Monthly Archives: February 2024

Egyptian girl treated in Israel

Posted on February 18, 2024

The daughter of an Egyptian official was injured in a traffic accident and hospitalized in Cairo. She was then transferred to Hadassah Hospital, where there is a dedicated ward for complex trauma in children. Israel approved the transfer as a … Continue reading →

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Hadassah’s new rehab center

Posted on February 18, 2024

Wounded IDF soldiers from Gaza are being treated at the new Gandel Rehabilitation Center in Jerusalem, part of the Hadassah Medical Organization, which opened in January 2024. Construction sped up after Oct 7, thanks to $29 million from the government … Continue reading →

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Neurofeedback device effective for treating PTSD

Posted on February 18, 2024

In a recent trial, the Prism neurofeedback device from Israel’s GrayMatters Health (see here previously) significantly improved the condition of 67% of the chronic PTSD patients in its recent trial. Almost one third achieved remission after three months of therapy. … Continue reading →

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A gut feeling

Posted on February 18, 2024

Researchers from Israel’s Bar-Ilan University have uncovered a potential link between Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and the composition of the gut microbiome. Certain bacteria were more prevalent and diverse in those with ASD. It could lead to the development of … Continue reading →

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Bedouin Oct 7 heroes honored

Posted on February 18, 2024

Military service for members of the Bedouin tribes is not mandatory, yet more than 1,500 are presently serving in the IDF. Public figures came to the Friends of Zion Museum in Jerusalem as a tribute to 13 civilian Bedouin who … Continue reading →

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Oct 7 Heroes medal

Posted on February 18, 2024

The President’s Medal for Civilian Heroism is to be awarded to civilians who showed outstanding heroism on October 7. The announcement said it is to honor ordinary citizens, who risked their lives, “out of a sense of unity of fate … Continue reading →

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Gaza mystery

Posted on February 18, 2024

While the IDF was fighting Hamas in the Bani Suheila neighborhood of Khan Yunis, they discovered a desk in one of the houses. On it was an inscription which read: “The table of the late Levi Eshkol.” Donation of Dubek … Continue reading →

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Malawi kibbutz workers sing for hostages

Posted on February 18, 2024

In recent months, agricultural workers from Malawi in Africa have been working at Kibbutz Zikim. The issue of the kidnapped Israelis touches their hearts and prompted an acapella band to make a new arrangement of the song; “Home” and a … Continue reading →

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The biggest homecoming yet

Posted on February 18, 2024

80% of southern moshav Shokeda’s 132 families have returned to their national-religious community, 4 miles from Gaza. The homecoming was the largest single movement of people into the Tekuma Region near Gaza since its evacuation following Oct 7. Some immediately … Continue reading →

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Falafel King donates 25,000 portions to IDF

Posted on February 18, 2024

Shimon Biton, owner of Falafel Biton in Be’er Ya’akov, south of Tel Aviv, has been dubbed the “King of Falafel.” He has donated 25,000 portions of Israel’s national snack to IDF soldiers fighting in Khan Yunis in Gaza. In addition, … Continue reading →

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