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ירדן ועופרי ביבס
‘We came to embrace the darkness’: a Bibas family reflection on captivity and loss
That Saturday morning, Yarden sent his last message: ‘They’re coming into my house’; since then, Ofri Bibas Levi lived through 484 days in which her only certainty was that Yarden, Shiri, Ariel and Kfir had been kidnapped alive and were being held captive in Gaza; it was later discovered that Shiri, Ariel and Kfir were murdered in captivity; in the immense void and loss of control, action became a survival instinct that helped her discover strengths she never knew she had
Ofri Bibas Levy | 09:34 | 12.16.25
Farah Abu Ayyash
This is how I broke the Iranian‑operated journalist: a glimpse inside the interrogation room
A small gesture breaks the silence of Farah Abu Ayyash, Palestinian journalist accused of contact with Iran;  compassionate investigation by Master Sergeant Nassim Hayek uncovers Iran’s 'Tasnim' network operating in Israel, also during Operation Rising Lion
Shosh Mula | 22:07 | 12.15.25
חמש קצינות לשעבר במחלקת שו״ן, שלקחו חלק במאמצי השבת החטופים
'Every death is our failure': the women who worked around the clock to bring hostages home
In a deeply moving interview, the women of the IDF's Hostages and Missing Persons Headquarters reveal the intelligence work, negotiations and emotional toll behind efforts to bring captives home — and the cost when they did not
Gal Ganot | 15:16 | 12.15.25
Apamea
Hanukkah and Apamea: how Jews thrived under Hellenistic rule
As Hanukkah celebrates Jewish resilience, the ancient city of Apamea reveals a forgotten chapter of Jewish life—one of integration, visibility, and faith
Liran Friedmann | 14:16 | 12.15.25
IS Forest
From Be’eri to Re’im: planting the future of Israel, one tree at a time
At Re’im, where celebration became tragedy, families and KKL-JNF plant renewal as Be’eri’s forests rise from scorched earth to saplings of resilience and hope; marking 125 years, KKL-JNF urges supporters to help Israel’s future take root
ynet Global | 14:03 | 12.15.25
רכס ההימלאיה
The CIA lost a nuclear device in the Himalayas — now it threatens half a billion people
In 1965, during secret Cold War mission, CIA placed plutonium-powered spy device on Himalayan peak to monitor China; a storm forced its abandonment, and it was never recovered; decades later, its location and environmental risk remain unknown
Tal Shahaf | 07:41 | 12.15.25
הורה נוזף בבת שלו
'We didn’t turn on the air conditioning in summer': living with a miser
Miserly people are stingy with their money and not likely to be generous; four people share their personal experiences of living with their own ‘Ebenezer Scrooge’, and one professor sheds light on the underlying reasons behind this phenomenon
Or Sopher | 10:24 | 12.13.25
מילי בובי בראון בפרמיירה לסרט "שלב החשמל" בלוס אנג'לס, 2025
Millie Bobby Brown shrugs off backlash as her fashion evolves from innocent to daring
She became a breakout star at 11 in 'Stranger Things,' rose to Hollywood darling status and later drew backlash for revealing outfits, blond hair and heavy makeup; but even if her new look unsettles some, the issue is ours, not hers
Erez Amiran | 08:08 | 12.12.25
אל"מ אמיר בן דוד בזירת הנפילה במכון ויצמן
'The bomb shelters I placed were meant to save lives, but they became death traps'
Outgoing Jerusalem and Central District Home Front commander Col. Amir Ben David says Israelis are far more prepared for another round with Iran, noting that even seven year olds know where the nearest shelter is; a former Gaza Division home front officer, he says the Oct. 7 frontline collapse stunned him and that shelters he placed near Gaza became death traps; in a farewell interview, he reflects on the burden of the orange beret
Matan Tzuri | 19:58 | 12.10.25
סיור ביישוב נחלת צבי
The illegal hilltop outpost thriving as enforcement fades in the West Bank
Founded by yeshiva students in 2022, Nahalat Zvi has grown as residents describe repeated evictions ending under the current government, with new structures added even as legal experts warn the access road crosses private Palestinian land
Elisha Ben Kimon | 12:07 | 12.09.25
ניצן אלון
Ex-IDF hostage czar: Israeli fire killed most captives in Jabaliya due to intel gaps
Nitzan Alon says chaos after Oct. 7, constant hostage transfers and pressure from political leaders hampered rescue efforts, while mediation battles, stalled deals and months of deadlock left many captives trapped deep inside Gaza
Nahum Barnea | 09:04 | 12.09.25
לינדזי לוהן
Lindsay Lohan’s comeback: ‘When I moved to Dubai, I stepped away from everything’
After years of addiction and tabloid chaos, Lindsay Lohan is back on screen with 'Freakier Friday'; In an interview with ynet, she talks about finding peace in Dubai, motherhood, her renewed career and why she is not afraid of fame anymore
Ayala Or-El, Los Angeles | 23:27 | 12.08.25
צוות הגששים. מימין: סרן עלי, סא"ל בסאם ורס"ר טאלב
‘We try to get into the terrorist’s head, read his route and hiding place, and in the end we always get him’
On patrol with Gaza Division trackers who read sand and rubble like a map, they recall the signs that saved troops from snipers and bombs, the hunt that ended at Sinwar’s body and the long search for their fallen comrade Sergeant Major Muhammad el-Atrash, returned in the last deal
Lior Ben Ami | 18:35 | 12.08.25
Mariamne
The Hasmonean dynasty: from Hanukkah triumph to bloody fall
A spark of resistance lit the Hasmonean rise, but the same fire that restored Jewish freedom slowly consumed the dynasty from within, turning victory into tragedy as ambition, betrayal and foreign power closed in
Liran Friedmann | 17:24 | 12.08.25
צילום: יריב כץ
'The injury isn’t just our personal story, it’s the story of the entire nation'
Hagai lost his sight in Gaza, Yonatan’s hand was severed by friendly fire and Porat suffered a head injury near Jabaliya; three heroes open up about pain, perseverance and the road to healing, and share a message with the nation they fought to defend
Or Hadar | 10:00 | 12.08.25
דן להב (מימין) ועומר נבו
Meet the gatekeepers of AI, the Israeli company seeking to shield us from its dangers
With an $80 million funding round and rising annual revenues, Israeli startup Irregular has become a leading AI security lab; founders Dan Lahav and Omer Nevo explain how they won clients like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude, and how their work uncovers vulnerabilities before hackers do — including a new field focused on understanding AI behavior to prevent risks to humanity
Tal Shahaf | 19:23 | 12.07.25
עיקול מפלסים
'We found human remains melted into asphalt': archaeologist reveals horrific evidence from October 7 sites
Dr. Ayelet Dayan recounts how archaeologists were deployed to Gaza border region to locate remains after Hamas massacre, documenting evidence under fire and creating meticulous record to preserve truth as attempts to deny atrocities grow
Ilana Curiel | 13:25 | 12.07.25
בת אל גרוס, אמונה גנץ, חוה זינגבוים, הודיה מתתיה וספיר סולומוביץ
Inside the Zingboim family empire: How Israel’s 'Kardashians' built cosmetics powerhouse
In their first joint interview, cosmetics mogul Hava Zingboim and her daughters — often dubbed Israel’s Kardashians — discuss balancing business, faith and family, setting boundaries and why science outweighs flashy advertising
Itay Yaakov | 15:30 | 12.06.25
A man paints the Syrian opposition flag on a shopfront shutter in Damascus. Despite the government’s hold on the capital, signs of dissent still surface as residents adjust to political uncertainty after Bashar Assad’s departure
'What did we defend?' A year on, Damascus searches its soul
A year after Assad vanished and a new president promised justice, Damascus hovers between ruin and rebirth. Café owners and returnees balance hope with fatigue, asking if Syria is finally theirs. 'Peace requires compromise where everyone has a gun.'
La Repubblica Special Correspondent Francesca Borri in an exclusive report for Yedioth Ahronoth | 20:17 | 12.05.25
Young IDF doctors describe saving lives under fire: '650 mothers counted on us'
When the war began, they had just completed medical training, but their real internship unfolded under fire: saving hundreds of soldiers, losing friends and receiving freed hostages; one doctor was wounded four times; another had to declare six hostages dead; 'I’m glad we’ve reached the debriefing stage,' said Capt. Dr. T., 'but part of me still wants to be back there with the fighters'
Sarit Rosenblum | 19:09 | 12.05.25
רב"ט ב', צילם את המבצע בבית ג'ן בסוריה
‘Like Black Hawk Down’: 19-year-old IDF combat documentarian captures historic Syria battle
Cpl. B captured rare footage of last week’s firefight in Beit Jann, where three soldiers were seriously wounded and at least 13 terrorists were killed, revealing how clash unfolded and how reservists fought to evacuate injured under heavy fire
Yoav Zitun | 13:45 | 12.05.25
האלוף (מיל׳) ניצן אלון בדיון הערכות במפקדת השבויים והנעדרים
IDF hostages chief: ‘We told Hamas who abducted Bibas family to help locate them’
In first interview since leaving role, Nitzan Alon describes how the command formed after Oct. 7, intelligence work behind negotiations and why he believes public protests had limited impact on talks
Nahum Barnea | 11:21 | 12.05.25
'Nothing frees you from bringing a living hostage back dead,' IDF intelligence officer says
A senior reserve IDF intelligence officer who spent 11 years with the Goldin and Shaul families breaks his silence on missed chances, the hunt for October 7 hostages and why he believes every captive can be brought home
Eti Abramov | 03:59 | 12.05.25
מימין: הקברניט רס"ן פ' הטייס, אלון הינדי, הרופא רס"מ ד"ר נ', אייל כהן, המכונאי המוטס רס"ן ח' ודביר דנגור
‘The 20 most important minutes of our lives’: inside the elite 669 unit’s rescue mission in Gaza
After a devastating explosion in Khan Younis, IDF medics and 669 launched a daring rescue under fire, racing against time to evacuate critically wounded soldiers; this is the inside account of a 12-minute mission that meant the difference between life and death
Yoav Keren | 14:11 | 12.03.25
חיה מושייב
'At the age of ten, they smeared pigeon blood on my head': Chaya Moshayev shares life with alopecia
Chaya Moshayev has lived with alopecia since infancy, losing her hair and prompting her family to search for answers; she recently created a short animated film about the ordeal, saying her parents 'went from doctors to rabbis to charlatans, investing time and money beyond belief'
Galit Hareli | 23:19 | 11.30.25
מזכ"ל חיזבאללה נעים קאסם
After Nasrallah, Naim Qassem inherits Hezbollah’s ruins and Iran’s expectations
A year after Naim Qassem, long seen as a sleepy deputy, unexpectedly became Hezbollah chief, he is rebuilding the terror group’s military power, tightening ties with Iran, and brushing aside Lebanon’s president and prime minister as disarmament falters
Smadar Perry | 05:25 | 11.29.25
סברין חוג'יראת. "נשים ערביות רווקות כמעט לא מסכימות לדבר על מיניות, בטח לא להיחשף. זה נחשב טאבו מוחלט"
‘Single Arab women rarely talk about sex, it is a taboo’
Sabrine Hujeirat, a public policy Ph.D. candidate, interviewed 10 unmarried Arab women about sexuality, a near-total taboo in their communities, and found three survival strategies that can turn silence into power
Maya Benita | 03:21 | 11.29.25
מערכת "אור איתן" (במציאות הקרן אינה נראית, וצבועה לצורך המחשה בלבד)
Iron Beam laser system is about to rewrite air defense, crushing drones and rockets for pennies
Within weeks, Israel will field its first operational high-powered laser batteries, adding a cheap, rapid answer to drones, UAVs and rockets; developed in deep secrecy at Rafael, Iron Beam promises to transform air defense and slash interception costs
Tal Shahaf | 18:38 | 11.28.25
Aija Mayrock’
Building bridges through social media: Aija Mayrock’s mission of coexistence
Jewish influencer with 760,000 followers documents interfaith harmony in Israel; her Muslim boyfriend, Nuseir Yassin of Nas Daily, is a leading advocate for the Jewish state; the content creator defies antisemitism to highlight Israel’s diversity
Sharon Kidon | 18:17 | 11.28.25
מטוס קרב F-35 של בלגיה בתרגיל באוקטובר 2025
The Israeli game-changing upgrades that made the F-35 world's most sought after fighter jet
As Saudi Arabia moves closer to acquiring the F-35, Israel’s advanced upgrades to the jet—boosting range, survivability and mission performance—are drawing renewed attention from US officials and shaping expectations for the future Saudi fleet
ynet | 19:43 | 11.27.25
אליזבת הארלי
Bikini era at 60: Celebrities redefine aging and beauty expectations
Demi Moore, Elizabeth Hurley, Brooke Shields, Kathy Griffin and 70-year-old Kris Jenner pose in bikinis and look at their peak; the trend impresses and unsettles, raising the question — is being hot at 60 empowerment or nonstop aesthetic pressure?
Noa Hershkowitz | 13:13 | 11.25.25
ליידי אמיליה ספנסר וליידי אלייזה ספנסר
Qatar’s fashion power play draws Tyra Banks, Gisele and Anna Wintour to Doha
Two major fashion events in Doha pulled in supermodels, designers, British aristocracy and Vogue’s top editor. For Qatar, the glitter signals a push to brand itself as a luxury hub, even as rights abuses and terror funding cast a shadow
Itay Yaakov | 05:05 | 11.25.25
אלי חליפה
'You think you’ve reached the bottom, and then it goes deeper': The ghostwriter of Israel’s hostage stories speaks
Eli Halifa, the ghostwriter behind harrowing testimonies of October 7 heroes and returned hostages, describes the burden of holding others’ pain as he pieces together lives marked by courage, loss and survival — and the moment the stories broke him too
Smadar Shiloni | 21:26 | 11.24.25
Shmuel and Eitan Mor in the returnees' department
'Two years without air': Eitan Mor’s grandfather kept volunteering while his grandson was held in Gaza
For over two years, Shmuel Mor passed the reunification ward at Schneider Children’s Hospital, volunteering nearby while his grandson Eitan was held hostage: 'Each time I told myself — one day he’ll return. And now, it’s come true'
Ofir Hauzman | 09:39 | 11.22.25
'A haven for wounded vets': The first rehabilitation farm in Samaria
'Take care of yourself, and take care of my team,' those were the last words of Capt. Elad Siman-Tov, killed in Lebanon a year ago; this has become his family's life mission, dedicating a therapeutic farm in his memory; 'It’s Elad’s will,' his brother says
Alexandra Lukash | 06:53 | 11.22.25
חניכי תוכנית ארז במתקן אדם
IDF’s Erez Program: a leadership forge where fallen heroes shape future commanders
You could call it Israel’s 'West Point.' The Erez Program identifies teenagers with leadership potential, places them in a capsule of military and academic training, and transforms them into platoon commanders in three and a half years. How? Classes in uniform at Tel Aviv University, a track through the Commando Brigade, field training during semester breaks, and even operational deployment in active combat zones
Yoav Keren | 21:43 | 11.21.25
שי ג'ינפינג נשיא סין שיגור טיל ביג צריבה מיוחד
Even 10,000 missiles won’t be enough: China’s sprint toward Taiwan invasion
The Cold War in the Indo-Pacific is heating up: China is arming itself 'at the fastest pace since World War II,' boasting of a ballistic missile that 'can reach any point on Earth,' bringing its nuclear arsenal out of the shadows, and closing the gap with the US Navy by launching a third aircraft carrier; President Xi is purging 'corrupt' generals in a sweeping shakeup of the army but demands readiness to conquer Taiwan by 2027 — warning the West: 'Choose — war or peace,' as Trump refuses to promise help to the island: 'It’s a secret, but Xi knows what will happen'
Elyasaf Kosman | 20:39 | 11.21.25
זוהרה טרייסטמן
She had only ever slept with one man, but she’ll teach you what men want in bed
Born into a strict ultra-Orthodox family in Jerusalem, Zohara Treistman never sat beside a strange man until she was 24. Today she’s a certified sex and couples therapist who speaks openly about male sexuality, early ejaculation, and the emotional shadows of desire
Or Sopher | 17:45 | 11.21.25
פאוצ'רים
Miniature pinschers and the dog that bit Nasrallah’s son: inside IDF’s secretive dog-handling unit
A new book by two Oketz veterans uncovers the untold history of the IDF’s elite dog-handling unit, from the experiment with miniature pinschers to the dog that bit Nasrallah’s son, and the deep bond between fighters and their dogs
Ilana Curiel | 17:17 | 11.21.25
The millionaire who lost everything to gambling - and became a daring police undercover agent
'El Chapo' was once a successful businessman, but gambling ruined his life — pushing him into drug dealing to repay debts; later, he fled north, fearing for his life, but the war brought him back, where opportunity struck: police recruited him, and he quickly became one of their most effective informants; deals in hotels, a close call with a trap, and a deep bond with his handler known as A — this is how they took down dozens of drug and weapons dealers
Meir Turgeman | 05:20 | 11.20.25
ירדן ביבס באתר ההנצחה
Yarden Bibas: 'I guess I still don’t fully understand how big the Bibas story has become'
In Kibbutz Tze'elim, a powerful new memorial preserves the footprints of Shiri, Ariel and baby Kfir Bibas—murdered in Hamas captivity—as Yarden and Eli Bibas rebuild their lives; 'Sadly, we’ve become a symbol'
Matan Tzuri | 10:23 | 11.15.25
מורן סטויצקי
'My father tried to kill himself many times, and we saved him': Bar Refaeli’s makeup artist opens up
Moran Staviski, Bar Refaeli’s longtime makeup artist, opens up about her father’s suicide, escaping a toxic relationship, and rebuilding her life as a beauty influencer, coach, and actress. Her journey blends healing, resilience, and reinvention
Orit Merlin-Rosenzweig | 05:53 | 11.15.25
נעלי חשפנות
'My father ran a strip club, and when I became a stripper, I learned the truth'
She grew up in what seemed like a normal family, with a lawyer father who owned a strip club. When she immigrated to Israel from Russia, she followed in his footsteps until it shattered both of them. Now she helps other women rebuild their lives and reclaim their worth
Galit Hareli | 14:13 | 11.11.25
Ulrich Schnaft
The Schnaft affair: how a Nazi SS soldier became an IDF officer
Ulrich Schnaft’s life defied belief — from Waffen-SS fighter to Jewish refugee, Israeli officer and finally an agent for Egypt; his story remains one of Israel’s most extraordinary Cold War espionage cases
Liran Friedmann | 09:28 | 11.11.25
דנה שמח. "בסוף השלטון ייפול שם, וככל שנכיר יותר את העם האיראני כעת, זה יהיה כר ליחסים נפלאים בעתיד".
Iranian roots inspire Israeli film festival: ‘After Natanz strike, Israelis should get to know the Iranians’
Dana Sameah, spokesperson for the Bnei Shimon Regional Council and daughter of Iranian immigrants, founded Israel’s first Iranian Film Festival in Sderot, hoping to bridge cultures and show a different side of Iran beyond its regime
Galit Hareli | 18:08 | 11.09.25
חן חלפון
'You’re 40 but look 50': The tough love behind Israel’s modern matchmaking scene
A candid discussion with three matchmakers from across Israeli society reveals the unfiltered challenges of guiding singles with rigid expectations and low self-awareness toward meaningful relationships
Sivan Kanety Avitan | 16:44 | 11.08.25
Two years after October 7, Nova Festival survivors face a mental health emergency
With the war over, Nova survivors say they never truly left October 7; Clinicians report a surge in pleas for help, and a landmark study finds 55% meet severe PTSD criteria as psychedelics’ early protection fades; Experts warn this is the riskiest stage yet
Dror Feuer | 07:23 | 11.08.25
אימונים של סיירת רימון
Inside the secret IDF desert commando unit that could have changed October 7
Five years before October 7, the IDF disbanded Sayeret Rimon, a special Gaza-focused commando known for its desert warfare skills. Its veterans, including freed hostage Avinatan Or, say: 'We could have stopped it'
Gal Ganot | 17:24 | 11.07.25
צילומי עירום בטבע
'True freedom': the Israelis embracing nature nude photography
Some Israelis are taking their connection to nature a step further—by posing nude outdoors; for couples and individuals photographed by artist Noy Mustik, it’s a spiritual, healing experience
Assaf Kamar | 12:40 | 11.07.25
החייזר כפי שציירה אותו ציפורת
Israel's UFO hotspot: town draws believers chasing alien encounters
Landing circles, a three-meter-tall alien in a beekeeper’s hat, and glowing red-orange orbs: for decades, the quiet town of Kadima has drawn UFO enthusiasts chasing unexplained aerial phenomena
Assaf Kamar | 12:24 | 11.07.25
משתתפי המסע בתשליך לנהר
Wounded IDF soldiers seek healing on a journey from the front lines to the Danube
On a voyage through Budapest and Vienna, injured IDF veterans cast their pain into the Danube in a Tashlich ritual and retrace Herzl’s footsteps—confronting trauma, loss, faith and the meaning of Zionism in a time of war
Lior Ben Ami | 11:16 | 11.04.25
Her son fell on Oct. 7 – five months later, she delivered Haniyeh’s niece: 'My moment of truth'
Staff Sgt. (res.) Itay Nachmias, who grew up in Moshav Yesha with a passion for engines and off-road racing, was killed in battle on October 7; now his parents are fulfilling his dream with an Israeli team competing in the King of the Hammers desert race
Alexandra Lukash | 19:39 | 11.02.25
שורד השבי שגב כלפון ששוחר בעסקה משבי החמאס לאחר 738 ימים
'We ate rice with worms. I planned to escape, but my friends stopped me': the captivity of Segev Kalfon
In his first extensive interview since being freed from Hamas captivity, Segev Kalfon recounts the Nova music festival, the abduction, the houses, tunnels of abuse, and the moment he finally left Gaza: 'I told myself: who can stop me now?'
Hagar Kochavi | 17:41 | 11.01.25
יהונתן בטש
Real-life 'The White Lotus': Meet the Israeli behind luxury vacations for the ultra-rich
Jonathan Betesh, 40, manages money, assets and bespoke vacations for London’s and Israel’s ultra-wealthy — offering everything from tailored itineraries to 24/7 medical access; for him, luxury travel is a lifestyle, not a frequency
Yael Walzer | 14:55 | 11.01.25
Nova survivors
'Who would want to date a ‘Nova survivor’?': Three women on trauma, love and learning to trust again
Months after surviving the Nova music festival massacre, three young women share their search for love amid trauma, the moment they choose to reveal their past, and what happens when a panic attack strikes on a first date
Galit Hareli | 16:24 | 10.31.25
לוחמי יחידת אבטחה טקטית בחוף זיקים
Baywatch, Zikim edition: The elite IDF unit guarding a beach once scarred by Oct. 7 massacre
Months after Hamas terrorists stormed Zikim Beach on Oct. 7, a new elite IDF tactical unit now patrols the shore, training for sea and air infiltrations to ensure visitors can safely enjoy Israel’s southern coast
Matan Tzuri | 09:02 | 10.30.25
אליענה זקס בהפקת אופנה לפקטורי 54
‘Half my family was wiped out’: Model Eliana Sachs rebuilds life after losing mother, brother to Iranian missile
On the morning of the ceasefire between Israel and Iran, Eliana Sachs lost her mother and brother when a missile struck their home in Be'er Sheva; amid ongoing grief, she is trying to fulfill their dreams and to rebuild herself
Itay Yaacov | 03:52 | 10.27.25
לוחמים שייטת 13 קרב על מוצב סופה עוטף עזה
Battle at Sufa Outpost: how a single tank held back hundreds of Hamas terrorists on October 7
The battle at Outpost Sufa and the nearby Dangour Monument was among the fiercest of Oct. 7; fourteen Israeli soldiers were killed and about 50 wounded, but their stand stopped Hamas terrorists from overrunning nearby southern communities
Ron Crissy | 20:32 | 10.25.25
הקיר של החמ"ל בנחל עוז בסרטון התצפיתניות שנחטפו
Inside battle for Nahal Oz, IDF base that became symbol of October 7 disaster
On October 7, Hamas terrorists stormed the Nahal Oz base near the Gaza border; 53 IDF soldiers were killed and 10 abducted in one of the war’s most brutal battles, turning the base into a lasting symbol of the failures of that day
Ron Crissy | 20:24 | 10.25.25
שני חוזה
Terrorists stormed the base, and IDF lookout realized: 'I’m going to die'
IDF lookout Sgt. First Class (res.) Shani Chozeh recounts 24 hours of survival as Hamas terrorists overran Gaza border bases and communities on October 7
Gal Ganot | 11:04 | 10.25.25
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