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New leash on life for abandoned and abused dogs in Israel 

Hercules the dog, before and after the rehabilitation at Gilboa Loves Animals. Photo courtesy of Gilboa Loves Animals

Gilboa Loves Animals rescues and rehabilitates large and ‘dangerous’ breeds, and even aids soldiers with PTSD by connecting them with the pooches.

Desert animal park reimagines the zoo concept

Simulation of children on a climbing wall next to the ibex habitat. Photo courtesy of Midbarium

Beersheva’s Midbarium is a one-of-a-kind park where rescued animals roam freely, while children get to know them through interactive games.

Can a journey through nature heal teens’ war trauma?

The culmination of a four-day trek through Israel’s natural vistas. Photo by Shaked Gorbatt

Resilience Journeys aims to heal war-affected youths by immersing them in challenging four-day adventures through Israel’s natural landscapes.

6 things you didn’t know about Israel at Eurovision 2025

A photo of Yuval Raphael smiling and holding a microphone, draped in the white and blue Israeli flag . She stands in front of a vibrant, starburst-patterned backdrop with blue and purple lights.

Yuval Raphael represented the country this year in a stage performance set to go down in history as one of the most impressive for the Jewish state.

10 Israeli horror films to add to your watch list

A movie poster featuring a frightened woman lies on an operating table, reaching upward, as gloved hands move toward her. The text reads, The checkup that became a NIGHTMARE! YOU HAVE NOTHING TO FEAR UNTIL THEY OPERATE! X-RAY.

Israel’s lesser-known horror genre ranges from Chuck Norris battling supernatural forces in Jerusalem to golem-summoning mystics in Lithuania. Get ready for some scares.

War woes kickstart surge in medical innovation

Rescue Heat has developed a patch that can treat hypothermia on the battlefield. Photo courtesy of Rambam Health Care Campus Spokesperson

Since war broke out with Hamas, Israel has faced an unprecedented health crisis, sparking an upsurge in rehab innovation that promises to improve healthcare worldwide.

Volunteers help northern Kiwi farmer back on his feet

Kiwi farm owner Hezi Mena (far right) with two HaShomer HaChadash volunteers. Photo courtesy of HaShomer HaChadash

Kiwi grower Hezi Mena was on the verge of giving up his family business ravaged during the war with Hezbollah, when volunteers stepped in to help him save his farm.

7 brilliant books that will really make you think

Image by Freepik

Stimulate your brain with these thought-provoking books by Israeli experts in happiness, AI, neuroscience and irrationality.

Why Israel must follow Europe’s lead in climate resilience

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Climate technologies are still perceived as niche rather than as the core of innovation for a resilient economy. We must fix this strategic mistake.

Noncontact radar unit monitors patients’ vitals remotely

Imagine a near future where patients could be monitored remotely without wires. Image by Freepik

Israeli lab develops system that tracks vital signs of multiple patients at once, without wires and without exposing medical staff to pathogens.

9 must-see butterflies that call Israel home

Israel has quite a dazzling array of butterflies bustling through it skies during the spring. Image by ISRAEL21c

As butterfly season flitters in, here’s a look at some of the Holy Land’s most iconic flutterbugs.

Assistive listening updated for the digital age

Bettear’s AI assistive listening system makes audio accessible through the listener’s own hearing aids, cochlear implants or earphones. Photo courtesy of Bettear

Just five years old, Bettear’s AI accessible audio system is used in concert halls, museums, theaters, universities and other venues in 60 countries.

12 must-have items to bring on the Israel National Trail

he Eilat Mountains, in southern Israel. Photo by Yaniv Nadav/Flash90

Planning to hike the Israel National Trail? Here’s a list of key pieces of equipment that you should consider adding to your pack.

Rare Israeli shark attack throws marine creatures into the spotlight

A dusky shark in the Eilat aquarium. Photo by FLASH90

After last week’s deadly attack, we take a deep dive into the sharks along Israel’s coastline — from their behavior patterns to recent discoveries that have captured international attention.

Largest ever peace gathering planned in Jlem, despite war

Middle East peace advocates Maoz Inon, left, and Aziz Abu Sara clasp hands. Photo courtesy of Maoz Inon

After losing loved ones to violence, Maoz Inon and Aziz Abu Sara unite to organize Jerusalem’s largest peace gathering in decades.

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