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Seeing double: most Israeli adults use glasses or contact lenses

Thursday marks International Visually Impaired People Day as a growing number of Israelis are relying on vision aids

Yaron Drukman | 06.06.24

IDF tracker killed in terrorists' infiltration attempt on Gaza border

Sergeant Major Zeed Mazarib, 34, was killed by terrorists - who opened fire and were armed with light weapons and RPGs - while conducting searches in heavy fog following a suspected infiltration alert; Zeed leaves behind a wife and 2 daughters

Yoav Zitun, Matan Tzuri, Israel Moshkovitz | 06.06.24

מפגין לובש את החולצה של Comrade Workwear בהפגנה נגד ישראל בניו יורק, מאי 2024

American brand offers Netanyahu 'target practice' T-shirts

James Harr, who operates under the brand name Comrade Workwear, is the designer behind the garment featuring a picture of Israel's prime minister with red targets on his body; Harr also promotes conspiracy theories and expresses support for terrorists on social media

Itay Yaacov | 06.06.24

First Arab-Israeli to represent Israel at Olympics since 1976

Swimmer Adam Maraana clocked a time of 53.60 seconds in the 100-meter backstroke, surpassing the qualifying standard, and also matching the Israeli record set by Yakov Toumarkin in 2017; third Arab-Israeli athlete ever to compete in the Olympics

Stav Ifergan | 06.06.24

Colombia urges curbs on coal sales to Israel

Colombia says move to restrict coal sales intended 'to help end the conflict' and should remain in place until the war ends, Bloomberg News says

Reuters | 06.06.24

40,000 illegal Palestinian workers are currently in Israel, as security official warn situation can escalate

Senior security official says that lack of decision on preventing illegal Palestinian workers is fueling terrorism, and without a solution the situation in the West Bank could escalate

Elisha Ben Kimon, Itamar Eichner | 06.06.24

Terrorists attempt to infiltrate border fence near Rafah crossing, 3 eliminated

IDF says forces patrolling the border fence near Rafah encountered the terrorists, who attempted to infiltrate and opened fire at the forces; one terrorist managed to escape back to Rafah; One of the most serious incidents on Gaza border since first week of war

Yoav Zitun | 06.06.24

Anti-Israel 'hazing' planned by European Union foreign minister: 'The move will backfire on him'

Josep Borrell summoned Foreign Minister Israel Katz to a meeting of the council responsible for EU-Israel relations - in the shadow of the demand by countries such as Spain and Ireland to sanction Israel over its Rafah operation; Israeli officials call it 'delusional move'

Itamar Eichner | 06.06.24

American airlines return to Israel: How much does it cost to fly to the US?

United and Delta airlines return to Ben Gurion Airport, ending El Al's temporary monopoly; After comparing prices for the coming months and Jewish holidays, how much you can save if you fly with a layover in Europe?

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 06.06.24

Hezbollah rocket fire burns wide swath of largest forest in Israel

Almost everything was lost in just two hours of Biriya forest fire, and 18 years of daily investment in rehabilitating the magical forest after the Second Lebanon War went up in flames; More than 14,000 acres believed burned in such fires since October 7

Ilana Curiel | 06.05.24

קס הקמת יחידת ׳לוט״ר עוטף׳ (לוחמה בטרור) באוגדה 143

IDF establishes dedicated Gaza border communities defense unit

The Gaza Envelope LOTAR unit to be made up of reservists, veteran elite unit operatives living in or near the border communities; 'Unit will serve as regional anchor for all those committed to defending the homeland'

Yoav Zitun | 06.05.24

Biden pushes for a hostage deal next week, but Hamas not satisfied with US guarantee

Hamas expressed concerns over Israeli proposal, which does not guarantee that Israel would not resume figting in Gaza after the first phase - a temporary six-week cease-fire, the Wall Street Journal reveals

Moran Azulay, Yoav Zitun, Einav Halabi | 06.05.24

40 years since 'Operation Moses': Where do Ethiopian immigrants live now

Some 8,000 Ethiopian Jews, mostly children and young adults, arrived in Israel as part of the rescue operation; 'Operation Moses is a poignant chapter in the story of the Jewish people's return to their homeland', director general of the Ministry of Aliyah and Integration says

Itamar Eichner | 06.05.24

Amid speculation, Netanyahu dismisses cancer rumors

Prime Minister's Office issues statement saying Netanyahu is not ill, certainly not with pancreatic cancer, claiming rumors were lies spread by some activists and journalists

Gilad Morag | 06.05.24

Jerusalem Day flag march takes place amid heightened tensions

Thousands of officers take to Jerusalem streets amid fears that annual event during war-time will cause more friction between Jews and Arabs in the capital; clashes recorded between Jewish youths and Muslims, journalists

Liran Tamari | 06.05.24

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