War

'A world that is ablaze': Pope Leo laments war, environmental destruction, in Ash Wednesday service

Before sprinkling ashes on the heads of participants, a sign of mortality, the pope said the ashes could represent "the weight of a world that is ablaze, of entire cities destroyed by war."

POPE LEO XIV puts ash on a faithful's head during the Ash Wednesday Mass at the Santa Sabina Basilica in Rome, Italy, February 18, 2026.
 View of the Power Station in Hadera, on Janury 27, 2018.

Israel entered Gaza war without emergency plan for electricity, energy sectors, probe finds

Chronic insomnia is no longer a personal problem but a widespread phenomenon

50% of Israelis do not sleep well: New guidelines send them to a psychologist

Tsuki Garbian’s art: ‘SPANGA HOME,’ 2025.

Tsuki Garbian's exhibition 'A Very Still Life' deconstructs and reconstructs art on canvas


The land still burns: Israel’s damaged forests face long road to recovery after war

After two years of war, Israel is counting the environmental costs – from blackened forests in the North to degraded soil in the South

An employee of Israel’s Nature and Parks Authority inspects a burnt tree following a rocket attack from bordering Lebanon, at the Tel Dan nature reserve in northern Israel in November 2024.

Ukrainian soldiers urge Israel to embrace drones, robotics as future of warfare

A Ukrainian Jewish reconnaissance drone operator, who had worked in several different military disciplines before the role, said that “the future of war is drones.”

An Israeli army soldier launches an Elbit Skylark miniature unmanned aerial vehicle (mini UAV) used for surveillance, from an army deployment area near the border with the Gaza Strip in southern Israel on September 30, 2025.

Defense is not a stock market sprint: It's a long game of time, politics and patience - opinion

Defense does not respond to headlines; it's all about the timelines. For investors, patience can unlock long-term gains.

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From the signs of World War III: Renault to produce attack drones for the French army

During World War II carmakers built tanks and bombers. Now it’s happening again: At the request of France’s Defense Ministry, Renault will produce up to 600 long-range drones a month at two plants.

Turgis Gaillard AAROK UAV.

No one left behind, Israel completes hostage recovery - comment

After 843 days, Israel has accounted for every hostage taken on October 7, bringing home the living and the fallen at immense cost.

Thousands gather at Hostage Square to celebrate the return of the hostages, October 13, 2025. We have rejoiced alongside their families, who spent two years trapped in a waking nightmare.

Leaks from Iranian officials to Western media indicate growing levels of dissent in regime - report

The leaked information threatens the regime’s narrative of violent foreign-backed terrorist organizations killing civilians and protesters and causing unrest.

People attend the funeral of the security forces who were killed in the protests that erupted over the collapse of the currency's value in Tehran, Iran, January 14, 2026.

Everyday heroines: Quiet burden of Israeli anchors waiting at home during wartime

While soldiers served for months, their partners carried the home front alone; now facing the emotional aftermath few see.

One should act heroically like a lion to get up in the morning to serve his Creator, the ‘Shulchan Aruch’ says.

Olim reflect on why they made aliyah this year

Since October 7, rising antisemitism in the Diaspora has prompted many Jews to reconsider their futures, with Israel offering both safety and a stronger sense of community.

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators carry a banner during a protest against the arrival of an Israeli cruise ship in the port of Piraeus near Athens, Greece, June 12, 2025.

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Psychotherapist explains: Why are there more sex addicts after October 7?

The events of October 7 and the war led to a quiet rise in compulsive behaviors, including sex addiction – a mental phenomenon that can be understood and treated, without shame and without guilt.

Research estimates worldwide indicate that about 3%–5% of the general population may meet criteria for sex addiction