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Artist Sam Halaby sits inside his House of Colors in Daliyat al-Karmel, northern Israel

Over 2 billion views: the Israeli artist behind the internet’s most colorful home

In Daliyat al-Karmel, artist Sam Halaby transformed his childhood home into a four-floor environmental artwork born from personal loss, later turning the once-secret project into a viral phenomenon and an unlikely place of comfort for visitors during wartime

Bar Gindy | 03.23.26

Iran’s propaganda machine is already operating inside Israel — in Hebrew

Foreign networks impersonate Israelis and spread polarizing messages that reach hundreds of thousands of views; influencers and media figures have also fallen into the trap and unknowingly shared the propaganda aimed at deepening divisions in Israeli society, shaping public opinion during wartime

Raphael Kahan | 03.18.26

This barista upstaged Netanyahu, and the internet fell for her

An unnamed young woman who appeared briefly behind Netanyahu in a video meant to quash rumors of his death became an unexpected internet sweetheart, with viewers fixating on her cameo instead of his message

Ilan Levinsohn | 03.16.26

Winning the information war is necessary to defeat Iran

Opinion: For the IDF and the US military to win on the battlefield, they must first win the battle over the narrative on social media

Arik Segal | 03.10.26

AI is reshaping capital, content and trust, but human storytelling still sets brands apart

At a ynet Global panel, leaders from tech, venture capital and social media say artificial intelligence is transforming investment and marketing, but global success still hinges on cultural fluency, credibility and human connection

ynetGlobal | 02.16.26

AI agents given social network to manage — immediately turn it into a religion

Moltbook lets AI agents post and interact without human input; within hours, the agents formed a self-described religion called ‘Crustafarianism,’ built around lobster-inspired metaphors, with core beliefs and evolving texts

Daniela Ginzburg | 01.31.26

No videos, no revolution? Why the West is misreading Iran’s uprising

Analysis: Iran’s regime shut down the internet and convinced the world the protests were crushed. The reality is far darker. The uprising has gone underground, becoming more violent, more sophisticated and more dangerous, led by a Generation Z that is not backing down

Effi Banay | 01.22.26

אישה איראנית שורפת את תמונתו של חמינאי עם סיגריה

Iran shut down the internet, and the world shut down its conscience

Opinion: The ayatollahs cut the internet to crush protests without witnesses as Iranian women are arrested, beaten and disappear from the headlines; what little escapes reveals fighters with nothing left to lose while the world looks away

Effi Banay | 01.13.26

Iran protesters get unlikely support as X replaces flag emoji with opposition symbol

Social media platform replaces Islamic Republic emblem with monarchist-era Lion and Sun, echoing growing opposition on Iranian streets as regime accuses US and Israel of fueling unrest

Daniela Ginzburg | 01.10.26

'Like a cigarette pack’: New York to require health warnings on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a law requiring social media platforms to display mandatory mental health warnings every time users log in, citing data showing heightened addiction, anxiety and depression risks among children and teens

Daniel Edelson, New York | 12.27.25

‘October 7 changed everything’: why top TikTok executive chose to leave the platform

In a special interview, Rita Vinnik, who led TikTok’s global creator community, explains her career turning point, why the platform no longer fit her and her decision to leave a global powerhouse for Israeli startup Dreemz

Daniela Ginzburg | 12.19.25

Iran’s crisis goes viral as Gen Z leads a bold challenge to the ayatollahs

They are young, plugged into TikTok and Instagram and no longer afraid. From a devastating water crisis to nostalgia for the shah’s style, Iran’s Generation Z is openly challenging the regime online. But before optimism, there is also a nightmare scenario that directly involves Israel

Effi Banay | 12.12.25

Every tourist to the US will be required to provide 5 years of social media history

Trump administration is promoting a dramatic tightening of entry requirements into the country: every tourist will be required to provide a five-year history of social media activity; If proposal approved, Israelis also will be required to comply

ynet | 12.11.25

Iran's sole Jewish lawmaker warns community to stay off Israeli social media

Dr. Homayoun Sameh says security agencies summoned him over Jewish users’ likes and comments on Israeli content, urging Iran’s Jews to delete past interactions and leave Persian-language Israeli channels to avoid potential legal trouble

Itamar Eichner | 12.08.25

'The Zionists deleted my YouTube channel': Who is deleting pro-Houthi accounts?

Dozens of supporters of the Yemen-based Houthi group say their accounts have suddenly disappeared; many blame an anonymous user who mocks and trolls them, while the Houthi information ministry insists it is an Israeli-U.S. campaign; one victim, a comedian with millions of followers, vowed to open new channels

Lior Ben Ari | 12.06.25

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