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Israeli Sesame Pilot in Hula Valley Aims to Cut Import Dependence and Boost Local Production

Left-Wing Critics Target Roy Folkman After Joining Gadi Eizenkot’s 'Yashar' Party

Roy Folkman joined Gadi Eizenkot’s new party "Yashar," prompting a left-wing backlash accusing him of right-wing ties and ideological inconsistency. Despite criticism, Eizenkot pr…

Eitan Cabel Marks 67th Birthday with Highlights from Military to Politics and Reality TV

Eitan Cabel, a former Israeli Labor Party MK and minister, celebrated his 67th birthday reflecting on a career that spans religious upbringing, military service including recent r…

Hebrew University Researcher Uses Transparent Zebrafish to Decode Brain and Social Behavior

Professor Lilach Avitan from Hebrew University studies zebrafish brain activity to understand natural and social behaviors. Her research reveals that zebrafish exhibit complex soc…

Report Reveals Israel’s Early Childhood Education Lags Behind OECD with Critical Funding and Quality Gaps

A report by the "In Good Hands" coalition reveals Israel’s early childhood education suffers from severe underfunding and quality gaps compared to OECD countries, with only $1,225…

Jerusalem Launches New L3 Light Rail Line Connecting Key City Areas and Sports Venues

Jerusalem launched its second light rail line, L3, connecting central locations, government offices, universities, and sports venues. The line aims to reduce traffic congestion an…

Naftali Bennett Vows to Dismantle Monopolies but Faces Complex Realities

Naftali Bennett has vowed to dismantle monopolies in Israel, citing his past role in breaking the Nesher cement monopoly. While his rhetoric is strong, experts highlight the compl…

Middle East Sees Shift to Flexible Alliances, Challenging Abraham Accords Logic

Following the October 7, 2025 conflict, Middle Eastern countries have formed new flexible alliances like the Mecca Agreement between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey, reshaping…

Jerusalem Launches Green Light Rail Line L3, Enhancing City Transit Network

Jerusalem inaugurates the L3 Green Line light rail this Friday, expanding the city's transit network with 13 stations over 7 kilometers. The new line aims to ease congestion on th…

New Star Discovery Near Milky Way’s Supermassive Black Hole Could Reveal Its Spin and Origin

Israeli scientists have discovered a new star, S301, orbiting close to the Milky Way’s supermassive black hole Sagittarius A*. This finding enables direct measurement of the black…

AI's Impact on Junior Workers Raises Concerns Over Future Expertise Development

As AI takes over routine tasks traditionally performed by junior workers, concerns grow about how future experts will gain necessary experience. Experts warn that without delibera…

Tel Aviv University Demonstrates First Complete Quantum Encryption Key Transfer System

Tel Aviv University researchers have demonstrated the first system that fully integrates quantum encryption key transfer between optical fiber and free-space wireless communicatio…

Israeli Businessman and Philanthropist Dr. Shmuel Haralaf Passes Away at 82

Dr. Shmuel Haralaf, influential Israeli businessman and philanthropist, died at 82. He led CalMobil to market dominance, invested in startups like Mobileye, and made major charita…

Israeli Business Leader Shmuel Haralaf Dies at 82

Shmuel Haralaf, a leading Israeli businessman and philanthropist, died at 82. He chaired CalMobil, invested in Mobileye, and made major donations to Israeli science and healthcare…

Professor Shaul Mishal, Leading Hamas Expert and 1967 Givat HaTahmoshet Fighter, Dies at 81

Professor Shaul Mishal, a leading Israeli expert on Hamas and Palestinian politics and a Six-Day War veteran, died at 81. He was a professor at Tel Aviv University and a founding…

Professor Yuval Elbashan Joins Israel Hayom as Senior Legal Commentator

Professor Yuval Elbashan has joined Israel Hayom as senior legal commentator, contributing weekly columns and weekend analyses. A seasoned law professor, author, and media figure…

Prof. Lior Katz Appointed Chair of Israeli Gastroenterology and Liver Association

Prof. Lior Katz of Hadassah Medical Center has been named chair of the Israeli Gastroenterology and Liver Association, where he will lead efforts to advance the field, improve tre…

Average Wages Rise 7% in Israel Amid Workforce Decline and Economic Shifts

Israel's average wages rose 7% last year, driven by a shrinking workforce rather than broad wage gains. About 250,000 Israelis left the labor market since October 2023, especially…

MK Tur-Paz Reflects on Rabbi Kook's Ethical Mandate for Political Leadership

MK Zvi Hauser Tur-Paz reflects on Rabbi Abraham Isaac Kook's teachings, emphasizing the ethical standards Rabbi Kook demanded for Jewish political leadership. Drawing from his stu…

Israeli Teachers Prefer In-Class Exams Over AI-Aided Homework to Ensure Authentic Learning

A study of 24 Israeli middle school teachers shows most prefer in-class exams and oral presentations over AI-assisted homework to ensure authentic student learning. Teachers restr…

Weizmann Institute and Hebrew University Rank Among Top 100 in 2026 Shanghai Academic Ranking

In the 2026 Shanghai Academic Ranking, Israel's Weizmann Institute ranked 71st and Hebrew University 89th among the world's top 100 universities, while the Technion dropped out. H…

Professor Arnon Sofer, Leading Israeli Demographer and Geostrategist, Dies at 90

Professor Arnon Sofer, a key Israeli demographer and geostrategist who warned for decades about demographic threats to Israel's Jewish majority, died at 90. A founder of the Unive…

Stanford Researchers Use AI to Design Viruses Targeting Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria

Stanford scientists used AI to design new bacteriophages that successfully kill antibiotic-resistant E. coli, opening new medical treatment possibilities while raising biosecurity…

Israeli Professor Wins Prestigious Dirac Medal; Soldier's Electricity Debt Paid by Stranger on Train

Professor Haim Sompolinsky won the 2026 Dirac Medal for pioneering research in physics and AI, continuing a family legacy of heroism. Meanwhile, a soldier’s electricity debt was a…

Israeli Teachers Shift to In-Class Exams Amid AI Challenges in Education

A study of Israeli middle school teachers shows widespread limits on AI use in student assessments, favoring in-class exams to ensure authentic learning. Teachers face dilemmas ad…

Veteran Israeli Journalist Oren Nahari Dies at 70 After ALS Battle

Oren Nahari, a respected Israeli journalist and broadcaster known for his work on Channel One and Walla! News, died at 70 after battling ALS. He remained professionally active unt…

Legal Uncertainty Over Orthodox Church Lands Cuts Jerusalem Property Values by Up to 30%

A Hebrew University study finds that legal uncertainty over Orthodox Church land ownership in Jerusalem has lowered apartment prices by up to 30%, causing nearly one billion sheke…

Israel Upholds Paper Ballot Voting as Best Method Amid Digital Risks

Former Israeli elections chief Orly Ades defends Israel's paper ballot voting system as the most secure and trustworthy amid global digital voting trends, emphasizing transparency…

Study Finds Human Language Patterns in Birdsong and Whale Songs Through Cultural Learning

Researchers discovered that Bengalese finches learn their songs using statistical patterns similar to those human infants use for language acquisition, paralleling findings in hum…

Russian Embassy Demands Clarification From Israel Over Missing Researcher Artyom Kirpichnyuk

Artyom Kirpichnyuk, a dual Israeli-Russian historian, disappeared mysteriously at Ben Gurion Airport last week, prompting the Russian Embassy to seek explanations from Israeli aut…

Israeli Universities Rank Among Top Globally for Founders of US Unicorns with Advanced Degrees

Three Israeli universities rank among the top five globally for producing non-American research master’s graduates who founded US unicorn startups, with Tel Aviv University third…

Hebrew University Delays Occupational Therapy Student’s Clinical Training Due to Pregnancy

Study Finds Birdsong Follows Statistical Patterns Similar to Human Language

Researchers from Edinburgh, Hebrew University, and Tokyo found Bengalese finch songs follow statistical patterns similar to human language, appearing early in development and rese…

Dr. Liran Tiausno Appointed Chair of Israeli Retina Society to Advance Eye Surgery and AI Integration

Dr. Liran Tiausno of Hadassah Medical Center has been named chair of the Israeli Retina Society, where he will promote advanced retinal surgery, research collaborations, and AI in…

Israeli Professor Chaim Sompolinsky Wins Prestigious 2026 Dirac Medal for Theoretical Physics

Professor Chaim Sompolinsky of the Hebrew University won the 2026 Dirac Medal for his pioneering work connecting physics with brain science and AI. The award, given by the ICTP, h…

Experts Explain Difficulty Starting Tasks May Stem From ADHD, Not Laziness

Ahead of International Laziness Day, experts highlight that difficulty starting tasks often results from ADHD-related dopamine deficiency, not laziness. Dr. Shirly Hershko advises…

Miri Regev’s Tenure as Israel’s Transport Minister Shows Mixed Results on Road Safety and Public Transit

Since December 2022, Israel’s Transport Minister Miri Regev has faced rising road fatalities and mixed budget execution, while public transit ridership recovers gradually. Despite…

Jonathan Tzvikel Appointed New Legal Advisor of Israel's Competition Authority

Jonathan Tzvikel has been appointed as the new legal advisor of Israel's Competition Authority, replacing Yael Sheinin. Tzvikel has extensive experience within the authority and w…

Experts Warn Wellness Trend Masks Dangerous Obsession with Body Image and Control

Following a social media debate sparked by Eden Pines' vacation photos, experts warn that the current wellness trend may mask obsessive behaviors similar to past harmful thinness…

Rabbi Yoel Ben-Nun Honors Mother Dr. Shoshana Ben-Nun's Legacy Bridging Torah and Science

Rabbi Yoel Ben-Nun commemorates his mother, Dr. Shoshana Ben-Nun, a scholar who integrated Torah faith with academic research, rejecting biblical criticism theories. He highlights…

Israel Aims to Lead in AI but Must Prioritize Citizen Services

Israel aims to lead globally in AI but currently prioritizes state power over direct citizen benefits. Experts call for shifting focus to AI applications that improve public servi…

Michal Sela Forum Founder Lili Ben Ami Joins Yisrael Beiteinu and Supports Avigdor Lieberman

Lili Ben Ami, founder of the Michal Sela Forum and sister of a murder victim, joined Yisrael Beiteinu and supports leader Avigdor Lieberman. She is known for her activism against…

Hebrew University Researchers Revive Ancient Babylonian Talmud Sounds Through Prof. Shlomo Morag’s Recordings

Hebrew University researchers revisit Prof. Shlomo Morag’s recordings of Yemenite sages reading Babylonian Talmudic texts, revealing a dynamic cognitive process behind ancient Heb…

Experts Explain Why Israeli Election Polls May Not Predict Final Results

Dr. Nimrod Nir explains that Israeli election polls mainly reflect current voter sentiment and often fail to predict final results due to sample biases and increased partisan poll…

Satellite Images Reveal Extensive Destruction in Southern Lebanon Villages

Satellite images analyzed by N12 reveal that 74% of buildings in 19 southern Lebanese villages were destroyed, mostly near the Israeli border, with around 18,000 structures demoli…

Most Israelis Hesitate to Switch Banks Despite Easy Online Transfers and Financial Benefits

Despite extensive price comparisons in other areas, most Israelis rarely switch banks, often due to low financial literacy and psychological barriers. The 2021 "Switch in a Click"…

Rising Violence in West Bank Spurs Security Crackdown Amid Settler-Palestinian Clashes

Violence between Israeli settlers and Palestinians in the West Bank has surged recently, marked by arson, clashes, and attacks on both sides. Israeli security forces are intensify…

Israeli Poet and Artist Chaya Esther Gudlevsky, Mother of Rabbi Ohad Taharlev, Passes Away at 85

Chaya Esther Gudlevsky, an Israeli poet, artist, and mother of Rabbi Ohad Taharlev, died at 85 in Jerusalem. She published 18 poetry books and was active in the Israeli art scene…