Israel's virus surveillance tool tests its democratic norms
Israel first brought the Shin Bet into its virus outbreak battle in March. "We haven’t seen this tool be used exploitatively. This tool saves lives," says Deputy Health Minister Yoav Kisch.
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Bahraini, Emirati activists in Israel feel 'like family returning home'
A new joint project focuses on people-to-people encounters with activists and professionals representing academia, art, literature, politics, education, activism and the hospitality industry.
Belarusian opposition leader won't be muzzled
Alexander Lukashenko has enjoyed a relatively quiet presidency for more than 20 years until the coronavirus pandemic erupted and revealed his government’s indifference to human lives. Now, Belarusians refuse to remain silent any longer.
'Recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital caused an explosion – of peace'
By leading four Arab states to make historic peace deals with Israel, young advisors to US President Donald Trump Jared Kushner and Avi Berkowitz did what appeared to be impossible. Shortly before their White House jobs end, the two sit down with Israel Hayom to discuss the high points of the last four years.
'People need to understand that the vaccines are what will save us'
Deputy Health Minister Yoav Kisch speaks to Israel Hayom about the "mistake" former Likud minister Gideon Sa'ar is making by splitting off and forming his own party, and how the government plans to overcome vaccine skepticism and fake news.
'COVID will do for healthcare what 9/11 did for cybersecurity'
'Phygital' – the integration of digital and physical experiences in fields as diverse as shopping, banking, and medical diagnostics – allows people to enjoy the best of both worlds.
IDF rallies to help hurricane-ravaged Honduras
Defense Ministry sends special aid mission to assist the Central American country in the wake of two Category 4 hurricanes.
Israeli Navy embarks on new traditions
As the navy upgrades its fleet of missile ships, it is also upgrading its attitudes about women serving in combat positions on board them.
Braving raging controversy, Muslim Indonesian woman hopes for peace with Israel
"I was raised as a Muslim but have always been curious about Judaism," says Azka Daulia, who thinks it's high time "to step up to fight for the diplomatic relations between Indonesia and Israel."
The angel from Istanbul
Polish Consul to Istanbul Wojciech Rychlewicz helped save hundreds of Polish Jews during World War II by assuming a harrowing personal risk and providing them with documents that allowed them safe passage to South America and Israel. This is his story.