Israeli students’ AI model rescues lost words of antiquity
April 10, 2024 by Pesach Benson
In a groundbreaking development for historical researchers, students at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev have harnessed the power of artificial intelligence to restore illegible letters and words in ancient Hebrew and Aramaic inscriptions. Read more
Iron Dome’s naval brother makes its first operational intercept
April 10, 2024 by Pesach Benson
C-Dome, the naval version of Israel’s better-known Iron Dome defence system, made its first operational intercept on Monday night, shooting down a hostile drone over the Gulf of Aqaba, the Israel Defense Forces announced on Tuesday. Read more
Four Israeli soldiers killed in ambush as war enters seventh month
April 7, 2024 by Pesach Benson
As Israel’s war with Hamas entered its seventh month, the Israel Defence Forces announced that four soldiers were killed in a Hamas ambush on Saturday. Read more
Six months of war with Hamas by the numbers
April 7, 2024 by Pesach Benson
As Israel marks its sixth month of war against Hamas, the Israel Defence Forces released new stats regarding the conflict on Sunday. Read more
Israel thwarts plot to assassinate Itamar Ben-Gvir
April 5, 2024 by Pesach Benson
Israeli authorities thwarted a plot to assassinate Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir and carry out other terror attacks, the Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) said on Thursday. Read more
Hamas slashes food prices as Gaza residents struggle with poverty
April 5, 2024 by Pesach Benson
Contradicting claims of famine in Gaza, Hamas lowered the prices of food, while residents said the problem was a lack of money to purchase the basics. Read more
Cocktail of repurposed drugs offers hope to breast cancer patients
April 4, 2024 by Pesach Benson
In a significant stride towards combating metastatic breast cancer, Israeli researchers unveiled a novel therapeutic approach utilising already-existing medications that offer hope for improved survival rates. Read more
Study reveals ethnic disparity in early-onset Alzheimer’s Disease
April 4, 2024 by Pesach Benson
An Israeli study has revealed a significant ethnic gap in the prevalence of early-onset Alzheimer’s disease, raising the potential for revolutionising early-detection methods, drug development and patient care, the Beilinson Hospital in Petah Tikvah said on Wednesday. Read more
Double amputee joins Israel army, fulfilling dream alongside twin sister
April 4, 2024 by Pesach Benson
In a moment of unity and determination, Emanuel Olgin, a double amputee with cognitive learning disabilities, realised her lifelong dream of joining the Israel Defence Forces alongside her twin sister, Maayan. Read more
Police to ban Jews from Temple Mount during final days of Ramadan
April 4, 2024 by Pesach Benson
Jews will be banned from the Temple Mount during the final days of Ramadan, the Israeli Police told activists on Wednesday. Read more
Fallen Israeli soldier’s organs save five patients
April 3, 2024 by Pesach Benson
The organs of an Israeli soldier killed in Gaza were donated to five different people, the National Transplant Centre said on Tuesday. Read more
Nadav Cohen: 600th IDF soldier to fall since Oct 7
April 2, 2024 by Pesach Benson
The Israel Defence Forces announced on Monday the death of the 600th soldier to fall since October 7. Read more
Israeli police arrest Ismail Haniyeh’s sister on terror charges
April 1, 2024 by Pesach Benson
The sister of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was arrested on terror offences in the Israeli Bedouin village of Tel Sheva, near Beer-Sheva, Israeli authorities announced on Monday. Read more
Netanyahu awake, recovering from hernia operation
April 1, 2024 by Pesach Benson
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is awake and recovering from a hernia operation, the Hadassah Medical Centre-Ein Kerem announced on Monday morning. Read more
Israeli forces leave Shifa Hospital compound
April 1, 2024 by Pesach Benson
Israeli soldiers have left Gaza’s Shifa Hospital compound after eliminating entrenched Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists, the Israel Defence Forces said on Monday. Read more
‘I raped her’: Palestinian terrorist admits sexually assaulting Israeli woman on Oct 7
March 29, 2024 by Pesach Benson
The Israel Defence Forces has released footage of a Palestinian terrorist describing to his interrogator how he raped an Israeli woman during Hamas’s October 7 attack on Israeli communities near the Gaza border. Read more
Older Israelis show higher resilience to war stress, study finds
March 28, 2024 by Pesach Benson
Bar-Ilan University researchers investigating the psychological toll of war on Israelis found older adults showed greater resilience to acute stress and post-traumatic stress disorder than younger adults. Read more
Palestinian support for Hamas and war remains high: survey
March 22, 2024 by Pesach Benson
A survey of Palestinians living in Gaza and the Palestinian Authority released on Wednesday found popular support for Hamas remains high despite the war. Read more
Nanotechnology breakthrough could transform Alzheimer’s care
March 20, 2024 by Pesach Benson
Bringing fresh hope for patients suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, Israeli and Italian scientists have discovered a new way to fight the disorder by targeting a harmful protein in its early stages. Read more
Biological pathway between heart disease and cancer
March 20, 2024 by Pesach Benson
Israeli researchers have discovered a direct biological pathway linking heart disease to an increased risk of cancer, offering a promising avenue for reducing cancer risk among heart disease patients. Read more
Researchers warn fish fleeing climate change face declining numbers
March 19, 2024 by Pesach Benson
An extensive international study has revealed a concerning trend: species of fish fleeing toward the poles to avoid rising sea temperatures are experiencing a marked decline in abundance. Read more
1,900 year-old hiding complex from Bar Kochba Revolt discovered in Galilee excavation
March 19, 2024 by Pesach Benson
Archaeologists unearthed a nearly 1,900-year-old hiding complex near the Sea of Galilee, shedding light on the tumultuous period of the Bar Kochba Revolt, the Israel Antiquities Authority announced on Monday. Read more
Israeli forces raid Shifa Hospital After Hamas attack from medical facility
March 19, 2024 by Pesach Benson
Israeli troops raided the Shifa Hospital in Gaza City after being fired on by Hamas terrorists inside the medical facility, the Israel Defense Forces said on Monday. Read more
Israeli cycling team clinches overall victory in Tour de Taiwan
March 18, 2024 by Pesach Benson
The Israel Premier—Tech cycling team, led by riders Joe Blackmore and Itamar Einhorn, has clinched both stage and overall victories in the prestigious Tour De Taiwan. Read more
Israel confirms death of soldier, 19, held captive in Gaza
March 13, 2024 by Pesach Benson
The Israel Defence Forces confirmed on Tuesday the death of a 19-year-old soldier taken captive on October 7. Read more
UN official investigating UNRWA arrives in Israel
March 12, 2024 by Pesach Benson
Former French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna, who has been tasked with investigating the UN Relief and Works Agency’s neutrality and participation in Hamas’s October 7 attacks, arrived in Israel on Monday. Read more
Commission of Inquiry holds Netanyahu responsible for Israel’s worst civilian disaster
March 7, 2024 by Pesach Benson
A state commission of inquiry investigating Israel’s worst civilian disaster held Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu personally responsible for the tragedy in a report released on Wednesday. Read more
Knesset members shocked to learn families of Israeli abductees denied mental health care
March 5, 2024 by Pesach Benson
Relatives of Israeli hostages held in Gaza told shocked members of the Knesset Health Committee on Monday that they have been denied access to mental health services despite dealing with depression, dysfunction and physical exhaustion, while other family members said they felt neglected. Read more
Hugs for Sderot kids returning to school five months after Hamas attack
March 4, 2024 by Pesach Benson
The city of Sderot reopened its schools on Sunday for the first time since Hamas’s October 7 attacks as life in the Israeli communities near Gaza took another step towards returning to normalcy. Read more
IDF: Most casualties from Gaza stampede were from trampling
March 1, 2024 by Pesach Benson
An initial military probe of a deadly stampede in Gaza City on Thursday morning has concluded that the majority of Palestinian casualties were the result of trampling and trucks running over rioters. Read more