Israelis

'Are you a baby killer:' California hotel staffer claims to be fired after harassing Israeli guests

A hotel staffer, identifying as Ryan Smith on a GoFundMe fundraiser, said in an Instagram post that he had said "free Palestine" to a pair of Israeli guests at the Oceanpoint Ranch in Cambria.

The Israeli guests (L), and harrasser (R), taken from social media.
ISRAELI SECURITY forces operate during a raid in the West Bank city of Nablus, May 3, 2026.

Group of deaf Israeli civilians rescued from heart of Nablus in unusual West Bank incident

As trauma surges, Israel is racing to build a mental health system that can meet a nation under prolonged stress.

War’s hidden toll: Mental health treatment in Israel surges 240%

Illustrative; Israeli students take part in a rally calling for the release of Israelis held hostage by Hamas terrorists in Gaza, in Jerusalem, December 18, 2024.

Less than one-fourth of Israeli teenagers trust country's leadership, study shows


Israel’s upcoming election season could become its ugliest yet - opinion

In the end, Israelis will survive this election. But the real question remains unanswered: What kind of society will be here once it is over?

A man wearing a mask depicting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu holds images of National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich at a protest in Tel Aviv, last month. When both sides view the election in such existential terms, restraint disappears, the writer warns.

Israel’s future by 2030: Experts split before crucial 2026 vote - opinion

Israel faces a defining moment as experts warn that social divides and migration trends could shape its future through 2030.


Mamdani’s anti-Zionist policies are targeting New York's Jewish businesses - opinion

Jewish organizations accuse Mayor Zohran Mamdani of undermining protections against antisemitism in New York City.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani pictured during his first day in office, January 1, 2026.

Israel’s resilience is the country’s strongest message to the world - opinion

From security to innovation, Israel’s resilience has become a model for confronting modern global threats.


Israeli reservist wins NIS 15 million in lottery after months of serving in Gaza

The winner said he delayed collecting the prize because he was serving in the reserves and plans to use part of the money to establish a nonprofit.

View of a Mifal Hapayis lottery booth in Tel Aviv, July 30, 2022

The Strait of Hormuz closure exposed a global vulnerability. An Israeli start-up built the fix

“a Weizmann Institute–based Israeli start-up is decentralizing ammonia production with a single-step green technology, aiming to secure global food supply chains against geopolitical disruption.”

Closing the autism diagnosis gap in Israel’s ultra-Orthodox, Arab communities - opinion

Early diagnosis of autism ensures that every child, in every community in Israel, has an equal start to life.

An empty classroom

Illegal Thai school found to be caring for 89 Israeli children - report

The school, Arki Kid, was licensed to care for up to 18 children of ages 2-5. The 89 Israeli children were found during a raid on the school, and ranged between 2 and 12 years old.

A SCHOOL in Thailand, where Israeli children were illegally being cared for.

Influential Israeli painter and satirist Yair Garbuz dies at 80

Garbuz showed his work at dozens of exhibitions in Israel and all over the world, and also headed the Midrasha Faculty of Arts at Beit Berl College.

Yair Garbuz

Education-based alternatives for antisemitic hate crime offenders - opinion

What sets the program apart is its specificity: each participant’s curriculum is tailored to their criminal actions, personal history, and mindset.

 Aftermath of vandalism at Mikveh Israel synagogue, including arson, a dumpster fire, and an attempted break-in of the office of Rabbi Yosef Zarnighian, on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024, in Philadelphia