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Why total victory in this war is directly tied to Israel’s real estate future

As long as security remains uncertain, Israel’s housing demand will stay concentrated in the center; a clear victory could rapidly unlock growth in the north, south and border regions

Noah Sander | 01.03.26

סמל רועי פרי ז"ל, חלל צה"ל - משפחתו הוציאה יין לזכרו

15-minute battle at IDF base gate: Roi Perry's final stand on Oct. 7

At his shiva, friends all said the same of Roi Perry: 'He was my best friend'; just 10 months after enlisting, he defended the Paga outpost on Oct. 7, killing several attackers alongside his commander, Capt. Dekel Suissa, before both were killed

Ron Crissy | 01.02.26

How much will trauma cost Israel in the years ahead?

From spikes in deadly road accidents and domestic violence to soaring sedative and opioid use, a new NATAL analysis shows that the psychological aftermath of October 7 threatens Israel’s human capital and long-term growth

Maayan Hoffman/The Media Line | 12.22.25

'Roy’s death was not in vain, he is saving people through his story'

'During shiva, I faced a choice: sink into darkness or carry Roy’s light forward': Tom Wasserstein, whose brother Roy died by suicide after wartime trauma, in a special column for the 'We Came to Embrace the Darkness' project by the MOSHE Movement

Tom Wasserstein | 12.19.25

Cut his trip short to enter the Oct. 7 inferno — now a new synagogue honors his legacy

Nearly two years after Capt. (res.) Neriya Zisk fell in Gaza, his family is building a synagogue in his memory; crowdfunding campaign underway; 'It will represent the unity that was so central to Neriya’s character,' his father says

Yogev Israeli | 12.18.25

אזכרתו של גל איזנקוט ז"ל, שנתיים למותו - אביו גדי

At son’s memorial, Gadi Eisenkot calls for state inquiry and condemns draft evasion law

Two years after the death of Gal Eisenkot, son of a former IDF chief of staff, his father said at a memorial that a state inquiry is owed to the fallen and that draft evasion violates mutual responsibility; on the Rafah tunnel video: 'With leadership, the six hostages could have been here'

Eitan Glickman | 12.12.25

Heroism at Kissufim: Soldier Guy Bazak killed saving lives on Oct. 7

Sgt. Guy Bazak enlisted in Golani’s 51st Battalion, 25 years after his father commanded it; on Oct. 7, he texted his sister that 'the ground is shaking,' then joined the fight at Kibbutz Kissufim, killing Hamas terrorists and stopping a cell from entering; his father Yuval said he was exceptional from birth — 'we just didn’t know how much'

Ron Crissy | 11.28.25

Hostage Square rally: Families, survivors call for return of remaining hostages still in Gaza

At the Hostage Square rally, survivor Maxim Herkin urged a final push to free the three slain hostages still in Gaza; Nova survivor Guy Gilboa Dalal spoke for the first time about learning his friends were killed; in Sha'ar HaNegev, families said returning revived painful memories

Meir Turgeman, Roni Green Shaulov | 11.15.25

Ayelet Goldin after brother Hadar’s burial: 'The people brought back the hostages'

After 11 years of fighting to bring her brother Hadar home from Gaza, Ayelet Goldin reflects on the struggle: 'The religious leadership failed us, they didn't fight for the most important commandment of all'; after his burial this week, she adds: 'Don’t mess with the family of Israel'

Eti Abramov | 11.14.25

Parents of freed hostage Itay Chen demand state inquiry: 'Where was intelligence on October 7?'

Grieving parents of freed soldier Itay Chen say they won’t forgive the government for intelligence failures and demand a state inquiry into the October 7 attacks

Lihi Gordon | 11.14.25

New patient satisfaction survey ranks top Israeli hospitals

A Health Ministry survey shows 82% patient satisfaction in inpatient wards, excluding psychiatric and emergency units; Soroka led major centers, Meir topped large hospitals, Carmel ranked first among mid-sized and Laniado among small hospitals

Or Hadar | 11.05.25

No reserves, no planning: State Comptroller slams Finance Ministry for wartime failures

State Comptroller’s report slams wartime economic management: Social-Economic Cabinet didn’t meet, no financial reserves were set, frontline towns got no aid, war budget was delayed and Finance Ministry hadn’t run a war drill since 2016

Gad Lior | 11.04.25

נתנאל אברהם שלום יאנג, יעקב נדלין ואלכסנדר (סשה) יקימינסקי

On National Aliyah Day: They came to build a life in Israel, and gave everything to defend it

Sgt. Nathanael Abraham Shalom Young from England, Maj. Yaakov Nadlin from Kazakhstan, and Sgt. Alexander (Sasha) Yakiminsky from Ukraine are among 95 immigrant soldiers who fell in war. Today, Israel honors their sacrifice

Roi Rubinstein | 10.29.25

בוריס שטונדה לוחם דובדבן נפצע קשה ברצועת עזה מתחרה בתחרות איש הברזל

IDF veteran Boris Shtonda, lost leg in Gaza, sets sights on Ironman

Boris Shtonda, 28, a Duvdevan fighter wounded in Beit Hanoun, lost his leg and underwent 19 surgeries; now he’s training for a Half Ironman in Spain: 'Life is beautiful, challenge yourself every day,' he says, inspiring others with his recovery

Alexandra Lukash | 10.27.25

Thousands rally in Hostage Square, demanding return of 13 slain hostages

Thousands gathered at Hostage Square, marking 750 days, demanding the return of 13 fallen hostages; Anat Angrest called for an inquiry; freed hostages Eitan Horn and Yosef Chaim Ohana attended the rally

Lihi Gordon | 10.25.25

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