Israelis

Some 40% of Israel's teachers report anxiety, depression as war takes mental toll

A new published study by researchers at Ben-Gurion University has found that some 40% of teachers reported levels of anxiety and depression that crossed clinical thresholds.

 Children wearing face masks attend a class as students return to school after the summer break, less than a month into a coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine booster drive, at Arazim Elementary School in Tel Aviv, Israel September 1, 2021
AT ZEIDA’S last liberation dinner in Melbourne, Australia, 2015

Writing through war: Helping Israelis process trauma across generations - opinion

Israelis seen walking down Mahane Yehuda market, in Jerusalem, April 9, 2026

When comfort is off the table, Israelis find new ways to cope under fire

A detective stands with a flashlight in front of the smashed window of an Israeli restaurant in Munich, Germany, April 10, 2026.

Police investigating after explosive devices damage Israeli restaurant in Munich


Gefen Bitton, Israeli who tried to stop Bondi Beach shooter, in coma in critical condition

A friend of Israeli national Gefen Bitton, who was shot three times by the Bondi Beach shooters, said that he was "currently in the ICU, after multiple surgeries, and has a long way to go."

Geffen Biton.

Israeli civilians run over Palestinian pedestrian after illegally entering Nablus, IDF confirms

The civilians fled the scene on foot, with several of them being detained later by the IDF. The military has opened an investigation into the matter.

 IDF soldiers are seen operating in Nablus, in the West Bank, July 3, 2025

The little princess: Israelis still don’t know the perfect Christmas destination

Luxembourg shows you don’t need Vienna or Munich for Christmas. Enjoy authentic markets, local food, a walkable city, free public transport, and a peaceful, affordable winter escape.

Christmas Market in Luxembourg.

Ghana and Israel go tit for tat deporting each others' citizens in diplomatic storm

"If Israel deports 10 Ghanaians, we will deport 10. 20, we'll deport 20. 50 we'll deport 50. We are not going to accept this," said FM Okudzeto Ablakwa.

 Ben Gurion Airport

Dozens rescued in severe flooding as Storm Byron wreaks havoc on Israel

14 Israelis rescued from vehicles across Yavne • Two students injured as tree collapses in Rishon Lezion • Netanya man found dead with severe hypothermia • 19-year-old from Bnei Brak still missing

View of floods in the central city of Yavne, as storm Byron hits Israel, December 11, 2025

Budapest becomes unexpected haven for Israelis as post–Oct. 7 migration surges

Graffiti is a common sight in some alleys of Budapest, but in the Jewish Quarter, visitors may also unexpectedly spot memorial stickers for fallen IDF soldiers and October 7 massacre victims.

Rabbi Shmuel Raskin and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Jews need new story of Hanukkah or risk losing next Jewish generation to disillusionment - opinion

It is time for a new Hanukkah, kind and compassionate, turning narrow nationalism into a universalist pursuit of the world to come promised by our prophets.

 An illustrative image of Hanukkah candles lit.

Israeli parents favor traditional names, Mohammed shows declining popularity among Arab Israelis

Among Jewish boys, David claimed the top spot, while Levi came in second, and Ariel ranked third. Avigail emerged as the most popular name for Jewish girls, followed by Ayala and Sarah.

Children evacuated from Moshav Yevul at a hostel near the Dead Sea.

Former IDF top lawyer Tomer-Yerushalmi released from Ichilov Hospital after nearly a month

She is expected to be summoned for questioning in the near future over the Sde Teiman leaked video affair. 

Former IDF Advocate General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi is released to house arrest outside the Neve Tirtza Women’s Prison in Ramla, November 7, 2025.

Oct. 7 cm'tee not yet formed due to Zamir-Yadai tensions, Zamir calls for external investigation

Initial IDF assessments indicate that the second Turgeman committee's findings are likely to cause a shakeup within the defense sector, given their critical assessment of the Oct. 7 events.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir a tour of southern Syria with other government and military officials, November 19, 2025