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Google removes restrictions on military AI development

Google removed a section from its AI principles that previously committed to avoiding the use of artificial intelligence for developing weapons and surveillance technologies; The change comes as global AI competition intensifies and as the Trump administration pushes for stronger collaboration between tech companies and the defense sector

Tal Shahaf | 02.05.25

Israeli professor resigns from Columbia University due to 'anti-Israel atmosphere'

Professor Avi Friedman resigned in protest of the institution’s decisions, including the appointment of a pro-Hamas professor to teach a course on Zionism; 'I can no longer be associated with this institution,' Friedman says; The Palestinian professor in question has openly praised Hamas and described the October 7 massacre as 'stunning' and 'impressive'

Daniel Edelson, New York | 02.05.25

Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Donald Trump

Time to stop Iran from going nuclear is running out

Opinion: Trump’s renewed sanctions on Iran are a step forward but not enough; a joint military strike on its nuclear sites is crucial to prevent a rogue, nuclear-armed state led by a messianic regime; time is running out to act decisively

Ben-Dror Yemini | 02.05.25

רגע האיחוד המרגש של ארבע התצפיתניות עם חברתן אגם ברגר

Female field observer hostages used as human shields for senior Hamas official

Karina, Daniella, Naama, Agam and Liri were held in a hideout apartment in Gaza, where a senior Hamas military commander was also present; He provided them with food and ensured they could shower – while simultaneously manipulating them in an attempt to extract information about IDF activity in the days leading up to Oct. 7

Yael Ciechanover | 02.05.25

The world’s lowest bar: A hidden green oasis at the Dead Sea

A green resort, a stunning natural phenomenon, a fireside stew and a one-of-a-kind gallery—our visit to the northern Dead Sea left us with great recommendations

Navit Zomer | 02.04.25

Jewish actor Wallace Shawn accuses Israelis of 'doing evil that is just as great as what the Nazis did'

American-Jewish actor, 81, known for his roles in The Princess Bride and Clueless, no stranger to anti-Israel statements, but he now has raised the bar by comparing the country's citizens to Nazis; 'Hitler had the decency to try to keep it secret... the Israelis are almost proud of it, and it’s demonically evil'

Daniel Edelson, New York | 02.04.25

Israel considered moving Palestinians from Gaza for rebuilding months before Trump

Ynet has learned that the issue has been under consideration for some time, and a green light has been given to a plan to encourage the migration of Gazans to a third country other than Egypt or Jordan

Yuval Karni | 02.04.25

דוד מנגן בנבל בפסיפס מבית הכנסת העתיק בעזה (העתק)

The Jewish sages who called Gaza home: 1,500 years of history

From ancient Judean roots to luminaries like Israel Najara and Nathan of Gaza, the city once thrived as a hub of commerce, scholarship and interfaith dialogue, marking a rich heritage that endured until the 20th century

Itzchak Tessler | 02.04.25

Holocaust survivor Mordechai Ciechanower dies at 100: 'We were told in Auschwitz that the weak will be killed'

Mordechai, who survived the gas chambers, immigrated to Israel with his father after the war and dedicated his life to Holocaust remembrance; He led IDF and school delegations to Poland, lectured worldwide about his personal story, and died two weeks before his 101st birthday

Yael Ciechanover | 02.04.25

Drug used by Nukhba terrorists taking over clubs in Israel

Lab tests suggest partygoers who recently purchased MMC, a popular party drug, received a dangerous mix of stimulants suspected to be linked to Captagon — the drug used by Hamas terrorists on Oct. 7; 'Methamphetamines are highly addictive and belong to the same family as crystal meth, it’s life-threatening' doctor warns

Tzur Gueta | 02.04.25

אביטל אשתו ובנותיו של שגיא דקל חן בר גלי ושחר מחכות שישוב הביתה

Hostage Sagui Dekel-Chen's family awaits his return, concerned for his well-being

Sagui's brother Itay Dekel-Chen, is urging a more nuanced perspective on the highly charged debate over the cease-fire and hostage release; 'We must bring everyone home, but at the same time, this comes at a heavy price,' he says, 'If we choose only one side, there won’t be much left here'

Shilo Freid | 02.04.25

Rock bottom: Israel ranks last on Nation Brand Index, perceived as 'chaotic'

The Nation Brand Index ranked Israel last among 50 countries, citing perceptions of chaos and instability; Despite strong objective metrics, global views associate Israel with conflict and risk, highlighting a growing disconnect with younger generations and economic challenges abroad

Itamar Eichner | 02.04.25

Record-breaking cormorant count in Israel marks conservation success

An annual census recorded 23,468 overwintering great cormorants in Israel, marking the highest figure in two decades; Conservation efforts and improved breeding in European colonies have contributed to population recovery, though conflicts with fish farming remain a challenge

Ilana Curiel | 02.04.25

ראש הממשלה בנימין נתניהו טרם המראתו לוושינגטון

Netanyahu has a chance to fix mistakes in Trump meeting

Opinion: Following missteps and failures accrued throughout his political career culminating in Hamas' attack, the prime minister has an option to return Israel to the right path during his US visit

Amichai Attali | 02.04.25

נטע מרגלית אוירבך כריתת גידול שפיר מעמוד השדרה

Israeli surgery removes pain-causing spine tumor with new technique

A minimally invasive procedure at Sourasky Medical Center successfully removes a painful a benign nerve tumor; advanced technique enables patients to resume physical activity within two weeks

Ariela Ayalon | 02.04.25

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