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Jewish-American WWII hero Theodor Bachenheimer immortalized in rare comic book

Daring Jewish-American soldier Theodor Bachenheimer repeatedly posed as a German to evade capture before being killed in 1944; a year later, his story lived on in Real Life Comics, now revealed for Holocaust Remembrance Day

Gilad Cohen | 04.13.26

Two brothers charged with spying for Iran, using AI to fake military intel

Jerusalem area residents allegedly contacted an Iranian agent, posing as an intelligence soldier and using AI to fabricate documents in exchange for cryptocurrency payments

Gilad Cohen | 03.24.26

Edna, 73, and Thomas, 81, made aliyah from NY during war: 'We are not afraid, Israel is our country'

Despite missiles and danger, the couple decided not to give up on their dream: This week they left their comfortable life in New York, their three children and 10 grandchildren, and boarded a flight to Israel; 'The soul feels like this is home'

Gilad Cohen | 03.19.26

Liraz is surprised by the alternative bat mitzvah event organized for her

'That’s Israel': Missile cancels Liraz’s bat mitzvah, but volunteers saved the day

The family evacuated to a hotel in Jerusalem, where city workers and volunteers heard about the canceled event and surprised her with an impromptu celebration including makeup, sweets and a DJ.; 'I danced with people I don't know,' says Liraz, 'that's how it is with Israel'

Gilad Cohen | 03.18.26

Jerusalem’s bomb shelters reveal hidden histories, from Western Wall cave to Ethiopian emperor’s vault

From an ancient cave near the Western Wall to a boxing club and children’s theater, Jerusalem residents fleeing sirens discover unusual underground spaces that offer both protection and a brief escape from the strain of war

Shilo Freid, Gilad Cohen | 03.09.26

9 victims, 5 families shattered: the lives lost in Iran strike on Beit Shemesh

A 16-year-old boy, parents and children, siblings and a father of four laid to rest as sirens wail; relatives recount the blast, the race to shelters and a bar mitzvah turned into a funeral

Gilad Cohen, Idan Bloemhof | 03.03.26

Baby, 5 months old, dies in Jerusalem day care

Police opened investigation after baby was evacuated in critical condition to hospital, where she was pronounced dead; Circumstances of the incident are unclear; MDA: 'When we arrived at the scene she was unconscious, without a pulse and not breathing'

Gilad Cohen, Liran Tamari | 02.22.26

'Some are as young as 8': Jerusalem’s street youth crisis

Up to 5,000 at-risk youths gather weekly around Mahane Yehuda and the city center, with drugs, alcohol and violence drawing ever-younger children into Jerusalem’s streets, officials warn

Gilad Cohen | 02.17.26

Small jobs, quick cash: How Iran recruits spies inside Israel

Over the past two years, Iran has run a broad campaign to recruit Israeli citizens for sabotage, influence and intelligence, using phishing, small payments and minor tasks; reporter Gilad Cohen explains who is caught and Iran’s aims

Sharon Kidon, Gilad Cohen | 02.08.26

Bereaved families protest: ‘Hosted senior Hamas figures in Gaza – now to build a Jerusalem hotel?’

The fathers of Itay Chen, Yaron Shay and Daniel Waldman, killed on Oct. 7, urged officials to block land allocation to Palestinian businessman Bashar Masri, facing a massive US lawsuit; Jerusalem municipality says the plan was removed

Gilad Cohen | 02.05.26

Beit Shemesh yeshiva student who spied for Iran sentenced to three years in prison

Prosecutors said Elimelech Stern, 21, was in contact on Telegram with an account run by Iranian intelligence and agreed to carry out various tasks in return for payment in cryptocurrency

Gilad Cohen | 02.05.26

Wingate archive revealing roots of Israel’s military doctrine arrives at National Library

The personal papers of British officer Orde Charles Wingate include diaries, photos and Hebrew notebooks and were acquired after years in private hands, shedding new light on his pro-Zionist views and influence on early Jewish forces

Gilad Cohen | 02.05.26

Foreign money, foreign flags: how Qatar and Turkey are gaining a foothold in Jerusalem

Through massive donations, Qatar and Turkey are building a foothold in the heart of Jerusalem, including a $7 million Qatari contribution to St. Joseph’s Hospital, as Turkish diplomatic, cultural and aid bodies expand activity nearby, raising concern among Christian leaders

Gilad Cohen | 02.03.26

'Our hero': Ran Gvili to be buried in hometown of Meitar after 843 days

The funeral procession for the last hostage whose remains were held in Gaza is set to depart from the Shura military cemetery near Ramla and travel to the southern community of Meitar

Gilad Cohen | 01.28.26

ראש הממשלה במסיבת עיתונאים משותפת עם מתאם שו"ן

Netanyahu warns Iran any attack will be met with force 'never seen before'

In press conference following return of last hostage held by Hamas, PM warns Tehran against aggression, vowing an unprecedented Israeli response if Iran launches an attack; rules out Turkish and Qatari military presence in Gaza

Gilad Cohen | 01.27.26

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