Crisis

From war to renewal: The Jewish Agency responds to crisis and builds the future

“When Jews are attacked anywhere, it affects us everywhere. Our answer – now as then – is solidarity, responsibility, and the determination to build a stronger future together.”

JEWISH AGENCY EMBRACE: Jewish Agency Chairman Maj.-Gen. (res.) Doron Almog; Board of Governors Chair Mark Wilf; and Jewish Agency CEO Yehuda Setton  embrace the Horn brothers, two of whom were here held hostage for hundreds of days.
Iranian women perform a prayer for rainfall at the Saleh Shrine in Tehran on November 14, 2025, as the country suffers from severe water shortages. Authorities in Tehran warned last week of possible rolling cuts to water supplies in the capital amid what officials call the worst drought in decades.

Decades of mismanagement, corruption pushed Iran toward water collapse - analysis

The container building for students at Sapir College in Sderot.

How to solve the rental crisis for young people in 120 days

PEOPLE PRAY for rain amid a severe drought in Tehran earlier this month. Western states, Israel, and regional partners should offer technical assistance, but only with full public oversight, say the writers.

Letting a nation go thirsty: Iran’s water disaster is self-inflicted - opinion


Israeli government allots NIS 5 million for IDF lone soldiers

The project aims to help recently discharged lone soldiers, particularly those suffering from mental health crises, make a smooth adjustment to civilian life.

 An IDF soldier who will be taking part in a drill in Cyprus as part of Chariots of Fire.

Greek wildfires die down after burning for nearly two weeks

On the island of Rhodes, wildfires have died down after scorching about 10% of the island's acreage.

 An aerial view of houses among burned land, as a wildfire burns on the island of Rhodes, Greece July 27, 2023.

Political turmoil causes Israelis anxiety, depression - ERAN

In the past week, an unprecedented number of 1,338 distress calls were received by ERAN, including dozens of calls that were defined by the applicants as directly arising from the political crisis.

 A protester lies in foliage during a demonstration against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his nationalist coalition government's judicial reform, in Jerusalem July 24, 2023.

Biden meets King Charles and PM Sunak, hails 'rock solid' UK ties

The climate crisis is an issue both Biden and Charles, an environmental campaigner for more than five decades, say poses an existential threat.

 United States Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry speaks to U.S. President Joe Biden and Britain's King Charles during a climate engagement with philanthropists and investors at Windsor Castle, in Windsor, Britain, July 10, 2023.

Is Jewish Agency capable of operating quick rescue aliyah from Russia? - analysis

Is the Jewish Agency, the official body in charge of immigration, capable of implementing a quick, efficient and large operation in Russia?

Russian President Vladimir Putin speaking during an official inauguration of the monument honoring the heroes of the siege of Leningrad

These countries are most likely to survive nuclear war, asteroid impact

Discover the countries with the highest chances of survival in the face of nuclear war, asteroid impacts, or other catastrophes. Get ready to book your tickets.


Lebanese parliament fails to elect president in 12th attempt

The presidency has remained vacant since October, exacerbating Lebanon's already severe political and economic crisis.

 Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri heads a parliament session, in a bid to elect a head of state to fill the vacant presidency, in downtown Beirut, Lebanon June 14, 2023.

Israeli gov't pushes off debate, vote on climate bill – again

This is the second time in less than six weeks that the Israeli government failed to advance the bill, which should help it cut greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030.

The southern Israeli city of Ashkelon is pictured December 29, 2008

The crisis in Sudan is getting worse with no hope in sight - opinion

It proves challenging to formulate plausible scenarios concerning the direction of the Sudanese crisis. But already, the international community has begun to forget about Sudan.

 THE SUDAN Humanitarian Aid Commission stores aid in the city of Port Sudan, amid the crisis in the capital, Khartoum.

Lebanon set to be gray-listed by financial crime watchdog - sources

Being put on the FATF gray list could disrupt Lebanon's capital flows, with banks possibly exiting relationships with customers to reduce compliance costs.

 Demonstrators gather during a protest over the deteriorating economic situation, at Riad al-Solh square in Beirut, Lebanon March 22, 2023.