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לירז צ'רכי
'One day we will sing together': A message to the Iranian people
In an open letter, Iranian-Israeli singer and actress Liraz Charhi praises the courage of Iranians resisting oppression and pledges to stand with them, envisioning a shared future of freedom
Liraz Charhi | 12:01 | 08.12.25
עישנו בסלון, 1975
When IKEA’s catalog featured naked couples, mini skirts and smoking in the living room
Before going fully digital in 2022, IKEA’s printed catalogs showcased not only colorful furniture but also racy, relaxed lifestyles — from mini skirts to smoking in the living room — in stark contrast to today’s conservative tone
Yulia Prilik-Niv | 23:20 | 08.10.25
אוצר מהעבר דלק
The time Iran saved Israel from a crippling oil embargo
A steady flow of oil from pre-Islamic Republic Iran ensured Israel was less severely hit by the 1970s Arab oil embargo, although the energy crisis still brought with it soaring inflation; firsthand insight into headlines, decisions and debates that shaped the era
Gad Lior | 15:32 | 08.09.25
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How Hamas still holds power in Gaza, almost two years into the war
Deeply embedded into Gazan society, Hamas has adapted financially and militarily to endure after the assassination of top leaders, and despite almost two years of intense IDF pressure, they are still the force to beat within the enclave
Giorgia Valente/The Media Line | 22:49 | 08.08.25
רס"ל במיל׳ אלקנה שזיפי ובת זוגו שרה
Proposals unite valor and love as reservists embrace new beginnings
Two IDF reservists proposed to their partners after months of military service, with engagement rings gifted by a jeweler honoring his son killed in the Nova attack; The initiative celebrates love and resilience amid the challenges of war 
Gal Ganot | 21:20 | 08.08.25
הפגנת נגד ישראל לונדון
European countries' recognition of Palestinian state is symbolic, not serious
Analysts warn that symbolic recognition of Palestine without follow-through risks undermining the diplomatic process and eroding global norms
Giorgia Valente/The Media Line | 20:22 | 08.07.25
שאבאס עם טראמפ
Orthodox Jewish activist Shabbos Kestenbaum takes on Israel’s public diplomacy crisis
Shabbos Kestenbaum, an Orthodox Jew and vocal pro-Israel activist, is challenging both political sides with his unapologetic stance; a Democrat who backed Trump, he’s calling out Israel’s media failures and rallying American Jews to defend its legitimacy
Alexandra Lukash | 17:01 | 08.06.25
מרלן אנגלהורן
Her family fortune was made by producing Zyklon B, now she will sail on a Gaza flotilla
Austrian heiress Marlene Engelhorn, whose family fortune traces back to producers of the gas used to exterminate Jews in the Holocaust, joins Gaza-bound flotilla in protest of Israel—sparking outrage over her stance given the Holocaust legacy behind the wealth she vows to redistribute 
Ze'ev Avrahami, Berlin | 09:52 | 08.06.25
שוטרים לפני בית הכנסת בכפר דרום
'They created an alternate judicial system': Public defenders reflect on rights violations during Gaza Disengagement
Nearly two decades later, Advs. Inbal Rubinstein and David Witztum revisit how courts and law enforcement overreached in prosecuting teenage protestors during 2005 Gaza Disengagement, creating what they call a parallel justice system that failed to uphold basic procedural rights
Netael Bandel | 10:24 | 08.05.25
העיר מטולה ההרוסה וכיתת הכוננות בעיר
'No school, no business, no people': Israel’s northernmost town remains deserted months after Hezbollah ceasefire
While most border towns begin to recover, only 500 of Metula’s 2,100 residents have returned; businesses remain shuttered, hotels are damaged and schools won’t reopen this year
Asi Haim, Navit Zomer | 14:20 | 08.04.25
Boris Shtonda
'He broke the glass with his prosthetic': IDF veteran who lost leg in Gaza finds love, marries
Boris Shtonda, who lost his leg in Gaza, defies the odds by walking down the aisle on his prosthetic leg and shattering the wedding glass with it; journey of resilience, love and recovery becomes powerful symbol of hope
Ynetnews | 11:07 | 08.04.25
גל כהן בתמונות משירות המילואים - תושב גוש קטיף לשעבר שכעת 20 שנה אחרי חזר כלוחם לשם ברצועת עזה
Two decades after Disengagement, children of Gush Katif return to Gaza as soldiers
Former evacuees, now in uniform as reservists, retrace their childhoods in the enclave, revisiting beaches, synagogues and neighborhoods as they confront war and memories of a lost home
Shilo Freid | 13:25 | 08.03.25
סמל ריף הרוש ז"ל
New initiative launches to empower Israeli youth in memory of fallen soldier
In Reef’s Footsteps promotes leadership, empathy and civic responsibility through educational programs, hackathons and digital platforms, honoring the legacy of IDF soldier Reef Harush who fell in Gaza
Ynetnews | 17:30 | 08.02.25
יזהר ליפשיץ (מימין) ואליהו ליבמן
From tragedy to unity: How two families bridged Israel’s deep divides after Oct. 7
Eliyahu Libman and Yizhar Lifshitz, bound by shared loss and hope, embody a new call for healing and mutual respect across Israel’s fractured society—even amid disagreement on the path forward
Shilo Freid | 08:33 | 08.02.25
ראש עיריית סן פרנסיסקו דניאל לורי
Lurie bets on reform: San Francisco’s Jewish mayor wages war on crime, homelessness
After years of decline, freshly minted Daniel Lurie pledges to revitalize downtown through business incentives, AI investment, and housing conversions—all while taking just $1 a year in salary 
Ayala Or-El, Los Angeles | 11:23 | 07.29.25
לוחמים בדואים בא-סווידא
Druze-Bedouin rupture sends ripples across the Middle East
Opinion: What began as a local dispute in Syria’s Sweida province erupts into a regional flashpoint, exposing fragile alliances, tribal memory, and geopolitical anxieties
Dr. Michael Milshtein | 08:48 | 07.29.25
מוחמד זכריה איוב אל-מעתוק
The photo of the toddler who became a symbol of hunger in Gaza: Investigation shows he suffers from genetic disease
Photos of Muhammad al-Matouq, the emaciated Gazan toddler photographed wearing a diaper made from a garbage bag, were published in nearly every media outlet covering the crisis in the Strip; But an independent journalist finds that he suffers from a background of genetic diseases, including cerebral palsy and a lack of oxygen in the blood; which contribute to his appearance; His diseases were omitted from report, and the narrative of starvation in Gaza intensified
Itamar Eichner | 13:53 | 07.28.25
סא"ל אור בן יהודה
Lioness: She led Israel’s first mixed-gender battalion into combat—changing the rules forever
Lt. Col. Or Ben Yehuda, the first woman to command an infantry battalion in the IDF Border Defense Corps, reflects on war, motherhood and breaking barriers
Gal Ganot | 15:17 | 07.26.25
Joel Chasnoff
The comic who served in tanks—and now defends Israel with punchlines
American-Israeli comedian Joel Chasnoff, a former IDF soldier, blends humor and advocacy to connect North American audiences with Israel; through his tours, books and performances, he bridges gaps between Israelis and the Jewish diaspora—one laugh at a time
Alexandra Lukash | 12:46 | 07.25.25
מאור ודניאל ברדה
Their wedding was canceled due to Iran war, but this Israeli paramedic couple still got married
Daniel and Maor Brada, who met while working for Magen David Adom, held an intimate backyard wedding in Ashkelon after missile strikes from Iran forced them to cancel their original plans and now plan to hold a second wedding in September; 'If you truly love someone, don’t give up.'
Yael Garty | 15:04 | 07.24.25
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Huckabee calls out Israel on visa obstacles for Christians: Why do you hurt your friends?
US envoy blames Hamas for the impasse in the hostage release deal, calls for an investigation in the case of the American Palestinian killed near Sinjil and praises the US-Israel partnership 
Felice Friedson / The Media Line | 14:40 | 07.21.25
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Dekel House offers frontline soldiers rest, dignity in memory of fallen commander
Named after Capt. Dekel Swissa, Dekel House near the Gaza border provides combat troops with a peaceful retreat; Created by his family and comrades, the villa honors his legacy by giving soldiers a place to heal, rest and recharge
Gal Ganot | 08:48 | 07.20.25
ראיון עם אל"מ אבי מרציאנו, מפקד חטיבת חירם היוצא
'Hezbollah wanted to slaughter us and rape our women—we’re too merciful to them'
In rare frontline interview, IDF colonel admits he is 'ashamed' over Hezbollah’s buildup on Israel's border, blasts pre-October 7 failures and warns of new escalation in the near future
Yair Kraus | 01:22 | 07.20.25
תמונת צפייה בסמארטפון
What I wish someone had told me before I googled 'orgasm' at 11
Coping with porn addiction: I was curious, confused and too embarrassed to ask about sexuality, and what I found online overwhelmed me; looking back, I wish an adult had simply talked to me, as it would’ve changed everything about how I understood myself
Yotam Netanel | 23:13 | 07.19.25
ד"ר עאידה הייב חלייחל
‘My brother threatened to kill me’: Israel’s first Bedouin female doctor defied tradition to follow her dream
Dr. Aida Hayeb-Khalayleh reflects on her fight for independence, family rejection and cultural defiance as she broke barriers to become a pediatric neurologist; 'No one tells me what to do,' she says
Ariela Ayalon‎ | 11:23 | 07.19.25
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Break a leg: 21-year-old fractures own legs to become taller
A young German man undergoes extreme leg-lengthening surgery to boost his height—and his confidence; His viral journey reflects a growing global trend where men endure pain, risk, and high costs in pursuit of a few extra inches and self-worth
Tzur Gueta | 13:37 | 07.18.25
דורון שטיינברכר
'They shot the bed — and missed my head': Doron Steinbrecher recounts Hamas abduction
Steinbrecher, held for 471 days in Gaza, breaks her silence about captivity, the moment she was taken, and her anger at Israel's failure to bring others home; 'We’re screaming. We were there. Why won’t anyone listen?'
Rotem Izak | 19:35 | 07.17.25
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‘This war tore me apart’: Three Israeli retirees who returned for reserve duty
Moti Ochayon, 62, returned to IDF reserve duty alongside longtime friends and fellow reservists Adiel, 53, and David, 65, saying he knew the war was the time the country needed him most
Nina Fox | 14:36 | 07.17.25
מחבלים מעזה בכלא הישראלי
How Israeli prisons became a crucial front in the war against Hamas
Rare look inside Israel’s prison service reveals how overlooked intelligence from Hamas inmates hinted at war before October 7, and how a sweeping reform aims to transform prisons from detention facilities into vital source of intelligence
Michael Milshtein | 16:19 | 07.15.25
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Lion as national symbol: How a Jewish myth became a cornerstone of Zionist identity
The myth of Bar Kokhba’s battle with a lion —born from 19th-century fiction—became a cornerstone of Zionist identity, illustrating how literature shaped national heroes and symbols to inspire pride and resilience
Haim Weiss | 12:23 | 07.13.25
Idan and Miriam Amedi
Wife of 'Fauda' star recalls Gaza injury: 'It's the army, Idan's seriously wounded'
Miriam Amedi, wife of wounded Israeli star Idan Amedi, recounts in interview her struggle managing home and work while her husband fought in Gaza—cutting maternity leave short to advocate for people with disabilities
Anat Lev Adler | 14:50 | 07.11.25
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Retirees volunteer to rebuild Israel’s northern communities as ceasefire holds
Retired Israelis trade comfort for purpose, joining a new volunteer movement to rebuild conflict-zone communities in the north and redefine Zionism in their golden years
Yair Kraus | 13:11 | 07.10.25
שרון איזנקוט עם בנה מאור ז"ל
‘When I meet the right woman, I'll have a grandchild from Maor’: Court ruling allows mother to have grandson from fallen soldier's sperm
In a groundbreaking ruling, a Be’er Sheva family court allows Sharon Eisenkot to use her fallen son’s sperm to conceive a grandchild, fulfilling his wish and offering hope amid profound grief
Dina Halutz | 12:16 | 07.10.25
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His brother was killed on Oct 7 - he kept his legacy alive through his craft
Dor Tayeb honors his fallen brother Nadav by continuing his woodworking business, transforming grief into a living memorial that celebrates his brother’s passion and spirit after Hamas's brutal attack
Roni Green Shaulov | 13:09 | 07.09.25
בית הספר לשפות של אמ"ן
'Machines can't replace people': IDF boosts language training after Gaza war lessons
IDF is expanding its language intelligence programs, citing the Gaza war as proof that human expertise is irreplaceable; soldiers are being trained in Arabic dialects, Farsi and cultural nuance to meet evolving intelligence challenges
Gal Ganot | 14:34 | 07.08.25
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Two mothers continue fight to bring home last female hostage in Gaza
Inbar Hayman was abducted from Kibbutz Be’eri on October 7; in the months since, her mother Yifat and her boyfriend’s mother Nirit Alon-Levy formed a close bond, united by loss, hope, and a shared mission that ended in heartbreak
Hagar Kochavi | 12:01 | 07.08.25
לקראת התקיפה באיראן
Israeli Air Force raced to ready aging jets for the most dangerous attack in its history
With a worn fleet, global backlash and little time, Israel launched a massive air operation against Iran; Backed by secret diplomacy, 3D printing, and CENTCOM support, IDF pulled off a high-risk strike with no manned aircraft lost, accomplished against all odds.
Yoav Zitun | 15:06 | 07.07.25
אוהדי נבחרת איראן מביעים את מחאתם בזמן המונדיאל בקטאר
'Only the Iranian people can rise up, it has to come from within'
Iran expert Dr. Thamar Eilam Gindin reflects on 20 years of research, the limits of outside intervention and the potential for change from within. 
Anat Lev Adler | 14:13 | 07.05.25
גבר מנשק כפות רגליים
From feet to walls: The psychology behind sexual fetishes
Israeli psychotherapist Shai Spitzen breaks down the psychology behind fetishes, emphasizing consent, self-acceptance and open communication in modern relationships
Lori Stadtmauer | 23:57 | 07.04.25
צוות הקרב של "הטנק של ביטון" ב-7/10 שמנע אסון גדול יותר בניר יצחק
Tank crew that killed over 100 terrorists on October 7: 'Everyone we saw, was eliminated'
'We entered the tank as four people — and became one': Lt. A’s crew stayed on duty for the holiday and found themselves under a barrage of anti-tank missiles and drones, facing the wave of terrorists that swept through the Gaza border communities; 'We said, no one goes in, no one comes out, and managed to prevent abductions'; Maj. Roey Chapell and his command team saved dozens of civilians, and His mother, who later listened to his radio recordings, said: 'I know his commands by heart'
Yoav Keren | 18:45 | 07.04.25
בית קולנוע ביתי של המעצבת שירלי דן
Riding out war in comfort: Inside the million-shekel bomb shelters of the rich
Can money buy safety? In luxury villas, underground shelters now include home theaters, bedrooms and a new perk—private bathrooms: A glimpse into next-level protection
Assaf Kamar | 00:13 | 07.03.25
Produce stands for evacuees
Leket Israel responds to crisis: Despite the ceasefire, the need remains critical — and Leket doesn’t stop
Though missiles have stopped, hunger has not—Israel’s leading food rescue organization expands emergency efforts to reach displaced, vulnerable populations still reeling from war’s toll, under the banner 'Leket Doesn’t Stop'
Ynetnews | 13:00 | 07.02.25
אור ועמוס רפאלי
The dads who won’t go to the shelter: Why some men still ignore missile sirens
TikTok videos reveal a widespread trend: dads refusing to take cover during sirens; what's behind the masculine complacency, and how can families convince them to stay safe?
Galit Hareli | 07:24 | 07.02.25
UG Solutions, ג'יימסון גובוני מחברת האבטחה שפועלת בעזה
From hangover cures to hit-and-run: The former Green Beret behind Gaza aid security
Behind UG Solutions stands Jameson Govoni — former U.S. soldier linked to multiple beverage and security companies registered to a North Carolina P.O. box; he was arrested in April, just before Gaza operations began, for fleeing a crash
Uri Blau and Milan Czerny / Shomrim | 17:58 | 07.01.25
לוחמות
IDF roles for women: The seven less-known options for female soldiers
The military offers diverse specialized roles for service, all requiring rigorous training, technical expertise and physical resilience; here are some of the niche ones to consider
Galit Hareli | 12:48 | 07.01.25
Wine in bomb shelter, panicked calls from Kendall and Kylie: Inside Caitlyn Jenner’s dramatic visit to Israel
A selfie at the Western Wall, waking up in a luxury suite to an Iranian missile attack, Friday night Kiddush interrupted by air raid siren, and a covert evacuation to Jordan; Caitlyn Jenner found herself in Israel during one of its most chaotic weekends and left as a true friend: Here’s a behind-the-scenes look as told by the entourage who hosted her, as well as her own reflections on the experience 
Tigal Nasie | 00:20 | 07.01.25
"Between Holiness and the Mundane," a painting by Marc Provisor
Colors of survival: Israeli artist’s paintings capture pain, rage, and grit post-Oct. 7
After years away from painting, Marc Provisor planned to return to the studio in October 2023; Now his art is colored by his experiences since the war, including rescuing his son from the Nova music festival
Maayan Hoffman, The Media Line | 16:15 | 06.27.25
אילן אברהם ז"ל ואיילה אברהם
October 7 hero: Fled Nova massacre, killed after shooting down terrorists' orders
Ilan Avraham, a beloved figure in Israel’s trance scene, murdered after refusing to help terrorists find more victims; 'He kissed me and said everything would be fine,' his wife recalls; now, the trance community honors his memory
Idan Bloemhof | 12:32 | 06.27.25
בני סבטי
From Tehran to Tel Aviv, Benny Sabati helps Israelis decode the Iranian regime
 Benny Sabati, an INSS analyst and Tehran-born former intelligence officer, has become Israel’s most trusted voice on the Islamic Republic; With firsthand experience and calm authority, he warns that Iran’s regime may crumble under pressure—'the Ayatollah's inner circle is collapsing; he’ll be left alone'
Raanan Shaked | 01:43 | 06.27.25
זירת הנפילה בחולון כתוצאה מפגיעת טיל בליסטי ששוגר מאיראן
Over 1,000 seniors displaced by war, and the government has failed to provide a solution
After her home was destroyed, 77-year-old Alice, who suffers  from advanced Parkinson's Disease, found shelter in a retirement home, but she may not be allowed to stay due to the Finance Ministry's reluctance to allot funds 
Shira Kadari-Ovadia | 01:22 | 06.27.25
יוסף כהן ונאוה פורמנסקי
'A reunion with trauma': Four years after his wife's death from rocket attack, he relives horrors of war
 Yosef Cohen lost his wife from a rocket attack during Operation Guardian of the Walls and now, four years later, another explosion shattered his home; At 80, he finds resilience through family, memory and a newfound gift for sculpting at a grief support center
Ofir Hauzman | 01:15 | 06.27.25
Iranian opposition leader Ashkan Rostami
Iranian opposition leader: 'People of Iran are more horrified of this ceasefire than of the war.”
Ashkan Rostami, a representative in exile of the Constitutionalist Party of Iran, warns that the regime may now turn its fury inward and intensify repression
Felice Friedson/The Media Line | 11:31 | 06.25.25
ביג מיוחד נדב איל צנטריפוגות נתנז איראן גרעין אטום, עלי חמינאי מנהיג איראן איראני, תיעוד תיעודים מתעדים תיעדו טיסה טיסת טיסות טסים מטוס מטוסי מטוסים קרב חיל האוויר שמי מזרח תיכון דרך תימו ח'ותים תדלוק אוויר מתדלקים מלחמה לחימה חרבות ברזל
'Atomic City', aid from Pakistan and war with Saddam: How Iran worked to obtain nuclear weapons
From the aid the Shah received before the Islamic revolution, through the construction of reactors to Operation Rising Lion and the American attack; this is how Iran went from initial nuclear reluctance to obsession 
Yaron Druckman | 02:17 | 06.25.25
הדיירים חוזרים לבתים במקום הפגיעה בראשון לציון
'We survived'—now comes the hard part for families whose homes were destroyed by Iran
 'The tractor is destroying 34 years of memories,' said Liza Yazdi, as bulldozers leveled homes in Rishon LeZion hit by an Iranian missile; Dozens remain displaced, clinging to hope that promises of state support and compensation will be fulfilled
Meir Turgeman | 19:11 | 06.24.25
אלימלך שטרן מובא להארכת מעצרו
Case uncovered: How Iranian intelligence duped a yeshiva student into spying on Israel
Elimelech Stern, a Hasidic man from Beit Shemesh, bought a phone to trade crypto; a message from 'Anna' drew him into espionage for a hostile power; living a double life, he feared being used for assassinations and begged for help—outside the law
Liran Tamari | 00:12 | 06.23.25
Yelena Troufanov
Survivor of Nir Oz massacre volunteers with families hit by missile fire
After losing her husband and surviving captivity in Gaza, Yelena Troufanov now helps evacuees in Ramat Gan; Splitting her time between the city and Nir Oz, she finds strength in compassion and refuses to give up on hope or home
Lihi Gordon, Ofir Hauzman | 13:44 | 06.21.25
מכון ויצמן לאחר שנפגע מהמטח האיראני
'The missiles completely erased decades of research; we will need to start from scratch,' Weizmann president says
Shock and sadness are still evident at the Israeli  research institute in Rehovot, which suffered a direct hit from two Iranian missiles; Israel Prize laureate Prof. Dan Yakir is having a hard time facing the destruction of his life's project - the now-destroyed scientific research building: 'A great deal of knowledge was buried in the rubble, which could erase decades of research' 
Meir Turgeman | 06:06 | 06.20.25
הכנות להמראת המטוסים לתקיפת משגרים ואתרי טילים במערבב איראן
Behind Israel’s crippling opening blow in Iran — and what comes next
Israeli officials reveal how air superiority was achieved, targets were selected and the threat from Iran's missiles and nuclear program shaped decisions—offering a rare glimpse into the intelligence war still unfolding
Elisha Ben Kimon | 20:27 | 06.17.25
מטח מאיראן בשמי ירושלים
Missiles in the Crosshairs as Israel and Iran escalate direct confrontation
Israel and Iran are unleashing missiles and drones in a multi-front conflict that is testing the limits of advanced air defense systems  
Keren Setton, The Media Line | 07:33 | 06.17.25
מיכל נפט שהותקף באזור שהראן, טהרן
Netanyahu toys with Iranian regime change: Will the gamble pay off?
Some Israeli officials hope that sustained military pressure might spark popular unrest in Iran, though analysts caution that such hopes may be unrealistic
Keren Setton/The Media Line | 03:30 | 06.16.25
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