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Moe Berg
From catcher’s mitt to spy pistol: the wild life of Moe Berg
Moe Berg was no baseball superstar, but the Jewish MLB catcher spoke several languages, filmed Tokyo before World War II and later joined US intelligence, where he was sent to assess and possibly kill Nazi physicist Werner Heisenberg
Liran Friedmann | 21:28 | 05.23.26
רועי מור ויונתן לוין
The Israeli startup taking on Duolingo: Two former IDF commandos built a multimillion-dollar English app
Roy Mor and Yonatan Levin, both 40, served together in an elite IDF unit before founding Loora, an AI-based English learning app now used by 15 million people worldwide, and tell Ynet why Israel’s English gap didn’t surprise them, and why Arabic is next
Yael Walzer | 17:31 | 05.22.26
SS-Sonderregiment 'Dirlewanger'
The Nazi ghosts that followed France into the jungles of Vietnam
After World War II, thousands of German veterans joined French forces in Indochina, where rumors of a secret SS army blurred fact, myth and France’s desperate need for manpower in a doomed colonial war
Liran Friedmann | 04:13 | 05.22.26
הילד יצחק אלל
The remarkable story of 11-year-old Jewish boy who survived plane crash, alone in the snow for 3 days
Yitzhak Elal, the sole survivor of a 1949 crash that killed among others, two of his brothers and his sister, on their way from Tunisia to a recovery camp in Norway before immigrating to Israel
Oded Kramer, Itzik Shasho | 00:11 | 05.22.26
גלי וזיוי ברמן, ביחד עם אמילי דמארי, מנהלים מאבק על שימור שכונת דור צעיר בכפר עזה
Former hostages recall Hamas commander Izz al-Din Haddad, fight to preserve Kfar Aza neighborhood
Emily Damari and twins Gali and Ziv Berman say Haddad held them captive, used Hebrew to manipulate them and boasted of the Oct. 7 attack, as they battle plans to demolish the Kfar Aza neighborhood where 11 were murdered and seven abducted
Roni Green Shaulov | 17:39 | 05.21.26
אסף ישראלי
Farmer, soldier, father: IDF reservist turns surplus crops into lifeline
After about 600 days of reserve duty, Col. (res.) Asaf Israeli is back in his Gilboa fields, donating surplus artichokes through Leket Israel and teaching his son that farming is also an act of service
ynet Global | 12:02 | 05.21.26
צחי ברדוגו עם הוריו המאמצים
'We do not seek to replace our parents, only to know why we were given up'
Adoptive parents often fear their child will seek out biological parents and choose them instead; adoptee Tsachi who waited 30 years to open his file, says the search is not for replacement, but for answers and fuller life story
Tsachi Bardugo | 06:35 | 05.17.26
אילוסטרציה. יוגה בשקיעה
'Sex was presented as spiritual purification': the dark reality behind Israel’s secretive cults
They were searching for faith, community and meaning, but found themselves trapped in systems of isolation, exploitation and fear; experts warn that at least 200 abusive groups involving some 10,000 children are operating in Israel
Tal Amoday | 11:48 | 05.16.26
מורה מילואימניקית ד"ר יעל נמט ישיבת אמית עמיחי התגייסה גיל 40 צה"ל מתמטיקה
Math teacher enlists at 48: ‘In the classroom or in uniform, it’s the same mission’
After five family members were called up on October 7, Dr. Yael Nemet enlisted in IDF reserves, serving in the Negev Brigade while continuing to prepare her students for their finals
Tamar Trabelsi-Hadad | 11:56 | 05.09.26
רפאל "טומי" בליץ' בחתונתו
Cinema North murder: the killer who got music lessons from his victim’s widow
A child Holocaust survivor turned killer, Rafael 'Tommy' Blitz escaped prison, crossed into Syria, won forgiveness from his victim’s widow and seemed rebuilt — until his story took another dark turn
Oded Kramer, Itzik Shasho | 09:56 | 05.09.26
נתב"ג
Ben-Gurion Airport: Israel’s weird, wonderful gateway to the world
For Israelis it feels natural, but Europeans struggle to grasp that Ben-Gurion is Israel’s almost sole gateway; Gisela Dachs sees the airport as a microcosm of Israeli society, with all its wonders, quirks and yes, the Toblerone obsession
Gisela Dachs | 07:09 | 05.09.26
After years abroad, they came back to Israel: ‘I regret not doing it sooner’
After 16 years in Australia and 20 years in the United States, two Israeli women returned home to war, soaring prices and constant questions about why they chose to come back now
Yael Greti | 06:50 | 05.09.26
מתוך "לואי ת'רו: בעומק המנוספרה"
Sex, power, and rage: inside the manosphere’s rise from online finge to real-world power
Louis Theroux’s Netflix documentary Inside the Manosphere exposes a fast-growing online subculture where misogyny is repackaged as male empowerment, influencing millions of young men and evolving from a fringe movement into a powerful cultural and political force
Tzippy Shmilovitz, New York | 23:33 | 05.08.26
תושבי עזה מתעדכנים בחדשות לאור החתימה על העסקה
Arab world watching Israeli media like never before, but Israel is failing to understand why
Veteran Arab journalist Nazir Majli says Arab audiences are watching Israel more closely than ever, but the war has left even supporters of normalization questioning its strategy
Nazir Majli | 19:23 | 05.08.26
Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin shakes hands with PLO Chairman Yasser Arafat as President Bill Clinton looks on at the White House after the signing of the Oslo Accords in 1993
Behind the byline: what Israel taught me about reporting the Middle East
For decades, Judith Miller covered the Middle East and Israel’s ties with Arab states for The New York Times; amid the rise of radical Islam, one Israeli leader grasped the threat early — starting with an unscheduled coffee in a New York hotel room
Judith Miller | 14:04 | 05.08.26
The Galilee Culinary Institute
In Israel’s battered north, a culinary school becomes a symbol of resilience and renewal
Jewish National Fund-USA expands investment in Galilee through Kibbutz Gonen culinary institute; families displaced and shaken by war find moments of normalcy through cooking workshops; leaders say the project aims to rebuild communities, tourism and long-term economic growth in the North
ynet Global | 16:41 | 05.07.26
הדמיה של סמוראית בשדה הקרב
The women who took up the sword in samurai Japan
Japan’s samurai became famous as skilled warriors who lived by strict ethical code; In popular culture and museums, samurai are often portrayed as men, raising the question: Were there female samurai, too? Scholars are divided
Yogev Israeli | 10:21 | 05.05.26
Rael
Mothership Zion: the alien cult that tried to get Israel to build a UFO embassy in Jerusalem
The Raëlians mixed UFO theology, biblical reinterpretation and hostility toward Israel, claiming Jews should leave the country while still seeking Jerusalem as the landing site for humanity’s alien creators
Liran Friedmann | 17:05 | 05.02.26
אבי זקוטו אופקים עדי זקוטו 7 באוקטובר
‘Everyone knew he was dead except us’: Oct. 7 victim lives on through daughter’s mission
Mere weeks after moving to Ofakim, Avi Zakuto left home on October 7 to help neighbors and never returned; as a photo of his body circulated in local group chats, his daughter kept calling, still clinging to hope
Eitan Gefen | 08:29 | 05.02.26
Personality expert reveals the 10% of people who can disrupt your life — and how to respond
Bill Eddy, personality expert, says about 10% of people are highly conflict-prone due to personality disorders; author of 'Five Types of People Who Can Ruin Your Life' explains how to identify them, avoid escalation and focus on future solutions rather than past disputes
Tomer On | 01:56 | 05.02.26
וילה במושב בשפלה, אדריכלות ועיצוב פנים: שרה ונירית פרנקל
Living the brasserie dream: elegant estate for a couple
A couple in their 60s built a 400-sqm home on a 0,5 acre plot in a town in Shephelah, designed by Sarah and Nirit Frankel; blending French brasserie and European farmhouse styles, it features workspaces, guest areas, and indoor-outdoor living
Yulia Prilik Niv | 00:10 | 05.02.26
נועם בתן
Inside Israel’s Eurovision 2026 mission: boos, boycotts, security and hopes of victory
With Eurovision set to begin in Vienna, Israel’s delegation is preparing for boos, Palestinian flags and complex security scenarios, while four countries boycott the contest over Israel’s participation and new voting rules threaten to weaken its public support; still, Noam Bettan’s team is aiming for victory
Ran Boker | 22:09 | 05.01.26
בית פרטי בצפון, עיצוב: ליבנת כהן מרין
The safe room was stuck in this 1980s home; the redesign turned it into its boldest feature
A home in northern Israel was fully renovated into a mid-century modern residence by designer Livnat Cohen Marin, with a central safe room reimagined as a wood-clad sculptural design feature integrated into the home’s layout
Maya Benita | 16:37 | 05.01.26
מתוך הסדרה "השופטים"
Incitement, elitism claims and threats: Israeli judges reveal life beneath the robe
Retired and sitting judges describe isolation, fear and growing public distrust, while rejecting claims that appointments are driven by cliques or connections
Eti Abramov | 11:01 | 05.01.26
crown
Mamdani ignites colonial clash over British Crown Jewels during King Charles visit
US authorities return hundreds of looted Indian antiquities as Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s remarks on the British Crown Jewels revive tensions over colonial-era cultural ownership during King Charles’ New York visit
Daniel Edelson | 10:01 | 05.01.26
חוף אנטלולה - בראש הדירוג
The world’s best beaches for 2026 revealed, and the winner is only reachable by boat
Thousands of tourism experts ranked the world’s 50 best beaches for 2026 after a rigorous selection process; the list highlights remote, unspoiled coastal destinations, topped by Entalula Beach in the Philippines
Roi Alman | 02:35 | 05.01.26
שנתיים לטבח במסיבת הנובה
Oct. 7 sexual violence was ‘not random, but a real strategy,’ expert says
At Women of the State conference, Dr. Cochav Elkayam-Levy said Oct. 7 sexual violence was strategic, not random, stressing a forthcoming report; speakers also highlighted AI tools protecting survivors’ identities and enabling testimony from conflict zones where sexual violence is taboo.
Karina Stutland | 19:14 | 04.27.26
איתן אורבך
‘Those who labeled me model or party boy did so at their own peril’
Throughout his career, Eithan Urbach, Israel’s first Olympic swim finalist, faced media attention about matters far removed from the pool, but what remains is a remarkable legacy that opened new doors for Israel; yes, he also hated training, but who can blame him?
Avinoam Porat | 00:09 | 04.27.26
סאן מזרחי
'They offered me Vogue — I said no': Israeli supermodel Sun Mizrahi on fame, burnout and her decision to step back
After six years of global runway success, major magazine covers and coveted offers, Israeli model Sun Mizrahi is slowing down, opening up about loneliness behind the glamour, celebrity-filled parties that felt empty and her plans for marriage after an intimate engagement in Portugal
Bar Zaga | 02:56 | 04.26.26
גברים אלימים בתוכנית שיקומית
In a quiet villa in central Israel, some of the country’s most violent men live together
They served prison terms for severe violence against their partners, including attempted murder and murder; at the ‘Maftehot’ hostel, released inmates learn to name emotions, recognize violent patterns and face the harm they caused to women
Shira Kadari-Ovadia | 04:14 | 04.25.26
The judge, the nudity and the strangest beauty contest Israeli theater ever brought before a court
In 1973, actress Lily Avidan sued after being fired from a hit Israeli stage comedy, claiming her replacement damaged her reputation; then the theater offered the judge an extraordinary way to settle the dispute: watch both women perform nude
Oded Kramer, Itzik Shasho | 01:52 | 04.25.26
הכרזת העצמאות 1948
From café chairs to a nation: Israel’s improvised birth and the hope that still defines it today
As Arab armies prepared to invade and US backing wavered, Ben-Gurion pushed through narrow vote, rejected delay and declared a state without borders, in rushed ceremony shaped by last-minute edits, fierce debate and mounting battlefield losses
Liran Friedmann | 18:19 | 04.22.26
אישה מחכה
‘My partner’s son was killed in the war; I’m not his mother, but I lost a child too’
She never saw herself as a 'stepmother'; she built a blended family with her partner, raising both her children and his, and then his son was killed in the war; since then, she has felt her grief carries no social legitimacy; in an anonymous monologue, she writes of a loss that still has no name or recognition
ynet | 13:43 | 04.21.26
תמונה 2: אריאל לובלינר ז"ל וברברה לובלינר
They made aliyah, found love in Israel — and became war widows
They came to build new lives in Israel and found love, but after losing partners in war, now face life alone, sharing stories of loss, strength and resilience while remembering those killed and navigating life after tragedy
Hagai Ayad | 20:57 | 04.20.26
nifgashim
From the battlefield to the Home Front: can Israel’s 'Reservist Model' heal a divided society?
As Memorial Day unity fades into political noise, returning reservists call for a new mission; bridging deep divides through real dialogue; turning wartime trust into a blueprint for national resilience
ynet Global | 15:40 | 04.19.26
החוף האדום באי הורמוז
From crimson shores to salt mountains: Iran’s Hormuz Island looks like another planet
Travelers to Hormuz Island, just 8 kilometers off Iran’s coast and recently in the spotlight, describe a dramatic, otherworldly landscape that has largely remained under the radar — watch the footage
Roy Elman | 03:24 | 04.18.26
יסכה חג'ג'
'Some days I wear a head covering, some days a bikini': the ultra-Orthodox influencer who defied expectations
What are the odds that a rabbi’s daughter raised in an ultra-Orthodox home would leave religion, date non-Jewish men and ultimately marry her father’s student? This is the story of Iska Hajeje, who candidly shares her complex life with tens of thousands of followers
Galit Hareli | 11:35 | 04.17.26
חיים שחם, מצר הורמוז
Israeli captain who sailed Hormuz warns Iran ‘trying to extort payments’ in dangerous new precedent
Veteran mariner Haim Shaham says Iran attempts to extract payments in the Strait of Hormuz threaten global trade norms, as crews navigate rising tensions, warships and uncertainty in one of the world’s most critical shipping routes
Yaniv Pohoryles | 06:08 | 04.17.26
Michael
He left a newborn son to fight in Gaza — now a lone IDF soldier faces recovery and PTSD
After completing reserve duty, Michael returned to the front lines following the October 7 attacks while his wife was pregnant, was wounded in combat and now faces rehabilitation after building a life in Israel as a lone soldier
ynet Global | 04:14 | 04.17.26
צחי קנבסקי בבית החולים לפני ואחרי הניתוח
'It was my dream': At 28, Tzahi Kanevsky learns to breathe on his own
Abandoned at birth after being brought to Israel for sale, Tzahi Kanevsky grew up in a hospital, fought for citizenship and never breathed unaided — until a near-fatal lung transplant in January; now, he is learning to breathe on his own
Ofir Hauzman | 04:11 | 04.17.26
סיור של רון בן ישי ביו"ש בעקבות הטרור היהודי
'This land is ours': Jewish nationalist violence sweeps the West Bank
Former security officials warn the violence is organized and expanding, with outposts rapidly built near Palestinian communities, restricting movement and raising fears of long-term changes on the ground
Ron Ben-Yishai | 06:00 | 04.16.26
מתוך "בסה - מילה של כבוד"
The Muslim who teaches Arabs about the Holocaust: 'At Auschwitz I saw darkness and blood'
When passing by Yad Vashem, Murad Awadallah didn't think this story had anything to do with him, but now he has a mission: to make memory accessible to Arab society and bridge gaps of unfamiliarity, suspicion and prejudice 
Amir Kaminer | 13:15 | 04.13.26
הלוחמות הדתיות בגדוד איתם
Religious women in IDF combat roles break barriers, balancing faith with high-stakes frontline missions
A pioneering IDF pilot integrates religious female soldiers into combat intelligence units, where they balance strict observance with operational demands; from Sabbath songs in armored vehicles to leading missions, they describe purpose, pressure and pride
Gal Ganot | 09:04 | 04.12.26
שימוש בקוקאין
The Israeli ‘Cocaine Queen’ who laundered millions for Latin American cartels
Michal Kourani, also known as Marlene Navarro and Nora Estrella Ramirez, an Israeli convert, handled millions for a Colombia-based cocaine network before a dramatic arrest and landmark US trial
Oded Kramer, Itzik Shasho | 18:22 | 04.11.26
Nitsana Darshan-Leitner
She fights global terror for justice and wins
From Israeli courtrooms to US federal rulings, Nitsana Darshan-Leitner has spent decades targeting terror financing, turning victims into plaintiffs and landmark lawsuits into a powerful tool to hold organizations and states accountable 
Yael Feldman Shavit | 11:28 | 04.10.26
אל"מ אפרת קייקוב מח"ט 213
Female IDF artillery commander in Lebanon: 'I focus on the mission, not gender'
Col. Efrat Kaikov has been operating in southern Lebanon for six weeks with the 213th Artillery Brigade; she discusses battlefield challenges, deadly incident in Misgav Am and the strain of being away from her young daughter
Yair Kraus | 11:33 | 04.07.26
'I wanted to understand what he went through': Sister of fallen IDF soldier enlists in same combat corps
After losing her brother, Sgt. First Class Tom Rotstein, in Gaza last June, L. fought to change her army assignment and enlist in his combat engineering corps: 'I know there will be hard moments, but that’s where I need to be'
Gal Ganot | 20:25 | 04.06.26
אחותו של סא"ל עלים עבדאללה ז"ל, שנפל בגבול לבנון ב-9 באוקטובר, ודודתו של סא"ל סלמאן חבקה ז"ל, גיבור קרב בארי שנפל בעזה, עובדות במתפרה בכפר מגוריהם יאנוח ג'ת, שתופרת מדי צה"ל
After losing loved ones in war, Druze women sew for IDF soldiers — now their factory faces shutdown
For a decade, Faresah Habaka and Iman Shama worked side by side in a Druze village workshop; after losing close relatives in Gaza and Lebanon, they now face its closure — 'It hurts, especially because it bears their names'
Yoav Keren | 19:16 | 04.06.26
ח'סב עומאן מצר הורמוז
Strait of Hormuz crisis: why this tiny passage holds the world’s economy hostage
From ancient empires and Marco Polo’s trade routes to today’s oil lifeline carrying 20% of global supply; how a narrow maritime chokepoint between Iran and the Gulf became the world’s most dangerous economic pressure valve, and why current disruptions could trigger fuel shocks, food supply risks and global market instability
Liran Friedmann | 17:39 | 04.04.26
The dominant theory was that Soviet intelligence, the KGB, was behind the killings
The 'three murders' case: Did the KGB run assassination squads in 1960s Israel?
A doctor from Tel Aviv, a shop owner from Ramat Gan and a teacher from Kfar Saba were murdered within six months using an Uzi submachine gun; police identified a suspect, a 19-year-old student they said carried out the killings as part of work for Soviet intelligence, and launched a massive manhunt; sixty-three years later, the mystery remains unsolved
Oded Kramer, Itzik Shasho | 22:24 | 04.03.26
How war with Iran is fueling Israel’s booming black market for prescription drugs
From opioids and ADHD pills to sleep aids, Telegram channels are thriving as war-driven stress and insomnia push more Israelis toward illicit drugs, with experts warning the addiction wave will outlast the fighting
Guy Asif | 21:58 | 04.03.26
דורה נזריאן באירוע גאלה למען ישראל
‘My name is on an Iranian execution list’: She fled Tehran and now donates millions to Israel
Dora Nazarian, daughter of Qualcomm co-founder Izak Nazarian, fled Iran at 17 and now leads major pro-Israel philanthropy from Beverly Hills, staying closely tied to events on the ground as war reshapes the region
Yael Walzer | 17:27 | 04.03.26
”אני קורא להן: לוחם פלוס אחד“. לוחמות גדוד עיט
On Syria’s front line: inside the mission of IDF Ayit intelligence unit
It is hard to describe the moment the gate opens and we take our first steps into Syria, amid basalt rocks, stark poverty and a constant sense of danger; a day with IDF Ayit unit intelligence soldiers operating along the volatile northern front
Dana Spektor, Syria | 08:15 | 04.03.26
ד"ר דריה קוזלובה, רופאה פתולוגית מבית החולים בילינסון
She hates patients, saves children: Meet Israel’s most unusual doctor
Dr. Daria Kozlova, a leading pediatric cancer pathologist at Beilinson and Schneider, is a conservative Orthodox Christian and strict mother of three who performs stand-up by night — 'My patients are neatly arranged in boxes. It radiates calm'
Ariela Ayalon | 11:37 | 04.02.26
"יש משפחות שאצלן הפרק הזה לא ייסגר לעולם". מימין: אורלי גלבוע, איילת לוי ושירה אלבג
'The past has not passed': mothers of freed Gaza hostages on return and lasting pain
The moments they nearly broke, the strength they found waiting for their daughters in Gaza and the life after 477 days in captivity; three mothers reflect on fear, survival and rebuilding amid another war
Anat Lev Adler | 08:30 | 04.02.26
בר קופרשטיין
'They said they tried to bring matzah': freed hostage recounts Passover in Hamas captivity
In excerpts from his book ;'Unbroken,' Bar Kupershtein describes abuse, forced labor and rare moments of hope, including a passing remark about matzah that felt like a message from home during Passover in Gaza
ynet | 03:39 | 04.02.26
רומי גונן
I didn't choose this life but I stand with pride and say: I am Romi Gonen, and I survived captivity
I did it for one clear reason — the world needs to know what we went through there. I felt, and still feel, immense pride that I managed to turn my pain into strength for someone else
Romi Gonen | 01:43 | 04.01.26
לוחמי חטיבה 401 יוצאים להתרעננות מלבנון אחרי שבועיים של לחימה
'I want to be here': wounded IDF soldiers return to battlefield weeks after Hezbollah missile attack
Troops from the 401st Armored Brigade escaped a burning tank after multiple anti-tank missiles struck in southern Lebanon, with one soldier suffering burns and shrapnel wounds before returning to combat within weeks
Yair Kraus | 11:06 | 03.29.26
תמיר גודמן
The ‘Jewish Jordan’ resets course after fame and lost NBA dream with faith
Once a teenage basketball sensation, Tamir Goodman now develops tech used by NBA teams; he opens up about fame, violent coach, injuries and why he chose faith over playing on Shabbat
Ayala Or-El, Los Angeles | 16:55 | 03.28.26
Why we’re attracted to people who hurt us the most
From flirting with a waitress mid-date to constant demands for instant replies, many people find themselves with partners who push every button; Dr. Liraz Margalit says attachment patterns are to blame — and the cycle can be broken
Lori Stadmauer | 05:21 | 03.28.26
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