Youth
Tame the phenomenon: The frightening increase in youth crime needs to be handled - editorial
Study after study has warned that prolonged instability, trauma, isolation, and disrupted schooling harm children’s mental health, weaken belonging, and can surface in violence.
Quarter of Americans, almost half of US youth, support Hamas over Israel, Harvard Harris poll finds
Focusing on youth: The next front in fighting antisemitism - opinion
'This will be an all out war': Israel Police launch operation clamping down on youth crime
A national mission
Leipzig kosher café attacked by juvenile gang, hurl bottles, and racist remarks
An employee had spotted two children attempting to steal an Israeli flag displayed at the cafe, but they departed when confronted.
France aims to ban under-15s from social media from September 2026, Le Monde reports
France is set to bar under-15s from social media and extend mobile phone bans to high schools from 2026, as President Emmanuel Macron pushes tougher rules to curb online harms to minors.
Vibe Code: encouraging creativity and technology for teens
Last week’s tech & AI week featured thousands of events in schools, youth groups, and communities, where teachers, parents, and students explored new creative tools.
Dell family pledges $6.25 billion to jump-start 'Trump Accounts' for 25 million US children
“Trump Accounts will be the first, real trust funds for every American child, allowing family members, employers, corporations, and generous donors to contribute money that will grow," Trump said.
Many young people don’t want to buy apartments
“Gen Z wants fast money, not mortgages.” Bank Jerusalem’s CEO says young people now prefer the capital market, and foreign buyers are heading for a new wave of purchases.
Israel's youth labor force participation rate declines as gender gap narrows
Report reveals declining labor force participation among young Israelis (20-29), especially men and those in the Arab sector. Low unemployment is deceptive, hiding a sharp rise in discouragement.
Hostage families, fallen soldier relatives, urge national unity at Rabin memorial ceremony
In the shadow of Rabin’s assassination, youth movements gathered to call for healing and national unity in Israel.
New youth leadership program launched in Golan in memory of fallen hero Yossi Tahar
25 Druze teens to explore local heritage, Israel connection, and leadership skills.
Hebrew University study discovers hidden mental health risks for youth during war
This vulnerability materialized under conditions of mass trauma – empathy was not linked to distress in regular times.
