Dr. Itay Gal

Dr. Itay Gal is the medical correspondent for Maariv, Ynet, and Yedioth Ahronoth and has published thousands of articles and books and edited and presented news bulletins on the radio and television. His publications led, among other things, to thousands of signatures on an Adi card for organ donation and to the collection of donations for sick children whose lives were saved. In parallel to his journalistic and news work, Dr. Gal is a specialist in pediatrics, sports, and aviation medicine and a graduate student with a master's degree in health systems management at Bar-Ilan University.

Ichilov hospital and Sourasky Medical Centre in Tel Aviv.

Parents notified of exposure risk after Ichilov neonatal ward guard tests positive for measles

 An illustrative image of surgeons conducting surgery.

January sets record for organ transplants in Israel with 54 procedures

People walk along the beach in hazy conditions in Tel Aviv, February 14, 2026.

Jerusalem, Tel Aviv become the most polluted major cities in the world from dust, urban emissions


IDF's new mechanical AI robot takes two hours to clean tanks, which soldiers needed 48 hours for

The robot operates autonomously, without soldiers present in dangerous environments and without exposure to chemicals, oils, or extreme heat.

Ruby AI's robotic tank cleaner.

The causes of rising colon cancer, the disease that caused James Van Der Beek's death - explainer

Dawson's Creek star James Van Der Beek's death at 48 underscores the growing trend of colon cancer among those under 50, now the leading cause of cancer death in this age group.

James Van Der Beek attends a premiere in Hollywood, May 14, 2025; illustrative.

For approximately $2B: Apple acquires a secret Israeli start-up

Apple completes one of its largest-ever acquisitions, buying Israel’s Q.AI, developer of facial expression analysis and “silent speech” technology, aiming to close gaps with Meta, Google, and OpenAI.

The Apple company logo.

Israel's oncology systems near 'breaking point' as patient numbers increase

Israel's cancer treatment systems continue to develop, but increasing patient numbers and a lack of manpower leave the industry at a breaking point.

Doctor Nir Cohen shows a patient an x-ray image on an Apple iPad at the Mayanei Hayeshua Medical Center in Bnei Brak

The new AirTag 2 is here – what you get without paying more

Apple’s new AirTag looks identical to the first generation but includes significant upgrades. An advanced Ultra Wideband chip extends tracking range and improves accuracy, despite ongoing criticism.

AirTag. Wider Range.

Teva Israel, Health Ministry issue recall for Nutrilon Phase 1, Nutrilon AR baby formula

The announcement follows a previous recall of 800-gram packages of Nutrilon Phase 1 due to concerns about the presence of the toxin cereulide.

Baby formula

Report: This is the date when Apple will unveil the new Siri based on Google’s Gemini

Apple is expected to soon unveil an upgraded Siri powered by Google’s Gemini AI, marking a significant step in narrowing the gap with competing voice assistants.

Siri. Gemini artificial intelligence capabilities.

The race for the autonomous car reaches its peak – Google’s big announcement

Waymo’s full autonomous service launches in Miami, marking a milestone in U.S. driverless transport. Thousands have registered; service runs in key city areas.

Waymo. Wide U.S. rollout.

How Israel used forensic dental findings to identify last Gaza hostage Ran Gvili - explainer

The method relies on a unique dental structure, past imaging, and existing dental records. It enables an initial determination within a short time, even under harsh conditions.

Israeli police officers pay their respects outside of the Abu Kabir Forensic Institute, as the body of last Israeli hostage arrives in Tel Aviv on January 26, 2026.

Caution: How to prevent your smart TV from tracking you

Smart TVs track your viewing habits, even outside streaming apps. Learn how it works, who gets the data, and how to cut tracking with simple settings.

Smart TV TCL.