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Nobel Peace Prize for Gaza’s children? Italian proposal sparks backlash

Thousands back a professor’s symbolic campaign to honor Gaza’s children, drawing support from Italy’s left and Catholic figures — and criticism from Jewish leaders who say it excludes Israeli and other child victims of war

Daniel Bettini | 08.11.26

צוותי כיבוי והצלה פועלים בנהר הירדן בעקבות דיווח על נער שנעלם במים

12-year-old falls from boat in Jordan River, found dead after hour underwater

A special rescue unit located the 12-year-old after he fell from an inflatable boat in the Jordan River; 'He was vacationing with his family when he fell in and disappeared,' a rescuer said. 'This is our third rescue today'

Yair Kraus | 08.09.26

'I felt I was disappearing': the hidden cost of raising a child with disabilities

Half of parents of children with special needs say they cannot work despite wanting to, as caregiving demands erode careers, income and confidence; the Kesher program is helping them return to the workforce

Ofir Hauzman | 08.09.26

Israeli court orders return of 6-year-old taken by his mother to Israel from Italy

An Israeli mother said she fled Italy with her son after his father assaulted her and broke her teeth, but the Lod District Court ruled that she had not substantiated the claim and upheld an order returning the child to his father

Attorney Yaniv Gil/PsakDin | 08.05.26

‘Mom, what is sex?’: How to answer children’s hardest questions without lying

Parenting expert Yael Feder says children deserve honest, age-appropriate answers about sex, divorce, surgery, war and other difficult subjects, but warns parents not to lecture, overwhelm them with details or promise that painful experiences will be easy

Roni Langerman Ziv | 08.02.26

Want kids off their screens? Try these 5 outdoor games to boost their brains

As summer break winds down and screen time climbs, these free outdoor games use running, puzzles and teamwork to sharpen children's problem-solving, spatial reasoning and strategic thinking — no apps or expensive attractions required

Raphael Bernard | 07.29.26

After losing his wife at Nova, Nati Ganon rebuilds his life and finds love again

Nati Ganon lost his wife Shiran at the Nova festival, survived severe injuries and spent 400 days hospitalized; after meeting Bat El during rehabilitation, the two married and welcomed a daughter, while facing criticism over their relationship

Dina Halutz | 07.28.26

New to Israel? Here's what every parent should know about childhood illnesses

For new olim, a child's first fever or illness in Israel can be overwhelming; Dr. Amir Kalivitzky shares practical guidance to help parents recognize when to stay home, when to call their pediatrician and when to head to the emergency room

Dr. Amir Kalivitzky | 07.24.26

‘He got sick four times’: are indoor playgrounds making children sick? Doctors weigh in

When the heat becomes unbearable, parents of young children often turn to indoor playgrounds; but amid runny noses in ball pits, diapers changed in play areas and toys passed from mouth to mouth, is this summer favorite a real health risk?

Maya Benita | 07.24.26

אישה משתמשת בנייד צוואר כאבים יציבה התמכרות מסכים

Text neck: how your phone is crushing your spine

Tilting your head to look at a smartphone can place up to 60 pounds of pressure on the neck, raising the risk of chronic pain, spinal damage, headaches and poor posture, with children and teenagers facing the greatest long-term danger, experts warn

Gali Seltzer | 07.21.26

Messi signs shirt for Abdi, a heart patient from Ethiopia

After World Cup heartbreak, Messi’s gift of hope lives on in Israel

As Lionel Messi’s Argentina fell 1-0 to Spain in Sunday’s World Cup final, children and medical teams at Save a Child’s Heart recalled how the football icon brought joy and courage to young patients awaiting life-saving surgery

ynet Global | 07.20.26

Today’s children at risk can live in any neighborhood, attend any school, and come from virtually any social or economic background

'Sometimes, all a child needs Is one adult who refuses to give up on them'

Children at risk no longer look the way you imagine: This is how childhood in Israel has changed, introducing the world’s only 360-degree support model

ynet Global | 07.19.26

Former tech CEO sentenced to 10 years for sexual abuse of children

The Central District Court in Lod approved a plea agreement that prioritizes victim privacy, sparing families the trauma of testifying while delivering a decade-long prison sentence

Maya Cohen | 07.15.26

The summer adventure kids won’t want to leave

MUZA’s summer program turns Tel Aviv's Eretz Israel Museum into a hands-on playground of art workshops, games, theater, family tours and creative adventures

ynet Global | 07.08.26

Predator traps hundreds of little girls after sneaking into 'squishy toy' chat for nudes

A father's sickening discovery on his 9-year-old daughter's phone exposed a massive cyber-trap: police say suspect posed as a 15-year-old to infiltrate children’s WhatsApp groups and coerce girls into sending explicit images

Israel Moshkovitz | 07.08.26

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