Children

Shin Bet involved in search for missing child Haymanut Kasau, Herzog says at meeting with parents

The involvement of the Shin Bet does not imply a nationalistic motive for Haymanot's disappearance, Army Radio noted later on Tuesday.

President Isaac Herzog meets with the family of missing child Haymanot Kasau on August 25, 2026.
A Summer Camp for One Family.

The best end-of-summer events across Israel

Shoppers pick groceries at the Shufersal Deal supermarket in Katzrin, Golan Heights.

LEGO next to Cornflakes: Shufersal enters the toy market - is it really worth the price?

 THE FOSTER families provide loving, stable homes for children to recover from difficult situations (Illustrative).

Israel’s political parties must make out-of-home care a national priority - opinion


End of summer vacation: Last-minute family outings in Jerusalem

From air-conditioned exhibits to outdoor festivals, here is how to wrap up August with the kids in the capital - whether you are looking for paid events or free fun.

The aqueduct at Armon Hanatziv, City of David | Photo:The aqueduct at Armon Hanatziv, City of David.

Meta rejects claims it sought to hook children to Facebook, Instagram, as landmark trial begins

A bipartisan group of 29 US states is suing Meta, seeking potentially tens or hundreds of billions of dollars in penalties and changes to how Meta does business.

People hold a picture and a placard with names of young people, as parents of children and young adults whose deaths were allegedly related to social media use hold a press conference, as Meta faces a landmark trial in federal court on August 18, 2026 in Oakland, California, US.

Isaac Herzog meets with 'Make-A-Wish' child who wished to know the feeling of being president

After the visit, Arbel Rot was given a tour of the Knesset, followed by a family vacation in Jerusalem, according to Make-A-Wish Israel.

President Isaac Herzog meets with "Wish Kid" Arbel Rot at the President's Residence in Jerusalem, August 11, 2026.

Missing 4-year-old child Younes Abu Ghanem found in Ashkelon following police search

Abu Ghanem marks the second young child to go missing in the Ashkelon area within a month, after four-year-old Yuval Kogan was found after he went missing from Hofit Beach.

Younes Abu Ghanem.

Heatwave leaves no choice: Indoor air-conditioned attractions for the summer vacation

Severe heatwave sends families to air-conditioned fun in Netanya, Rishon Lezion, Kfar Saba, Ra'anana, Petah Tikva, and Hod Hasharon: Cinema, circus, and sports.

Family, illustration.

NIS 25.4 billion deposited in Savings for Every Child - but parental involvement is lacking

A NII report reveals: 84% of active savings are currently managed in provident funds. However, only about 63% of parents choose to double the monthly savings from the child allowance.

A father and son with a piggy bank

Three children killed in separate fatal accidents across Israel over one day

Among those killed were a 5-year-old left in the car, a 12-year-old in the Jordan River, and a 16-year-old who fell while rappelling.

Magen David Adom vehicles.

After another Israeli child dies in hot car, Hatzalah asks parents to 'stop for one second'

23 children died in such incidents between 2021 and 2025, according to data from Beterem, Safe Kids Israel.

 Magen David Adom Ambulance

Can children have a serious allergic reaction just by touching food? Israeli study says no

Findings from a recent study by experts at Rambam Health Care Campus in Haifa offer reassuring, evidence-based guidance that can help ease unnecessary food allergies anxiety.

‘THE FEAR of accidental contact with allergenic foods often leads to persistent anxiety and significantly affects the quality of life of both children and their families.’

Meta ordered to change youth protections in $567 million court ruling

"We remain confident in our record of protecting teens online and will continue to defend ourselves against claims that misrepresent the facts," Meta said in a statement.

(ILLUSTRATIVE) A logo of Meta AI sits outside the Meta House on the opening day of the 55th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, January 20, 2025.