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Israel's Medical Achievements

Doctors save soldier with bullet in his heart

Surgeons at Haifa's Rambam Medical Center saved the life of a critically wounded Israeli soldier evacuated from Syria with a bullet lodged in his heart. They made several incisions to stop the blee...

Ariel’s organs save 4 lives

Organs from six-year-old Israeli Ariel Hakakian, who died from influenza complications, saved the lives of two adults and two children. His intestine was used by surgeons at Beilinson Medical Cente...

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Science & Technology

Launching into space with electromagnetism

Israel's Moonshot Space is developing a high-power electromagnetic launcher designed to propel objects to hypersonic speeds using electricity rather than chemical propellants. The team includes vet...

What’s Next

800+ people registered for the Next Summit 2026, sponsored by Finnegan and the "What's Next in Israel Tech" initiative. They heard presentations from Memory (AI chips), , Attis Aviation, and

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Israel is Inclusive &
Global

The world’s largest playground facility

A giant lion-shaped playground, the largest of its kind in Israel and worldwide, has opened at Ashkelon's Eco Park. The 13-meter high installation, covering 0.4 acres, was built by Israeli company ...

South African royal family visit Jerusalem

King Buyelekhaya Dalindyebo of South Africa's AbaThembu Kingdom led a delegation to Israel including Princess Ntando, Prince Sinethemba, and other Chiefs and royal family members. They will meet ex...

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Culture, Entertainment & Sport

Winter dreams in Jerusalem

Jerusalem's Botanical Garden hosts the 2025 Winter Dreams festival, the largest light sculpture exhibition in the world, until 30 Jan 2026. It comprises a multi-sensory experience (2 million colorf...

Seven kickboxing medals in the UAE

Israelis won seven medals at the World Kickboxing Championships in Abu Dhabi. 26-year-old Yulia Sachkov won gold in the women's 52kg event, while Osaid Gouda (75kg) and Yosef Aybazli won silver in ...

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Economy & Business

Air India and easyJet return

Air India returns to Israel in Jan 2026 with four weekly flights to New Delhi. It will also offer competitive one-stop connections to Mumbai, Goa, Kathmandu, Bangkok and Phuket. UK low-cost carrier...

Thailand buys Israeli defense system

Thailand's Royal Air Force is purchasing Israel Aerospace Industries' Barak MX air and missile defense system to enhance protection of bases and assets. The news came on the day Israel delivered an...

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The Jewish State

Haredi student returns NIS 150,000 found in wall

After discovering 150,000 shekels hidden in a wall during renovations, a Slabodka Kollel student in Bnei Brak sought halachic guidance. He then returned the money to the unaware, but extremely grat...

100+ startups contributed to Israel’s war effort

At DefenseTech 2025 in Tel Aviv, Defense Ministry's Col. Yishai Kohn said over 100 startups have integrated their products into Israeli combat operations over the past 2 years. Defense exports inc...

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