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Israeli Nobel hopeful works to bring power to remote locations in Africa

When Yosef Abramowitz made Aliyah, he chose to settle in the middle of Arava desert valley, where he would take advantage of the scorching sun to build solar fields; now, Abramowitz is bringing that technology to rural areas of developing countries

Keren Natanzon Weits , 14:00, 05.20.22

Israel's Sheba Medical Center serves as model for coexistence

Despite the turbulent and often violent reality outside its walls, on Ramat Gan hospital's premises workers and patients alike look beyond the religious and political differences, focused purely on providing solutions for the sick

i24NEWS, Ynet , 23:26, 05.17.22

‘Edge of Tomorrow’: Israeli program set to 'revolutionize' combat soldiers

Developers say cutting-edge program will enable infantry teams to work seamlessly together, using networked warfare tech, and will improve 'soldiers' lethality, survivability, situational awareness, stamina and more'

The Media Line, Ynet , 18:40, 05.14.22

'When girls wear sandals, it drives me crazy': Insider’s look into Israel's foot fetishism

Three men tell Ynet about their sexual interest in feet, how women react, how they define a beautiful foot, and what they do in winter when women are in boots and feet aren't out on public display

Or Sofer , 08:45, 05.14.22

Israel and world powers look to aid flailing Palestinian economy

Semi-annual Ad Hoc Liaison Committee meeting puts Israeli and Palestinian Authority officials in same room with international representatives; Palestinians say PA, Israeli economies directly intertwined

The Media Line , 09:38, 05.13.22

Who's the Swedish doctor facing execution in Iran for alleged Israeli spying

Explainer: Swedish citizen Ahmad Reza Jalali is part of an ongoing trend in Iran, where foreign nationals are used as pawns in the Islamic Republic's ongoing fight with the West

Associated Press , 12:47, 05.12.22

Kosovo FM on moving embassy to Jerusalem: ‘We keep our promises’

Donika Gervalla-Schwarz says while decision faced scrutiny from European Union allies, Balkan country considers itself 'a reliable and a serious partner' to Israel

i24NEWS , 17:45, 05.11.22

Who is slain Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh?

Veteran reporter has been covering events in the West Bank for over 20 years and has become a household name across the Arab world; her death has caused a stir on social media, with users calling for vengeance

Liad Osmo , 16:04, 05.11.22

Israeli top Apple exec: If you're looking for engineering talent, Israel is the place

Israel-born Johny Srouji, the senior vice president and arguably the most influential figure at Apple after the company's CEO, lauds Israeli ingenuity as well as those working at the tech giant's Haifa-based R&D center, where the company's two state-of-the-art chips were developed

Yisrael Wolman , 16:47, 05.07.22

Russian FM’s Hitler remarks echo Soviet anti-Zionist propaganda

Analysts say Lavrov’s statements show the Kremlin is escalating its propaganda efforts amid ongoing war with Ukraine; 'The danger is that once you start saying these things out loud, you’re waking up the virus of antisemitism,' says one researcher

The Media Line , 18:45, 05.06.22

Why Israel observes Memorial Day the day before Independence Day

Historians say sudden transition from grief to joy is tied to events that marred the birth of the state, primarily the Kfar Etzion massacre; customs of modern ceremonies, including torch lighting and parades, date back to state's infancy

The Media Line , 16:42, 05.04.22

Israeli veteran opens a window into dealing with PTSD

One moment in Rafah sends a combat soldier and sniper in the Golani Brigade into a life with PTSD, which impacts his personal relations, his ability to work and his willingness to confront his feelings; but, Eli says he found a way to cope

Eli Forman-Shir , 20:41, 05.03.22

Jerusalem’s merchants are struggling despite Ramadan, Eid business

Some say they are struggling to pay rent as cost of living, ingredients rise and many opt to shop in the West Bank where prices are lower; others say lack of tourism hurts their businesses

The Media Line , 14:34, 05.03.22

Israeli hi-tech teens who earn more than their teachers and parents

Meet the 'sharpies'!; they're outstandingly talented, they work at start-ups, leading high-tech companies and earning monthly salaries of 10-20 thousand shekels ($3-6000) – and they're still in high school

Anat Lev-Adler , 13:05, 04.30.22

Holocaust survivor becomes TikTok sensation who teaches teens history

Tova Friedman, 83, didn't know anything about social media until her grandson Eran, 16, decided to open an account for her, where she would be able to share her memories of life in Auschwitz and answer question about the genocide

Ifat Manhardt , 18:35, 04.28.22

As they grow old and frail, Holocaust survivors seek dignity in Israeli reality

Thousands of survivors live solitary lives even if they have family members who visit them in their homes, often unsuitable for medical needs; one says she just wants to go outside but cannot navigate stairs, while another says she misses having conversations

Hadar Gil-Ad , 15:17, 04.25.22

Residents of southern Bedouin city feel ignored by police amid local clan war

Rimas, 14, calls for police intervention after being wounded by stray bullet in her home after hours of shooting; 'If there was a terror attack, there would have been choppers in the air and gunmen would have been caught,' relatives say

Hassan Shaalan , 11:30, 04.25.22

'Polyamory is playing with fire': Israeli couples' navigation of non-monogamy

They met on the dancefloor, developed mutual sexual attraction, fell in love and had a child - creating first crack in Shavit and Keren unusual relationship; Dafna and Noam, on the other hand, were different from the onset

Ofir Sagarsky, Michaela Hazani , 08:48, 04.23.22

Weeks of terror and clashes did not deter ‘East and West’ from breaking fast together

Ibdaa School of the Arts aims to be 'a catalyst for interdisciplinary, cross-genre, cross-border conversations'; this year it hosted Ramadan break-fast meal for artists from around the globe, as well as for those living in both West and East Jerusalem

The Media Line , 13:52, 04.22.22

Go down, Moses: Israelis recall life in Sinai 40 years on

While many Israelis lived in Egyptian peninsula prior to the peace agreement, the change in the two countries' relations forced Israel to withdraw from the area, forcing thousands of Israelis to relocate; 'There was hope that we’d be able to return someday,' says one former Sinai resident

The Media Line , 08:28, 04.22.22

Why Mideast tensions are soaring yet again

Explainer: Despite efforts to avoid violence around the holiday season, Israelis die in terror attacks, clashes break out on a religious site holy to both Muslims and Jews, Israel raids the West Bank to apprehend terror suspects and rockets fired from Gaza

Associated Press , 20:01, 04.21.22

Residents of Israel's south fear re-run of last year's Gaza war

Israelis living in the Gaza border region were not surprised to hear rocket alert sirens blare on Monday after more than six months of quiet, and almost one year since Operation Guardian of the Walls, which also came at a time of unrest at Temple Mount

Matan Tzuri , 11:10, 04.19.22

Israelis establish shelter for Ukrainian victims of sexual assault

Staffed by Israeli volunteers including psychologists, women given shelter, assistance and security; founders say they plan to open more facilities to help the growing number of victims of sex crimes, displaced by war

Hadar Gil-Ad , 17:02, 04.14.22

In Gaza, an application languishes, and a toddler dies

Jalal al-Masri fought convoluted Israeli bureaucracy to secure a permit for his 19-month-old daughter Fatma, who was diagnosed with a congenital heart defect, to take her for treatment outside the Gaza Strip, but the permit never came

Associated Press , 10:55, 04.14.22

Noy Bar: A model, parliamentary aid and Netanyahu son's ex-partner

When she's not advising ex-Yamina MK Amichai Chikli, 27-year-old graduate student is headlining summer campaigns for fashion brands; until recently, she was also in a high-profile relationship with Avner Netanyahu

Bar Zaga , 10:40, 04.14.22

A Ukrainian family's first-steps in Israel

Amid the bureaucracy and notoriously high cost of leaving, Ukrainian family fleeing the Russian invasion says language barrier poses biggest difficulty in integrating into Israeli society, which has welcomed them nonetheless; 'We love Israel, we have a sense of security'

Sivan Hilaie , 12:28, 04.13.22

Israeli women in prostitution cycle 'dying in silence'

Latest report finds many women engaged in 'the world's oldest profession' often disappear without leaving almost any trace of their existence; 'I didn't think anyone would miss me,' says woman who tried to end her life 22 times

Hadar Gil-Ad , 15:12, 04.11.22

Can time unite us? Ramadan, Easter, Passover all in one month

This April will see followers of the three major monotheistic religions − Christianity, Islam and Judaism − celebrating major holy days in their respective faiths, all determined by the moon

TheMediaLine , 08:40, 04.09.22

Ukrainian woman with terminal cancer escapes war thanks to Israeli doctors

When Elena, an impoverished single mother, was told she only has a couple of weeks to live, she decided to do whatever it takes to escape war-torn country for the sake of her daughter; thanks to the Hadassah Medical Center delegation, she also found a new home

Einav Halabi , 16:03, 04.04.22

Palestinian agenda overshadowed by regional developments

Once a regular supplier of headlines for news outlets around the globe, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict has taken a backseat to other issues in Mideast, even though recent terror wave serves as a constant reminder of the problem

The Media Line , 13:59, 04.02.22

‘We are strong': Israelis defiant in face of terror wave

Despite multiple terror attacks, which have claimed the lives of nearly a dozen Israelis, people all over Israel say they will not give in to attempts by terrorists to instill fear and hatred into society; 'I have many Arab friends,' says vendor at a renowned Jerusalem market

The Media Line, Ynet , 13:40, 04.01.22

Three challenges Israel faces with Ramadan around the corner

Despite what appears to be the start of a new terror wave, there are still steps Israel can take to minimize the tension, such as maintaining the status quo over Al-Aqsa Mosque and easing curbs on Palestinians

Ynet , 08:35, 04.01.22

After terrorist attacks, sidelined Palestinian issue reemerges

In-depth: Israel has shifted its priorities to contain Iran and build regional Arab alliances while burying Palestinian problem, but terror spike exposes the weaknesses of this approach

Associated Press , 23:38, 03.30.22

Palestinian Land Day: Celebration of history of excuse for violence?

Explainer: Commemoration dates back to 1976, when Arabs protested Israeli government's plan to expropriate thousands of acres of Arab-owned land in the north; today, Land Day serves as a day for political opposition among Arab-Israelis and Palestinians

i24NEWS, Ynet , 15:56, 03.30.22

Israeli clowns bring joy and laughter to Ukrainian refugees

Nimrod Eisenberg is a development manager by trade but he moonlights as a 'medical clown' along with many others working with The Dream Doctors Project Israel, in an effort to lift spirits of thousands of refugees fleeing homes

i24NEWS, Ynet , 13:43, 03.26.22

Moldovan Chabad rescues Jewish Ukrainians en route to Israel

Hundreds of Ukrainian refugees arrive in Moldova each day, and many of them are helped by Chabad members who run a rescue effort in the town of Călărasi; '3,000 Jewish refugees from Ukraine have passed through here so far,' says one official

Riki Carmi‎ , 19:00, 03.25.22

Ukrainian refugees flown to Israel to surprise IDF soldier son

Arkady Kesselman made Aliyah almost two years ago to enlist in the army and hasn't seen his family since; following the war in Ukraine, his mother and brother fled from Odesa to Cyprus before arriving in Jerusalem to be with him

Einav Halabi , 12:26, 03.24.22

Two mothers and a rabbi who fed the poor: Israel names victims of terror spree

Moshe was struck down first in the murderous attack; Doris's paramedic nephew was unable to save her; Laura had the strength to fight back while being mercilessly attacked, and Menachem was stabbed dozens of times while taking a walk

Ynet , 23:44, 03.22.22

Ukraine war takes a heavy toll on refugees’ mental health

Many people are shaking in fear or in shock, they can't focus, and as a result, they can't move, stuck in a battle zone even after they leave it; 'After experiencing extreme trauma, we usually find it difficult to overcome it - so new and unexpected,' expert says

The Media Line , 14:22, 03.22.22

Israeli mother fears for daughter stranded alone in Ukraine

Roxlana, 17, denied entry to the country despite both mother and sister residing in Israel; mother says she is left to fend for herself in ravaged Ukraine amid an escalating war with Russia

Hadar Gil-Ad , 11:20, 03.21.22

Meet Israeli organ transplant coordinators who rushed to aid Ukrainian refugees

Malka Stein was on board one of the earliest rescue delegations that set out to provide first-hand aid to Ukrainians fleeing war; she is one of many Israelis who left everything behind to be a safe haven for Ukrainians who escaped fighting

Dr. Tamar Ashkenazi , 23:57, 03.20.22

Polish envoy rails Israel over response to Ukraine refugee crisis

Warsaw's top diplomat in Israel criticizes Jerusalem's lack of hospitality toward Ukrainian civilians fleeing war with Russia and calls to relax admission requirements

Itamar Eichner , 20:50, 03.20.22

Denied easy victory, Russia presses reduced goals in Ukraine

In-depth: As Ukrainians put up valiant resistance, Moscow realizes controlling any substantial chunk of Ukrainian territory long-term would take more resources than it could foreseeably commit, leaving it with two options: negotiate a settlement or double down

Associated Press , 10:38, 03.19.22

Christians find unity in restoring holiest Jerusalem church

Project, which includes excavation that could shed light on the rich history of the Old City's Church of the Holy Sepulcher, helps capital's dominant denominations patch up past differences

Associated Press , 20:35, 03.17.22

Palestinians with Ukraine ties empathize with victims of war

Gazans say they understand the horrors of war having lived through Hamas-Israel fighting where civilians were hurt; Ukrainian-born Oksana al-Astal fears for elderly parents left in Ukraine

Associated Press , 10:41, 03.17.22

Israeli philanthropic group saves cancer patient from besieged Odessa

International Fellowship of Christians and Jews arranges an ambulance to take Alexander from his home to Kishinev across the border where he reunites with wife and daughter; Now in Israel family hopes to settle for good

Sivan Hilaie , 10:14, 03.17.22

Bennett emerges as an unlikely mediator in Russia-Ukraine war

In-Depth: PM's close ties with both Moscow and Kyiv, Israel's post-USSR community, as well as the two warring countries' sizable Jewish populations all placed Israel in a key position in the ongoing mediation efforts

Associated Press , 19:54, 03.16.22

Ukrainian refugee fights to remain in Israel despite threat of deportation

Lana Balaban, a Ukrainian war refugee, faces threat of deportation to Romania rather than receiving a welcome and a safe haven upon arrival to Israel. tells Ynet of her fears of every knock on her hotel room door

Lana Balaban , 23:30, 03.15.22

Ukrainians set up secret facilities to train civilians how to fight

Hidden deep in the city of Lviv, an urban warfare training facility teaches Ukrainians how to use automatic weapons, throw grenades and understands basic military tactics; 'Only now Ukrainians started to acquire combat capabilities,' says one of the instructors

Elior Levy , 12:34, 03.15.22

From Gaza to Ukraine and back: War haunts Palestinian students

Palestinian Foreign Affairs Ministry says it oversaw evacuation of 1,300 Palestinians, including 600 students, from Ukraine, with many preferring to stay in other European countries; 'I never expected I would go from one war into another,' says one student

Reuters , 11:41, 03.15.22

Could Israel be staring down a food crisis amid Russia-Ukraine war?

Israeli scientist says conflict could have a particularly detrimental effect on Israel and its neighbors as Middle Eastern countries rely heavily on grain imports from both warring countries

Alexandra Lukash , 23:51, 03.14.22

Sex traffickers prey on Ukrainian women fleeing war, Israeli witness says

Women fleeing their homes in times of war are often targeted by those seeking to turn a profit from their plight and the phenomenon has become exceedingly common at the Ukraine-Poland border

Noa Lavie, Attila Somfalvi , 17:51, 03.14.22

Jews fleeing from Ukraine say their children don't know they'll never be back

Ukrainian immigrants arriving Israel say they are afraid of the prospect of starting a new life in an instant since many of them never planned to leave Ukraine; 'My daughter asked me if we're going to die, that's when I decided we are leaving,' says one woman

Riki Carmi , 14:36, 03.14.22

'Like my grandmother, I became a refugee'

Eighty-one years after Lydia Traktirshchik crossed the Dniester River in a cattle car in flight of the Nazis, her grandson Edward had to cross it in the opposite direction fleeing the Russians, carrying the family trauma in his heart

Edward Doks , 19:29, 03.13.22

From kitchenware to anti-tank obstacles: Ukrainian factory enlists in battle

Some 30 volunteers working at the 'Steel Manufacture' factory in Lviv are all working tirelessly to manufacture hundreds of anti-tank barricades and thousands of traps to fend off the Russian invasion of their country

Elior Levy , 11:57, 03.13.22

How Russians see the ‘special military operation’ in Ukraine

Many Russians have a very different opinion on the war than the rest of the world, due to authoritarian nature of the regime, restrictions on the press, long-term effects of carefully crafted propaganda and an entirely divergent worldview

TheMediaLine , 11:04, 03.13.22

Despite battles being waged in some cities, parts of Ukraine still untouched by war

Ynet correspondent to war-torn country joins a refugee convoy heading to Hungarian and Romanian borders to escape the war, and finds in some areas in the east of the country life continues as normal

Ron Ben Yishai , 23:47, 03.10.22

Long-lost Ukrainian sisters find one another on the road to Israel

Valentina and Mariana Varshavky were both born and raised in Kyiv, but never met; after the Russians invaded, the two fled to the Polish border to unite with their sons in Israel, discovering they had the same father one the way

Sivan Hilaie , 14:58, 03.10.22

IDF veteran teaches Ukrainian civilians to fight Russian invaders

Israeli national says he is sharing knowledge he acquired during his service with his neighbors in heavily bombarded Kyiv and provides them with much-needed weapons training

Alexandra Lukash , 12:31, 03.10.22

L’Chaim OG: Cousin of singer Prince is a Haredi rapper living in Jerusalem

Zecharya Yishai Levine, was born and raised in a black Christian family of civil rights activists in Minnesota; now, he finds himself studying at a yeshiva in Israel and is unwilling to leave even after encountering racism

Tali Farkash, Eli Mandelbaum , 15:14, 03.09.22

Ukrainians who favored Russia ties now feel its actions are unforgivable

Ukrainians studying at Israeli universities say once they strongly believed their country should develop close ties with Russia due to potential economic benefits, but now they feel there is no way back after such a horrific war

The Media Line , 13:20, 03.09.22

First look at Israel's soon-to-be field hospital in Ukraine

Some 80 doctors, nurses, and medical personnel from Israel will set up shop 14km from the Polish border to provide medical assistance to refugees and locals; 'We must prevent this war from becoming a medical crisis,' says one Israeli official

Adir Yanko , 11:03, 03.09.22

A war reporter's notebook: Living under siege in Kyiv

Ynet correspondent to Ukraine writes of seeing residents provide food to soldiers, reservists and volunteers manning military positions on the northern borders of the capital despite relentless Russian bombings

Ron Ben Yishai , 10:52, 03.09.22

Ukrainian officer's essentials: Night vision, water and Golda Meir

Ynet correspondent in Ukraine runs into a Zionist Ukrainian officer in a military post as he takes his a trip to Kyiv following the announcement about a humanitarian corridor

Ron Ben-Yishai , 00:12, 03.09.22

Displaced Jewish-Ukrainian children shelter in Israel, away from reality of war

Children and staff from the Alumim Jewish orphanage in Zhytomyr receive trucks loads of donations with clothing, shoes, toys, diapers, games and food from all over the country

The Media Line , 17:53, 03.08.22

Russian forces begin seizure of Ukraine's capital

In-depth: Before advancing deep into Kyiv, Russian forces are attempting to eradicate pockets of resistance on its outskirts, even at the cost of civilian lives; Ukrainian military sets up roadblocks in the capital to ambush encroaching Russian forces

Ron Ben-Yishai , 16:01, 03.08.22

Kyiv braces for advancing Russian tanks amid fierce shelling

Ynet reporter documents the evacuation to Israel of sick children from Kyiv, as Russian forces intensify their strikes on the capital ahead of an invasion of the city; Only those who will survive the journey can leave, doctor says

Ron Ben Yishai , 16:12, 03.07.22

Israeli hockey player recalls harrowing escape from Ukraine amid invasion

'We had to decide whether to hide in a shelter where we may be killed by a grenade or risk a 50-50 chance of surviving a train ride through areas under Russian attack,' says Eliezer Sherbatov, adding he just wants to stay close to his family now

Raanan Weiss , 11:19, 03.07.22

Palestinians say war in Ukraine will hurt their cause

Officials and public alike warn international crisis could divert public attention from issue, fear Israel could resettle Ukrainian Jewish refugees in West Bank settlements

The Media Line , 19:19, 03.06.22

As Putin loses patience, Ukraine braces for Russian onslaught on Kyiv

Ynet reporter sees civilians and security forces attempt to fortify the capital with sandbags and metal barricades as they prepare for siege; 'Kyiv can be destroyed, but Kyiv will never be taken,' one soldier says

Ron Ben-Yishai , 10:26, 03.06.22

Israeli couple hopes to rescue surrogate mother in Ukraine

Haimans appeal for help from Foreign Ministry and say they will cover cost of rescue of 35-year old factory worker carrying their child and stranded in war zone, unable to flee

Reuters , 21:30, 03.03.22

'Divine providence': Israeli recounts harrowing escape from war-torn Ukraine

Anton Borts woke up to the sound of distant blasts as Russian forces invaded and immediately realized he had to flee, but his journey to safety proved no easy feat as the fog of war shrouds the Eastern European nation

Alexandra Lukash , 10:57, 03.03.22

As war intensifies, Ukrainians fear being cut off food

Ynet correspondent describes locals scrambling for food supplies as store shelves remain empty; his partner says shortages this extreme have not seen since the fall of the Soviet Union

Edward Docks , 10:47, 03.02.22

Israelis, Arabs, Iranians in harrowing exodus from Ukraine

Foreign nationals escaping Ukraine all recount braving bombarded war zones in order to make their way back home; 'There were bombs everywhere so we decided to leave,' says one Israeli national

AFP , 23:48, 03.01.22

Ultra-Orthodox Jew enlists in Ukrainian army to fight Russian invasion

David Cherkassky, who hails from one of Europe's largest Jewish communities, tells Ynet he was too young to enlist in 2014 when Russia invaded and annexed Crimea, but now he intends to protect his country against Russian aggression

Attila Somfalvi , 14:40, 02.28.22

Israel's envoys in Ukraine vow 'no Israeli will be left behind'

Team of Israeli embassy staff in Ukraine has been working around the clock at the Polish border to rescue as many Israel's nationals as possible since Russia's invasion; 'Ukraine was an amazing country, I can't believe I'm referring to it in past tense,' one embassy staffer says

Zeev Avrahami , 14:05, 02.28.22

Former IDF soldier prepares to join the war in Ukraine

Kyiv-born Sergei Nowitzki immigrated to Israel as a child, served in a combat support unit, and now decided it is time to answer his native country's call and join the fight against the Russians

Riki Carmi‎ , 09:51, 02.28.22

Israelis' long and winding road out of war-torn Ukraine

As fighting rages, thousands of Israelis find themselves stuck in interminable lines stretching across the borders while others bunker down in cities and villages and wait for the right opportunity to escape the warzone

Itamar Eichner, Alexandra Lukash, Attila Somfalvi , 19:22, 02.27.22

Ynet reporter in Ukraine held at gunpoint, mistaken for a Russian spy

Ron Ben-Yishai travels to the warzone on the outskirts of Kyiv and after he's identified as an Israeli reporter, finds a portable military kitchen, a makeshift recruitment center, and the few Ukrainian volunteers who compare the Israeli-Palestinian conflict to the Russian-Ukrainian one

Ron Ben-Yishai, Gil Yohanan , 15:07, 02.27.22

Israeli NGO distributes food to Ukrainians amid invasion-induced shortages

CEO of Haifa based Yad Ezer Lehaver says the charity is providing food to the country's Jewish community as well as general Ukrainian population; says tragedy brings humanitarian crisis on innocent civilians, and there is an opportunity to show Israeli solidarity

Edward Docks, Lior El Hai , 09:45, 02.27.22

Holocaust and Nazis: Why Putin uses WWII as excuse for Ukraine invasion

Explainer: Russia has tried for a long time to link Ukraine to Nazism, particularly those who lead it, including the country's current Jewish president; Putin's remarks go back to 1941 when some Ukrainian welcomed their Nazi occupiers

Associated Press , 13:06, 02.26.22

Israelis stranded in Ukraine search for ways out amid Russian attack

Despite please from Israeli government, many still decided to stay in the country; one man says he remained in to run his high tech company after his employees left, another, who holds a Ukraine passport worries he will not be allowed out of the country

Nina Fox , 16:44, 02.25.22

Former actor Zelensky emerges as unlikely war hero for Ukraine

After winning the presidency by a landslide in 2014, Ukraine's president had pledged to tackle the corruption and angered Russia by urging NATO to accept his country into the alliance

Reuters , 12:05, 02.25.22

In Ukraine's capital, some people stock up on supplies, others try to flee

Even after weeks of warnings by Ukrainian and Western politicians, some people were caught off guard in Kyiv; some now appear to be determined to stock on supplies, while others try to leave to western Ukraine in belief it is safer

Reuters , 15:39, 02.24.22

Demand for Hebrew lessons jumps in Gaza as Israel eases work restrictions

Now that government offers 10,000 permits allowing Gaza residents to work in Israel, owners of language centers in Hamas-controlled enclave say number of people wishing to learn Hebrew has increased four-fold to reach 160 students per course

Reuters , 13:08, 02.23.22

Pandemic legacy: Israeli company transforms jets for cargo

As global tourism struggles to get back on its feet after two years of COVID, Israel Aerospace Industries cashing in on the growth of e-commerce by converting grounded passenger planes into cargo jets for global giants like Amazon and DHL

Associated Press , 09:46, 02.23.22

Heavy traffic and long lines: Israel 'back to normal' after two years of pandemic

Crowded streets, stores, and airport gate lines are first signs of declining panic among Israelis when it comes to COVID-19; although many sectors of economy are back to routine, many more still haven't recovered from lockdowns

Roee Robinstein, Meir Turjeman, Einav Halabi, Lior El-Hi, Gad Lior, Iris Lifshitz-Kliger, Uzi Ezion , 23:28, 02.20.22

All that glitters is not gold: Israeli model Nibar Madar opens up about mental health struggles

Chronic depression, suicidal thoughts, eating disorders and ADD: 26-year-old model who graced covers of world's biggest magazines opens up about her long battle with mental health and psychiatric treatments that saved her life

Miri Ben David-Leivi , 09:32, 02.19.22

Israelis and Jewish citizens in no rush to leave Ukraine

Despite invasion fears, around 10,000 to 15,000 Israeli Ukrainians and Ukrainian Jews think it is premature to 'pack up and go,' while Ukrainians living in Israel say they are in no rush to bring their relatives over

TheMediaLine, Ynet , 18:51, 02.18.22

What’s all the fuss about Sheikh Jarrah?

In-depth: Unrest in contentious East Jerusalem neighborhood is said to have been a catalyst for May 2021 war between Hamas and Israel, but roots of conflict over Sheikh Jarrah go back to late 19th century

TheMediaLine , 08:56, 02.18.22

Authorities forced to confront deep-rooted Sheikh Jarrah conflict

With unrest becoming increasingly frequent and violent, Israeli authorities are forced to come face-to-face with the East Jerusalem neighborhood's six decades of complexity

Elisha Ben Kimon, Haim Goldich , 23:35, 02.16.22

Ukrainian-born Israelis eye events on Russian border with concern

Many Israelis who have family in Ukraine that are not Israeli citizens say they are worried and closely following the situation, with reports suggesting Ukrainian Jews have begun stockpiling water and food in preparation for a Russian invasion

TheMediaLine , 23:35, 02.15.22

Falash Mura's long and winding road to Israel

After 30 years, Marau Bella Bogle has lost all hope of reuniting with his family in Israel, but hundreds waiting in camps in Gondar and Adis Ababa still believe their Israel dream would one day come true

Sivan Hilaie , 22:09, 02.15.22

Israelis urge relatives in Ukraine to leave amid invasion fears

Edward says not only does he miss his son, he is now afraid for his safety, says expects the Russians to hit strategic targets in a limited attack; Dikla says her brothers calm is more un-nerving for her

Ynet , 10:30, 02.14.22

'Nazi rat': Antisemitism running rampant on U.S. college campuses

People shouting 'apartheid supporters' and 'white occupiers' at Jewish students studying at universities across America have become a common occurrence, with anti-Israel brigade no longer disguising its antisemitic feelings

Michal Cohen , 23:19, 02.12.22

Online anti-Hamas campaign sparks controversy among Palestinians

An online event organized by Gazan activists on Twitter has morphed into a popular 'They Kidnapped Gaza' campaign across all social media platforms, raising an uproar among Palestinian and Arab community worldwide

TheMediaLine , 18:53, 02.11.22

'Afghanistan 2 hours from Paris': Islam takes center stage in French election

Right-wing candidates Marine Le Pen and especially former pundit Eric Zemmour, who is Jewish, frequently rally against growing influence of radical Islam, with their sentiments echoed more and more by centrist officials

AFP , 13:04, 02.09.22

Scandal-plagued NSO likely to be dismantled but Pegasus will live on

Hacking of Israeli citizens’ phones with spyware shows need for massive overhaul of existing surveillance legislation, but company will not dissolve into nothingness; 'When so much money is involved, nothing disappears overnight,' says one expert

The Media Line , 18:58, 02.05.22

A scenic, post-storm trip in Israel's north through eyes of a camera drone

Gal Twigg, a skilled photographer, in a special session takes advantage of the latest Elpis snowstorm, which brought a record amount of snow to Mount Hermon, to explore the breathtaking scenery

Asaf Rozen , 10:20, 02.05.22

Home videos, cheap productions: How Israel's post-COVID porn industry works

Lots of Israelis watch made-in-Israel pornography, but almost no one seems to know how this industry operates, whether there's such a thing as 'feminist porn' or what the pandemic has done to the sector; 'I bought a big villa with a pool,' says one online sex actress

Mor Shimoni , 23:25, 02.04.22