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Artem Dolgopyat's road to Olympic glory

From his childhood in Ukraine, through his migration to Israel and struggles with the Hebrew language to his podium walk at Tokyo; Ynet takes a look into the extraordinary life of Israel's historic gold medalist

Elyasaf Deuel , 18:04, 08.01.21

'I don't worry about who is Arab and who is Jewish'

While his family is proud of his achievements, a new Muslim member of the Border Police from East Jerusalem returns home in civilian clothes, hoping to avoid confrontation with neighbors who are no fans of the security forces who have often been at the center of clashes

Meir Turgeman , 08:50, 07.31.21

Iran's water shortage protests point to future trouble

While experts agree that Tehran can easily quell demonstrations in southwestern Khuzestan province, they point to long list of grievances, including displacement, government-generated poverty and unemployment, and say the water issue was last straw for Ahwazi minority

Daniel Sonnenfeld/The Media Line , 08:59, 07.30.21

From farm to face, Gaza women create cosmetics from local herbs

With female unemployment at 62% in Hamas-run enclave, internationally funded company uses herbs exclusively from farms run by women to create products such as shampoo and moisturizer, which are sold in 50 stores throughout Gaza

Reuters , 15:44, 07.29.21

A birthday gift: Israeli woman donates kidney to Gaza boy

Idit Harel Segal, a 50-year-old kindergarten teacher from northern Israel, decided to go ahead with the transplant despite fierce resistance from her family, hoping her choice will set an example for others on peace and generosity

Associated Press , 10:33, 07.28.21

Government wants more ultra-Orthodox men to work, but faces pushback

While FinMin Liberman pushes for reforms he believes will force Haredi men into labor market, some warn poor pay is an obstacle to rapid integration as many ultra-Orthodox men have never studied English, math and science

Reuters , 15:57, 07.26.21

Israel must update arms export laws after NSO leak, experts say

Israeli tech company's Pegasus spyware is defined as weapon by Jerusalem, and its sale abroad therefore requires license from Defense Ministry; 2007 legislation made Defense Export Controls Agency (DECA) responsible for screening process all military exports undergo

Daniel Sonnenfeld/The Media Line , 09:13, 07.24.21

Reluctant Ra'am could pose budget headache for Bennett

Islamist party made history by being first Arab party in governing coalition, even if it is not quite marching in lockstep with rest of government; but with PM commanding slimmest possible majority, he cannot afford to censure the four Ra'am MKs whose support he needs to pass budget

Tara Kavaler/The Media Line , 23:46, 07.23.21

PA ready for direct Israel talks, says Abbas confidant

Palestinian Authority Minister Hussein Al-Sheikh, security liaison with Israel and head of dialogue with U.S., discusses current political situation, next steps in jumpstarting Israeli-Palestinian peace process, American role in the conflict and internal security issues

Felice Friedson/The Media Line , 14:01, 07.23.21

Spyware for sale: The booming trade in surveillance tech

With revelations about Israeli-made Pegasus being misused by governments, calls are growing for the spyware industry to face greater regulation, or even a moratorium on off-the-shelf surveillance technology altogether

AFP , 23:30, 07.22.21

War's trauma apparent in portraits of Gazan children

Quiet, reclusive and suffering from night terrors — Hamas-ruled enclave's children struggle to bounce back from horrors of May war but with only one licensed child psychiatrist for Gaza's 1 million children, some could never recover

Associated Press , 21:25, 07.21.21

Target list of Israeli hack-for-hire firm widens

In-depth: Although NSO Group has long been facing accusations of unethical hacking, new bombshell exposé sheds light on the massive scope of the company's information gathering from variety of different targets

Associated Press , 11:39, 07.20.21

U.S.-Iranian delegation making bridge-building visit to Israel

Mission will arrive in Israel as part of U.S.-led 'Cyrus Accords', whose goal is to rekindle the historic ties between Iran and Israel amid Tehran's ongoing calls for Israel’s destruction and its anti-Semitic rhetoric

The Media Line , 17:34, 07.18.21

After war with Israel, a grieving Gaza marks Eid Al-Adha

As the Hamas-controlled enclave continues to recover from the 11-day conflict in May, Palestinians living there find little cause for celebration ahead of the upcoming Muslim festival

Reuters , 13:12, 07.18.21

Vaccine inequity: Inside the cutthroat race to secure doses

As the coronavirus spread across the planet, pharmaceutical companies and countries raced to develop a solution that would help end the pandemic; but with wealth and resources located largely in the West - and a devastating first wave in Europe - the developing world was quickly left behind

Associated Press , 10:25, 07.18.21

Jerusalem conference debates rise of 'new form' of anti-Semitism

Speakers at the international conference warn the new anti-Semitism appears to disguise itself as anti-Zionism, while anti-Semitic incidents spike 75% in the U.S. and 591% in the UK following the 11-day war in Gaza, partly with the help of social media

TheMediaLine , 19:04, 07.17.21

Two months after ceasefire, Gaza’s economy is at its worst

Palestinian economists say the Hamas-controlled enclave cannot develop without first lifting Israeli blockade and reopening border crossings, warning if the economic situation deteriorates further, it would be impossible to predict how Gazans would react

Sanaa Alswerky/The Media Line , 09:39, 07.17.21

Inside Tehran's plot to kidnap Iranian American journalist

Prosecutors say the same network of operatives who tried to kidnap Masih Alinejad for her criticism of Iran's head covering laws, targeted at least 4 other activists in Canada, UK and UAE as part of Tehran's effort to silence activists overseas

Reuters , 13:13, 07.15.21

Gaza cafe complex serves up lessons in recycling alongside drinks

Beachside venue promotes more sustainable way of living in one of the most densely populated places on earth, with patrons volunteering to help pick up litter at the beach in lieu of payment

Reuters , 15:24, 07.13.21

Living with COVID-19: Israel changes strategy as Delta variant hits

Over a month ago, Israel proudly announced the lifting of almost all virus curbs; now, some of them are back and health experts say measures must be much tougher than proposed by Bennett; 'Virus won't stop, it's evolving,' says one professional

Reuters , 08:48, 07.13.21

Why does Mansour Abbas make Arab and Jewish politicians uneasy?

Arab leaders have roundly criticized the Ra'am chairman for negotiating with Lapid and Bennett to become part of the coalition, while right-wing politicians were unhappy with a government that includes an Arab party for the first time; but Abbas says he is choosing pragmatism over ideology

Marcy Oster/The Media Line , 08:45, 07.10.21

Syria village with language of Jesus prepares for returning pilgrims

Before the civil war, Maalula — one of world's oldest Christian communities — drew in thousands of visitors each year coming to see its churches and monasteries and hear its 6,000 inhabitants speak Aramaic before most were forced to flee from Al-Qaeda

AFP , 22:35, 07.08.21

Buckle up: Palestinian twins turn Boeing 707 into restaurant

Two 60-year-old brothers from Nablus purchased the aircraft from Israel in 1999, and have been working tirelessly for two decades to turn the delipidated plane into a one-of-a-kind eatery for residents of the West Bank

AFP , 09:35, 07.08.21

Jerusalem’s Biblical Zoo marks 20 years of animal therapy

Program provides both adults and children with special needs and disabilities from all different backgrounds a warm and loving experience among the zoo's variety of creatures

TPS , 21:34, 07.07.21

7 years, 5 elections and 1 sneaky walkabout

President Reuven Rivlin ends a tumultuous term that included political crisis, war and pandemic while he stood in the eye of the storm to defend democracy and bridge growing societal gaps; Shin Bet pays tribute to departing leader by revealing his disguise for a covert outing in public

Itamar Eichner , 12:37, 07.07.21

On grim July 4, Surfside locals find solace in community

Shul of Bal Harbour congregant says dedication of volunteers to search in rubble of collapsed Florida apartment block makes neighborhood special; local rabbi says this year the national holiday is more about human goodness during painful times and the importance of kindness

Reuters , 16:46, 07.04.21

Rebel-held Syria shifts power — towards solar

Dark blue silicon panels have become common in rebel areas, where decade-long civil war wrought gas shortages and price hikes, leaving residents with little hope of state-provided electricity

AFP , 14:19, 07.04.21

Rivlin’s U.S. visit more business trip than farewell tour

Analysis: While touted as final foreign jaunt by a popular departing president, the three-day visit was in truth part of blitz of government, military and intelligence officials looking to persuade Biden on Iran and included discussions at the highest levels on issues such as Gaza and a bipartisan reset of ties

Mike Wagenheim/The Media Line , 23:55, 07.02.21

Talking straight: Israeli-Palestinian duo promote coexistence by being blunt

Palestinian rapper Sameh Zakout and Jewish Israeli educator Uriya Rosenman spew racist remarks at each other in viral video acting as mirror to Israeli society, hoping to promote message of truth and reconciliation

Keren Setton/The Media Line , 19:57, 07.02.21

Palestinian journalists find themselves on front line of battle with PA

In wake of violent response to coverage of Nizar Banat's death in custody, dozens of journalists demonstrate outside office of UN High Commissioner in Ramallah, demanding urgent intervention and letter asking him to take a stand to stop attacks that have so far affected at least 30 colleagues

Mohammad al-Kassim/The Media Line , 09:50, 07.02.21

Bedouin lawmaker seeks change through new Israeli government

Saeed Alkhrumi from the Islamist Ra'am party says government plans to relocate Bedouins from illegally constructed villages to newly-established towns is as attempt to disenfranchise them from traditional way of life

Associated Press , 11:39, 07.01.21

Activist fears Palestinian Authority's bid to 'silence' dissent

Fellow critic of Abbas and a friend of activist Nizar Bahat, who died while in custody of Palestinian police, says he will not be silenced by PA officials, who he claims are acting as subcontractors of Israel

AFP , 15:11, 06.30.21

Israeli commander describes harrowing Florida condo rescue operation

National Rescue Unit say they studied the structure of Champlain Tower South while still in Israel and built 3D models and replicated the manner in which the building collapsed to get the first responders to understand where to search

Reuters , 09:29, 06.30.21

Hamas rows over aid, Israeli prisoners holds up Gaza reconstruction

Israel refuses to allow funds, fearing money will be used to further arm terror groups in Strip; Hamas believed to be holding bodies of two fallen IDF soldiers, keeping two Israeli nationals hostage for more than six years

Reuters , 14:16, 06.28.21

Why are Palestinians protesting against Abbas?

Explainer: Death in custody of outspoken Palestinian Authority critic Nizar Binat is latest in long line of grievances against the PA, which many Palestinians see as corrupt, while the security forces have been dispatched to the streets to often violently disperse the protests

Associated Press , 12:27, 06.28.21

Israel's post-pandemic recovery leaving disabled workers behind

People with disabilities who were furloughed during the coronavirus outbreak are facing almost insurmountable challenges to find employment as the end to their furlough benefits looms; 'We are once again witnessing ugly exclusion of disabled people,' says advocacy group

Hadar Gil-Ad , 18:55, 06.26.21

Evangelical support for Israel falling, study shows

Early 2021 poll by University of North Carolina finds just 33% of young evangelicals support Israel, compared to 69% in 2018; recent comments by ex-ambassador to U.S. Ron Dermer that Israel should prioritize evangelicals over Americans Jews may simply not be relevant anymore

Keren Setton/The Media Line , 13:59, 06.26.21

Young Arab influencers find common ground with Israelis

Despite delay due to Gaza fighting, social media stars from Abraham Accord countries visit Israel to act as emissaries for peace; 'We want to make things better in the present time,' says ,” says Saoud Saqer from Abu Dhabi, who believes the trip helped him become better informed

Tara Kavaler/The Media Line , 19:17, 06.25.21

Group offers haven for LGBTQ+ youths in Haredi and Arab sectors

IGY says new secret support groups in Jerusalem and Beit Shemesh live up to its mission to empower young members of the community; 'We decided to extend our activities in communities that have historically regarded homosexuality as taboo,' says organization's CEO Ofer Neumann

Yuval Karni , 09:25, 06.25.21

Tires, fires, lasers: Palestinians smoke out settlers in West Bank

Residents of Palestinian town of Beita hold nighttime protests to keep those living in Eviatar outpost awake in effort to force them to relocate, claiming the settlers 'will not stay in our land'; one of the outpost's founders says 'kids are coughing, getting sick'

AFP , 10:03, 06.24.21

Israelis opt to volunterily use face masks as COVID resurges

While the majority of Israelis are waiting for officials to reinstate the mandate before putting on their masks back on, there are those who are worried that the recent uptick in COVID cases might lead to another mass infection wave

Ynet , 23:35, 06.23.21

Israeli scientists at forefront of mRNA vaccination revolution

While crucial in the development of the first effective COVID-19 vaccines, Israeli immunology researcher Prof. David Naor's research found that mRNA could also help treat autoimmune diseases as well as cancer

i24NEWS , 17:32, 06.22.21

Israel's Bedouin skeptical of new government promises

After repeated razing of illegal Bedouin villages during Netanyahu's 12-year rule, the sector remains skeptical of Bennett coalition's promises to freeze further demolitions and officially recognize Bedouin settlements, most of which are in the Negev

AFP , 13:01, 06.21.21

New leaders, new era: U.S.-Israel ties at crossroads

The Israeli government sworn in last week says it wants to repair relations with Democrats and restore bipartisan support for the country, while Biden moves to reverse Netanyahu-backed Trump policies that alienated the Palestinians and caused a near-total rupture in official contacts

Associated Press , 20:54, 06.20.21

'Police must do something before we are all dead'

In just one day, the Arab sector suffered an assassination attempt caught on CCTV, the shooting of a local official, a brawl that ended in a stabbing and gunfire at a residential home; Ra'am made tackling this violence a priority when joining new coalition, but community is cautious on its success

Hassan Shaalan , 19:22, 06.18.21

Money row threatening Egyptian mediation between Hamas, Israel

Sides disagree over who should control international aid, aiming to keep terror groups from using it to rebuild military infrastructure after May 2021 conflict, while Jerusalem also insists progress on prisoner swap be condition for funding and materials needed for reconstruction of Gaza

Mohammed al-Kassim/The Media Line , 10:13, 06.18.21

Sidelined ultra-Orthodox parties fear new government

Haredi lawmakers worry Lapid-Bennett coalition will push for changes in religion and state affairs such as cutting subsidies to yeshivas, not exempting Haredim from military service and appointing a state inquiry into Meron disaster

AFP , 10:35, 06.17.21

Netanyahu defeat brings relief, if no policy shift, for Biden

Unseating of hawkish right-winger brings sigh of relief to many in the White House, but the shift could be more about tone than substance as the new Israeli government is unlikely to take a different view on Iran and the Palestinian issue

AFP , 17:14, 06.15.21

'Who is Bennett?' Arab media enthralled by Israel's change of guard

Arab news outlets cover extensively Yamina chief's accession to power, ending former mentor Netanyahu's long grasp over Israeli politics, and voice skepticism of far-right leader and alliance with Islamist Abbas

Liad Osmo , 20:23, 06.14.21

Palestinians wary Israel’s new gov’t ‘more extreme than one it replaces’

No hope for positive change under Bennett, experts say, determining incoming premier must cater to far-right and kick Palestinian issue into the long grass to ensure longevity of his administration

Mohammad al-Kassim/The Media Line , 18:55, 06.14.21

Who's who in Israel's new patchwork coalition government

The coalition spans the far-left to the far-right and is expected to focus mostly on economic and social issues rather than risk exposing internal rifts by trying to address major diplomatic issues such as the Israeli-Palestinian conflict

Reuters , 21:05, 06.13.21

Bennett: From tech millionaire to prime minister

The hard-right Yamina leader shares ideology with Netanyahu, having served in several of his governments, but in recent years tensions between the two intensified, with the outgoing PM making little effort to hide his disdain for former protégé

AFP , 14:39, 06.13.21

From face of Israel to belligerent opposition leader

After 12 years of ruling over Israeli politics, Benjamin Netanyahu inspires both ardent adoration and profound disgust in a country that has become deeply divided during his tenure; even so, his place in history is secure

News Agencies , 11:35, 06.13.21

A new government to end Israel's political impasse

In-depth: With coalition agreements signed and ministerial appointments finalized, Knesset will Sunday to elect new parliament speaker to preside over vote to approve new government led first by Naftali Bennett and later by Yair Lapid

Moran Azulay , 10:02, 06.13.21

‘We invest in defending our citizens; I wish Palestinian leaders would do same’

Q&A: Foreign Ministry spokesman Lior Haiat offers a diplomat's perspective on the 11-day conflict waged last month between Israel and the terror groups in Gaza, the social media response and the reaction around the world

Felice Friedson/The Media Line , 19:17, 06.12.21

Marble bases and bombs: Ex-Mossad chief hints at Israeli ops to thwart Iran nukes

Going against a long-standing practice of secrecy involving spy agency's activities, Cohen describes Israeli effort to dissuade Iranian scientists from taking part in nuclear program, discusses operation to seize thousands of archival documents from Islamic Republic's military atomic program

Associated Press , 13:59, 06.12.21

Al Jazeera is a network that makes the news

Qatari outlet is boycotted in many Arab countries, including Jordan, Egypt and Gulf states but welcomed in Iran, Syria and Lebanon; despite its confrontational approach to guests from Israel, it hosts many officials including the PM in waiting

Smadar Perry , 08:42, 06.12.21

Time for negotiating with Iran is over, Israeli analysts warn

As Blinken says it 'remains unclear' whether Tehran even wishes to return to 2015 nuclear deal, experts say West should consider imposing tighter sanctions on Islamic Republic given that policy of 'appeasement' has proven fruitless

Maya Margit/The Media Line , 13:47, 06.11.21

In the belly of the whale: Israeli sub simulates strike

Submerged off the coast of Israel and almost completely cut off from the outside world, the crew of the navy submarine Leviathan patrol the country's territorial waters and ready to defend it from any threat

Reuters , 13:43, 06.10.21

Biden embraces Trump policy in backing Arab-Israeli deals

Officials in Washington see significant prospects with several other Arab governments in normalizing relations with Israel, with former envoy to Jerusalem Dan Shapiro reportedly to spreadhead these efforts

Associated Press , 09:29, 06.10.21

Estranged wife of Palestinian terror suspect fights to prevent house demolition

Sanaa Shalaby, whose husband is believed to have carried out deadly drive-by shooting last month, says he lives in U.S. and only visits his children in the West Bank once a year, claims she knew nothing about attack until IDF raided her home

Associated Press , 12:56, 06.07.21

Israel-Palestinian violence prompts 'uncomfortable' Israel-UAE conversations

Bilateral business ties official says conversations were 'open' and 'everybody was very moderate and understanding', hopes trade between both countries would exceed the billion-dollar mark in the coming year

AFP , 15:56, 06.06.21

Amid civil unrest, Israeli rescue service emerged as beacon of coexistence

United Hatzalah, which relies on a nationwide network of thousands of Jewish, Muslim and Christian volunteer EMTs, paramedics and doctors, remained steadfast during weeks of racially motivated riots throughout the country

Maya Margit/The Media Line , 18:54, 06.05.21

No fruit, no milk: Israelis still suffering economic fallout of pandemic

Recent report shows that coronavirus outbreak and subsequent financial crisis have led to massive household cutbacks, more than half of entire population making tough choices about food, buying fewer dairy products, fruit and vegetables

Hadar Gil-Ad , 08:54, 06.05.21

Outrage in Gaza as Mansour Abbas signs onto new government

Palestinians in coastal enclave, with which Israel fought bitter 11-day war in May, accuse Islamist leader of being 'opportunist' who is motivated by self-interest and political ambition rather than seeking to represent the Arab community within Israel

Sanaa Alswerky/The Media Line , 09:40, 06.04.21

Legal woes facing Netanyahu as opposition readies to unseat him

If ousted, the veteran prime minister would lose the ability to change Israel's basic laws in order curb the power of courts and might face a prison sentence of up to 13 years for corruption, fraud and breach of trust

AFP , 22:23, 06.03.21

LGBT+ conversion therapy: banned on Facebook, but thriving in Arabic

While global battle against practice grows, it remains legal across many Arab states, where LGBT+ people often face persecution or discrimination, with advocators on social media acting virtually uncontested despite community rules

Reuters , 11:15, 06.03.21

In Syria camp, forgotten children are molded by IS ideology

Most of them not yet teenagers, spending their childhood in a limbo of miserable conditions with no schools, no place to play or develop — with only the extremist group to fall back on

Associated Press , 10:48, 06.03.21

20 years on, Dolphinarium bombing victims still struggle

Two decades after the suicide attack at the Tel Aviv seaside discotheque, the survivors still bear the mental scars and have been all but abandoned by the state, describing their efforts to receive compensation as 'a second trauma'

Tamar Trablesi Hadad, Meir Turgeman , 18:35, 05.31.21

Benjamin Netanyahu: Master politician fights to the end

The 71-year old premier, who's been occupying the post for past 12 years, clings to power, calling pending opposing coalition a danger to Israel after his ally-turned-foe Naftali Bennett said he's set to form government with Yaid Lapid

AFP , 08:45, 05.31.21

Combating surge in anti-Semitism after the Gaza war

Anti-Defamation League calls on world leaders to educate against anti-Jewish prejudice following increase of nearly 65% in number of anti-Semitic incidents since the start of the latest round of hostilities between Israel and Palestinian terror groups

Tara Kavaler/The Media Line , 23:44, 05.30.21

Naftali Bennett: The right-wing millionaire who may end Netanyahu era

Though a staunch supporter of Israel's religious right and the settler community, the Yamina head is comparatively liberal on issues such as gay rights and the relationship between religion and state in a country where Orthodox rabbis wield strong influence

Reuters , 23:40, 05.30.21

How data and AI drove the IDF operation in Gaza

The latest campaign saw the military and the Shin Bet cooperating in new state-of-the-art methods to hit and destroy high-level targets with great precision, something that defense officials say could be used in a war with Hezbollah or even against Iran

Ron Ben-Yishai , 23:30, 05.29.21

Social media became a new front in latest Gaza fighting

Supporters for both Israel and the Palestinians used the platforms in order to sway public opinion and pressure leaders to intervene, with posts becoming louder and more graphic in order to get more viral and have a greater impact

Keren Sotten/The Media Line , 13:57, 05.29.21

Blinken’s vows to box out Hamas on aid ‘extremely impractical’

While secretary of state vowed that millions in humanitarian assistance will be administered via UNRWA and PA, INSS expert believes this will be 'extremely difficult to translate into practical terms' and rebuilding Gaza likely to follow familiar path

Uri Cohen/The Media Line , 09:10, 05.28.21

'We will not be silenced': Families of Mount Meron victims find strength in unity

Relatives of some of the 45 people who perished in a Lag B'Omer stampede last month say the state has abandoned them to fend for themselves, warn some Haredi politicians are trying to limit the scope of the probe into the disaster

Chen Artzi Sror , 21:23, 05.27.21

UAE and Israel press ahead with ties after Gaza ceasefire

Jewish state's top diplomat to the Gulf kingdom attends Holocaust remembrance exhibition - the first event since the end of the fighting in Gaza - proving there has been no visible impact on the blooming relations between the two states

Associated Press , 17:31, 05.27.21

Organ donations bring hope after Jewish-Arab clashes

Yigal Yehoshua and Muhammad Mahammid Kiwan's families agreed to donate their organs after both died in Israel's communal violence, saving lives across conflict lines

Reuters , 15:08, 05.27.21

Reeling from riots, Israel's Jews and Arabs remain wary of one another

Manifestation of tensions that have existed in Israeli society since 1948 left some questioning whether, even after Gaza-Israel hostilities subsided, inter-communal suspicion could poison relations for years to come

Reuters , 16:34, 05.26.21

How split is the Democratic party over Israel?

Biden is adamant on U.S. commitment to Israeli security, but analysts warn his predecessor's one-sided approach politicized the issue, coupled with 'small but loud chorus' of critics in Congress and shift among young Americans who don't know Israel's history

Mike Wagenheim/The Media Line , 23:30, 05.25.21

How safe are Israel's cable cars?

In wake of the disaster that claimed 14 lives in Italy on Sunday, Yedioth Ahronoth examines the inspection procedures, safety standards and maintenance of similar aerial lifts that are dotted throughout Israel, primarily at tourist sites

Ilana Curiel, Iris Lifshitz Klieger , Lior El-Hai , 15:47, 05.25.21

Gun license requests spike after violence in Israel’s mixed cities

According to government data, gun license applications soared from 270 to 1,900 per week, as Israelis blast the police for not responding to calls from terrified citizens caught up in violent rioting triggered by the latest Gaza war

The Media Line , 14:29, 05.25.21

Uneasy calm returns to Israeli village on Gaza border

Netiv Haasara is only some 200 meters from northern edge of the Gaza Strip and it came under heavy rocket fire during latest war; local residents, however, say calm won't last more than 5 years

AFP , 10:12, 05.25.21

Amidst rocket debris, 88-year-old Israeli intends to rebuild home

Uri Kimhi says he is not impressed with the Egyptian-mediated ceasefire that came into effect on Friday, says he was not shaken by the rocket that destroyed his home, having fought in three Arab-Israeli wars during his lifetime

Reuters , 18:06, 05.24.21

After another war, displaced in Gaza face familiar plight

UN estimates that about 1,000 homes were destroyed in the 11-day war between Israel and Hamas that ended last Friday, as one resident says he hopes the international community will once again provide financial support to rebuild Gaza

Associated Press , 12:56, 05.24.21

On top of the world: First Israeli woman conquers Everest

Daniel Wolfson has reached the world's highest peak above sea level at an altitude of 8,848.86 meters, a decade after an accident abroad that prompted doctors to warn her she would never be able to walk again

Ynet , 16:09, 05.23.21

Gaza residents: We are tired of fighting Israel

Some Palestinians living in the Strip say not everyone there supports the terror group that has controlled the enclave since 2007, say they are losing hope after seeing all reconstruction efforts after 2014 war reduced again to ruins

Elior Levy , 15:14, 05.23.21

Hour-by-hour: Biden’s behind-the-scenes push for Gaza ceasefire

The president's first major foreign policy crisis was handled largely behind the scenes, conducting over 80 engagements, by phone or in person, in search of an endgame to the fighting, which some U.S. officials worried might take months to reach

Associated Press , 13:40, 05.22.21

Israel-Gulf relations pass first major test unscathed

While Gaza fighting threatens to put any future agreements on hold for now, some are reassured that commerce with Emirati and Bahraini companies will progress as usual, citing relatively lukewarm reaction to violence

Daniel Sonnenfeld / The Media Line , 19:11, 05.21.21

On the sidelines, Hezbollah looms large over Gaza battle

Throughout the fighting, Iranian proxy's show of solidarity — including three unclaimed rocket barrages into Israel — appeared carefully calibrated for limited impact, but still serve a clear warning of its capabilities

Associated Press , 13:59, 05.21.21

Mediating in Gaza conflict, Egypt seeks broader influence

Successful Egyptian mediation could help improve the strained ties between President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi’s government and the Biden administration, which has raised concern over human rights record under the former general's regime

Associated Press , 09:15, 05.21.21

Netanyahu's prospects bolstered amid Israel-Hamas fighting

With violence raging across the country and chances of opposition gov't all but gone, long-time Israel leader - who just few weeks ago seemed to be done for - regains comfortable role of Mr. Security ahead of a possible fifth election in over 2 years

Associated Press , 16:56, 05.20.21

Biden's pattern with Israel: public support, private scolds

POTUS consistently brandishes pro-Israel views in public while criticizing Israeli leaders in private talks hold, following the same formula during the current fighting in Gaza

Associated Press , 10:33, 05.20.21

Living under fire in Israel, when the rocket shelter becomes your home

With more than a week of most intensive bombardment ever from Gaza and IDF saying it will continue to attack until Palestinian terror groups wave the white flag, Ashkelon residents now only want respite and peace

Reuters , 17:45, 05.19.21

Under fire from Gaza, disabled Israelis left to their own devices

Advocacy groups say their warnings about disabled people being unable to reach shelters during attacks remain unanswered, even in cities that have become the favored sites for Gaza terrorists to target, such as Ashkelon and other border communities

Matan Zuri, Hadar Gil-Ad , 14:01, 05.19.21

Will Israel's Gaza campaign strain new Gulf friendships?

Criticism of Israel from Gulf allies now often comes balanced with popular expression of hard words for the other side and even echoes Israeli talking points, but scenes of devastation in Gaza may make it harder for Israel to win its biggest diplomatic prize: recognition by Saudi Arabia

Reuters , 18:27, 05.17.21

How East Jerusalem flashpoint Sheikh Jarrah got its own hashtag

When potential evictions of 4 Palestinian families from Jerusalem's neighborhood was covered by a Palestinian influencer, hashtag '#SaveSheikhJarrah' was picked up by singer Dua Lipa and even Israeli-born actress Natalie Portman, gaining momentum overseas

Reuters , 15:41, 05.17.21

Synagogue bleacher collapse draws comparisons to Meron disaster

Footage from construction of the makeshift venue in Givat Zeev shows wooden extensions were negligently attached to an existing bleacher, causing hundreds of parishioners to fall from great height, killing 2 people

Eli Sinyor, Haim Goldich, Nina Fuchs, Roi Rubinstein , 14:20, 05.17.21

Over half of Israeli homes not properly protected against rockets, report shows

Israel Builders Association says Jerusalem, Tel Aviv and Haifa lead in number of apartments without proper bomb shelters; state comptroller warned in 2020 that about 2.6 million Israelis live without standard rocket protection

Hila Tsion , 15:59, 05.13.21

Stories and faces behind the numbers: Israel's victims of Gaza rocket fire

As 'Operation Guardian of the Walls' enters its fourth day, the death toll on the Israeli side climbs to seven — including five civilians, one IDF soldier and one Indian national; among the dead is also a 6-year-old child

Ynet reporters , 13:14, 05.13.21