War

We are all in a transparent prison right now. But there is a way out of it

Precisely during the Festival of Freedom, Israelis find themselves under a real and ongoing threat. A psychologist explains how it is possible to create true freedom in the mind.

The thoughts race around extreme scenarios, and the simple ability to enjoy the moment is reduced
People hold signs depicting US President Donald Trump and  Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during an anti-US and anti-Israel rally at Valiasr Square, in Tehran, Iran, March 17, 2026

Israel's battle with Iran is not a war of choice, but necessity - opinion

Israelis protest against the war in Jerusalem during the war between Israel, Iran and Hezbollah, April 4, 2026.

Anti-war protests held across Israel under wartime gathering limits

YARON SHANE: Members remain in the database ‘until they break the glass.’

Inside Chiburim: Yaron Shane’s mission to help IDF soldiers find Love After War


Brand news: Maintaining quality of life in the safe room and in the shelter

From powerful air purifiers and backup batteries to dream catchers for peaceful sleep – all the solutions to stay connected, protected and comfortable even in challenging moments.

A public shelter

Should you drink another cup of coffee during the stressful hours between the sirens?

When anxiety and repeated awakenings to reach the protected spaces disrupt sleep. A cup of coffee at 18:00 may feel necessary, but – caffeine consumed even six hours before bedtime can impair sleep.

A cup of coffee

Israelis believe in peace with the Iranian people - opinion

Fifty-five percent of Israelis see potential future ties with Iranian citizens, according to a survey for the Center for Jewish Impact.

 Iran and Israel flags on geopolitical map.

The frontline is no longer at the border, it's in our living rooms - opinion

Reflections on Operation Roaring Lion and possible paths to its end

 An illustrative image of a public safe room in Israel, requiring the ability to climb down a narrow flight of stairs.

Economic resilience is national security in a prolonged war - opinion

Short-term economic measures can’t sustain Israel in a long conflict; leadership continuity and business support are key.

 Israel market comparison

Sleepless nights under fire: The effects of the war on Israelis’ sleep

Ongoing security tension and nighttime sirens are disrupting the sleep cycles of millions of Israelis, increasing anxiety and health risks.

Sleeping disorder

A stranded Israeli in Florida longs to return home to war - opinion

Stranded in Florida during the war, an Israeli longs to return to Israel, where sirens are a reality and history is unfolding in real time.

El Al Israel Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner takes off from Los Angeles international Airport on November 11, 2020 in Los Angeles, California.

How sirens and prolonged stress affect breathing

Nearly one million Israelis live with chronic lung diseases such as asthma and COPD, and for them the current security reality, which has already lasted almost two weeks, may worsen their condition.

It is known that stress is one of the factors that can lead to asthma flare-ups

When words fall short: The challenge of supporting Israel in crisis - opinion

We should be mindful about what solidarity really means and about what we are teaching the next generation.

Tourists wait to board buses that will evacuate them to the Taba border crossing with Egypt in Tel Aviv on March 4, 2026. Israel launched fresh strikes on Iran and Lebanon, where state media reported a residential building was hit on March 4.

The long fight ahead: US, Israel face Iran’s war of attrition - opinion

Iran’s regime may be weakened, but a long war of attrition could test US and Israeli patience and resolve.

US President Donald Trump gestures at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, US, March 11, 2026.