Life in Israel

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Yuval Raphael, Nova massacre survivor, to represent Israel at 2025 Eurovision

The amateur singer was with friends at the Nova festival when it came under attack by Hamas terrorists on October 7, 2023. She survived by hiding under dead bodies inside a roadside bomb shelter.

Tamar and Mohammed top Israel’s baby name list

The most popular baby names in Israel over the past year were...

Syrians express gratitude for Israeli field hospitals

Dozens of Syrian civilians have written letters of gratitude to Israel and...

Israeli scientists successfully regenerate damaged hearts

Israeli scientists have isolated a molecule that promotes heart cell regeneration, according...

Can Israeli water technology save the world?

Water, the most precious resource in the world, is increasingly scarce. However...

Israeli author David Grossman wins Man Booker International Prize

Israeli author David Grossman's latest work, "A Horse Walks Into a Bar,"...

Tel Aviv holds one of world’s largest gay pride parades

Around 200,000 people took to the streets to celebrate LGBTQ pride in Tel Aviv’s...

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EJC welcomes ceasefire agreement enabling the return of the hostages held by Hamas in the Gaza strip

The European Jewish Congress welcomes the ceasefire agreement enabling the return of the hostages kidnapped and incarcerated in horrendous and brutal conditions in Gaza for more than 450 days.