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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

8 new hotels in Israel open their doors for tourists

By Abigail Klein Leichman

The Oligo Security team. Photo by Yair Hachmon

Israeli startup raises $50m to stop app-based cyberattacks

Galiladies community meeting. Photo by Leonid Novikov

Bringing female entrepreneurs back to war-hit northern Israel

Cap: Prof. Dan Peer (in blue) and his lab team at Tel Aviv University’s Laboratory of Precision Nanomedicine. Photo courtesy of Tel Aviv University

Gene editing may be key to treating head and neck cancers

A complete guide to holidays in Israel and how they are celebrated

By Jenna Romano

A Purim party in the streets of Jerusalem, March 16, 2025. Photo by Oren Ben Hakoon/Flash90

Israel is 8th happiest nation, first in social connections

By Zachy Hennessey

With a $32b deal on the cards, Google is reported to be about to purchase Wiz.ai. Photo by Poetra.RH, Shutterstock

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

Fast Company names 10 Israeli firms most innovative of 2025

By Abigail Klein Leichman

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

The 15 biggest acquisitions in Israeli history

By Brian Blum and Yulia Karra

Israelis enjoy the snow in Kibbutz El Rom in the Golan Heights, February 6, 2025. Photo by Ayal Mergolin/Flash90

Does cold feel colder in Israel?

Finding positivity in everything. Edith Zakai-Or, CEO of Maytiv Center for Positive Psychology at Reichman University. Photo by Nicky Blackburn

We owe it to the world to find happiness in ourselves

By Nicky Blackburn

Noa Kirel at a press conference in Tel Aviv Photo by Avhsalom Sassoni/Flash90

Israeli pop star Noa Kirel to star in Argentinian telenovela

Photo by New Africa via Shutterstock

Helping parents fight their children’s eating disorders

INNOVATION

The QuamCore team. Photo by Maayan Rahima

Deep-tech startup offers breakthrough in quantum processor architecture

Petunias have one gene that codes for scent production and petal formation. Photo by Oded Skaliter

Scientists unlock secret of flowers’ fragrance gene

The Shield team. Photo by Noga Shadmi

Anti-fraud startup Shield named a ‘visionary’ by Gartner

Israeli technologies are transforming the beauty tech industry. Photo by Kitreel, via Shutterstock

Innovation propels Israel into world’s top 5 for beauty tech

By Abigail Klein Leichman

Photo by SkazovD via Shutterstock

Diagnosing rare diseases could soon get much simpler

Illustrative photo via Freepik

Scientists find how to avoid contamination of lab-grown meat

Women’s participation in high tech is increasing, but systemic barriers are impeding progress. Photo by ThisIsEngineering/Pexels

Despite progress, Silicon Wadi still has a gender gap

By Zachy Hennessey

Photo by Likoper via Shutterstock

8 remarkable women scientists

Two fruit bats just hanging around. Photo by Itai Belson/Weizmann Institute of Science

Scientists find brain’s social GPS in pioneering bat study

By Zachy Hennessey

Image by Armadillophotog, via Shutterstock

Prop-tech is ripe for investment opportunities

By Bella Barda-Bareket

From left,Topaz Pery, Si Naftaly and Kiros Rawan Mhajne helped develop “milkosomes” that cross the intestinal barrier. Photo by Rami Shlush/Technion Spokesperson's Office

Artificial breastmilk could form basis for future oral meds and vaccines

Illustrative photo by CDC/Pexels

New drug-delivery method promises revolution in IBD treatment

By Zachy Hennessey

Brothers and cofounders Amir Hever, left, and Ohad Hever of UVeye. Photo by Yuval Chen

Israeli AI-powered car inspection company raises $191m

By Abigail Klein Leichman

Image by Vicki Hamilton from Pixabay

The industries that will lead AI growth in Israel in 2025

By Abigail Klein Leichman

Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death globally. Photo by Kaboompics.com/Pexels

Israeli researcher to lead new EU cardiometabolic care program

By Zachy Hennessey

Israeli high-tech saw a hefty rise in 2024, even with so much conflict. Photo by Burak The Weekender/Pexels

Despite war and tension, Israeli high-tech had a great year

By Zachy Hennessey

Image by kjpargeter on Freepik

Treating clogged arteries will soon be safer and faster

Biochips are a huge leap forward in the development of novel monitoring devices in a host of industries. Photo by luchschenF/Shutterstock

Why Israel is investing $35.5m in a bio-convergence lab

By Zachy Hennessey

The Sequent online voting platform as displayed on a smartphone. Photo courtesy of Sequent

A technology that may make online voting the norm

Each of the €150,000 grants will promote the development of innovative health and industry solutions. Photo via Pixabay

Four Israeli scientists get major European funding

By Zachy Hennessey

Microscope image of the in vitro fertilization process. Photo by Elena Kontogianni/Pixabay

New Israeli tech doubles IVF success rates

By Zachy Hennessey

Image by stockking on Freepik

The AI that spots serious illness before the Dr.

LIFE

The staff of each Café Otef branch is given dedicated training in everything from coffee making to restaurant management. Photo by Natalie Selvin/ISRAEL21c

The café chain brewing hope in the wake of crisis

By Zachy Hennessey

“Red Makeup” is a closeup of an Arctic wolf minutes after his pack devoured three newborn musk ox calves. Photo © Amit Eshel, Israel, Shortlist, Professional competition, Wildlife & Nature, 2025 Sony World Photography Awards

3 Israelis shortlisted for Sony World Photography Awards

By Abigail Klein Leichman

Yossi Zaidner excavating a 110-thousand year-old human skull and associated artifacts. Credit: Boaz Langford

New dig prompts rethink of how Neanderthals and Homo Sapiens got on

By Zachy Hennessey

Aviram Carmeli has worn some meticulously silly costumes over the last decade. Photos via aviram_carmeli/Instagram

Meet Israel's Purim costume legend

By Zachy Hennessey

Yuval Raphael at a press conference in Tel Aviv on March 9, 2025. Photo by Yonatan Sindel/ Flash90

Israel unveils its 2025 Eurovision song entry

Gal Gadot at the annual Critics’ Choice Awards in the US in 2018. Photo by TinselTown via Shutterstock

14 things you didn’t know about Gal Gadot

By Nicky Blackburn

The cover of Dan Pugach’s Grammy-winning album “Bianca Reimagined: Music for Paws and Persistence.” Photo courtesy Outside in Music/Dan Pugach

How an adopted dog inspired a Grammy-winning album

Residents of Kibbutz Nirim who have come back to rebuild their destroyed homes. Photo courtesy of Kibbutz Movement

Kibbutzim begin to rebuild after Oct. 7 atrocities

Photo by Valeriya Zankovych via Shutterstock

7 historic Israeli moments at the Oscars through the years

Pardes Hanna’s got it all, baby: art, nature and activism. Photos by (L to R) Zachy Hennessey; Rebecca Charytan-Spitz; Flash90

An insider’s guide to the hidden gems of Pardes Hanna

By Zachy Hennessey

Arab healthcare workers at a vaccination center in the Arab Israeli town of Kfar Qassem, August 23, 2021. Photo by Yossi Aloni/FLASH90

Arab vaccination rates in Israel found comparatively high

Lior Raz and Rotem Sela appear on the poster for “Soda.” Photo courtesy of United King Films/ComeBack Films

Fauda star Lior Raz’s 7 best film and TV roles

Shira Haas in Captain America: Brave New World. Photo: screenshot

14 things you didn’t know about Shira Haas

By Marion Fischel and Yulia Karra

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

If you want to be happy, get ready for some hard work

By Nicky Blackburn

An Arab nurse caring for a pediatric patient at Sheba Medical Center in Ramat Gan. Photo courtesy of Sheba Medical Center

Percentage of Arabs in Israeli healthcare jobs rises sharply

The Papyrus Cotton. Photo courtesy of Israel Antiquities Authority

Ancient Greek papyrus reveals dramatic Roman court case

By Zachy Hennessey

Artworks on display inside the Umasqu studio. Photo by Yulia Karra

How an Israeli designer adapted to post-Oct. 7 world

The cast of 'Borders.' Photo courtesy of HOT/Ohad Romano

10 best Israeli shows and films to catch on Netflix

EARTH

Photo courtesy of BeeFree Agro

Autonomous flying cowboys manage livestock more efficiently

Strawberries grow at Uri Tutim farm’s greenhouse. Photo by Natalie Selvin

Strawberries bloom once more near the Gaza border

Recent earthquakes in Santorini offered Prof. Beverly Goodman Tchernov an incredible chance to experience ancient history. Photo courtesy of Beverly Goodman Tchernov

Santorini earthquakes shake up scientist’s research

By Zachy Hennessey

A flock of European honey buzzards migrating through the skies of Israel. Photo by Yotam Basham/SPNI

7 reasons to start birdwatching this spring

By Zachy Hennessey

An action shot of critical fire control taking place. Photo by Pixabay

Is the future of firefighting four-legged?

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

New lab studies how cities can survive extreme climates

Tomatoes are one of the most substantial crops grown worldwide. Photo by BearFotos via Shutterstock

Pioneering method determines if tomatoes are ready to pick

W-Cycle’s SupraPulp food packaging, which fully decomposes within 100 days, lovingly caressing a salad. Photo by Melhoramentos

Israeli startup crafts compostable food packaging

By Zachy Hennessey

An antelope in the middle of the road. Photo by Pfüderi via Pixabay

Israeli NGO takes on growing wildlife roadkill crisis

By Zachy Hennessey

Prof. Danny Rosenfeld believes there’s still a lot to understand about how manmade aerosols impact the climate. Photo by Polina Tankilevitch via Pexels

Could manmade aerosols prevent global warming?

By Zachy Hennessey

Afimilk has been disrupting the dairy industry since 1979. Photo courtesy of Afimilk

Revolutionary robotic milking system for 500 to 5,000 cows

A mosquito, preparing for a potentially disease-transferring lunch break. Photo by icon0 via Pexels

This startup fights malaria by releasing more mosquitoes

By Zachy Hennessey

A wildfire in Israel, started by a rocket fired from Lebanon in August 2024. Photo via Flash90

5 hot Israeli innovations for fighting wildfires

By Zachy Hennessey

GAZA HOSTAGES START TO RETURN HOME

Tsahi Idan, Ohad Yahalomi, Itzik Elgarat and Shlomo Mantzur. Photo: screenshot via X

4 hostage bodies returned as 1st phase of ceasefire deal concludes

People line the roads to pay their respects to late Israeli hostages Shiri Bibas and her children Ariel and Kfir in Rishon LeZion, February 26, 2025. Photo by Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90

Israel mourns as bodies of kidnapped mom and toddlers finally laid to rest

By Nicky Blackburn and Yulia Karra

Released hostage Omer Wenkert arrives at the Rabin Medical Center. Photo by Yonatan Sindel/Flash90

6 Israeli hostages freed, including two after decade in Gaza

Iair Horn (center) reunites with family at Sourasky Medical Center, Tel Aviv. Photo by Ma'ayon Taof/GPO

More hostages freed as ceasefire deal hangs in balance

Eli Sharabi upon his arrival at Sheba Medical Center following his release from captivity. Photo courtesy of GPO

3 ‘severely malnourished’ hostages freed from captivity

Educate yourself about Israel

Photo by Drazen Zigic via Shutterstock

November 28 2024, 8:38 am

22 fabulous gifts from Israel for Christmas and Hanukkah

Want to learn more about the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah? Image by ffikretow via Shutterstock.com

August 1 2024, 9:48 am

7 books to help you understand the Hezbollah Israel conflict

Lose yourself in a good book this summer. Photo by Jure Divich via Shutterstock.com

July 23 2024, 8:54 am

Beat the summer heat with these 10 engrossing books

Collage of book covers by ISRAEL21c

April 18 2024, 8:09 am

8 must-read books on the Israel Iran conflict

Photo by Irisphoto via Shutterstock.com

March 26 2024, 9:01 am

10 books to read before you visit Israel

Image by Below the Sky via Shutterstock.com

November 20 2023, 12:21 pm

13 books to help you understand the Israeli-Palestinian conflict

Jerusalem’s Western Wall pictured in a history book. Photo by Protasov AN via Shutterstock.com

October 19 2023, 9:00 am

12 books to help you understand Israel’s history

Curl up with a good book this holiday season to make it perfectly complete. Photo by Andreea Radu on Unsplash

November 18 2021, 8:00 am

10 best new books to gift your loved ones for the holidays

The 48, 2024

The 48 – 2024

By ISRAEL21c Staff

Israel's unexpected heroes

A CELEBRATION OF COURAGE

The everyday people who became heroes

By ISRAEL21c Staff

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