Dr. Itay Gal

Dr. Itay Gal is the medical correspondent for Maariv, Ynet, and Yedioth Ahronoth and has published thousands of articles and books and edited and presented news bulletins on the radio and television.

His publications led, among other things, to thousands of signatures on an Adi card for organ donation and to the collection of donations for sick children whose lives were saved.

In parallel to his journalistic and news work, Dr. Gal is a specialist in pediatrics, sports, and aviation medicine and a graduate student with a master's degree in health systems management at Bar-Ilan University.

Photo of a flight path from France showing the plane avoiding entering Iranian airspace.

Which airlines still fly over Iran and Yemen? - explainer

Instagram app.

Navigating loss in the digital world: Instagram adds memorialization option for deceased users

Palestinians walking at the market in Gaza City, on July 21, 2025.

Israeli Medical Association urges more medical equipment, aid to Gazans in letter to Katz


Using weight-loss injections? Five things you must know from the new guidelines

Weight-loss injections using GLP-1 receptor agonists mimic a natural hormone in the body that suppresses appetite, slows digestion, and promotes a lasting feeling of fullness.

  5 months into the war: half of the Israelis gained up to 5 kg in weight

Critical timing: Why the first and last minutes of a flight are the most dangerous

Studies show that 80% of air accidents occur during the first and last 11 minutes of a flight, meaning pilots must maintain absolute focus during this critical window.

 An Iberojet airplane, to be operated by Arkia for the TechAir round-trip flights to and from Tel Aviv and New York.

Breakthrough fertility technique prevents diseases by using DNA from three parents

The British trial, conducted at a fertility center in Newcastle, involved 22 women who met strict medical criteria, hoping to conceive without passing on harmful mutations.

 In vitro fertilization. Genetic material from three parents.

Elon Musk launches Grok 4 and claims: "The smartest artificial intelligence in the world"

xAI revealed its new AI engine live, a day after antisemitic posts by its previous bot. Musk didn’t address this directly but claimed the new AI outperforms competitors.

 Elon Musk did not respond to Grok’s antisemitic remarks

The still image moves: Google launches a new tool that turns a photo into a video with sound

Gemini pushes boundaries, and now you can create video clips from any image using a simple text prompt. The service is gradually becoming available in Israel.

Google now turns even a photo into a video

Surviving a plane crash: What seat location gives you the best odds?

The odds of dying in a plane crash are less than 1 in 11 million. So, when choosing a seat, focus on the view, your drink, or movie, not the crash.

 Empty plane seats.

Viral trend 'Japanese walking' takes over TikTok for weight loss

Also known as interval walking, Japanese walking is the latest workout trend to sweep social media, claiming to improve cardiovascular health, support weight loss, and boost endurance.

 Japanese walking technique IWT boosts health with interval training.

Apple is finally on the way to a foldable iPhone: First prototype already on the development table

After years of rumors, Apple begins prototype testing of its foldable iPhone, aiming for a 2026 launch. Sources say testing started earlier than planned, raising hopes for real progress this time.

Foldable iPhone. Years of delays

Jack Dorsey unveils Bitchat: A WhatsApp rival that works without Wi-Fi or cellular signal

Bitchat lets nearby phones send encrypted messages via Bluetooth only - no internet or signal needed. A game-changer for blackouts, disasters, or protests where networks are down.

 Bitchat. WhatsApp isn’t panicking just yet

How stress affects pregnancy: Israeli study finds war may lead to obstetric complications

A new study by Bar-Ilan University shows how war-related stress may lead to complications during pregnancy and childbirth.

Pregnancy (Illustrative)