‘If We Don’t Tell Our Story, the Lies Win’: Israeli Soldiers Share the Human Cost of War
Wounded Israeli soldiers share the human cost of war on US campuses, combating rising anti-Israel rhetoric. Belev Echad sends them...
Wednesday, 18 February 2026
Human Interest
Pesach Benson•
‘Thanks to His Melodies, We Learned What Love Is’: Israelis Pay Last Respects to Matti Caspi
Thousands of Israelis paid their last respects to beloved music icon Matti Caspi, 76, in Tel Aviv after his death...
Pesach Benson•
Azerbaijani Embassy Honors Albert Rafiyev for Preserving Mountain Jewish Culture
Azerbaijani Embassy in Israel honors artist Albert Rafiyev, celebrating his unique carpet art and efforts to preserve Mountain Jewish culture...
Pesach Benson•
Israeli Music Icon Matti Caspi Dies at 76 After Battle With Cancer
Israeli music icon Matti Caspi, 76, a profoundly influential composer, died at Ichilov Medical Center after battling cancer. His masterful...
Pesach Benson•
‘A Hero of Israel’: Nation Bids Farewell to Last Hostage Ran Gvili
Israel bids a solemn farewell to Ran Gvili, 24, the last Gaza hostage, killed heroically defending Kibbutz Alumim on Oct...
Pesach Benson•
Israelis Line Roads in Last Respects to Last Hostage Ran Gvili
Thousands of Israelis paid final respects to Ran Gvili, the last Gaza hostage, whose remains were returned from Gaza. A...
Pesach Benson and Omer Novoselsky•
Holocaust Museums Over-Emphasizing Heroes Risk Distorting History, Experts Warn
Experts warn Holocaust museums risk distorting history by over-emphasizing rescuer stories, blurring the reality of widespread antisemitism, a new Israeli.
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Photo Essay: The Hula Valley ‘Bird Paradise’
Explore Israel's Hula Valley, a stunning 'Bird Paradise' in the Upper Galilee, where 500,000 migratory birds pass daily. See breathtaking...
Pesach Benson•
New Data Shows Global Holocaust Survivor Population at Under 200,000
New data reveals the global Holocaust survivor population has fallen to 196,600, with half residing in Israel. This highlights the...
Pesach Benson•
The Quiet Corgi Who Helped a Veteran Heal
An Israeli Border Police veteran found his path to healing from intense combat trauma through an unexpected companion: a quiet...