Israel 8th Happiest Country for Second Year, Despite War
Israel ranks 8th happiest globally in the 2026 World Happiness Report for the second year, with youth happiest, despite prolonged war, per Bar-Ilan U.












Israel ranks 8th happiest globally in the 2026 World Happiness Report for the second year, with youth happiest, despite prolonged war, per Bar-Ilan U.
Despite a 12-day war with Iran, Jerusalem residents like Erez Yitzhakov and Efie Ohana at Mahane Yehuda market maintain a sense of normalcy, as reported by.
Ministries discuss aid for new immigrants during Operation "Lion's Roar," noting 10,946 property tax claims and 25,000 proactive calls.
Despite a 12-day war with Iran, Jerusalem residents like Erez Yitzhakov and Efie Ohana at Mahane Yehuda market maintain a sense of normalcy, as reported by.
A Knesset committee convened to address the needs of immigrant children and youth during wartime, with MK Gilad Kariv emphasizing crucial support systems.
Israel's Ministry of Welfare is providing a NIS 500 stipend per child to foster families to help with extra childcare costs during the emergency.
On International Women's Day 2026, Israel's Authority for the Advancement of Women reports progress in women's leadership, resilience, and employment.
Israel's Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology held a special meeting to promote women in science, research, and tech, addressing wage gaps and.
Over 1500 pre-military academy cadets contributed 12,465 volunteer days to national missions during the first eight days of Operation "Lion's Roar.".
The IDF revealed women now constitute 20% of combat forces and reservists in the ongoing conflict, as Brig. Gen. Rosital Aviv highlighted their vital roles in.
Pre-military academy trainees are actively volunteering across Israel in roles supporting healthcare, evacuated families, the elderly, and municipal situation.
Israel eased public gathering restrictions nationwide, but Jerusalem's holy sites, including the Temple Mount, remain closed amid Iranian missile barrage.