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Moved 'like a sack of potatoes': Mothers of soldiers slam hospitals for medical neglect

During the meeting, Inbal, the mother of Ido Nehamad, who was shot by a sniper a year and a half ago and remains unconscious, criticized the systems responsible for her son's care.

 An Israeli soldier wounded in the ground invasion in Gaza, is brought to Shaarei Tzedek hospital in Jerusalem, December 29, 2023.

Ben-Gvir claims Gaza ceasefire negotiations encourage Hamas to continue kidnapping Israelis

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir seen over posters of Israeli hostages in Gaza

IDF soldier found dead on base in southern Israel, investigation underway

 IDF soldiers operating throughout the Gaza Strip, July 9, 2025; illustrative.

Israel would offer temporary ceasefire if Hamas lays down weapons, IDF soldier killed in Khan Yunis

An Israeli military vehicle operates, in Jenin, in the West Bank, July 1, 2025

IDF intercepts Houthi missile that triggered sirens in central Israel, Jerusalem

Israel's emergency service, Magen David Adom, said that it had not received calls regarding injuries or damage. 

 A missile from Yemen is intercepted by Israeli defense systems on July 10, 2025.

Better mobile reception on trains? Israel Railways to improve service WiFi on trains

The Transportation and Communications ministries announced a NIS 68 million plan to improve cellular reception for passengers traveling on Israel Railways.

Israel Railways trains

600 cows return to rebuilt Kibbutz Kissufim dairy farm nearly two years later

Approximately NIS 17 million was invested in the project, including NIS 1.4 million from the Tkuma administration via the Agriculture Ministry.

 Illustrative image of a dairy cow.

ACUM awards music and literature prizes

Author Etgar Keret and composer Hagar Kadima receive Lifetime Achievement Awards.

 ETGAR KERET receives a Lifetime Achievement award from Roni Kuban.

Deri and Lapid clash over IDF draft law, sanctions on ultra-Orthodox yeshiva students

Aryeh Deri responded to the Attorney-General's discussion on the High Court of Justice consideration over the draft law and the plan to toughen sanctions against yeshiva students who don't enlist.

A view of the Shas party offices in Jerusalem, June 4, 2025

IDF announces death of Master Sgt. Abraham Azulay in combat in Gaza

Azulay, 20, a resident of Yitzhar in the West Bank, served in the 77th Armored Corps Battalion.

 Master Sergeant (Res.) Abraham Azulay

Israeli Prof. Shai Davidai resigns from Columbia on same day as harassment investigation dropped

A letter Davdai posted shows that Columbia closed the inquest on July 8, "without any findings or conclusions of wrongdoing and without imposing discipline or penalty."

Israeli professor Shai Davidai outside of Columbia University, April 22, 2024.

Producer Lawrence Bender to receive lifetime achievement award at Jerusalem film fest

Lawrence Bender talks about chutzpah, Hollywood, and October 7 ahead of the 42nd Jerusalem Film Festival.

 LAWRENCE BENDER:  I worked really hard to support all my friends, and then no one was there for us after October 7 – and that was very disheartening.

IDF soldier Abraham Azulay killed in Khan Yunis during attempted abduction

Azulay fought back and was killed by gunfire. A security team at the scene opened fire, struck several terrorists, and thwarted the abduction attempt.

 St.-Sgt.-Maj. (res.) Abraham Azulay.

Gaza plan likened to Nazi camps, sparks condemnation and political storm

A political firestorm was triggered on Wednesday by likening Israel’s proposal for the displaced Gazans to Nazi‐era concentration camps.

 Displaced Palestinians fill water at a tent camp, in Gaza City, May 20, 2025.