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After oil spill, Israel’s fishermen net catch despite ban

Fishermen from coastal Arab village, already feeling pains of pandemic’s economic fallout, continue to go out to sea, dismissing government and scientific advice; 'Fish do not eat things that are not natural,' says one fisherman

Associated Press , 23:30 , 02.25.21

Gaza is open again, to the south, but for how long?

Many Gazans, who rely on the border crossing into Egypt being opened for their livelihood, say as long as the conflict between Israel and the Hamas leadership persists, the gates will not reopen permanently

Reuters , 15:52 , 02.25.21

Gas to Gaza? The pipeline that might provide a lifeline

Plan would see natural gas from Israel's Leviathan gas field transferred to new extension into Palestinian enclave, providing its lone power plant a steady energy source and ending the ongoing rolling blackouts plaguing its economy

Reuters , 22:31 , 02.23.21

Rare Israeli Bedouin audio archive sheds light on nomadic society

National Library works to transcribe and digitize over 350 hours of recordings in Arabic made by leading scholar Clinton Bailey, a project aimed at enriching Bedouin studies in Israel, the Arab world and beyond

AFP , 10:18 , 02.23.21

Jews split over storied charity's support for settlements

Jewish National Fund Israeli branch KKL proposal could potentially channel hundreds of millions of dollars into the expansion of settlements, some of them deep inside the occupied territory; North American CEO Russell Robinson there will be no impact on fundraising

Reuters , 09:11 , 02.23.21

Israelis suit up to save tar-soaked beaches

Green bags filled with tar-coated shells and detritus quickly piled up on the beach. The ministry and environmental groups estimate at least 1,000 tons of tar washed up on the coast as cause of spill still dubbed worst ecological disaster, investigated

Associated Press , 22:43 , 02.22.21

Palestinian elections are attempt to settle political landscape

In-depth: Internal warring may spell the end of President Mahmoud Abbas's long career as his Fatah party rows over potential successors Barghouti and Dahlan, even as its popularity erodes due to perceived corruption

Mohammad al-Kassim/The Media Line , 18:49 , 02.20.21

For Israel's male prostitutes, escape can be a dim dream

Most have a history of childhood sexual abuse and many get into sex work at a young age, they have very high rates of STDs and almost no way to get out; already limited state options for rehabilitation are getting slimmer, and no one seems to care

Or Sopher , 09:12 , 02.20.21

Relationship between Haredim, non-Haredi Jews at breaking point

In-depth: Pandemic exacerbates long-existing tensions that, according to one expert, can only be quieted through political resolution with leaders abandoning personal and sectoral interests for the good of the country

The Media Line , 08:53 , 02.19.21

Israel's housing crisis, a decade after its 'tent revolution'

Despite reform attempts following 2011 mass protests, mostly unregulated market and high demand for housing outstripping supply create price bubble which has made affordable housing a faraway dream for many young Israeli couples

AFP , 11:43 , 02.18.21

A slice and a shot: Tel Aviv pushes COVID-19 vaccine with free food

In cooperation with local restaurants, Tel Aviv begins offering food at two pop-up vaccination centers, hoping to persuade inoculation holdouts to take a shot, with city officials hoping the 'family-like atmosphere' will attract the hesitant

Reuters , 21:58 , 02.16.21

IDF bases have become easy pickings for thieves

Army personnel are forbidden to use lethal force against criminal elements who infiltrate military facilities if they are unarmed and are not perceived as a threat to troops - even if they do attempt to steal sensitive weapons systems

Yoav Zitun , 19:49 , 02.12.21

Gaza burn victims get 3D-printer face masks made close to home

Medecins Sans Frontieres-France clinic provides compressive masks for Gaza facial burn victims to help them heal and prepare some for reconstructive surgery after COVID restrictions made it impossible for patients to make the journey to Jordan for such masks

Reuters , 15:45 , 02.11.21

In Israel's largest Arab city, a Nazarene defends Netanyahu

Ali Salam, the mayor of Nazareth, says he sees 'no better choice' for Israel's Arab minority than Netanyahu, while Joint List chair Ahmad Tibi says Arab leaders embracing PM is akin to 'Stockholm Syndrome'

Reuters , 14:19 , 02.11.21

Israel's ultra-Orthodox reject criticism, defy virus rules

Members of the Haredi community say Israeli society doesn't understand their way of life and has turned them into a scapegoat over their lack of adherence to coronavirus rules; 'We have rabbis. We don't just do what we have in our minds,' says one man

Associated Press , 08:47 , 02.10.21

High above Jerusalem's crowds, skating the Old City rooftops

Palestinian youth, lacking facilities at the eastern half of the capital, descend on the city's medieval alleyways and skateparks, relishing the chance to release pent-up frustrations of COVID lockdown

Reuters , 18:32 , 02.09.21

At anti-Netanyahu protests in Israel, pink is the new black

'Pink Front' group participates in demonstrations against PM each Saturday, calling for him to step down over corruption charges; many members are artists hit hard by lockdowns, who have chosen color they say represents love, optimism and female leadership

Reuters , 14:58 , 02.07.21

Small Haredi network is offering COVID-19 treatment to all

With just 12 volunteers, Chasdei Amram started as local endeavor in ultra-Orthodox Jerusalem neighborhood of Mea Shearim; now it has helped more than 5,000 patients with home consultations and equipment, almost half in the secular community

The Media Line , 18:27 , 02.06.21

Israel, a global leader in COVID vaccinations, finds limits

While infection rates, serious cases are dropping among over-60s, experts say reopening country will still take months, complicated by coronavirus mutations, refusal among some sectors to adhere to safety rules and wobbles in pace of inoculations

Associated Press , 15:24 , 02.05.21

Crossing COVID chasm between Israel and Palestinians

While Israeli-Palestinian Businessman Ismail Daiq, 62, has already had his second vaccine shot, his siblings and 95-year-old mother from the West Bank are still awaiting a vaccine rollout that has only gone underway in PA

Reuters , 20:28 , 02.03.21

Tarnished by its Gaza rule, Hamas may struggle in elections

In-depth: With leader Ismail Haniyeh living in luxury abroad and officials trading street clothes and motorbikes for suits and SUVs, terror group will struggle to campaign as underdog above trading principles for material comforts

Associated Press , 11:18 , 02.03.21

'No internet, neighbors have fled': Israelis in Myanmar after coup

Two Israelis living in Myanmar's largest city of Yangon tell Ynet of the feeling of unease after the military took over the country, cut off communication and deployed soldiers on the streets to quench any potential unrest

Itamar Eichner , 11:31 , 02.01.21

Torn apart by conflict, Yemeni Jewish family reunites with UAE help

Israel Fayez fled to the UK with his brothers and parents more than two decades ago while his grandparents and uncle remained behind; their tearful reunion in Abu Dhabi came after a rescue that was 'like a CIA mission'

The Media Line , 13:44 , 01.30.21

80-years-old Holocaust survivor's biggest fear is being forgotten

Like many other Holocaust survivors in Israel, Eli Einat struggles to afford food, living off of a measly pension, but he asserts that the crippling loneliness is worse than any hunger pangs

Hadar Gil-Ad , 22:33 , 01.26.21

Netanyahu might miss Trump as Israel goes to the polls again

In-depth: Unlike his predecessor, Joe Biden will not interfere in Israel's Knesset elections, something that could pose a problem for a prime minister used to being showered with campaign-friendly gifts by his good friend in the White House

The Media Line , 00:01 , 01.24.21

At Be'er Sheva hospital, COVID takes its toll on staff

Soroka Medical Center's ICU is now treating four times the number of patients it did in earlier waves of coronavirus; chief nurse says her team, who are used to saving lives, are feeling the pain of the rising death rate of the third wave

Ynet , 13:59 , 01.23.21

As Netanyahu woos Arab vote, political rivals follow suit

In-depth: The latest trend of inclusion is a far cry from the campaigns of just a year ago, in which nearly all parties running for Knesset denounced the Joint List as terrorist sympathizers and ruled out any political cooperation

The Media Line , 19:06 , 01.22.21

Holocaust survivor gives up on food and heating to buy medicine

Haunted by memories of losing her family in Nazi-controlled Morocco, Yafa Simhon, 77, is forced to live on a tiny pension, barely enough to cover medical expenses; 'For me, this isn't golden age, it is the age of torment,' she says

Hadar Gil-Ad , 13:38 , 01.21.21

Will Biden be Obama redux for the Middle East?

In-depth: Recent normalization between Israel and parts of the Arab world – borne largely out fear of Iranian influence – means the new president and his foreign policy team are returning to a region very changed from just four years ago

The Media Line , 22:40 , 01.16.21

Fake news and frankincense: The battle for Haredi health in a pandemic

As the virus spread, so did misinformation fueled by a mistrust of the government and its establishments, often despite rabbinical authorities urging caution even as some ultra-Orthodox leaders flouted health regulations

Yitzhak Tessler , 09:15 , 01.15.21

Meet Haredi woman who teaches oral sex

Despite preconceived notions, Rachel Yakobov established 'The Pleasure Academy' and decided to teach women about their sexuality after enrolling in a 'sex school' in Moscow, as her own way to do a mitzvah

Lori Stadtmauer , 18:56 , 01.13.21

Coronavirus amplifies distrust in Israel's public institutions, poll finds

Israeli Democracy Index shows citizens have lost faith in every aspect of government from presidency to IDF, even though military remains most trusted state institution; expert blames public perception of government’s failure to deal with pandemic

The Media Line , 15:51 , 01.13.21

Inside Israel's social media campaign to woo the Middle East

Israel seeks to gain broader Arab support for recently signed peace deals with region's countries than its previously signed treaties with Egypt and Jordan received, agreements that are regarded with little enthusiasm by many Egyptians and Jordanians

Reuters , 19:57 , 01.12.21

Sa'ar, longtime Netanyahu ally, emerges as his top challenger

Former Likud MK's chances of becoming PM after the next elections are far from great, but his entry into the race could complicate Netanyahu's task of forming a coalition, perhaps sidelining him after more than a decade as Israel's leader

Associated Press , 09:22 , 01.11.21

Holocaust survivors live in mold and poverty with no money for cancer drugs

Victor Urahi fled the Nazis in Belarus as a child with his mother and sister; 30 years after arriving in the Jewish state, he and wife Ella are struggling to pay their bills and buy food - and advanced medication is far out of reach

Hadar Gil-Ad , 10:13 , 01.10.21

Public distrust could hamper Israel’s vaccination drive

Some Israelis are hesitating to get vaccinated, citing everything from conspiracy theories about Bill Gates culling the global population to unfounded concerns about side effects; experts attribute phenomenon to public losing faith in politicians

The Media Line , 19:07 , 01.08.21

Trump leaves behind Arab world inundated with weaponry

In-depth: The final year of the GOP president's term in office has seen the sale of sophisticated fighter jets to the UAE, drones and munitions to Morocco and precision bombs to Saudi Arabia - moves that may irreversibly shape the Mideast

The Media Line , 08:55 , 01.08.21

Netanyahu re-election hopes hinge on vaccination campaign

PM appears to be in a hurry to vaccinate the majority of Israeli public by March 23 elections amid lacklustre showing in the latest polls, accusations of mishandling of the pandemic and corruption charges

Associated Press , 11:57 , 01.06.21

Three cheers for Israel's health system and its pioneers

The world has watched in amazement as Israel rolled out its dynamic vaccination campaign, inoculating one million people - half of its at-risk population - in the first two weeks; and the key to this success lies with the early Zionists who settled the land

Itay Gal , 23:30 , 01.04.21

Paralyzed, sick and jobless, couple face eviction amid virus crisis

Wheelchair-bound Vera, who suffers from Crohn’s Disease, and her partner Uri have turned to every official body for help, but pleas to the welfare and housing ministries, and even PM's office have gone unanswered

Hadar Gil-Ad , 12:39 , 01.04.21

The Arab Spring: A rendezvous with destiny and unfulfilled dreams

Some argue that countries touched by the protests of a decade ago are better off now than they were while others disagree; Middle East governments do not think major changes are needed and experts warn more protests will be needed

The Media Line , 09:19 , 01.02.21

Battle for control in East Jerusalem

The race for authority the Muslim holy sites in Jerusalem after more Arab nations normalize relations with Israel is raising concerns in Jordan that it may be sidelined as Turkey is seen as attempting to step in and assert its role as representatives of Palestinian cause

The Media Line , 19:27 , 01.01.21

Peace, pandemic and politics: Our top 20 of 2020

As one of most significant years in Israel's history draws to a close, Ynetnews takes a look at what you were reading - from normalization with Muslim states to earthshattering coronavirus crisis and almost inevitable fourth election campaign

Sara Miller , 22:47 , 12.31.20

In new playground Dubai, Israelis find parties, Jewish rites

Scores of Israeli tourists, seeking revelry and relief from monthslong virus restrictions, rush to the UAE to celebrate weddings, bar mitzvahs and even the Jewish festival of Hanukkah

Associated Press , 11:35 , 12.31.20

Once Netanyahu's greatest rival, Gantz is down if not out

Ex-IDF chief has vowed to press on and end prime minister's 11-year reign, but poll shows his centrist Blue & White party sliding to near irrelevance after he alienated voters, enraged allies by striking power-sharing deal with PM

Reuters , 15:34 , 12.30.20

Elections in a time of coronavirus

From designated polling booths for infected and quarantined citizens to ballot boxes in nursing homes, Israel will spend up to NIS 65 million to protect poll workers and voters; 'We want people to be safe when voting,' says Central Election Commission

The Media Line , 18:40 , 12.26.20

Israel's latest elections point to markedly different landscape

With former Likud MK Gideon Sa'ar leading a right-wing push to oust Netanyahu from power and continued efforts to revive the almost non-existent left-wing, the outcome of the March 2021 vote will herald a new political reality in Israel

The Media Line , 12:36 , 12.25.20

Women in Gaza determined to overcome economic, social challenges

In the closed-off and poverty-stricken coastal enclave, women are starting to take a far more active role in male-dominated economic and social life, but many challenges remain on the road to success for the Strip's female entrepreneurs

The Media Line , 22:29 , 12.24.20

Bethlehem's other children, and the home that cares for them

Crèche is home to around 50 children, including those born out of wedlock, at risk of violence or rescued from garbage bins; although a Christian institution, the children are raised as Muslim according to local law

Reuters , 12:42 , 12.22.20

In East Jerusalem, a battle over 'every inch' of land is waged

Palestinians in the poor neighborhood of Silwan claim Jews have taken control of land that historically belonged to them, a premise which settlers generally reject

AFP , 13:37 , 12.20.20

When Russian Jews tried to steal a plane to reach Israel

The 1970 plan to hijack an aircraft to flee the Soviet Union, aka 'Operation Wedding', failed and the 12 Jewish dissidents received harsh sentences, but international pressure and spy swaps saw their eventual release to fulfill their dream of aliyah

Shlomit Sharvit Barzilay , 09:50 , 12.19.20

Jerusalem families find creative ways to celebrate Hanukkah

With COVID-19 restrictions limiting all sorts of events and social interactions, some 600 buildings across the capital are taking part in a city-led initiative that aims to help neighbors to get to know one another via small outdoor events

The Media Line , 13:12 , 12.16.20

Coronavirus widens Israel's religious rifts

Flouting of nationwide public health rules in ultra-Orthodox areas reinforced perception community prioritizes faith over science and cares little about the greater good, triggering backlash that threatens to ripple throughout Israeli society for years

Associated Press , 08:07 , 12.16.20

Morocco has 'special' ties to Israel and Jews, says its FM

Nasser Bourita says newly revived formal ties between two countries were 'already normal', noting the 'special history' the kingdom has with its local Jewish community, saying its religious autonomy 'is unheard of in Arab world'

Yaniv Halili , 17:58 , 12.13.20

Israel's political rumblings may be felt in Washington

With long-term Likud rival Gideon Sa'ar forming a new party, Netanyahu may be rethinking plan to have one person serve as UN and U.S. envoy, and could plan to send another party powerhouse away from the fray with a tempting posting

The Media Line , 18:29 , 12.12.20

Israel's ex-UN envoy hopes Biden is more Clinton than Obama on Mideast

Before heading a global summit on innovation in post-COVID times, Danny Danon hails new U.S. leader's vast experience in the region and says he expects a more pragmatic approach than that of the last Democrat president

Ilan Levinsohn , 18:59 , 12.11.20

Waiting for Gadi

With elections nearing, the former IDF chief has become hottest new thing in Israeli politics, with multiple parties across the spectrum attempting to court him as they anxiously wait to hear if he plans to swap his uniform for a suit

The Media Line , 09:10 , 12.11.20

Christian Gaza jeweler struggles to sell Christmas gold

Palestinian enclave's usually bustling 500-year-old gold market has become dormant this holiday season due to the coronavirus pandemic and declining Christian population, with vendors worrying for their livelihood

Reuters , 15:13 , 12.10.20

Israeli baker offers 'Abu Dhabi' doughnut for Hanukkah

Jerusalem-based chef Itzik Kadosh offers traditional pastry filled with Emirati dates, nougat and cream, topped with a golden leaf in honor of new diplomatic relations between the UAE and Israel

AFP , 22:55 , 12.09.20

Gaza's 'only Iranian' wants to go home

Qassem Sheyasi, an explosives expert, says he left Tehran 40 years ago to join Arafat's PLO, later becoming Palestinian leader's bodyguard and confidant, but his connections to Fatah made it impossible to fit in with Hamas, leaving him destitute

AFP , 10:15 , 12.09.20

New roads pave way for massive growth of Israeli settlements

Rights activists say the infrastructure will transform settlements into affordable suburban communities with safe, easy access to cities and public transportation, calling it 'de facto annexation on steroids'

Associated Press , 09:55 , 12.07.20

Even as global leader, Israel's women entrepreneurs 'not even close' to level playing field

While the government has many initiatives to promote female entrepreneurship, such as providing more funding, some feel that their experience on the ground is not commensurate with the ranking jump

The Media Line , 09:12 , 12.05.20

Tired and afraid, Palestinian children report brutal IDF arrests

Many of the testimonies describe young boys being taken from their homes in the dead of night for interrogation, where they are forced to sit alone for hours, without food or drink or often even a bathroom break

Elior Levy , 08:53 , 12.04.20

Pandemic brings dark times to Jerusalem's Old City

Coronavirus outbreak is keeping visitors away from the Old City with less than a month to go until Christmas, the period when the ancient site is usually filled with tourists 24/7, bringing hardship to locals

Reuters , 19:35 , 12.01.20

Amid uncertainty, Israeli museum dedicates entire space to pandemic

While the Haifa Museum is not one of the cultural venues yet allowed to open amid the pandemic, it did dedicate a large space for artists to show how the pandemic-induced crisis affected them, us and even the wildlife of israel

The Media Line , 20:27 , 11.26.20

Gaza's first female gas station attendant challenges 'traditions'

Salma al-Najjar, who is only 15, says she wants to 'support Palestinian women and show they can do whatever they want', while her boss says he was more than happy to hire a female

AFP , 21:52 , 11.25.20

Biden’s foreign policy picks could change approach to Middle East

In Depth: U.S. President -elect Joe Biden's administration to be looking for a way to reenergize the Israeli-Palestinian peace process , Linda Robinson, director of the Center for Middle East Public Policy says

The Media Line , 13:03 , 11.25.20

Israeli conscientious objector, 19, leaves army prison

Hallel Rabin is released following 56 days in detention after an army board finally accepted that her pacifism was sincere and not driven by 'political considerations', which would have landed her in jail for much longer

AFP , 10:02 , 11.24.20

Israel's tracing blurs line between military and civilian

While army and police tracing activities have focused on finding those who break quarantine and halting large social gatherings where the coronavirus can easily spread, many Israelis have been concerned about privacy and civil right violations

The Media Line , 10:14 , 11.22.20

Chaos, lockdowns and vaccine hopes: A year of coronavirus

It has been 12 months since the first person was diagnosed as infected with novel coronavirus, and as hopeful news of vaccines emerges, we take the good opportunity to look back at the harshest pandemic humanity has faced since the Spanish flu outbreak over 100 years ago

Alisaf Kosman , 07:54 , 11.20.20

Meet Gaza's first woman taxi driver

In the impoverished Hamas-controlled enclave, where unemployment is sky high, Nayla Abu Jubbah, 39, found a way into the male dominated trade of taxi driving and now hopes to expand her business by hiring more women

AFP , 17:54 , 11.18.20

Bombs planted near Syrian border were designed to inflict maximum damage

In-depth: Each detonation would have killed anyone in 15-meter radius, wound those up to 50 meters away; each contained 2,000 iron ball-bearings, 2.5 kilograms of explosives; IDF observed devices placed three weeks ago by Syrian residents aided by Iran force

Yoav Zitun , 13:30 , 11.18.20

Swimming Santa brings Dead Sea to life with tree and cheer

Issa Kassissieh dresses up as Saint Nick for campaign by Tourism Ministry to bring some joy during a global pandemic that has kept Christian pilgrims away from the Holy Land

Reuters , 23:26 , 11.15.20

Palestinians torn as Israel seeks Gulf tourists in Jerusalem

Expanded religious tourism seen as beneficial to Israelis and Palestinians alike, as wealthy Gulf tourists and Muslim pilgrims from further afield take advantage of new air links and improved relations to visit Al-Aqsa and other holy sites

Associated Press , 13:17 , 11.15.20

Subterranean stronghold: IDF's secret anti-Hezbollah bunker

The Northern Command's underground complex close to the Lebanese border is nothing less than a concrete-studded city that helps to ensure Israel's military superiority even under heavy shelling or attack from nonconventional weapons

Itay Ilnai , 22:15 , 11.13.20

Israel's female politicians delight in Kamala Harris shattering glass ceiling

Celebrating the United States' achievement in electing the senator from California as first its ever female vice president, women across the political express less optimism about seeing another female prime minister at home

The Media Line , 14:51 , 11.13.20

Cocktails to cleanup: coronavirus forces Israeli job shifts

According to government data, 19% of Israel's labor force - some 750,000 people - remain either unemployed or on unpaid leave because of the pandemic, with many switching professions to make ends meet

AFP , 07:50 , 11.12.20

Palestinian baker keeps lion cubs as pets on Gaza rooftop

While owner Naseem Abu Jamea and his neighbors and friends dismiss the risks, animal experts express their concern over situation, advising authorities to take the 75-day-old cubs away for their own safety

Reuters , 18:45 , 11.11.20

Israeli expert: Biden could block F-35 sale to UAE over Iran fears

Prof. Eytan Gilboa says in order to resume talks with Iran, President-elect Joe Biden and his allies may alter the terms of the defense deal with the Emiratis and even halt the advancement of the Abraham Accords

The Media Line , 22:44 , 11.08.20

'Generation Rabin' quest for peace dims 25 years after assassination

While the trauma of his murder persists, calls to end the Palestinian conflict have dimmed with young Israelis shifting focus to demonstrating against Netanyahu's alleged corruption and calling for his ouster

AFP , 17:34 , 11.01.20

Palestinian marks shoes Trump and Macron in stamp of disapproval

Shoemaker from Ramallah says shoes he chose to stamp the names of U.S. and French presidents because they 'assaulted our people'; shoes run for 200 shekels (about $50) a pair and are made of 'genuine leather'

AFP , 14:01 , 11.01.20

First face-to-face forum between Gulf and Israeli women is a hit

A dozen Israeli and Emirati women - including Jerusalem's deputy mayor and a Hebrew-speaking professor born in Abu Dhabi met last week in Dubai to discuss life, work and the future, creating a space to exchange cultural and business ideas

The Media Line , 08:08 , 10.31.20

Ultra-Orthodox facing 'unprecedented' crisis as young people drift away

New study suggests that drop-out rate partly explains sector's violations of virus regulations; researcher warns country must tackle 'alienation and marginalization' that leads many who leave their Haredi lives to end up on streets

Eliezer Hayun , 13:44 , 10.30.20

New 'Made-in-Gaza' device fights coronavirus spread

The two-meter (6.6-foot) high device offers an all-in-one disinfection experience to the residents of the Strip, who have become especially vulnerable to COVID-19 due to poor health care system and chronic electricity shortages

AFP , 13:24 , 10.29.20

Mideast arms race: Is Israel’s qualitative military edge eroding?

In depth: Experts on U.S. strategy in region say advanced U.S. weaponry sold to Arab states is traditionally less sophisticated than that sold to Jerusalem, but warn that 'part of price of peace is that Arabs receive American weapons'

The Media Line , 23:33 , 10.28.20

Married for 64 years, dead within days of virus

Adnan and Hakmat Masri from northern Israel were hospitalized in the same room and lost the battle against the virus just 2 days of each other; they are survived by 6 children, 28 grandchildren and 46 great-grandchildren

Hassan Shaalan , 19:19 , 10.27.20

From 'The Three No's' to normalization - a timeline of Israel-Sudan relations

Khartoum - one of Israel's hardline Arab foes - hosted the Arab League summit that gave birth to stringent anti-Israel policies, cooperated with al-Qaeda, Iran and Hamas, but now it has finally agreed to lay decades-old hostilities to rest

Itamar Eichner, Daniel Salami , 00:35 , 10.24.20

Despite state-of-the-art system, IDF virus trackers face uphill battle

New unit tasked with breaking chains of infection has to contend with confirmed carriers' reluctance to be honest about their movements, says task force head, even as investigators work with new computerized system that cuts process time from days to hours

Nahum Barnea , 15:17 , 10.22.20

Israel among many thorny global situations hinging on U.S. election

From Iran to Cuba, China to Israel, American involvement and influence on international stage has evolved sharply since Trump took office; the world is watching to see what happens next and who will be in the White House in three months

Associated Press , 13:10 , 10.21.20

With cakes, solitary Shabbat sweetened for older Israelis

Sara Weinsten, 85-year-old Holocaust survivor who lives in Yavne, is one of many older Israelis living alone who get a knock on the door from one of thousands of volunteers bringing pastries ahead of Shabbat, in an effort to brighten their day

Associated Press , 10:09 , 10.21.20

'Trump Heights' a symbol of U.S. shift on Mideast policy

Naming the community after Trump has given Israeli authorities an opportunity to revive it and 20 Jewish families are due to move to the remote spot by the end of November, with the aim of 20 families arriving each year for the next decade

AFP , 08:37 , 10.20.20

Israeli hospital hosts wedding for son of COVID-19 patient

Groom’s father, who has been hospitalized in serious condition since September, looked on from a window above the ceremony, which was held in stark contrast to Haredi marriages that usually include hundreds of guests

Associated Press , 13:15 , 10.19.20

White House election race reaches streets of Tel Aviv

Both Democrats and Republicans are targeting Israeli-Americans, with estimated number of eligible dual citizens in the country ranging from 100,000 to 300,000; there are also many Palestinians, in both West Bank and Gaza, eligible to vote

Reuters , 18:53 , 10.17.20

‘I discovered angels’: Israeli photographer documents heroes of pandemic

Micha Brikman snapped hundreds of pictures inside Haifa’s Bnai Zion Medical Center, capturing compelling images of daily life inside a place most would not dare approach, aiming to honor those working in increasingly tough conditions

The Media Line , 13:41 , 10.17.20

Israeli-Americans feel gravity of U.S. election as they cast their ballots

While U.S. citizens in Israel normally participate in the presidential elections in low numbers, this year both supporters of Republican incumbent Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden believe that their vote could really matter

Eyal Lehman, Roy Rubinstein , 18:56 , 10.16.20

Coronavirus lockdown 2.0 deepens divisions in Israel

Even before pandemic, Israel had one of the largest income gaps and poverty rates among developed economies and the nationwide lockdowns only exasperated the situation with businesses that could not adapt, going under

Associated Press , 11:03 , 10.14.20

Spearfishing in Gaza, a living improvised under the sea

With unemployment rate at 50% and tight restrictions imposed by Israel over continued clashes with militant groups, thousands of Palestinians in the coastal enclave find fishing at the only stable work

Reuters , 23:02 , 10.13.20

Gaza female bodybuilder is breaking the mould

Palestinian fitness guru Sheerin al-Ila, who is today a nutrition consultant, a bodybuilder and trainer, was one of the first women in the coastal enclave to break gender stereotypes and advance equality in the sport

Elior Levy , 12:11 , 10.11.20

Israel's gaming grandmas of the pandemic

With no apparent end to the outbreak and social distancing, several Israeli high-tech companies decided to harness their knowledge and expertise in order to help elderly and at-risk ease their boredom and even get some exercise

Yisrael Wolman , 13:36 , 10.10.20

A sober Sukkot in settlement under lockdown

A Ynet correspondent joins local police chief who says most residents of the Haredi West Bank settlement of Beitar Illit adhere to public health orders, but still several 'radicals' continue to endanger the community and make their job difficult

Elisha Ben Kimon , 13:14 , 10.09.20