Crisis

During wars and crises in the world: The worrying statistic about those aged 60+ is revealed

A study among 1,085 people aged 60+ in Wales found that more than half experienced at least one difficulty such as loneliness, financial stress or abuse.

An elderly couple
Tamar Fekler, Senior Vice President Operations, Procurement & Logistics at Israel Electric Corporation

Israel Electric’s first female VP on leading in crisis and breaking barriers

Proper nutrition even during times of stress.

How food becomes an anchor of stability in stressful times

Internally displaced Somali men pray before Iftar outside their makeshift shelter after fleeing drought in the Lower Shabelle region to the camp in Mogadishu, Somalia, February 20, 2026.

About 6.5 million people in Somalia face acute hunger due to drought, government and UN say


European leaders mimic the Arab playbook to shift blame onto Israel - opinion

Opening Egypt’s gates to the masses of Gazans seeking safe haven, even temporarily, could be the most realistic and immediate solution. 

EGYPT’S PRESIDENT Abdel Fattah al-Sisi attends an Arab League summit, in Baghdad, in May. President Sisi, if you seek peace, if you seek to alleviate the suffering, open the gate from Gaza, the writer urges.

CEO of HaShomer HaChadash: 'In Israel, farmers are the borders'

At the recent Jerusalem Post Diplomatic Conference, Yoel Zilberman talked about the need for Israeli self-reliance

Yoel Zilberman, CEO and Co-founder Hashomer Hachadash

Breaking Ground Below Ground: Pushing the Limits of Wartime Health Care

Their advanced emergency response protocol allows them to move patients and operations underground to keep everyone safe while delivering lifesaving care

Yoel Har-Even showcases Sheba's underground hospital.

World Suicide Prevention Day: Each one of us can protect those close to us - opinion

Human connection is at the heart of prevention. Better an intervention that is too early than a missed opportunity that is too late.

A depressed woman

Iraq's water crisis reveals ancient secrets buried for 2,300 years

Drought at Mosul Dam reservoir exposes 40 Hellenistic-era tombs with clay coffins near lost city ruins, as water levels drop to lowest since 1933 due to regional water shortages.

A tomb recently uncovered by Kurdish archaeologists near the Mosul dam.

Buried beneath Jerusalem: a massive First Temple dam and the ancient climate crisis that sparked it

A mystery of ancient engineering revealed - was this the answer to Judah’s worst drought?

The huge uncovered dam.

Iran's water crisis: 'Day Zero' looms as Islamic Republic faces complete shortage

President Massoud Pezeshkian delivered a stark warning during a cabinet meeting on the same day, citing an energy ministry report that revealed the crisis was more severe than publicly acknowledged.

The Amir Kabir dam along the Karaj river in Iran's northern Alborz mountain range is pictured on June 1, 2025.

How do you manage a portfolio in times of crisis?


R U OK? A social initiative that could save lives during war - opinion

A reminder to pause and genuinely check in on the people around us. That simple act might help someone get through a rough patch, navigate a crisis, or – in extreme cases – even prevent suicide.

 SOMETIMES, WHAT people need isn’t a solution but just someone to really see them, care enough to ask, and stay even after the conversation ends, says the writer.

Nitrogen and olive flour-based air conditioner: Israeli start-ups in the face of climate crisis

Climate change presents major challenges, like improving agriculture for the food crisis and enhancing air conditioning. The Israeli innovation community is contributing solutions.

 External nitrogen-based air conditioning device