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Arab48 is a arabic news outlet. We translate its reports into English and compare them with 43 other newsrooms.
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Language and baseArabic · Haifa
The last 30 days
759reports translated
69%first to report
127 mintypical time behind the first report
100%carry a named author
1%opinion and analysis
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Arab48's tone this month is charged, more charged than the rest of the Arab press. On Netanyahu, the police, the Knesset, Eisenkot and Iran its wording is in step with the other newsrooms.
From 755 reports this month, judged without the newsroom's name. How this is measuredOnly Arab48 had it
Israel Warned US of Iranian Plot to Assassinate OfficialsSecurity · 4h agoGaza Civil Defense Center Out of Service Due to Lack of Spare PartsSecurity · 6h agoMan Revived After Shooting in TayibeSecurity · 7h agoBig stories Arab48 skipped
Israel Strikes Hamas Commander at Gaza Hospital, Cites Hostage DetentionCovered by 21 newsroomsGrenade Attack Kills Woman in Northern Israel; Protection Racket SuspectedCovered by 20 newsroomsIsrael's Attorney General Ordered to Appear in Netanyahu TrialCovered by 20 newsroomsLatest from Arab48
Health · 2d agoSmoking Doubles Among Arab Girls in Israel Amidst Declining Male RatesA new study indicates that regular smoking among Arab girls in Israel has more than doubled between 2024 and 2026, reaching 13%, while declining among boys to 29%. This trend has significantly narrowed the gender gap in smoking prevalence. Electronic cigarettes and hookahs are now the most popular products among young female smokers, whereas boys still prefer traditional cigarettes. Experts warn of the need for urgent intervention to curb the rising rates among girls.Health · 8d agoGaza Birth Defects Surge Past 2022 Total in Nine MonthsGaza's Ministry of Health reported that congenital birth defect cases in the first nine months of this year exceeded the total for all of 2022. Director General Munir Al-Barsh called for an international investigation into the rise, citing Israeli actions, starvation, and healthcare collapse. He noted 260 cases by September 2026, compared to 184 in 2022, and urged examination of factors like malnutrition and pollution. Human rights groups and doctors have previously warned of risks to pregnant women and fetuses from Israeli military actions.Health · 11d agoIsraeli Health Report Reveals Wide Gaps in Care QualityA 2025 report on Israeli community health quality indicators reveals significant disparities in healthcare access and outcomes. Lower socioeconomic groups face higher obesity rates and lower cancer screening participation, while antidepressant use continues to rise. The Arab community shows particularly high rates of obesity and increased consumption of mental health medications. The report's findings highlight the need for improved public health awareness and targeted interventions to address these gaps.Health · 54d agoGaza Hospital Cuts Services Amid Fuel Shortage; Israel Blocks Patient EvacuationsAl-Wafa Hospital in Gaza is significantly reducing services due to fuel shortages and a lack of maintenance supplies. Concurrently, Israel has blocked the evacuation of critically ill patients from Gaza for treatment abroad for two days, citing Jewish holidays, which the Palestinian Ministry of Health calls a violation of the right to treatment.Health · 58d agoGaza Hospital Halts Most Services Amid Fuel ShortageKuwait Specialized Field Hospital in Gaza will suspend most services from Sunday due to a halt in fuel supplies from the WHO. The decision will severely impact healthcare access for thousands, with operations limited to critical emergencies.Health · 59d ago · also in 1 newsroomGaza Hospitals Face Crisis as 70% of Generators Fail Due to Fuel ShortageGaza's Ministry of Health reported that 70% of hospital generators are non-operational due to fuel shortages caused by the Israeli blockade. Critical hospital departments are at risk of shutting down, and medical staff are struggling to reach work, exacerbating a worsening health crisis.Health · 61d ago · also in 1 newsroomWHO Halts Fuel to Gaza Hospitals Amid Funding ShortageThe World Health Organization is stopping diesel fuel supplies to over 20 Gaza hospitals and health centers starting September 19 due to funding shortages. This decision exacerbates an existing crisis of fuel, oil, and spare parts, threatening critical medical services and patient lives.Health · 62d ago · also in 1 newsroomGaza Hospitals Face Generator Shutdowns Amid Fuel and Oil ShortagesGaza's Ministry of Health reported that several hospital generators have stopped working due to critical shortages of fuel, oil, and spare parts. The ministry warned of further shutdowns, endangering vital hospital services, and cited Israeli restrictions on essential supplies.Health · 65d ago · also in 17 newsroomsIsrael Suspects Ebola Case in Traveler Returning From CongoIsrael's Ministry of Health is investigating a suspected Ebola case in a traveler returning from the Democratic Republic of Congo. The individual is hospitalized in isolation, and contact tracing is underway. No confirmed cases have been reported in Israel.Health · 73d ago · also in 4 newsroomsWest Nile Virus Detected in Mosquitoes Across Multiple Israeli RegionsHealth and environmental ministries in Israel reported detecting mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus in multiple regions. The announcement comes as 20 human cases and one death have been recorded this season, prompting intensified prevention efforts.Health · 74d agoUN Warns of Worsening Health Crisis in Gaza as Rainy Season ApproachesThe World Health Organization has warned of a worsening health crisis in Gaza as the rainy season approaches, citing increased water contamination and a surge in diarrhea cases. The organization urged Israel to allow the unimpeded entry of essential medical supplies.