Israeli society

‘Unacceptable situation': Herzog calls on leaders to tackle record high Arab-sector murder toll

Following a deadly year for Arab society, President Herzog visits Sakhnin, calling for unity, determination, and decisive action to fight crime and ensure a safe future for all.

President Isaac Herzog visited the town of Sakhnin on Thursday, where he met with leaders from the Arab community in response to the recent rise in violence within Arab society in Israel.
 Israeli cyber security; illustration.

In the age of AI warfare, Israel’s strongest defense is its people - opinion

Protests against haredi draft in Jerusalem, October 30, 2025.

Israel faces tough choices over haredi draft exemptions, legal expert warns - interview

Israeli flag and rainbow flag being waved at Tel Aviv Pride Parade, June 25 2021

Human Rights Day: How ancient Jewish values meet modern universal duties - opinion


IDF updates appearance guidelines, permits soldiers to grow beards without special approval

For the first time in IDF history, all soldiers are now allowed to grow beards without special approval, marking a major shift in military regulations.

 TROOPS ON PATROL. ‘Reflecting back, I find it uncanny how quickly the gut-wrenching experience retreated to the background; how, during emergencies, incidents that in normal times would be extraordinary, quickly disappeared in the rear-view mirror as the brigade moved on to its next missions.’

High levels of anxiety after last year’s Iranian drone, missile attack - study

The key findings reveal that 41% of participants experienced peritraumatic distress – an intense emotional and physical reaction during or immediately after a traumatic event.

 PEOPLE IN THE center of the country take shelter during an air raid siren after Iran fired a salvo of ballistic missiles at Israel last year.

More investments needed in Israel's public systems to improve quality of life - opinion

Imagine a family restaurant with leaky plumbing. Its owners find themselves repeatedly mopping the floor instead of fixing the pipe. This analogy illustrates our approach to public systems in Israel.

THE WRITER attends a conference held earlier this month in Jerusalem to launch an ecosystem for better public service. If the current war has taught us anything, it is that the link between a strong public system and social resilience is inseparable, says the writer.

Grapevine April 6, 2025: From the distaff side

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

THE MACCABBI Women’s Forum.

Grapevine April 4, 2025: Soldiers in suits instead of uniforms

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 PRESIDENT ISAAC HERZOG at the Tomb of Maimonides in Tiberias.

Invisible infrastructure is the base of social resilience during a crisis - opinion

Given the current understanding of the importance of public infrastructure, Israel's government have a rare opportunity to invest smartly in public and invisible infrastructure.

 A military truck seen on top of a truck in traffic, on their way to the northern border with Lebanon, on Road 1, September 18, 2024

Inside Israel's struggle for true gender equality - opinion

Equality is the foundation for a better society.

 KETER GROUP employees at the factory in Karmiel: We must  combat outdated stereotypes that still prevail – suggesting  that technological and managerial positions are predominantly  suited for men, the writer affirms.

From Israel to America: Feeling Jewish at home and foreign abroad - opinion

After five months in Israel, returning to the US revealed stark contrasts in Jewish identity—where it thrives openly and where it feels like a minority presence.

Olim from France who arrived in Israel during the war. Illustrative

Rabbi Dov Landau’s extremism exposes Israel’s growing haredi dilemma - opinion

For those hoping that shared national challenges might bridge the secular-religious divide, Rabbi Landau’s words are deeply discouraging.

 RABBI DOV LANDAU is watched as he enters a vehicle in Bnei Brak, last July. Says the writer: Views presented by the rabbi in a recent interview suggest that the gulf between haredi and mainstream Israeli society is widening rather than narrowing.

Crime and violence in Arab society: It’s a danger to all of Israeli society - opinion

Israeli society must also take collective responsibility. Violence in Arab communities is not just “their problem” – it is a problem for all of us.

Police officers securing the Old City in Jerusalem before Ramadan Friday prayers, March 29, 2024.