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Zman Yisrael
Digital newspaper covering Israel and the Jewish world, published in Jerusalem. We translate its reports into English and compare them with 43 other newsrooms.
Group in the coverage barCentrist pressIts own lean is rated Center.
FundingAdvertising and reader support
Language and baseHebrew · JerusalemFounded 2012
The last 30 days
293reports translated
89%first to report
843 mintypical time behind the first report
100%carry a named author
10%opinion and analysis
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How Zman Yisrael writes
Zman Yisrael's tone this month is charged, more charged than the rest of the centrist press. On Netanyahu, Hamas and the IDF its wording is in step with the other newsrooms.
From 293 reports this month, judged without the newsroom's name. How this is measuredOnly Zman Yisrael had it
Incoming Israeli Government Faces Hefty Financial LegacyEconomy · 11h agoFrom Extremism's Fringe to the Center of Power: Israel's Democratic Boundaries TestedPolitics · 12h agoIsraelis Abroad Return Home to Vote Amid Election UrgencyPolitics · 13h agoBig stories Zman Yisrael skipped
Man with Knife Detained Near Israeli Politician Yair Golan in Tel AvivCovered by 24 newsroomsGun Theft at Givat Shmuel School Sparks Parental PanicCovered by 23 newsroomsIsrael's Election Day: Voting Hours, Free Transport, and Weather ForecastCovered by 22 newsroomsLatest from Zman Yisrael
General · 3d agoIsrael Navigates a Limbo Between Life and Death Post-October 7An article compares the current state of Israel to Sophocles' "Antigone," describing it as a limbo "between two deaths" following the October 7th massacre and Yitzhak Rabin's assassination. It argues that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, like King Creon, has failed to acknowledge his role in the events leading to disaster. The piece suggests Israel remains symbolically alive but unable to bury its past, particularly the unresolved Palestinian issue, leaving the public to bear the consequences.General · 6d agoIsraelis Trapped in Echo Chambers, Analyst ArguesIsraeli society is deeply divided into ideological "caves" where each group believes it sees reality while others are trapped in illusion, according to biophysicist Alon Korngreen. He argues that events like the October 7th attacks have only deepened these divisions, with each group processing the tragedy through its own narrative. Korngreen suggests that escaping these echo chambers is a painful process involving loss, and that true understanding requires questioning one's own perspective and considering who benefits from the divisions.General · 6d agoMother's Plea: Don't Come to Mourn Son Lost 19 Years AgoDr. Chana David penned a raw plea for people not to visit her son's grave 19 years after his death, rejecting any form of comfort. She expressed that any new senseless death reopens her wound, making her grief unbearable. David, an accomplished academic and author, stated that her son's loss has left her irrevocably broken.General · 15d agoHerzliya Replaces Synthetic Grass With Natural LandscapingHerzliya is phasing out synthetic grass in public spaces and educational institutions, replacing it with natural plants and landscaping. Mayor Yariv Fischer cited health and environmental concerns, including heat absorption and potential chemical release, as reasons for the change. The municipality is also reducing its reliance on costly seasonal flowers, opting for drought-resistant alternatives. This initiative aims for more sustainable and aesthetically pleasing urban environments, though it faces some public adjustment.General · 21d agoLessons from Talmudic Debate and Oct. 7th Failures on ListeningA Talmudic story about Rabbi Eliezer's "Oven of Achnai" is used to draw parallels with the intelligence failures before October 7th, emphasizing the critical need for listening to diverse voices within hierarchical systems. The piece argues that fostering a culture of listening from a young age is essential for effective decision-making and learning.General · 29d ago · also in 1 newsroomPISA Results Reveal Deep Systemic Failures in Israeli EducationRecent PISA results show a significant decline in Israeli student achievement, particularly in reading, math, and science. The article attributes this not to teachers, but to a fragmented education system that struggles to learn from its vast data and function cohesively.General · 34d agoPsychological Phenomenon Explains Why People See News as Biased Against ThemThe "hostile media effect" is a psychological phenomenon where individuals on opposing sides of an issue perceive the same news coverage as biased against them. This effect is amplified by personal involvement and social media interactions, and does not necessarily indicate actual media bias.General · 34d agoHaifa's Saadia Stream Faces Development Battle Amid Pollution and EncroachmentSaadia Stream in Haifa, a rare natural waterway amidst urban development, faces a critical decision between preservation and a high-tech park development. Environmental advocates are battling pollution and illegal encroachment while debating plans that could either save or destroy the stream's habitat.