Shocking Decline in Israeli Students’ OECD Assessment Test Scores
2025 PISA results show a shocking decline in Israeli students' reading, math, and science scores, ranking near the bottom among OECD nations.
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Israeli Study Points to Purpose as a Path to Healthier Aging
An Israeli study by Ben-Gurion University and Safed Academic College reveals a sense of purpose significantly aids cognitive health in older adults.
Israeli Study Unlocks Secret to Helping Crops Survive Salty Soil
An Israeli study led by Dr. Doron Shkolnik at Hebrew University of Jerusalem found a calcium-regulated system helping plants tolerate salty soil, a major global.
Three Arrested Over Grenade Attack at Israeli Restaurant Chain Branch
Israeli police have arrested three suspects in connection with a grenade attack on a Rosh Pinna Japanika restaurant branch on July 15, 2026.
Israel Sees Slight Decline in Tourist Arrivals in August 2026
Israel's tourism sector experienced a slight decrease in August 2026, with 117,600 visitors compared to the previous year.
Israeli Police Detain Seven Undocumented Palestinians in Jerusalem Enforcement Operation
Seven undocumented Palestinians were detained by Israeli police in Jerusalem's Mea Shearim neighborhood during an enforcement operation that also saw traffic.
Israel Launches Pilot Program Placing Full-Time Nurses in Elementary Schools
Israel has launched a pilot program placing full-time nurses in eight elementary schools to provide health screenings, vaccinations, and first aid.
Israel’s Economy Expands Despite War, Inflation Falls to 1.5%
Israel's Finance Ministry reports the economy expanded 3.2% in H1 2026, with inflation dropping to 1.5% and foreign investment reaching $26 billion despite war.
Israel Police: Border Police fighters and detectives in Jerusalem arrested ten illegal residents and two suspects for transporting them in Beit Shemesh.
Jerusalem Border Police arrested ten illegal residents and two suspected transporters in Beit Shemesh, seizing vehicles and continuing investigations.
Israeli-German Study Uncovers New Path to Understanding Cancer
Researchers from Hebrew University and German Cancer Research Center found a new way loss of p53 damages DNA, revealing how tumors develop.