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In the Middle East, obesity is a growing epidemic

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

The Media Line , 22:32 , 07.20.19

Palestinians seeking to disengage economically from Israel

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

The Media Line , 14:01 , 07.19.19

Israeli demolition order on Jerusalem outskirts stokes Palestinian fears

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

Reuters , 08:40 , 07.19.19

Gaza's traditional crafts industries rapidly disappearing

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

Associated Press , 19:53 , 07.14.19

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

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

Associated Press , 10:46 , 07.13.19

Substance-use disorder proliferates in Iran

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

The Media Line , 19:42 , 07.12.19

Religious women in Mideast try to beat the heat, modestly

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

The Media Line , 09:26 , 07.06.19

Israel can attack Syria at any time, Arab experts say

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

The Media Line , 20:57 , 07.05.19

On July 4, Jewish activists identify with detained immigrants

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

Associated Press , 12:53 , 07.04.19

Forgotten pictures from forgotten battles: The War of Attrition revealed

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

Nina Fox , 20:34 , 06.30.19

Where are Israel's moon rocks?

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

Nina Fuchs , 22:48 , 06.29.19

From POWs in 1948 to hospital roommates in 2019

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

Yael Freidson , 13:47 , 06.29.19

El Al welcomes its first ever Druze flight attendant

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

Daniel Salami , 09:19 , 06.29.19

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

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

The Media Line , 18:45 , 06.28.19

Orangutans make a splash as Europe swelters in dangerous heat wave

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

Associated Press , 20:24 , 06.25.19

Scars on Middle East landscape bear witness to past peace failures

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

Reuters , 17:13 , 06.24.19

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

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

Amir Alon , 21:26 , 06.23.19

Aleppo's scattered business owners have yet to return home

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

Reuters , 09:37 , 06.23.19

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

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

Associated Press , 23:36 , 06.22.19

A Bollywood love story in Petah Tikva

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

Nina Fuchs , 13:30 , 06.22.19

Israeli library offers glimpse of old Jewish life in Europe

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

Associated Press , 23:33 , 06.18.19

When Palestinian Arabs and Jews fought the Nazis side by side

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

The Media Line , 21:12 , 06.16.19

Tremors across Jordan as Trump Mideast peace plan revives old fears

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

Reuters , 23:47 , 06.15.19

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

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

Erez Erlichman , 13:42 , 06.15.19

The secret life of the elite Muslim IDF soldier

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

Etti Abramov , 09:12 , 06.15.19

Nechama Rivlin's secret friendship with jailed domestic violence victim

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

Amir Alon , 14:06 , 06.11.19

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

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

Amir Alon , 23:59 , 06.08.19

Gay Syrian author finds new life as refugee in Canada

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

The Media Line , 14:05 , 06.08.19

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

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

Attila Somfalvi, Alexandra Lukash , 19:06 , 06.07.19

Israel's intelligence giant deployed to thwart Hezbollah

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

Yoav Zitun , 23:37 , 06.05.19

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

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

Associated Press , 22:06 , 06.02.19

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

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

The Media Line , 23:58 , 06.01.19

Netanyahu and Liberman: a love-hate relationship

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

Associated Press , 19:28 , 06.01.19

Making weed, not war

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

The Media Line , 14:34 , 06.01.19

From Hezbollah spy to Haredi farmer

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

Etty Abramov , 18:51 , 05.31.19

Ramadan in Mideast is for fasting and Facebook, data shows

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

Associated Press , 18:48 , 05.28.19

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

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

Kim Legziel , 19:22 , 05.26.19

Israeli teen carries hope of peace to New York program

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

Matan Tzuri , 22:36 , 05.25.19

A father figure for estranged Haredi soldiers

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

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

For Gaza grooms, crippling debt overshadows marital bliss

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

Associated Press , 18:57 , 05.24.19

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

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

Associated Press , 21:34 , 05.22.19

Iran counters dissent with crackdown on women

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

The Media line , 13:52 , 05.18.19

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

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

Etti Abramov , 08:55 , 05.18.19

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

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

Kobi Nachshoni , 10:10 , 05.17.19

Eurovision weekend in the big city

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

Shir Li Golan , 23:18 , 05.16.19

Vegan diet finding fans in Arab world

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

The Media Line , 21:19 , 05.16.19

Report: Iran-linked disinformation effort had personal touch

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

Associated Press , 20:13 , 05.15.19

Holocaust survivor, former soldier have emotional meeting

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

Associated Press , 21:09 , 05.14.19

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

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

Associated Press , 23:38 , 05.10.19

Gaza skateboarders battle blockade and conservatism

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

AFP , 18:20 , 05.10.19

In Israel, members of Arab minority embrace Palestinian identity

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

Reuters , 19:59 , 05.09.19

This is Israel- a year in pictures

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

Ynet , 08:58 , 05.09.19

The loss of an IDF legend

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

Shani Zohar Shadme , 14:45 , 05.08.19

A new light shines on bereaved Raimond family

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

Israel Moskowitz , 14:37 , 05.08.19

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

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

Yael Fridson , 08:23 , 05.08.19

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

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

, 19:36 , 05.07.19

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

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

Shiri Bachar , 21:29 , 05.06.19

A look at the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan

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

Associated Press , 13:53 , 05.06.19

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

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

Associated Press , 23:24 , 05.05.19

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

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

The Media Line , 09:54 , 04.27.19

Paratrooper battalion conducts joint exercise in Germany

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

Yoav Zitun , 22:26 , 04.25.19

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

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

Amir Alon , 23:14 , 04.24.19

IDF soldier born to Gaza parents commended for excellence

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

Korin Elbaz Alush , 14:35 , 04.24.19

Is the Dayan family Israel's Kennedy clan?

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

Shlomo Nakdimon , 09:52 , 04.24.19

Is there a way ahead for two-state solution?

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

Associated Press , 23:38 , 04.21.19

Wikipedia's good bots fixing Hebrew language entries

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

David Shai , 11:06 , 04.21.19

A dive into Israel's mermaid community

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

Associated Press , 09:43 , 04.20.19

Fall of Bashir brings no change for Israel’s Sudanese refugees

The courts deliberate how long asylum seekers must wait for the government to respond to their requests while the situation in Sudan still unsafe for their return; lack of diplomatic ties means Sudanese community will not face deportation to home country

The Media Line , 23:08 , 04.18.19

Israel will win any conflict against enemies to the north, says departing IDF commander

General Yoel Strick warns Lebanon will pay for Hezbollah cross-border incursions; threatens Israel will take out Russian S-300 system if used by Syria against IAF warplanes

Ron Ben-Yishai , 14:23 , 04.18.19

Schoolboys find 1,600-year-old coin on Galilee field trip

Coin bears face of Byzantine Emperor Theodosius II, who abolished Sanhedrin in Land of Israel, causing Jewish leadership to relocate to Babylon; keen-eyed students receive special citation from Antiquities Authority

Itay Blumenthal , 14:28 , 04.17.19

A headscarf among hijabs - Umm al-Fahm's Haredi teacher is building bridges

Ital Levy of Afula is the Arab city's sole Jewish educator, and while her appointment raised a few eyebows, she is determined to dispel what she calls 'harsh stigmas' and has won over her students and their parents.

Adir Yanko , 23:55 , 04.13.19

A religious Jew and a devout Muslim find common ground

Elhanan Miller is a kippa-wearing Orthodox Jew and Thana Jawabreh is a devout Muslim who covers her head; together, they created a project to educate members of each other's faith and break down barriers.

Elhanan Miller, Thana Jawabreh , 18:46 , 04.13.19

Palestinians see Israel election as repudiation of peace efforts

Analysis: Following the April 9 vote, many in the West Bank foresee an even more hardline government concerning the peace process and lament their diminishing chances of establishing an independent state

The Media Line , 13:58 , 04.13.19

An Arab NATO in the making

Saudi Arabia plays host to high-level officials from US, Gulf states and Jordan as it prepares to launch Middle East Strategic Alliance - a new body designed to counter Iran's influence in the region

The Media Line , 13:31 , 04.12.19

Israel’s election exposes its deep political and social divisions

For all the talk of unity from political leaders, the electoral map shows Netanyahu's Likud sweeping Israeli periphery as well as West Bank settlements and Jerusalem, all with mostly poor and religious populations

Associated Press , 08:35 , 04.11.19

Rapper urges Arab voters to resist Israeli election boycott

Polls are predicting dismal voter turnout in the Arab sector, but a popular Arab rapper struggles to change that in a video that has racked up hundreds of thousands of views; ' It doesn't make sense for me to give up this tool," Tamar Nafar raps, 'So I'm going to vote.

Associated Press , 23:21 , 04.08.19

Artificial limbs change lives for wounded Gaza protesters

136 amputations have been performed on Palestinians hit by IDF fire in border clashes over the past year; in the Hamas-run enclave, technicians at the Gaza Artificial Limb Center are making prosthetics with aid from the Red Cross, helping the wounded rebuild their lives

Reuters , 21:11 , 04.08.19

Israel could face austerity under next government

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has long touted the economic successes of Israel; however, he and his finance minister, Moshe Kahlon, have cut taxes while spending generously on pay rises for police and subsidies for kindergartens in recent years, leading to a widening budget deficit

Reuters , 23:11 , 04.06.19

Israeli election: the left that dare not speak its name

With only 12 percent of Israeli Jews identifying themselves as left-wing, the word 'leftist' has become a derogatory term in the current elections campaign; latest polls show Blue and White taking 4 point lead on ruling Likud

Reuters, Ynet , 23:32 , 04.04.19

Health Ministry sees spike in applications to grow medical cannabis

Pending reforms don't deter more than 500 Israeli farmers who wish to go through the process of obtaining licenses to grow the highly prized plant; meanwhile, in first crime of its kind, the warehouses of the country’s leading supplier were robbed

The Media Line , 11:59 , 04.03.19

Druze not forgetting Nation-State Law

We visited Druze town of Usfiyeh to hear how law is affecting how residents plan to vote; many disappointed by Kulanu's support for law; say they are furious with Likud, but few voted for the party previously.

Assaf Kamar , 23:02 , 04.01.19

40 years of peace with Israel - an Egyptian perspective

The anniversary of the US-brokered accord stirs complex emotions in the largest country in the Arab world, where some highlight the economic benefits the agreement brought, while others cannot see the deal lasting

The Media Line , 22:35 , 03.30.19

From the lion’s den to London: the repatriation of ISIS children

While it’s feared youngsters accompanying foreign fighters home from Middle Eastern battlefields could pose a national security threat, it's evident many of the them are heavily traumatized and have been made to witness and participate in horrible atrocities; Western countries now struggle with the question of whether and how to repatriate these children — and what to do with their mothers, who got them into this in the first place

The Media Line , 09:08 , 03.30.19

Ancient West Bank site draws Christians, and controversy

Tel Shilo, traditionally believed to have been the site of the biblical tabernacle - despite no archaeological proof - stirs controversy over competing narratives of archaeology, religion, and nationalism

AP , 15:44 , 03.29.19

Bedouin diplomat and Chabad rabbi unite to save lives

Upon arriving at his diplomatic posting in Kathmandu, Ismail Khalidi heard reports of a serious accident that killed Vered Aviyashar in the Annapurna Range of Nepal. Touched by the story of her life, Khalidi teamed up with the local Chabad Rabbi Hezki Lifshitz to establish a life-saving project to provide trekkers with mini oxygen tanks to protect from altitude sickness.

Itamar Eichner , 20:26 , 03.22.19

After eight years of civil war, can Syria be reassembled?

The figures are blurred, but the UN believes that a total of 11 million Syrians - almost half of the population - have been displaced, and it’s clear that it will take a lot of effort and an estimated $400 billion to put the country back together, if it’s to happen at all

Lawrence Rifkin, the Media Line , 21:33 , 03.20.19

From widow to woman of substance

Hagit Vaknin lost her husband in an accident. At only 24 years of age, she was left with an infant and a baby on the way, no money in the bank and no profession. She had to muster all her strength to piece her life back together.

Zipora Roman , 14:44 , 03.20.19

Far-right party turns cannabis into key Israeli election issue

Ultranationalist Moshe Feiglin formed Zehut after his extremist views saw him kicked out of Likud; but is his stance on marijuana distracting from policies that would be less palatable to young secular voters?

Associated Press , 22:28 , 03.18.19

Will assault drones become a frequent presence in Mideast skies?

For Israel, countering the threat from the air – especially from non-state actors such as Lebanon's Iranian-backed Hezbollah – requires superior intelligence, advances in technology and plain old deterrence

Terrance J. Mintner, The Media Line , 22:28 , 03.16.19

IN PICTURES: Disabled animals given new lease of life at Israeli sanctuary

On the Freedom Farm in Moshav Olesh, even a three-legged cow has a future; founded by animal-rights activists, the farm is home to 240 animals that were raised for slaughter — and now enjoy a good life and ample affection

Reuters , 18:42 , 03.16.19

A dreamy train between Ramallah and Nablus

Plans are afoot for a Palestinian rail line in the northern West Bank, extending eventually to the south, as a way to reduce both travel time and road accidents; worrying about the Israelis will come later, says a PA official

Dima Abumaria, The Media Line , 14:01 , 03.16.19

Israel's unsung Ethiopian heroines

Forgotten stories of tumultuous desert journeys on foot and a yearning for Zion get center stage when 11 women are honored for their outstanding contribution to Israeli society

Vered Goldman , 22:59 , 03.15.19

Then Sadat said: ‘No one believed that I truly sought peace’

When the Egyptian president announced that he was ready to go to Jerusalem to make peace, few believed he was serious. As a young journalist accompanying the Israeli delegation in Cairo, Smadar Perry earned an exclusive interview with Sadat and also got to enjoy the other pleasures Cairo offered.

Smadar Perry , 23:28 , 03.11.19

Omar furor reflects intensifying national debate over Israel

Although controversial anti-Israel remarks made by the Muslim congresswoman have come under attack from Democratic party's establishment, she won support from the millennial activists, including some Jews, criticizing Israeli treatment of Palestinians and urging boycotts against the Jewish state

Associated Press , 11:34 , 03.10.19

She did it her way

Ilanit Biran was a destitute woman, separated from her husband and living with her daughter at her father's home. Today, she is back together with her husband, a mother of four, and the financial and administrative director of Be-Atzmi, the NGO that helped her turn her life around.

Zipora Roman , 00:12 , 03.10.19

Rescuing the rescuers: Syrian White Helmet builds new life in UK

With the help of Western powers and Israeli soldiers, Amer was among hundreds of White Helmets evacuated last July from southwest Syria, and now he is adjusting to the sights and sounds of normal life he has not heard for eight years.

Reuters , 00:09 , 03.10.19

Shattering stereotypes about Israel's Ethiopian community

A new movie about the antics of an aspiring Israeli Ethiopian musician 'gives the general public its first chance to see how we are at home and in our neighborhoods,' says its star Tzvika Iskais.

Tara Kavaler, The Media Line , 19:38 , 03.09.19

Celebrating International Women’s Day, Middle East style

From Jordan to Israel, Lebanon to the West Bank, women across the region are marking the annual event with conferences, campaigns and demonstrations for gender equality.

Julia Altmann, The Media Line , 19:18 , 03.08.19

Fighting gender segregation in the Jewish state

OPINION: Elinor Davidov, who leads the campaign against the separation of women and men at the Israel Women's Network, has been fighting against the exclusion of women in public areas for the past two years; now she is calling on the public to join her in the struggle against this troubling phenomenon, which is still prevalent in Israel in 2019.

Elinor Davidov , 14:22 , 03.08.19

VIDEO: Israeli cop on a wild goose chase

Police officer and driver rescue goslings who wandered onto Tel Aviv's Ayalon highway while their anxious mother circled above; parent and chicks successfully reunited in local park

Raanan Ben-Zur , 21:37 , 03.06.19