The Many Faces of the Humans of Israel (Photos)
One of the world’s most popular blogs and Facebook page is called “Humans of New York” (HONY). Photographer Brandon Stanton walks around the streets of New York City, photographing and interviewing people. Usually, Brandon asks the people he photographs to share a small tidbit of their life, give a piece of advice, or tell them […]
IDF Vigilance Uncovers Three Hidden Weapons Cache (Photos)
Israel’s Defense Forces demonstrated again this week the importance of constant vigilance in Israel. Three separate incidents occurred involving hidden weapons uncovered by IDF forces. In one particularly galling occurrence, IDF soldiers discovered an improvised weapon concealed in a child’s knapsack. The makeshift firearm and ammunition were found in a vehicle during a routine inspection […]
Middle East Peace Process: America’s Wishful Thinkers
Remember how everyone laughed when U.S. President George W. Bush appeared unable to remember the ending of that saying: “Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me.” Well nobody seems to be laughing, or even noticing, that President Bush’s successor is allowing America’s enemies to fool him repeatedly — and that […]
Same-Sex Bill Rejected in Knesset
A heated debate in Knesset Wednesday ended with the rejection of a bill to recognize the family rights of same-sex couples. The bill, proposed by Knesset’s only openly gay member, Nitzan Horowitz (Meretz), was shut down by a vote of 42 to 17. This is just the latest in a series of controversies in Knesset […]
Al-Qaeda Plot to Blow Up U.S. Embassy and Jerusalem Convention Center Foiled
The Shin Bet announced Wednesday that it had successfully foiled a plot by three al-Qaeda operatives operating in east Jerusalem. The three men, of Palestinian origin, were recruited online by an al-Qaeda official in Gaza. The Shin Bet confirmed that the men were planning to attack the U.S. Embassy in Tel Aviv, the Jerusalem International […]
Made in Israel — Technology
Gordon Robertson looks at many of the things we use every day that had their start in Israel. These skills come from Israelis time serving in the IDF where they are encouraged to be innovative and think out of the box.
1,500 Year Old Byzantine Church Uncovered (Photos)
The Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) revealed to the public on Wednesday an impressive archeological find. Law in Israel states that before to any type of new construction, the land on which the construction is to take place must be excavated. A salvage excavation, prior to the construction of a new neighborhood at Moshav Aluma in […]
IDF Soldiers Unite with the Hebron Community it Protects (Photos)
Last week, the holiday of Tu B’shvat was celebrated in Israel (January 16). According to Jewish tradition, there are four “new years” in the calendar: the new year for the world, the new year for kings, the new year for animals and the new year for trees. In the holy city of Hebron, the community […]
IDF Homefront Command Simulates Disaster to Save Lives (Photos)
The IDF recently held a simulation to test its finest soldiers and emergency officials on how they would react during a real life crisis. According to the IDF, the simulation was placed in the following context: “In a peaceful neighborhood on a sunny day, an airplane is flying high above. Suddenly, the pilot loses control […]
Israel Implements Protective Measures for Holy Sites Against Earthquakes
As the tallest structure in the Old City of Jerusalem, the Tower of David is a famous and familiar symbol to residents and tourists who pass through Jerusalem’s Jaffa Gate. The ancient citadel compound contains at least 2,000 years’ worth of history dating back to the First Temple period. But the symbolic structure, among other […]