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Israel's Medical Achievements

Mind over matter

A breakthrough controlled study by Tel Aviv University, Technion, and Tel Aviv Medical Center (Ichilov) used fMRI neurofeedback technology to stimulate the brain's reward system. It increased the a...

How cells survive and regenerate

Researchers at Israel's Weizmann Institute have identified that caspases enzymes allow severely damaged tissue to regenerate after widespread destruction. The findings can help treat burns victims,...

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Science & Technology

Subsidized supercomputer access

Israel has rolled out a national supercomputer to be used by the high-tech industry and academia at low cost (see also). As part of the National Program for AI R&D Infrastructure (Telem Progra...

US-Israel AI strategic partnership

Senior U.S. and Israeli officials including Israel's Foreign Minister and the US Ambassador to Israel have launched, in Jerusalem, a strategic partnership on artificial intelligence. The agreement ...

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Israel is Inclusive &
Global

Support for orphans of IDF parents

Israel's Bereaved Families Law has been amended to provide additional funds and support for IDF orphans. An orphan is recognized up to the age of 30. It includes monthly stipends to orphans up to a...

Golani Druze turn to Israel

Druze communities in the Golan Heights (originally supporters of Assad of Syria), are increasingly aligning with Israel. Many have joined IDF-linked local defense units to protect their homes and f...

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Culture, Entertainment & Sport

Road construction reveals beautiful caves

While carving a new road through Samaria, builders unexpectedly broke into a hidden, million-year-old underground world of breathtaking caves, rare formations, and unique life. It includes Israel's...

Israeli hoops star gets better and better

On his 25th birthday, Israeli basketball player Deni Avdija of the Portland Trail Blazers, notched a triple-double with 29 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists as his 9th-placed Portland Blazers beat...

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Economy & Business

Average wage rises 4.6%

The average wage for Israeli workers in Nov 2025 was NIS 13,587 per month, up 4.6% from Nov 2024. During that period annual inflation was 2.4%. In the tech sector, the average monthly wage in Oct 2...

Top “Unicorn” university

A Stanford University study has found that undergraduate studies at Tel Aviv University dramatically increase the likelihood of becoming a founder of a billion-dollar startup. 260% more likely tha...

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The Jewish State

Combat fridge

IDF reservist and industrial design graduate Oz Lotati, developed a portable blood bank fridge powered by standard military radio batteries, vehicle outlets, or solar, engineered to withstand comba...

Wounded IDF soldier proposes to his nurse

IDF soldier Itamar, critically wounded in Gaza after Oct 7 2023, endured a long road of recovery. He was supported every step of the way by volunteer nurse Maya. When Itamar had fully recovered he...

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