollah's inner circle is collapsing; he’ll be left alone'
Raanan Shaked | 01:43 | 06.27.25
זירת הנפילה בחולון כתוצאה מפגיעת טיל בליסטי ששוגר מאיראן
Over 1,000 seniors displaced by war, and the government has failed to provide a solution
After her home was destroyed, 77-year-old Alice, who suffers  from advanced Parkinson's Disease, found shelter in a retirement home, but she may not be allowed to stay due to the Finance Ministry's reluctance to allot funds 
Shira Kadari-Ovadia | 01:22 | 06.27.25
יוסף כהן ונאוה פורמנסקי
'A reunion with trauma': Four years after his wife's death from rocket attack, he relives horrors of war
 Yosef Cohen lost his wife from a rocket attack during Operation Guardian of the Walls and now, four years later, another explosion shattered his home; At 80, he finds resilience through family, memory and a newfound gift for sculpting at a grief support center
Ofir Hauzman | 01:15 | 06.27.25
Iranian opposition leader Ashkan Rostami
Iranian opposition leader: 'People of Iran are more horrified of this ceasefire than of the war.”
Ashkan Rostami, a representative in exile of the Constitutionalist Party of Iran, warns that the regime may now turn its fury inward and intensify repression
Felice Friedson/The Media Line | 11:31 | 06.25.25
ביג מיוחד נדב איל צנטריפוגות נתנז איראן גרעין אטום, עלי חמינאי מנהיג איראן איראני, תיעוד תיעודים מתעדים תיעדו טיסה טיסת טיסות טסים מטוס מטוסי מטוסים קרב חיל האוויר שמי מזרח תיכון דרך תימו ח'ותים תדלוק אוויר מתדלקים מלחמה לחימה חרבות ברזל
'Atomic City', aid from Pakistan and war with Saddam: How Iran worked to obtain nuclear weapons
From the aid the Shah received before the Islamic revolution, through the construction of reactors to Operation Rising Lion and the American attack; this is how Iran went from initial nuclear reluctance to obsession 
Yaron Druckman | 02:17 | 06.25.25
הדיירים חוזרים לבתים במקום הפגיעה בראשון לציון
'We survived'—now comes the hard part for families whose homes were destroyed by Iran
 'The tractor is destroying 34 years of memories,' said Liza Yazdi, as bulldozers leveled homes in Rishon LeZion hit by an Iranian missile; Dozens remain displaced, clinging to hope that promises of state support and compensation will be fulfilled
Meir Turgeman | 19:11 | 06.24.25
אלימלך שטרן מובא להארכת מעצרו
Case uncovered: How Iranian intelligence duped a yeshiva student into spying on Israel
Elimelech Stern, a Hasidic man from Beit Shemesh, bought a phone to trade crypto; a message from 'Anna' drew him into espionage for a hostile power; living a double life, he feared being used for assassinations and begged for help—outside the law
Liran Tamari | 00:12 | 06.23.25
Yelena Troufanov
Survivor of Nir Oz massacre volunteers with families hit by missile fire
After losing her husband and surviving captivity in Gaza, Yelena Troufanov now helps evacuees in Ramat Gan; Splitting her time between the city and Nir Oz, she finds strength in compassion and refuses to give up on hope or home
Lihi Gordon, Ofir Hauzman | 13:44 | 06.21.25
מכון ויצמן לאחר שנפגע מהמטח האיראני
'The missiles completely erased decades of research; we will need to start from scratch,' Weizmann president says
Shock and sadness are still evident at the Israeli  research institute in Rehovot, which suffered a direct hit from two Iranian missiles; Israel Prize laureate Prof. Dan Yakir is having a hard time facing the destruction of his life's project - the now-destroyed scientific research building: 'A great deal of knowledge was buried in the rubble, which could erase decades of research' 
Meir Turgeman | 06:06 | 06.20.25
הכנות להמראת המטוסים לתקיפת משגרים ואתרי טילים במערבב איראן
Behind Israel’s crippling opening blow in Iran — and what comes next
Israeli officials reveal how air superiority was achieved, targets were selected and the threat from Iran's missiles and nuclear program shaped decisions—offering a rare glimpse into the intelligence war still unfolding
Elisha Ben Kimon | 20:27 | 06.17.25
מטח מאיראן בשמי ירושלים
Missiles in the Crosshairs as Israel and Iran escalate direct confrontation
Israel and Iran are unleashing missiles and drones in a multi-front conflict that is testing the limits of advanced air defense systems  
Keren Setton, The Media Line | 07:33 | 06.17.25
מיכל נפט שהותקף באזור שהראן, טהרן
Netanyahu toys with Iranian regime change: Will the gamble pay off?
Some Israeli officials hope that sustained military pressure might spark popular unrest in Iran, though analysts caution that such hopes may be unrealistic
Keren Setton/The Media Line | 03:30 | 06.16.25
סא"ל סלמאן חבקה ז"ל
Druze women leaders carry on legacy of revered IDF officer
New scholarship honoring fallen IDF officer Lt. Col. Salman Habaka empowers Druze students—especially women—through full academic support, leadership training and shared vision of equality and opportunity in Israeli society
Shimon Elbaz | 12:13 | 06.11.25
יאסר אבו-שבאב
Gaza militia leader Israel is arming to challenge Hamas: Who is Yasser Abu Shabab?
Once imprisoned by Hamas for alleged criminal activity, the 32-year-old Rafah native has reemerged at the helm of a local militia reportedly backed by Israel in its covert effort to undermine Hamas rule
Einav Halabi, Yossi Yehoshua | 20:23 | 06.05.25
ספאא חנג'ר
Almost abducted at age 11: Ex-Lebanese refugee honored in Israel
Dr. Safaa Khanjar, Druze educator honored by the Education Ministry, shares journey from fleeing Lebanon’s Hezbollah threats at 14 to teaching resilience at a northern Israeli high school
Galit Hareli | 16:29 | 06.03.25
Hebrew University in Jerusalem
Hebrew University climbs as most Israeli schools fall in global rankings
Latest CWUR report shows Hebrew University rising to 65th, but six of nine Israeli universities decline; Harvard still reigns supreme as Ivy League and top UK schools remain stable, though experts warn of global shifts driven by funding and research performance
Gilad Meiri | 16:42 | 06.02.25
מערכת הלייזר
Explainer: How Israel’s laser defense system could change the future of warfare
Israel unveiled that using a laser-based defense system it intercepted dozens of drones during recent war with Hezbollah; the system marks a major step in military tech, offering low-cost, high-speed interceptions
Tal Shahaf | 15:15 | 05.30.25
פרננדו מרמן, לואיס הר וקלרה מרמן
'We huddled together, trembling': The family taken hostage and their ongoing fight for life
After surviving captivity by Hamas, Clara Merman, her partner Luis Har and her brother Fernando are sharing their story and leading public fight to free those still held in Gaza—confronting trauma, displacement, and the long road to healing
Hagar Kochavi | 14:26 | 05.30.25
רועי חן ויותם כהן
Two brothers, two battles: loss and longing 600 days after October 7
Roy Chen lost his brother in Hamas’s Oct. 7 attack; Yotam Cohen’s brother is still held captive; one mourns, the other waits; their paths crossed in shared grief as they fight for memory, justice and the hope of bringing every captive home
Lihi Gordon | 11:05 | 05.30.25
כפר עזה
Gaza border residents struggle with rebuilding, ongoing security concerns
Some 600 days after the war began, many Gaza border residents remain displaced due to security concerns and slow reconstruction; Community leaders criticize the Tekuma Directorate for inadequate support and highlight financial struggles, employment gaps, and a lack of clear timelines
Sharon Kidon, Roni Green Shaulov | 17:05 | 05.27.25
לוחמי הימ״מ שלחמו בקיבוץ מפלסים
‘A hornet’s nest of terrorists’: Israel Police commandos recount brutal ambush on Oct. 7
Elite police units describe chaotic fighting, rescues under fire and breakdown of command as Hamas terrorists launched their deadly surprise attack on Kibbutz Mefalsim
Liran Tamari | 11:45 | 05.27.25
ליסה וריצ'רד אייזקס, הוריו של גדי עמית ז"ל
Parents of IDF soldier who died by suicide: ‘They missed the chance to save him’
IDF soldier Gadi Isaacs killed himself after police detention and ERAN hotline mishandling; parents demand urgent reforms in military-police protocols and crisis mental health support
Gal Ganot | 11:32 | 05.27.25
Andrei Kozlov in his studio in New York
'I will be a former hostage forever': Andrei Kozlov tells his story through paintings
He is alive and filled with gratitude, but feels the weight of those not yet free; He is no longer a hostage but knows the world may always see him as one; 'It will forever be a part of my life'
Associated Press | 10:32 | 05.27.25
צה"ל חוזר לשגרת הצבת הכוחות בגבול לבנון
Kill zones, daily attacks and citizens returning: The new routine on the Lebanese border
As calm gradually returns to northern frontier, IDF shifts from wartime footing to routine defense, handing control back to the Galilee Division while maintaining heightened readiness against Hezbollah threats
Yoav Zitun | 11:51 | 05.26.25
שלושה שוטרים על יום ירושלים מהזווית שלהם
As war rages, Jerusalem's men and women in blue keep the peace
As Israel finds itself in nearly two years of war on multiple fronts and with terror threats always looming, the Temple Mount, probably the region's most volatile site, has remained relatively calm thanks to the work of the capital's police force
Liran Tamari | 09:38 | 05.26.25
קלרה חממי ובנה אל"מ אסף חממי ז"ל
Mother of top IDF officer killed on Oct. 7: 'He always said, never give up'
Clara Hamami, mother of Col. Asaf Hamami, whose body remains in Gaza, says army can operate without endangering hostages; 'I believe everyone will return, and then we will hold everyone accountable'
Dina Halutz | 09:15 | 05.26.25
IDF sniper Sgt. Maj. Tomer
Diary of an Israeli sniper: War, routine and the human cost
For 5 months in Gaza, Givati sniper Staff Sgt. Tomer eliminated 27 terrorists, often from a long distance; 'They dropped one after the other,' he recalls; now back home, he’s facing the moral weight and psychological toll of life behind the scope
Amihai Attali | 00:51 | 05.25.25
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Israeli flag looking over the Lebanese planes: A visit to the IDF's buffer zone
Ynet correspondent visits outpost in southern Lebanon, part of new defensive line established by Israel after truce, which despite it - Hezbollah still watches closely
Yoav Zitun, Lebanon | 22:11 | 05.18.25
גבר ואישה פנים אל פנים
New study shows men fall in love faster, more often
A surprising study from the Australian National University reveals that men, on average, fall in love in just over four weeks, while women take nearly two months; Despite this, women experience love more intensely and with greater emotional depth 
Adi Shaham | 12:46 | 05.17.25
ענת, אחותו של רס"ל צבי פלדמן ז"ל בהלווייתו
After Tzvi Feldman’s return, questions persist about fate of battle's last MIA soldier
Yehuda Katz’s sister remains hopeful her brother may still be alive; She reflects on decades of unanswered questions, alleged cover-ups, and the need for accountability in the search for truth
Lior Ben Ari, Alexandra Lukash | 08:19 | 05.14.25
עידן אלכסנדר נפגש עם בני משפחתו לראשונה בבית החולים איכילוב
Bound with a bag over his head, and stuck in a collapsed tunnel: Freed hostage Edan Alexander describes captivity
Soldier said that first few days in Gaza  were 'hell'; Senior Hamas officials held him and defined him as an 'asset' and he was updated on developments in the war and watched his family's interviews; Witkoff gave him an emotional gift in the hospital
Lihi Gordon | 00:41 | 05.14.25
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman
Saudi journalist warns Israel: Resolve Palestinian conflict or forget normalization
Abdulaziz Alkhamis says Saudi-Israeli normalization hinges on resolving Israeli-Palestinian conflict via a two-state solution; he stresses the need to confront extremism, including Hamas, and urges a comprehensive plan for regional peace
Alexandra Lukash | 23:56 | 05.12.25
זיו קורן ליווה את שורד השבי אלי-ה כהן בשובו לישראל משבי חמאס
‘The guards panicked and abandoned us. I looked at the other hostages and said, ‘run!’’
Wounded, starving and trapped in Hamas tunnels, Eliya Cohen never lost hope; now, over 70 days after his release, he shares his dream of studying psychology—and the trauma: a failed escape, nightmares and hunger 'like Yom Kippur for months'
Hagar Kochavi | 09:47 | 05.11.25
פרופ' נחום נשר ובנו קורן עושים מילואים יחד
Reserve duty with Dad: Former POW doctor returns to front line alongside his son
Forty years after enduring torture in a Syrian prison, Prof. Nahum Nesher returns—this time by choice - at 63, he leaves the OR for the front lines, serving alongside his son in Battalion 920; Together, they’ve completed over 250 days of reserve duty on the tense Syrian border
Yair Kraus | 08:31 | 05.11.25
אילון מאסק
Elon Musk’s chaotic family dynamics: 14 kids, 4 mothers and parental alienation
In the past five years, Musk has fathered eight children, averaging 1.6 children per year; his unconventional family structure raises questions about his personal life and motivations
Inbal Hananel | 23:28 | 05.10.25
רבקה בוחבוט, אשתו של אלקנה מחזיקה תמונה של בנם ראם
'My child waits for his father': Hostage's wife joins fight to release all Hamas captives
Rivka Bohbot, wife of Elkana, who was abducted to Gaza, is calling on the public to unite in support of efforts to release hostages; She hopes to bring her husband home in time for their son Re'em's upcoming 5th birthday 
Hagar Kochavi | 10:39 | 05.10.25
קולאז' 24 חטופים
'Certainly alive': These are the 21 hostages that have shown signs of life
Three families have been informed that their loved ones are in danger, and no signs of life have been received from four others; US President Donald Trump first announced the figure of 21 living hostages, though the number has been thought to be 24
ynet | 08:58 | 05.08.25
Emily Austin and Eylon Levy
'If they hate you for who you are, double down': Emily Austin and Eylon Levy share what it takes to defend Israel on the global stage
From social media to world headlines: How two Jews are shaping the narrative? Prominent pro-Israel activists open up about the personal cost of advocacy, Israel's ongoing PR battle and the urgent need for Jewish resilience worldwide
Ynetnews | 15:33 | 05.07.25
ההתנגשות
Arab world riveted by Netanyahu’s clash with Shin Bet chief
As PM wages an unprecedented political battle with Ronen Bar and faces growing pressure over unmet war goals, Arab and Palestinian observers are closely watching Israel’s internal divisions
Dr. Michael Milshtein | 13:55 | 05.07.25
תוכנית יוזמת הביתה
Returning to life, building the future: The initiative reshaping Israel’s periphery
Not with slogans, but with action—Homeward is working to bring residents back to their communities through investment in education, strengthening local resilience and developing regional excellence hubs for children and youth; 'We’re reinforcing the roots so communities can grow again,' says Sigal Moran, CEO of the initiative
Naama Cohen Friedman | 12:39 | 05.07.25
הלוחמים של משפחת גולדיטש. "יקראו לנו – נמשיך להתייצב"
Six siblings in uniform: Israeli family continues to serve after brother’s death in Gaza war
After two Gaza tours, Yoel Golditch died of a heart attack while recovering from a shoulder injury; he was later recognized as a PTSD victim; during his shiva, his siblings vowed to keep serving in uniform, despite some being wounded in combat
Gal Ganot | 13:52 | 05.06.25
יואב זיתון בקוניטרה בסוריה
'Al-Sharaa’s grip is weak': IDF doubts Syria’s control as Golan buffer zone expands
Six months after entering the Syrian Golan without resistance, Israeli troops face a divided landscape—stability in the north under Ahmad al-Sharaa, volatility in the south, and uncertainty over who truly controls the fractured country next door
Yoav Zitun | 22:58 | 05.05.25
פעילות כוחות חטיבת ירושלים (16) שנמצאים בסבב רביעי במילואים
From demonstrating to fighting in Gaza: How the war reshaped reservist ethos
As Israel expands its Gaza campaign, reservists who once questioned the system now report for duty; their voices reveal how October 7 shattered moral doubts and redrew the lines between protest and patriotism
Gabriel Colodro / The Media Line | 16:22 | 05.05.25
מתחם זיהוי הגופות "שורה" ברמלה לאחר הטבח בדרום
Remains of October 7 victims await identification amid bureaucratic stalemate
Roughly 350 body bags from the Hamas massacre remain unidentified at Shura base, as dispute between Military Rabbinate and Religious Services Ministry stalls further DNA testing over concerns of resources and desecration
Guy Asif | 00:27 | 05.04.25
יוסף חדאד הברזייה
'I defend the country I live in - they break my mother’s hand': Yoseph Haddad on advocacy
Haddad, a Christian Arab and former IDF soldier, speaks about family backlash, public threats and his mission to promote coexistence between Jews and Arabs in Israel despite hostility from extremists on both sides
Bar Zaga | 15:23 | 05.02.25
א', נשואה ואם לתאומות, מפתחת ביחידת אופק
Haredi women in IDF: 'Proud to contribute in way that respects my values'
Around 400 Haredi women, holding high-security clearances, work in elite IDF units like Unit 8200; competing for coveted roles, they later advance to senior positions in high-tech industry while challenging societal norms        
Shoshana Chen | 13:00 | 05.02.25
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