Category: Culture
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Farm helping soldiers with PTSD under shadow of war
With fighting between Israel and Lebanon-based terror group Hezbollah escalating every day, there appears to be no place in the north that is safe from attacks. Recently, Hezbollah launched a barrage of rockets into areas that have not been… Continue Reading
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War shutters ice cream, krembo factory in north, shortage of treats feared
For those eagerly awaiting Krembo, a chocolate-coated marshmallow treat that is popular in Israel during the colder months, there may be a longer wait this year. The Strauss ice cream factory in Acre has temporarily halted operations due to the… Continue Reading
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New York eatery spreads Netanyahu photo on floor for customers to step on
Popular Palestinian shawarma restaurant King of Falafel and Shawarma located in New York is asking diners to step on a picture of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as they enter. The eatery’s owner placed images of political leaders including… Continue Reading
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Rambam Health Care Campus becomes world’s largest underground hospital
The Rambam Health Care Campus in Haifa, Israel’s largest hospital servicing the north, has become the world’s largest underground hospital. On Sunday, after a directive from the Health Ministry, patients were moved from their wards to ensure… Continue Reading
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Surgeries at hospitals in north canceled as preparations made to move patients underg
The massive rocket barrages on northern Israel has led to changes in operating procedures of the hospitals from Haifa and further north. Rambam Hospital and Emek Medical Center in Afula have announced the cancellation of all elective procedures… Continue Reading
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New tech to piggyback trains may revolutionize rail travel
Trains are safe, reliable, cost effective and energy efficient. They’re a great mode of transport in almost every way, except for one thing. The gaps between them. You need a big, long gap between trains to be safe. You can’t slam on the… Continue Reading
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Barcelona fans hoist Nazi banner at match
A banner carrying Nazi connotations was displayed in the Barcelona soccer club’s stands on Thursday’s UEFA Champions League match between Barcelona and Monaco soccer clubs. At the end of the match, Barcelona fans raised a sign that read “Heil… Continue Reading
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Complainants against Mohamed Al-Fayed skyrocket to 150
Over 150 women on Saturday came forward with complaints of sexual misconduct by the late Harrods owner and Egyptian billionaire Mohamed Al-Fayed against them, with over 20 of them sharing their painful stories. The new complaints come less than… Continue Reading
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Werder Bremen holds tribute to slain hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin
Before the match against Bayern Munich (a 5-0 loss), fans showed a tribute featuring Hersh’s portrait and the words: “Shalom, Salam, Peace. May your memory be a revolution, achi! (my brother in Hebrew),” referencing his father’s eulogy…. Continue Reading
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Head surgeries of ancient Egyptians
The skulls, preserved in the museum archive, had been studied in the past, but it was only now that tiny cut marks were detected on them. These marks could suggest the use of advanced medical practices in ancient Egypt, including possible