Prime Minister Netanyahu declared a “historic victory” for the Jewish state following a 12-day conflict with Iran. The IDF had decimated Iran’s nuclear weapons program and its ballistic missile arsenal. “We rose up and stood like lions, and our roar … Continue reading →

Among all the tragic missile impact sites, this one in Holon advanced the local urban renewal program. Thankfully, no-one was hurt and tenants were expecting to be evacuated – just not so soon! https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-iranian-missile-hits-holon-housing-slated-for-demolition-1001513319

A day after the ceasefire with Iran came into effect, 110 Olim (new immigrants) landed at Ben Gurion International airport.  Most are from France, along with some from the UK, Spain and the Netherlands. Since Oct 7 2023, over 45,000 … Continue reading →

Some 68,000 Israelis have first names associated with lions, as symbols of strength and power. They include Aryeh (30,161), Lavi (17,313), Ari (13,603), Kfir (7,156), and Livia (488). https://israel.com/breaking-only/more-than-50000-israelis-have-a-first-name-that-means-lion/

Four rare bronze discs have been discovered, designed in the form of lion heads, about 1,900 years old and dated to the Roman era – the 1st-2nd centuries CE. Israel‘s campaign to neutralize the nuclear threat in Iran was called … Continue reading →

The Iranian missile that struck the Weizmann Institute may have wiped out decades of life-saving research, but it couldn’t extinguish the determination of the scientists to rebuild. That’s what makes Israel different: the relentless message to its enemies: resilience and … Continue reading →

The IDF deployed 26,000 reservists to respond to Iranian missile impact sites, saving dozens of lives. More than 21,000 alerts of incoming missiles and other threats were activated through the Command’s alert systems, with an average response time of 15 … Continue reading →

Only in Israel can you find colorfully painted bomb shelters next to schools and bus stops. Underground wards in hospitals were literally operating normally. And Jerusalem’s Tower of David museum complex was regularly opened to the public, as it had … Continue reading →