Society

A severe measles surge in the U.S. with nearly 4,000 cases in 2026 sparks health warnings in Israel over potential imported infections and declining vaccination trust.

A delegation of 100 Israeli students and staff visiting Poland was left stranded without luggage, forcing them to spend time shopping for basic necessities.

About 1,200 students in Kadima-Tzoran skipped school as parents protested solar panel installations over radiation concerns and waterproofing odors.

Israeli law enforcement uncovered an illegal network poaching and trading protected Eurasian blackcap songbirds for consumption, arresting two suspects during raids.

Residents across northern Israel and the seam zone suffer from toxic smoke caused by illegal waste burning in the West Bank, sparking health concerns and a multi-year state crisis.

Over 7,400 Israelis have returned from Dubai and Abu Dhabi as the emergency airlift operation nears its completion, according to the Ministry of Transport.

A 36-year-old man died in Haifa after police officers used a Taser against him following reports of a disturbance at a local business. The circumstances are under investigation.

Itzik Bar Mokha, a former Jerusalem crime boss, was critically injured in a car explosion in Jerusalem. His 13-year-old son was also hurt in the blast.

Channel 13 correspondent Michael Shemesh exposed the vandalism of the Prophet Samuel tomb near Jerusalem, where unknown perpetrators defaced state symbols.

A car explosion in Jerusalem's Armon Hanatziv neighborhood seriously injured a 50-year-old man and moderately injured his 13-year-old son in a suspected criminal incident.

A new analysis reveals that chronic loneliness among Israel's elderly population carries a severe physiological and economic toll, driving up healthcare costs and highlighting the urgent need for strategic national intervention.

A lawsuit alleging medical negligence was filed in Be'er Sheva against Schneider Children's Medical Center and Clalit over the treatment of a minor injured in a 2021 car crash.

Amika, a veteran customs K-9 at Ben Gurion Airport, is celebrating her sixth birthday after four years of intercepting thousands of smuggled tobacco and nicotine products.

Three years into the war, ERAN hotlines report over 928,000 psychological support requests. Data highlights a sharp rise in loneliness and an alarming increase in suicidal thoughts among youth.

Residents in Nof HaGalil, Harish, and Zichron Yaakov face severe air pollution and toxic odors from illegal waste burning, prompting widespread frustration and health complaints.

Three years after October 7, a dispute between the Ministry of Heritage and the JNF over memorial plans leaves surviving communities grappling with how to preserve their trauma while rebuilding their lives.

Three years into the war, Israeli children and teenagers face a deep trauma of betrayal and a crisis of trust in state and parental protection, driving rises in anxiety and youth violence.

Air Canada's return to Israel in November offers competitive fares to New York starting at $773, providing a more affordable alternative to direct flights by local and US carriers.

The Israel Police introduced an advanced speed enforcement device combining laser and video, allowing tickets to be mailed without immediate stops, amid rising road fatalities.

Experts share practical tips for improving sleep quality, including cooling and ventilating the bedroom, blocking out light, and reducing ambient noise according to CDC guidelines.

Eating heavy meals late at night impairs digestion and sleep quality. Experts and the CDC advise eating earlier and avoiding large portions before bedtime.

A report by the Freedom of Information Movement reveals that the Tel Aviv-Yafo municipality collected 573 million shekels from parking and transit lane fines between 2024 and May 2026.

Several people suffered burns after a portable gas stove exploded at Tzinbari Beach on the Sea of Galilee on Monday. Emergency teams evacuated the injured to Poria Hospital.

Extreme weather in Barcelona strands Israeli passengers, delaying a Blue Bird flight to Tel Aviv for over 24 hours amid complaints of poor airline assistance.

Five Eilat police officers were arrested on suspicion of brutally beating a man accused of harassment and abandoning him injured on a beach.

Undercover Israeli police officers in Jerusalem's Mea Shearim neighborhood arrested three minors during riots sparked by the removal of Palestinian flags and graffiti.

Dr. Yehuda David, a decorated IDF combat physician and hero who disproved the Muhammad al-Dura libel, has died after a long battle with cancer at the age of his passing.

A 72-year-old man from Buq'ata was hospitalized in serious condition at Ziv Medical Center after being bitten by a snake in the Golan Heights.

Two jackals found in moshav Ramot tested positive for rabies, prompting the Ministry of Health to urge anyone exposed since September 17 to seek urgent preventive treatment.

Fourteen-year-old Amor from Kibbutz Beit Keshet is battling Duchenne muscular dystrophy. His family is fundraising for experimental stem cell treatments in the US, aided by family friend Shahaf Kutner.

A 10-month-old infant was hospitalized in moderate condition with severe bleach burns covering 30% of her body following a domestic accident in Bnei Brak.

Jerusalem unveiled the Unity mural near Teddy Stadium, honoring rival football fans Ori Danino and Hersh Goldberg-Polin, whose profound bond in Hamas captivity became a symbol of brotherhood.

Israeli police concluded a year-long corruption investigation into former Acre mayor Amichai Ben Shlosh and other officials over alleged voter bribery during the 2024 elections.

A popular Tel Aviv club reported a staffing agency worker with a fake ID to the police, only to receive a 30-day closure order. The court overturned the police decision, criticizing the harsh enforcement.

Moshe Feiglin responded to an indictment against a Bar-Ilan University lecturer accused of planning terror attacks and attempting to extort Feiglin. The lecturer was suspended.

Following Simchat Torah, exploring seven practical ways to integrate holiday inspiration and Torah study into daily life through small, manageable routines.

Michal Eliyahu shares her inspiring recovery from severe anorexia, which began during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now 21, she advocates for mental health and self-love.

An in-depth exploration of the profound historical, spiritual, and eternal significance of the central Jewish declaration, 'Hear, O Israel: the Lord our God, the Lord is one.'

Rabbi David Basri, the elder of the kabbalists, passed away, leaving a legacy of profound scholarship, piety, and countless personal miracles shared by his followers.

A tense confrontation occurred at the Rishon LeZion Magistrates' Court between the mother of Lia Cohen Malka, killed in a car bombing, and her estranged husband Chen Cohen, who faces charges for severe threats.