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Israeli neuroscientist wins coveted EU research grant

Mudrik intends grant money for research into conscious and unconscious responses to stimulus to learn what effect our consciousness has and our ability to process information without being aware of it

Dina Halutz | 19:32 | 12.05.22

'I love Israel and its people': Ukrainian model flees war to start new life in Israel

Vika Levi says she and her husband always wanted to make Aliyah, but they postponed it each year until the war in Ukraine decided for them; believing Ukraine will emerge victorious, she plans to celebrate her wedding, also delayed by the fighting

Aviv Weinberger | 22:53 | 12.04.22

The story of Jewish expulsion from Arab countries must be told

Canadian professor says Sephardic Jews were a minority in their host countries and struggled to fit into Ashkenazi communities; For Israel, admitting the truth about how these refugee were accepted, would force it to view Palestinians in the same light

Yaniv Pohoriles | 21:33 | 12.04.22

Israeli veteran teaches with help of support dog

Erlin the dog not only helps IDF disabled veteran Alexander Goch to cope with his PTSD , but also helps to calm the students down and his presence creates a soothing environment

Tamar Hadad Trabelsi | 18:47 | 12.04.22

Issa Kassissieh, dressed as Santa Claus, poses for a picture as he rides a camel at Jaffa Gate in Jerusalem's Old City

Palestinian Santa brings festive cheer to Jerusalem

In Jerusalem's Old City there are dozens of churches, but as Christmas beckons there is just one Santa Claus - a towering Palestinian former basketball player

AFP | 16:11 | 12.04.22

Running club in northern Israel integrating people with special needs

Whether you just want to get in shape and make some friends, or you're a person with a disability who wishes to find empowerment, the athletic club in the northern city of Karmiel will answer your needs

Gilad Meiri | 13:55 | 12.03.22

Dubai Multi Commodities Centre's Executive Chairman Ahmed Bin Sulayem addresses the Made for Trade roadshow in Tel Aviv, Nov. 29, 2022

Dubai commodities roadshow hits Tel Aviv to woo Israeli investors

With the Abraham Accords paving the way for the dozens of Israeli companies already investing in the Emirati city, its business leaders seek to further expand the ties of trade and friendship

The Media Line | 08:46 | 12.03.22

'Hezbollah set our home on fire': Raised in Lebanon, working in Israeli army

Julie Abu-Araj recounts her time in Lebanon, wars with Hezbollah and the death of her father, saying these memories make her see the work in the IDF Spokesperson's Unit as a personal mission

Einav Halabi | 23:31 | 12.02.22

Inflation? Israelis still shelling out big bucks to live in 'wanted' neighborhoods

With prices of rent all over the country spiking, some would assume public would opt for cheapest options, but attraction of living in a 'hyped' neighborhood still appears to take precedent over budget; but, there are exceptions

Hila Tsion | 09:07 | 12.02.22

Her Grandfather reflected on Emily's hand

U.S Jew 'finds' grandfather during visit to Jerusalem museum

Expecting no more than to learn a few things about rescuing Jews in the Holocaust, Emily Rotenberg stunned when an exhibit in the Friends of Zion museum reflects a photo of her late grandfather right on her hand, 'It's a miracle', she says

Gilad Cohen | 16:55 | 12.01.22

Ben Gurion's bodyguard passes away on founding father's death anniversary

Having fought in some of Israel's most consequential battles since he was 16, Aaron (Ara’le) Eldan founded Shin Bet's VIP protection unit and served as personal bodyguard of the nation's first prime minister

Eitan Glickman | 14:25 | 12.01.22

Israeli girls find army alternative at volunteering fair

Jewish religious women can choose to receive an exemption from conscription on religious grounds and enroll in Israel's National Service program; Arab youth can do so as well, with their dilemma being what kind of service to choose from

i24NEWS | 12:49 | 12.01.22

'Hot asphalt and freezing snow': Israeli man who walks everywhere barefoot

Jack Simon says walking with no shoes on makes him feel more 'grounded' and aware of his environment; adds he intends to continue doing so despite disapproval of his family and people in public

Michal Manor | 13:10 | 11.29.22

Israel's use of barn owls as exterminators helping regional ties

Delivering more efficient results than any diplomatic summit ever could, barn owls aid in creating great cooperation between Israelis and Arab nations in the area due to their success as rodent hunters

Tahel Blumenfeld | 11:06 | 11.29.22

סלילי ההקלטה המקורית של ההצבעה באו"ם בכ"ט בנונבמבר

After 75 years, long-lost full recording of UN vote on Israel’s establishment found

In decades-old audio reel that reached Ynet, full seven-minute UN General Assembly session can be heard for first time

Korin Elbaz Alush | 18:28 | 11.28.22

Israelis in public housing brace for another winter in the cold

With rain seeping through the ceiling and wind coming in from windows that don't properly shut, those confined to 'affordable housing' are fearful that upcoming winter might be one too many for them to handle

Hadar Gil-Ad | 13:38 | 11.28.22

A groom stands behind a sheet bearing the Hindu swastika during a ritual at a mass wedding ceremony in Virar, on the outskirts of Mumbai, India, Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012. More than 1000 couples were married during the event that was organized by a local politician

Asian faiths try to save swastika symbol corrupted by Hitler

The millennia-old sacred symbol in Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism represents peace and good fortune, and was also used widely by Indigenous people worldwide in a similar vein

Associated Press | 17:26 | 11.27.22

סיור אנשי הג'וינט במחנה ישראל, מחנה עולים סמוך ללוד

Newly-uncovered archived video shows Tel Aviv and Haifa in 1951

Filmed in surprisingly high quality, footage found at American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee gives a glimpse into important moments in Israel's history, including new immigrants arriving in the Holy Land

Itamar Eichner | 15:01 | 11.27.22

Palestinian flag raised during World Cup

'We encounter mostly hate': Israeli reporters' notebook from Qatar

Ynet journalists share their experience of being the target of disdain, disgust, and threats from Arab soccer fans, even those hailing from countries who have normalized ties with Israel

Raz Shechnik, Oz Mualem | 08:59 | 11.27.22

'Most don't know what their vagina looks like': Sneak peek inside Israel's female anatomy course

24 women meet up in a workshop hall in the north of the country to learn about their pelvic floors, their vaginas and the pleasure they can get out of them; for some women, it’s the first time they’d ever seen their own vaginas

Laurie Shtatmaor | 08:36 | 11.26.22

'Conversion therapy made me suicidal': Gay Israeli men talk life in the closet as religious Jews

Gay men recall how as teens, growing up in Haredi households, realization that conversion therapy cannot 'cure' their homosexual urges made them lost and socially isolated, with boys often contemplating taking their lives

Yuval Levi | 19:04 | 11.25.22

Fans hoisting Palestinian flags in Qatar

Israeli-Palestinian conflict catches up with World Cup in Qatar

Since star of tournament, attended by thousands of Israelis, videos have been emerging on social media of Qataris and other Arabs angrily confronting Israeli reporters live on TV, with journalists shoved, insulted and accosted

Associated Press | 08:59 | 11.25.22

Ukrainian evacuees celebrate a pre-Thanksgiving meal at the Ukrainian American Civic Center in Buffalo, New York

Jewish community groups host Afghan, Ukrainian refugees for Thanksgiving

With Taliban taking over in Afghanistan and Ukrainians fleeing a Russian onslaught, New York and California's Jews have stepped up to arrange a holiday meal to help all refugees feel welcome

Jackie Hajdenberg/JTA | 13:07 | 11.24.22

Palestinian football fans wave national and Qatari flags as they watch a live broadcast of the 2022 World Cup opening match between Qatar and Ecuador

In Gaza, World Cup fans watch from the sidelines

With Gazans unable to fly to watch the soccer tournament, Qatar Committee for Reconstruction of Gaza build a special sports hall where residents can watch the games on the big screen for free

Associated Press | 12:08 | 11.21.22

IDF troops leaving Gaza at the end of the 2014 war

World Cup memories: 2014 final from Gaza-Israel border

Israel's large-scale operation against Gaza terror groups overshadowed - but not diminished – the soccer experience of border communities under fire

i24NEWS | 15:17 | 11.20.22

'Having sex was painful, but I didn’t want to disappoint the men I was with'

Avishag was keeping away from men with large penises, Zlil and her partner decided they’d stop at first sign of pain, and Tamar was approving anything entering her body - women enduring pain from intercourse tell how they put an end to suffering

Adi Shacham | 18:51 | 11.19.22

Jewish immigrants from Iraq at Lod Airport near Tel Aviv, 1951

The lost Jews of Arabia

A new book gives voice to hundreds of thousands of Sephardi Jews who once lived harmoniously with Arab neighbors in Mideast and North Africa, but who left everything behind after establishment of Israel led to explosion of antisemitism

The Media Line | 14:18 | 11.19.22

Meet Israel parliament's new, furry British guardian

Originally bred to unearth several species of truffles, Springer Spaniel Johnny has joined the Knesset's bomb sniffing canine unit and is already showing great promise

Sivan Hilaie | 08:44 | 11.18.22

Former Israeli Eurovision winner shares eating routine before concerts

Neta Barzilai says she prefers to stay in Airbnb instead of hotels and to chose her food, because it balances the energies in her body before a concert and keeps her light; adds her songs express the things she feels inside

Ran Boker | 20:56 | 11.17.22

Israel's sexiest man says he's happy people find his kindness attractive

In an exclusive interview for Ynet, Shahf Raz talks about stardom, his new relationship, friends and family, and why being a 'bad boy' is no longer sexy

Yoni Froim | 16:14 | 11.17.22

People walk under Palestinian flags in Yarmouk camp in Damascus Syria that has seen heavy fighting during the civil war, Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022

Some return to war-battered hub of Palestinian life in Syria

Yarmouk began as a Palestinian refugee camp in 1957 but grew into a vibrant Damascus suburb that also attracted working-class Syrians, until the civil war came

Associated Press | 11:05 | 11.17.22

Nostalgic Jewish sitcom icon Fran Drescher is back and busier than ever

Despite past traumas, the Jewish-American actress has broken through many glass ceilings in her 65 years, and checked more than enough goals off her bucket list as an actress and a person

Inbal Hananel | 22:46 | 11.16.22

Israeli liberals fear new government will undo progressive policies

Environmental issues, LGBTQ rights, and funding for the country’s Arab minority are at risk with some members of the emerging - predominantly male and religious - coalition in the past called for legality of Pride Parades to be examined

Associated Press | 21:18 | 11.15.22

Biden’s Israel and Mideast policy to remain largely untouched after midterms

However, after Israel’s recent election, the imminent return of Benjamin Netanyahu bodes ill for an expansion of the Abraham Accords and threatens to damage the U.S.-Israel relationship

The Media Line | 08:32 | 11.15.22

Israeli ex-Olympian Linoy Ashram opens up about life after sports

Seven months after her retirement, Tokyo Olympics gold medalist is juggling between a new career as a coach, messages from suitors on Instagram, and soon starring at kids' shows; And no, she really doesn't have a problem with gaining weight

Orit Merlin Rozhenzwaig | 18:17 | 11.14.22

Israeli woman donates kidney to ex-husband

Despite being divorced for nine years, holiday resort manager Adel Edri had no hesitation about stepping up to help her former spouse, who had a history of kidney problems; 'He's the father of my children,' she says

Tzipora Roman | 14:57 | 11.13.22

Reality star Shahaf Raz voted Israel's sexiest man alive for 2022

Former contestant on Israel's version of Big Brother stole the hearts of Ynet readers, who voted for the heartthrob, who beat out film star Yehuda Levi and Prime Minister Yair Lapid

Ynet | 12:35 | 11.13.22

Gaza date farmers struggle in wake of climate change

Farmers say that dates - Gaza's most beneficial agricultural investment due to low amount of water they require - are being effected badly by intense heat and long droughts

i24NEWS | 08:47 | 11.12.22

With little diversity expected in new Israeli government, some minorities are concerned

Netanyahu's coalition will likely be made up of all Jewish lawmakers, almost no representation from LGBTQ community, and as few as only four women; 'We are seeing the closing of ranks,' says one expert

The Media Line, Ynet | 13:47 | 11.11.22

Israel's first Arab beer brewery

Having opened its doors in 2016, Nazareth Beer Brewery became a popular spot for locals and tourists coming to the city, which was on the brink of economic collapse during the COVID pandemic

Shai Segev | 16:40 | 11.10.22

Ahmed Manasra, 13, brought to a court in Jerusalem, on Nov. 10, 2015

Palestinian seeks early release in case that shook Jerusalem

Lawyer and family of Ahmad Mansara, who is imprisoned by Israel since he was 13 for involvement in stabbing attack against Israelis, wish to remove him from solitary confinement as his mental state deteriorates

Associated Press | 14:08 | 11.10.22

Bedouin women find their voice on Israel's elections

A major volunteering operation helps otherwise disenfranchised Bedouin women find their electoral voice for the first time by driving them to polling stations

i24NEWS | 10:06 | 11.10.22

After 40 years of 'marriage,' wife left entitled to one tenth of a shekel

Due to decades of delay in filing divorce, judge decides the women's claim for half of her late husband's belongings had insufficient merit even though they spent years apart

Adv. Zohar Koresh | 18:59 | 11.09.22

תמונה מחולקת מלך ירדן עבדאללה וראש הממשלה בנימין נתניהו

Jordanians see gloomy picture in Netanyahu’s return

Experts say the expected new coalition in Israel will be pulled to the far right, and that unity among Israel’s Arab-majority parties could have prevented this outcome

The Media Line | 09:03 | 11.08.22

Israeli climate activist has hope for the future, but only if things change

Mor Gilboa says he's concerned important climate issues are still not discussed seriously in Israel, and warns that if change won't come soon, the future will be out of our control

Ilana Curiel | 19:57 | 11.07.22

'I've grown up,' far-right Ben-Gvir tells Israelis worried about his rise

Religious Zionism party co-chair says he has come to understand that life is 'complicated,' adding he would not seek to impose religious laws or curb freedom of dissent, and would tackle crime-racking Israel's Arabs

Reuters | 15:02 | 11.07.22

שילה נעמת הילד הראשון שנפצע מקסאם בשדרות מסיים קורס קצינים

First Israeli to be wounded by Gaza rocket in Sderot to become IDF officer

Shila Naamat was just a toddler when a Palestinian rocket hit his home 20 years ago, when there were no bomb shelters on every corner or an Iron Dome; but, the incident and his wounds only drove him to achieve his goals

Matan Tzuri | 11:09 | 11.07.22

People overlook the Jewish settlement of Kokhav Hashahar,

Israeli settlers have high hopes after Netanyahu election win

Despite Biden administration's hostility to settlement expansion, religious Zionists feel emboldened by right wing bloc's victory in recent elections; 'This government is better for the Jews than it is for the Arabs,' says one settler

Reuters | 08:59 | 11.07.22

Israeli Arabs fear the possibility of Ben-Gvir's role in forming government

Some believe that Ben-Gvir's remarks are part of a successful elections campaign and hope he would not act in extremes if chosen as public security minister, while others fear he would bring about war by offending Muslims and the al Aqsa mosque

Hassan Shaalan, Einav Halabi | 11:23 | 11.06.22

'He, I and his girlfriend are a throuple': Israel's polyamorous 'unicorns'

Joining exclusive couples or ones in a open relationships, Israeli men and women who enjoy taking part in intimate relations with other couples explain how they make the dynamic work

Adi Shacham | 13:56 | 11.05.22

El Mehdi Boudra (Mimouna Association), Rabbi Dr. Elie Abadie (Jewish Community of the Emirates/Association of Gulf Jewish Communities/Council of Sephardic Sages), Magda Haroun (Jewish Community of Egypt), Sammy Ibrahim (Drop of Milk Association), Abdeslam Filali (Mimouna Association), Chaymae Aboubou (Rebuilding Our Homes), at the Rabbi Pinhas Synagogue, Marrakech, Morocco

Morocco makes history with Arab world’s first-ever synagogue on university campus

House of worship at Mohammed VI Polytechnic University near Marrakech is built right next to new mosque; ‘Morocco is also a Jewish land,’ says head of Muslim-founded organization dedicated to preserving country’s Jewish culture

The Media Line | 08:21 | 11.05.22

Israeli celebrity chef leaves for Cyprus' greener pastures

Meir Adoni says that while he thinks that Israel's culinary scene is thriving, he feels like he needs to move on and pass the torch to young upstarts looking to break into the Israeli kitchen

Tiki Golan | 19:16 | 11.04.22

For some Americans who moved to Israel, election results are 'deja vu'

Many olim from U.S. feel that both the rhetoric and the type of candidates that characterized latest Israeli election had much in common with the ones they remember from back home during 2016 national ballot

Deborah Danan, Philisa Cramer/JTA | 09:09 | 11.04.22

Jewish model and influencer targeted online over Israel visits

Chilean Instagram star, 19, receives a barrage of online abuse over her decision to convert to Judaism and visiting the Jewish state; she remains undeterred, saying she is 'sticking with my truth'

Itamar Eichner | 21:02 | 11.03.22

Lone IDF soldier reunites with grandmother as paratrooper graduation gift

Soltan Kozolov received the shock of his life when he saw his grandmother, whom he hadn't seen in years, waiting for him in his room; 'At first I thought something bad had happened, but when I got to my room - there she was,' he says

Korin Elbaz Alush | 20:28 | 11.03.22

Benjamin Netanyahu faces balancing act after Israel election comeback

The returning PM will face pressure to hand over ministry positions to far-right Ben-Gvir and his Religious Zionist party partners, while calming concerns from allies, including the United States

Reuters | 23:24 | 11.02.22

As election dust settles, some familiar faces fail to make Knesset cut

Incumbent and former ministers, social activists, anti-vaxxers and a motley crew of other colorful candidates will miss out on next parliament session

Nina Fox | 22:19 | 11.02.22

Lawbreaker to kingmaker? Far-right Ben-Gvir surges in vote

The firebrand lawmaker used to engage in raging arguments with Arabs and liberals, heckle Gay Pride parades as 'abominations,' and did not serve in the IDF; now, he is poised to be integral part of Israeli government

Reuters | 15:11 | 11.02.22

Niji Abu Shehadeh holds a Balad voting slip outside a polling station in Jaffa, Nov. 1, 2022

At an Israeli polling station, Arab voters struggle to be heard

With reports about Arab voter turnout differing widely, Israel’s three Arab parties stand a good chance of not making the cut for the next Knesset session

Deborah Danan/JTA | 20:59 | 11.01.22

Where Israelis spent Election Day after going to the polls

Whether it was doing an early morning workout, exploring the flavors of the bustling market, or tanning by the beach - Israelis took advantage of their government-mandated day off

Asaf Kamer | 20:26 | 11.01.22

Magazine

Israeli neuroscientist wins coveted EU research grant

Dina Halutz

'I love Israel and its people': Ukrainian model flees war to start new life in Israel

Aviv Weinberger

The story of Jewish expulsion from Arab countries must be told

Yaniv Pohoriles

Israeli veteran teaches with help of support dog

Tamar Hadad Trabelsi

Palestinian Santa brings festive cheer to Jerusalem

AFP

Running club in northern Israel integrating people with special needs

Gilad Meiri

Dubai commodities roadshow hits Tel Aviv to woo Israeli investors

The Media Line

'Hezbollah set our home on fire': Raised in Lebanon, working in Israeli army

Einav Halabi

Inflation? Israelis still shelling out big bucks to live in 'wanted' neighborhoods

Hila Tsion

U.S Jew 'finds' grandfather during visit to Jerusalem museum

Gilad Cohen

Ben Gurion's bodyguard passes away on founding father's death anniversary

Eitan Glickman

Israeli girls find army alternative at volunteering fair

i24NEWS

'Hot asphalt and freezing snow': Israeli man who walks everywhere barefoot

Michal Manor

Israel's use of barn owls as exterminators helping regional ties

Tahel Blumenfeld

After 75 years, long-lost full recording of UN vote on Israel’s establishment found

Korin Elbaz Alush

Israelis in public housing brace for another winter in the cold

Hadar Gil-Ad

Asian faiths try to save swastika symbol corrupted by Hitler

Associated Press

Newly-uncovered archived video shows Tel Aviv and Haifa in 1951

Itamar Eichner

'We encounter mostly hate': Israeli reporters' notebook from Qatar

Raz Shechnik, Oz Mualem

'Most don't know what their vagina looks like': Sneak peek inside Israel's female anatomy course

Laurie Shtatmaor

'Conversion therapy made me suicidal': Gay Israeli men talk life in the closet as religious Jews

Yuval Levi

Israeli-Palestinian conflict catches up with World Cup in Qatar

Associated Press

Jewish community groups host Afghan, Ukrainian refugees for Thanksgiving

Jackie Hajdenberg/JTA

In Gaza, World Cup fans watch from the sidelines

Associated Press

World Cup memories: 2014 final from Gaza-Israel border

i24NEWS

'Having sex was painful, but I didn’t want to disappoint the men I was with'

Adi Shacham

The lost Jews of Arabia

The Media Line

Meet Israel parliament's new, furry British guardian

Sivan Hilaie

Former Israeli Eurovision winner shares eating routine before concerts

Ran Boker

Israel's sexiest man says he's happy people find his kindness attractive

Yoni Froim

Some return to war-battered hub of Palestinian life in Syria

Associated Press

Nostalgic Jewish sitcom icon Fran Drescher is back and busier than ever

Inbal Hananel

Israeli liberals fear new government will undo progressive policies

Associated Press

Biden’s Israel and Mideast policy to remain largely untouched after midterms

The Media Line

Israeli ex-Olympian Linoy Ashram opens up about life after sports

Orit Merlin Rozhenzwaig

Israeli woman donates kidney to ex-husband

Tzipora Roman

Reality star Shahaf Raz voted Israel's sexiest man alive for 2022

Ynet

Gaza date farmers struggle in wake of climate change

i24NEWS

With little diversity expected in new Israeli government, some minorities are concerned

The Media Line, Ynet

Israel's first Arab beer brewery

Shai Segev

Palestinian seeks early release in case that shook Jerusalem

Associated Press

Bedouin women find their voice on Israel's elections

i24NEWS

After 40 years of 'marriage,' wife left entitled to one tenth of a shekel

Adv. Zohar Koresh

Jordanians see gloomy picture in Netanyahu’s return

The Media Line

Israeli climate activist has hope for the future, but only if things change

Ilana Curiel

'I've grown up,' far-right Ben-Gvir tells Israelis worried about his rise

Reuters

First Israeli to be wounded by Gaza rocket in Sderot to become IDF officer

Matan Tzuri

Israeli settlers have high hopes after Netanyahu election win

Reuters

Israeli Arabs fear the possibility of Ben-Gvir's role in forming government

Hassan Shaalan, Einav Halabi

'He, I and his girlfriend are a throuple': Israel's polyamorous 'unicorns'

Adi Shacham

Morocco makes history with Arab world’s first-ever synagogue on university campus

The Media Line

Israeli celebrity chef leaves for Cyprus' greener pastures

Tiki Golan

For some Americans who moved to Israel, election results are 'deja vu'

Deborah Danan, Philisa Cramer/JTA

Jewish model and influencer targeted online over Israel visits

Itamar Eichner

Lone IDF soldier reunites with grandmother as paratrooper graduation gift

Korin Elbaz Alush

Benjamin Netanyahu faces balancing act after Israel election comeback

Reuters

As election dust settles, some familiar faces fail to make Knesset cut

Nina Fox

Lawbreaker to kingmaker? Far-right Ben-Gvir surges in vote

Reuters

At an Israeli polling station, Arab voters struggle to be heard

Deborah Danan/JTA

Where Israelis spent Election Day after going to the polls

Asaf Kamer