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By ISRAEL21c
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We can do it
12 impossible ideas that Israelis turned into reality
By Abigail Klein Leichman
A boy watches the Israel Air Force perform the annual fly by on Independence Day from the beach. Photo by Roman Yanushevsky via Shutterstock
Life
73 fun facts about Israel
By Nicky Blackburn
An aerial view of the world’s largest desalination plant at Hadera in Israel. Photo by Luciano Santandreu, via Shutterstock
Innovation
How Israel used innovation to beat its water crisis
By Max Kaplan-Zantopp
The culmination of a four-day trek through Israel’s natural vistas. Photo by Shaked Gorbatt
Life
Can a journey through nature heal teens’ war trauma?
By Zachy Hennessey
Strong relationships with family and friends are at the heart of what makes Israelis happy. An Israeli family celebrates Rosh Hashana in Ra’anana. Photo by Nati Shohat/Flash90
Life
If you want to be happy, get ready for some hard work
By Nicky Blackburn
Finding positivity in everything. Edith Zakai-Or, CEO of Maytiv Center for Positive Psychology at Reichman University. Photo by Nicky Blackburn
Life
We owe it to the world to find happiness in ourselves
By Nicky Blackburn
Iran: once an Israeli friend, now a foe. Map image by Below the Sky via Shutterstock.com
Explainer
How Iran became Israel’s greatest foe
By Naama Barak
Image by Freepik
Life
7 brilliant books that will really make you think
By Abigail Klein Leichman
Rescue Heat has developed a patch that can treat hypothermia on the battlefield. Photo courtesy of Rambam Health Care Campus Spokesperson
Innovation
War woes kickstart surge in medical innovation
By Nicky Blackburn
Simulation of children on a climbing wall next to the ibex habitat. Photo courtesy of Midbarium
Travel
Desert animal park reimagines the zoo concept
By Yulia Karra
Hercules the dog, before and after the rehabilitation at Gilboa Loves Animals. Photo courtesy of Gilboa Loves Animals
Life
New leash on life for abandoned and abused dogs in Israel
By Yulia Karra
Israeli cinema illustration via Shutterstock.com
Life
21 iconic Israeli movies that you must watch
By Yulia Karra and Jessica Halfin
For more israeli film and TV news click here.

INNOVATION

As news of the biggest possible acquisition in Israel’s history breaks this week, we take a look at the other largest exits in Israel’s history. Photo by Sweet Tomato, Shutterstock
Innovation
The 15 biggest acquisitions in Israeli history
By Brian Blum and Yulia Karra
Israel's Iron Dome air-defense missile launches, aimed at the sky at sunset. Photo by Hamara via Shutterstock.com
Innovation
15 things you don’t know about Israel’s air defense systems
By John Jeffay
A closeup of a CPU (central processing unit). Photo by Pok Rie from Pexels
Innovation
4 top quantum computing companies in Israel’s increasingly robust market
By Zachy Hennessey
CyberTech Global 2025. Photo by Zachy Hennessey
Innovation
Israeli cybertech is bracing for AI and quantum threats
By Zachy Hennessey
The Ignite DeepTech team. Photo courtesy of Ignite
Innovation
10 Israeli deep-tech startups enter new Intel accelerator
By John Jeffay
Bettear’s AI assistive listening system makes audio accessible through the listener’s own hearing aids, cochlear implants or earphones. Photo courtesy of Bettear
Innovation
Assistive listening updated for the digital age
By Abigail Klein Leichman
TBD VC founders Alan Buch (left) and David Citron. Photo courtesy of TBD VC
Innovation
VC fund inspired by a chance meeting in Gaza
By Yulia Karra
Image by studio4rt on Freepik
Innovation
Five Israeli companies win 2025 Frost & Sullivan awards
By Abigail Klein Leichman
An ELAL Dreamliner lands at Miami International Airport in Florida. Photo by Wangkun Jia, via Shutterstock
Innovation
Israeli companies add $7.3 billion to Florida’s economy
By Nicky Blackburn
Emergency landing of the airplane on water. Photo by aapsky via Shutterstock
Innovation
New tech will make our airplanes safer
By Yulia Karra
Image by Drazen Zigic on Freepik
Innovation
The hidden cost of entrepreneurship on parenting
By Abigail Klein Leichman
The Pluri Matrix. Photo by Michael Brikman
Innovation
The versatile tech that can cure radiation sickness and culture meat
By Abigail Klein Leichman
Gary, a hospital robot, can take on many tasks. Photo courtesy of Unlimited Robotics
Innovation
The hospital worker that NEVER calls in sick
By John Jeffay
The HemaShock device is applied in emergency cases of dangerously low systolic blood pressure caused by hemorrhagic shock or cardiac arrest. Photo courtesy of OHK Medical
Innovation
A simple lifesaver for hemorrhagic shock or cardiac arrest
By Abigail Klein Leichman
Prof. Hadar Ben-Yoav in his laboratory at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev. Photo by Dani Machlis/BGU
Innovation
Simple blood test may soon help detect colon cancer
By Yulia Karra
Image by prostooleh on Freepik
Innovation
Breakthrough study: pre-pregnancy blood tests can predict complications
By Abigail Klein Leichman
A view of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem in Givat Ram, Jerusalem, on April 7, 2025. Photo by Oren Ben Hakoon/Flash90
Innovation
New blood test could diagnose Parkinson’s at early stages
By Nicky Blackburn
An illustration of Creation-Space's future Beta Site. Photo courtesy of Creation-Space.
Innovation
Israel’s emerging deep-space tech startups are aiming far
By Yulia Karra
Image by Chokniti Khongchum via Vecteezy.com
Innovation
AI is better at diagnosis than a doctor
By John Jeffay
Photo by SuperOhMo via Shutterstock
Innovation
Mom turns medical nightmare into integrative care dream
By Yulia Karra
Photo collage, from left: a dolphin by Hagai Nativ/Morris Kahn Marine Research, University of Haifa; Pinwheel Galaxy by Travis Deyoe/Mount Lemmon SkyCenter, University of Arizona; and a crow by Rudmer Zwerver via Shutterstock.
Innovation
24 incredible scientific discoveries made in 2024
By Zachy Hennessey
Metatron N.R.G. cofounders Clara Szalai (VP R&D) and CEO Dr. Yeshayahu Eisenberg. Photo by Eyal Toueg
Innovation
Building a nuclear reactor the size of a desktop computer
By John Jeffay
The Itay&Beyond team is made up of a half dozen experts in their respective fields. Photo by Dor Pazuelo/Itay&Beyond
Innovation
Why is this startup growing synthetic brains from urine? (And what's it got to do with autism?)
By Zachy Hennessey
Galiladies community meeting. Photo by Leonid Novikov
Life
Bringing female entrepreneurs back to war-hit northern Israel
By Yulia Karra
With a $32b deal on the cards, Google is reported to be about to purchase Wiz.ai. Photo by Poetra.RH, Shutterstock
Innovation
Google to purchase Israel’s Wiz for record $32 billion
By Nicky Blackburn
Percepto cofounders, from left: Sagi Blonder, Ariel Avitan, Raviv Raz, Dor Abuhasira. Photo courtesy of Percepto
Innovation
Fast Company names 10 Israeli firms most innovative of 2025
By Abigail Klein Leichman
The QuamCore team. Photo by Maayan Rahima
Innovation
Deep-tech startup offers breakthrough in quantum processor architecture
By John Jeffay

LIFE

Kiwi farm owner Hezi Mena (far right) with two HaShomer HaChadash volunteers. Photo courtesy of HaShomer HaChadash
Earth
Volunteers help northern Kiwi farmer back on his feet
By Yulia Karra
Middle East peace advocates Maoz Inon, left, and Aziz Abu Sara clasp hands. Photo courtesy of Maoz Inon
Life
Largest ever peace gathering planned in Jlem, despite war
By Zachy Hennessey
Foreign Minister Golda Meir at festivities marking the start of a course for participants from Africa and Asia, February 1961. Photo by Paul Goldman/GPO
Life
The inspiring story of Israel’s 65 years of aid to Africa
By Abigail Klein Leichman
IsraAID builds a water filtration unit in El Real, Puerto Rico, that can filter water even without electricity. Photo courtesy IsraAID
Life
How one tiny Israeli aid organization changed an island
By Nicky Blackburn
A United Hatzalah team transport a patient to a helicopter for emergency evacuation to hospital. Photo courtesy of United Hatzalah
ISRAEL AT WAR
What you can do to help Israel at this time
By Nicky Blackburn
Michaela Bercu during her volunteer shift at Magen David Adom. Photo courtesy of Magen David Adom
Life
Ex-supermodel reinvents herself as volunteer paramedic
By Yulia Karra
Divers recently chanced upon a huge cache of gold coins off the coast of Caesarea. Courtesy of Israel Antiquities Authority
Travel
Why do hikers in Israel keep stumbling upon ancient relics?
By Abigail Klein Leichman
For more archeology stories from israel click here.
Image by freepik
Innovation
New online dating app reshapes the way people find love
By John Jeffay
Life
Do hippies hold the secret to healthy aging?
By Nicky Blackburn
Composite photo from Instagram posts shared by chefs Einat Admony (@chefeinat), Alon Shaya (@alonshaya) and Joseph Hadad.
Life
Israel’s top 18 chefs worldwide
By Abigail Klein Leichman
1980s slasher style on full display in the “X-Ray” movie poster. Photo via IMDB
Life
10 Israeli horror films to add to your watch list
By Zachy Hennessey
Photo by Ganko Group on Vecteezy
Life
How music influences your brain to help you feel better
By Abigail Klein Leichman
The Museum of Tolerance in Jerusalem. Photo by Shay Gil
Travel
Israel’s magnificent new Museum of Tolerance is a study in just that
By Abigail Klein Leichman
Medal-winning dancer Tomer Margalit. Photo by Natalie Selvin
Life
Disabled ballroom dancer taking on the world
By Yulia Karra
The staff of each Café Otef branch is given dedicated training in everything from coffee making to restaurant management. Photo by Natalie Selvin/ISRAEL21c
Life
The café chain brewing hope in the wake of crisis
By Zachy Hennessey

EARTH

A John Deere tractor equipped with Bluewhite technology. Photo courtesy of Bluewhite
Innovation
The startup turning tractors into self-driving robots
By Zachy Hennessey
Israel’s climate tech sector has long-term potential to bloom into a thriving industry. Photo by AS Photography/Pexels
Innovation
Climate-tech investments in Israel beat the trend
By Zachy Hennessey
Image by rawpixel.com on Freepik
Earth
Why Israel must follow Europe’s lead in climate resilience
By Guy Cherni
Earth
The bold and beautiful rewilding of Israel’s wetlands
By Abigail Klein Leichman
Israel has quite a dazzling array of butterflies bustling through it skies during the spring. Image by ISRAEL21c
Earth
9 must-see butterflies that call Israel home
By Zachy Hennessey
A dusky shark in the Eilat aquarium. Photo by FLASH90
Earth
Rare Israeli shark attack throws marine creatures into the spotlight
By Zachy Hennessey
Photo courtesy of Equinom
Earth
18 innovations that can improve our diet and help save the planet
By Abigail Klein Leichman
A grape harvester operates beside vertical solar panels in a vineyard, showing the integration of solar energy with agriculture. Photo courtesy of SolarWine
Earth
The startup turning vineyards into energy powerhouses
By John Jeffay
Earth
Saving the ocean from plastic
By ISRAEL21c Staff
The University of Haifa’s Dr. Beverly Goodman examines soil layers exposed by the retreat of the Dead Sea. Photo by Hagai Nativ/Morris Kahn Marine Research Station of University of Haifa
Life
20 Israelis leading the way out of the climate crisis
By Abigail Klein Leichman
Aloe vera could be a key ingredient in future iterations of cultivated meat. Photo by mozo190/Pixabay
Earth
Aloe could make plant-based meat way more succulent
By Zachy Hennessey
Photo courtesy of BeeFree Agro
Earth
Autonomous flying cowboys manage livestock more efficiently
By John Jeffay
Farming in the Israeli desert. Photo by Shutterstock
Earth
Why the future of agriculture lies in Israel’s desert
By Abigail Klein Leichman
Image by Freepik
Innovation
Israeli firm will help US conquer plastic waste crisis
By Abigail Klein Leichman
New technologies are using the ocean to help clean the planet. Photo by Beautrium, via Shutterstock
Earth
Top 7 startups using the ocean to clean the planet
By Zachy Hennessey
Strawberries grow at Uri Tutim farm’s greenhouse. Photo by Natalie Selvin
Life
Strawberries bloom once more near the Gaza border
By Yulia Karra
A tiny forest dormouse undergoing rehab in the Hula Valley. Photo by Nevo Ring/KKL-JNF’s Hula Valley Wildlife Acclimatization Center
Earth
The sweet tale of a tiny dormouse rescued in the Galilee
By Zachy Hennessey
Recent earthquakes in Santorini offered Prof. Beverly Goodman Tchernov an incredible chance to experience ancient history. Photo courtesy of Beverly Goodman Tchernov
Earth
Santorini earthquakes shake up scientist’s research
By Zachy Hennessey
Ben-Gurion University President Prof. Daniel Chamovitz (right) with Beersheva Mayor Ruvik Danilovich at the opening of the NUR Lab. Photo by Dani Machlis/Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
Life
New lab studies how cities can survive extreme climates
By Yulia Karra
An action shot of critical fire control taking place. Photo by Pixabay
Earth
Is the future of firefighting four-legged?
By Zachy Hennessey

TRAVEL

The Museum of Tolerance in Jerusalem. Photo by Shay Gil
Travel
6 top new tourist attractions for your next trip to Israel
By Yulia Karra
Feel the summer vibes on the Tel Aviv beach line. Photo by Shutterstock
Travel
Israel’s top 10 most fabulous beaches
By Naama Barak
Collage of Christian art throughout Israel. Photos from Shutterstock.com
Travel
15 beautiful artworks not to miss in Israel’s Christian sites
By Zachy Hennessey
Christian pilgrims take part in the traditional Palm Sunday procession on the Mount of Olives on March 24, 2024. Photo by Yonatan Sindel/Flash90
Travel
Top 10 Christian sites to visit in Israel this Easter
By Abigail Klein Leichman
Hiking on Mount Hermon. Photo by Miki Inbar
Travel
The 15 best hikes in Israel’s north
By Brian Blum
For more great stories on hiking in israel click here.
A panorama of Jerusalem by Katie Chen on Unsplash
Travel
Top 18 things to do in Jerusalem for free
By Naama Barak
The skyline of Haifa. Photo by Richie Chan via Shutterstock.com
Travel
18 cool things to do in Haifa for FREE
By Naama Barak
An aerial photo of Tel Aviv's beautiful skyline. Photo by StockStudio Aerials, Shutterstock
Life
18 cool things to do in Tel Aviv for free
By Abigail Klein Leichman
Masada, one of King Herod’s ambitious building projects. Photo by Shutterstock.
Travel
The 10 most iconic archeological sites in Israel
By Abigail Klein Leichman
Hiking through the arid trails of the Negev. Photo by Evgeny Subbotsky, via Shutterstock
Travel
Israel National Trail celebrates 30 years of adventure and unity
By Zachy Hennessey
Einat Ganon, general manager of the Jabob Modi’in and vice president of the Jacob chain, in the lobby of Jacob Modi’in, opened in March 2025. Photo by Abigail K. Leichman
Travel
10 new hotels in Israel open their doors for tourists
By Abigail Klein Leichman
All the best products on sale at Sarona Market in Tel Aviv. Photo by Shutterstock
Life
10 of the most fabulous open-air markets in Israel
By Jessica Halfin
An Airbus 320-200 takes off from Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv. Photo by Felix Tchvertkin, via Shutterstock
Travel
Airlines flying to Israel now and those returning soon
By Zachy Hennessey
Illustrative image by Eiko Tsuchiya/Shutterstock.com
Travel
All the Hebrew slang you’ll need for your trip to Israel
By Jessica Halfin
Photo by The Art of Pics via Shutterstock.com
Travel
10 things guests need to know when staying at an Israeli home
By Naama Barak
Tourists enjoy the Nahal David waterfall in Ein Gedi. Photo by Yonatan Sindel/Flash90
Travel
Chasing Israel’s 8 best waterfalls
By Yulia Karra
  • A view of the ruins of an old Turkish fortress from a lagoon in the Achziv National Park. Photo by irisphoto1 via Shutterstock
  • A view of ancient building remains in Tel Hazor National Park. Photo by RnDmS via Shutterstock
  • Ruins of the Nimrod Fortress. Photo by Nina Mikryukova via Shutterstock
  • Ancient synagogue ruins at the Bar'am National Park in Israel. Photo by Belikova Oksana via Shutterstock
  • Yehiam Fortress, located within the Yehiam National Park. Photo by Yuri Turkov via Shutterstock
  • Pelicans at Lake Hula in northern Israel. Photo by RnDms, Shutterstock
  • Cranes seen at the Hula Valley lake, northern Israel on January 26, 2023. Photo by David Cohen/Flash90
  • This pillar is the namesake of Nahal Amud, which translates to Pillar River. Photo by Mikhael Shvarts via Shutterstock
Travel
7 incredible pics of Israel’s newly reopened national parks
By Zachy Hennessey
Pardes Hanna’s got it all, baby: art, nature and activism. Photos by (L to R) Zachy Hennessey; Rebecca Charytan-Spitz; Flash90
Life
An insider’s guide to the hidden gems of Pardes Hanna
By Zachy Hennessey

HOLIDAYS IN ISRAEL

  • A street full of Sukkot, in the religious neighborhood of Sorotzkin in Jerusalem on October 15, 2024. Photo by Chaim Goldberg/Flash90
  • Israelis take to the deserted streets on Yom Kippur. Photo short in Haifa by RnDms, via Shutterstock
  • At the Holiday of Holidays in Haifa, you will find the symbols of the world’s three main religions. Photo taken in Haifa on 21.12.24 by Teo-k, via Shutterstock
  • Traditional Passover Seder plate with six items that have significance to the retelling of the story of Passover, the focus of this ritual meal. Photo by D. Naveh via Shutterstock.com
  • Strong relationships with family and friends are at the heart of what makes Israelis happy. An Israeli family celebrates Rosh Hashana in Ra’anana. Photo by Nati Shohat/Flash90
  • Getting the table ready for a large family Seder dinner on Rosh Hashana. Photo by Nati Shohat/Flash90
  • The ram’s horn shofar is a main symbol of Rosh Hashana. Photo by Zachi Evenor via Wikimedia Commons
  • Jewish-Arab communal meal during Ramadan 2022. Photo courtesy of FKI
  • Ethiopian Jews take part in a prayer for the annual Sigd holiday at the Armon Hanatziv Promenade overlooking Jerusalem on November 28, 2024. Photo by Yonatan Sindel/Flash90
  • “Palm Sunday” by Lori Gauthier
  • Christian pilgrims take part in the traditional Palm Sunday procession on the Mount of Olives, March 29, 2015.Photo by Yonatan Sindel/FLASH90
Life
A complete guide to holidays in Israel and how they are celebrated
By Jenna Romano
Photo by Yehoshua Halevi
Life
Everything you need to know about Israeli Independence Day
By Jenna Romano
Israel’s flag features the Star of David and two blue stripes. Photo by Michaell Giladi/ Flash90
Life
The Israeli flags that could have been
By Zachy Hennessey
An Israeli grill master wields his nafnaf at an Independence Day cookout. Photo by Yonatan Sindel/FLASH90
Life
12 ways to celebrate Yom Ha’atzmaut like an Israeli
By Jessica Halfin
The Passover Haggadah is a treasure trove of history and Jewish culture. Photo By Hadas Parush/Flash 90
Life
12 little-known Passover Haggadah facts
By Zachy Hennessey
Photo by Viktoria Hodos via Shutterstock
Life
Five tasty things to make with matzah
By Yulia Karra

Israel's unexpected heroes

  • Rachel Edri pictured as a superhero with a cookie. Digital photo created by Guy Aga
  • Oz Davidian, a courageous rescuer on October 7. Photo: screenshot
  • Shlomo Ron, who took a bullet to save his family. Photo: screenshot
  • IDF Spokesperson Daniel Hagari gives a statement to the media in Tel Aviv on October 16, 2023. Photo by Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90
  • Ben Shimoni, killed on October 7 as he tried to rescue others. Photo: screenshot
  • Medic Staff Sgt. Dor Ashkenazi, left, and paramedic Sgt. Almog Oren. Photo courtesy of IDF Spokesperson's Unit
  • From left, Ha’Achim founders Asaf Doktor, Yotam Doktor and Yaron Ramon. Photo courtesy of Ha’Achim
  • Maj.-Gen. (ret.) Noam Tibon. Photo courtesy of IDF Spokesperson via Wikimedia Commons
  • Cpl. Amichai Rubin, 23. Photo courtesy of the Rubin family
  • Bedouin minibus driver Yussef Alziadna. Screenshot taken from X (Twitter) @rcuvnegev
  • Dr. Bahir Sirhan from the Galilee Medical Center treats relatives hurt by a missile launched from Lebanon. Photo by Roni Albert
  • Sami Elkrenawi, a Bedouin Arab hotel owner sheltering hundreds of southern evacuees free of charge. Photo courtesy of Sami Elkrenawi
  • Beraha Astruk, head ophthalmology nurse at Galilee Medical Center. Photo by Roni Albert
  • EMT Moshe Weitzman. Photo courtesy of United Hatzalah
  • Eran Smilansky killed terrorists and rescued fellow kibbutz members on October 7, 2023. Photo by John Jeffay
A CELEBRATION OF COURAGE
The everyday people who became heroes
By ISRAEL21c Staff

MOVING FORWARD POST 7/10

When war broke out, Israelis from all walks of life immediately offered their help. In this case sorting and packing cucumbers. Photo by Nicky Blackburn
Moving Forwards
I put my faith in the extraordinary ordinary people
By Nicky Blackburn
Natalie Selvin, in blue, with guests at a Purim party she and a friend hosted to the soundtrack of EDM music such as dubstep, drum and bass, trance/psytrance and hardstyle. Photo courtesy of Natalie Selvin
Moving Forward
We will dance again
By Natalie Selvin
Activists block a road in Tel Aviv to advocate for the release of the hostages, September 13, 2024. Photo by Chaim Goldberg/Flash90
Moving Forward
These tough days are rocket fuel for future growth
By Jonathan Frenkel
Eitan Chitayat, creative director and founder of Tel Aviv-based international Natie Branding Agency, and creator of “I’m That Jew.” Photo courtesy of Eitan Chitayat
Moving Forwards
Since 7/10, everything takes a backseat to my advocacy work
By Eitan Chitayat
Eyal Gamba at a beach on the Mediterranean, finding strength through surfing. Photo courtesy Eyal Gamba
Tales from the Heart
My mission is on the battlefield of social media
By Eyal Gamba
The October 7 Memorial Wall for the Murdered and Fallen. Photo courtesy of the National Library of Israel
Life
Here’s how you can commemorate October 7 online
By Yulia Karra
Family and friends attend the funeral of peace activist Vivian Silver, murdered in the October 7 massacre of Kibbutz Be’eri. Photo by Jonathan Shaul/Flash 90
Life
9 unusual memorials for October 7 victims
By Yulia Karra
Yellow chairs to signify the missing hostages have become ubiquitous in Israel. Photo by Jose Hernandez/Camera 51 via Shutterstock
Moving Forwards
The tiny moments of trauma in my post-October 7 life
By Zachy Hennessey

TALES FROM THE HEART

Yulia Karra’s family at Mini Israel miniature park, 2002. Photo courtesy of family
Tales from the heart
Why telling Israelis like me to go back home is nonsensical
By Yulia Karra
People take cover in a stairway in Tel Aviv, as a red alert is sounded, when a rocket barrage is fired from Gaza, October 7, 2023. Photo by Erik Marmor/Flash90
ISRAEL AT WAR
I’m the editor, and I’m also a mother
By Nicky Blackburn
This message from a Dutch child, hanging from a tree in Hostages and Missing Square in Tel Aviv, is part of the UnitEd project of the Ministry of Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism
Life
Bearing the pain of Hostage Square: Tales from the Heart 
By Abigail Klein Leichman
The grave of Henri Fernebock on Mount Herzl. Photo by Abigail Leichman
Tales from the heart
Tales from the heart: Finding Henri, 72 years after his death
By Abigail Klein Leichman
Made it! Nicky’s husband and two of her kids enjoy the view at the top. Photo by Nicky Blackburn
Life
Tales from the heart: Why Israelis thrive on adventure
By Nicky Blackburn
By measuring reflexive responses, MindTension can provide a more accurate diagnosis of ADHD. Photo: screenshot
Tales from the heart
Tales from the heart: Fixing flawed ADHD testing
By Zachy Hennessey
The scene where a rocket fired from the Gaza Strip hit a building and cars in the southern Israeli city of Ashkelon, October 9, 2023. Photo by Chaim Goldberg/Flash90
ISRAEL AT WAR
This war, I’m changing nappies while horrors erupt all around
By Naama Barak
A close-up of the Christmas tree. Photo by Nicky Blackburn
Tales from the heart
Why I love Christmas in Israel
By Nicky Blackburn
A bomb shelter in Israel. Photo by Artzo, via Shutterstock
Life
My surreal night in a Beersheva bomb shelter
By Yulia Karra

Educate yourself about Israel

THE 48

The 48, 2024
Life
The 48 – 2024
By ISRAEL21c Staff
Logo by RBG Media
Innovation
The 48
By ISRAEL21c Staff

UNDERSTANDING THE CONFLICT

Jerusalem’s Western Wall pictured in a history book. Photo by Protasov AN via Shutterstock.com
ISRAEL AT WAR
12 books to help you understand Israel’s history
By Naama Barak
Iran: once an Israeli friend, now a foe. Map image by Below the Sky via Shutterstock.com
Explainer
How Iran became Israel’s greatest foe
By Naama Barak
The history of the Gaza Strip is complex. Image by Rokas Tenys via Shutterstock.com
Explainer
How did we get here? A brief history of the Gaza Strip
By Naama Barak
A 3D satellite map showing the Gaza Strip highlighted in red. Image by Ali Chehade via Shutterstock.com
Life
A timeline of the Gaza Strip since 1906
By Naama Barak
Collage of book covers by ISRAEL21c
Life
8 must-read books on the Israel Iran conflict
By Naama Barak
Israeli tanks in Metula, near the border with Lebanon, northern Israel, October 11, 2023. Photo by Tomer Neuberg/Flash90
Explainer
What’s Hezbollah got to do with the war in Gaza?
By Naama Barak
A drone fired from Lebanon flies over the Israeli border. Photo by Ayal Margolin/Flash90
Life
How Israel can combat the threat of drones
By Yulia Karra
Want to learn more about the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah? Image by ffikretow via Shutterstock.com
Life
7 books to help you understand the Hezbollah Israel conflict
A Yemenite soldier fighting against Houthi militia in Taiz. Photo by akramalrasny via Shutterstock.com
Explainer
What do the Houthis have to do with the Gaza war?
By Naama Barak

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