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Seventeen hospitalized after fires break out in two bomb shelters in central Israel

The municipality said that at this stage, 16 families had been evacuated from the building to a nearby school, where they would receive initial assistance from municipal teams.

Fire and Rescue services evacuate a bomb shelter in central Israel, where a fire broke out, Marfch 9, 2026.
With countless news sources and experts from every angle, Israelis are being overwhelmed by thousands of updates and commentary, often polarized, repetitive, and/or conflicting regarding the war. The result is like being surrounded by thousands of megaphones blasting updates to you. (Illustrative)

Israel-Iran war: The psychological cost of infinite news sources - opinion

 AMIT Makif Sderot outdoor campus and play areas

From loneliness to leadership community drives economic resilience - opinion

A person takes a photo of a memorial sign showing the image of Shira Banki, an Israeli teenager who was stabbed during the 2015 Jerusalem Pride Parade, during the 21st annual Jerusalem Pride Parade in Jerusalem on June 1, 2023.

Jerusalem to add 2015 Pride Parade victim to municipal names registry, memorial site planned


'A true partnership unlike any other': Huckabee affirms US support for Israel at Knesset

In addition to Huckabee, the session was attended by members of the Ruderman Family Foundation, several Members of Knesset, and Orna and Ronen Neutra, the parents of murdered hostage Omer Neutra.

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee attends the lobby for Israel–United States relations at the Knesset, Israel's Parliament in Jerusalem, February 25, 2026.

Number of Israeli job seekers fell in January 2026 amid tight labor market

Overall, Israel’s labor market has remained tight over the past year, with the ratio of vacancies-to-job-seekers around one-to-one.

Job seeking Israeli numbers drop in January, 2026.

Ancient maps, scorched books, and survival art: Inside Israel Museum’s winter exhibitions

The Israel Museum opens its new winter fare with ancient charts, abstract paintings, compelling graphics, and alfresco beauty.

A New Map of the Promised Holy Land,’ by Dutch father and son Justus Danckert the Elder and Cornelis Danck erts the Younger, dating to around 1700, has our coastline running west to east.

Jerusalem highlights: February 20-26

What's new to do in Israel's capital?

Red Tent’ exhibition of works by Michal Tamir  (see Saturday).

Regulator to fine El Al up to NIS 121m for price gouging

The investigation found that fares rose by an average of 16%, with some routes recording sharper increases of 6% to 31%.

El Al Israel Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner takes off from Los Angeles international Airport on November 11, 2020 in Los Angeles, California.

Protests, courts, and control: Israel’s struggle for power and moral high ground - opinion

Street harassment is unacceptable when it targets the wrong people, power, not principle, explains the rage.

Extreme right-wing activists block car of former Supreme Court president Aharon Barak, January 28, 2026.

Death penalty bill could turn terrorists into heroes - opinion

Executions won’t stop terror; they could glorify killers and spark more attacks against Israel.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir attends a faction meeting at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, November 17, 2025

Moral, legal issues with Israel’s terrorist death penalty - opinion

Ben-Gvir’s law treats non-Jewish lives as unequal, risking Israel’s moral and global standing.

Israeli politician Itamar Ben-Gvir walks inside the Knesset, on the day US President Donald Trump delivers remarks, in Jerusalem, October 13, 2025.

'I don’t care about optics': Inside United Hatzalah’s Jerusalem daycare disaster response

United Hatzalah responders treated children, managed a possible toxic threat, and supported parents during a crisis at a Jerusalem daycare.

Israel Police take a woman in for questioning.

Why Washington’s Gaza strategy ignores the facts on the ground - opinion

Despite talk of stabilization, Hamas remains entrenched and armed, raising urgent questions about what a “Phase Two” can realistically be achieved.

An illustrative image of Palestinian and Israeli flags behind barbed wire.