In Focus

Jerusalem’s next chapter

The bid to turn the holy city into the Middle East’s economic capital

Old city of Jerusalem: ‘If you want to preserve the city, you have to work within the existing urban footprint.’
Michael Izhakov, Director General of the Israeli Ministry of Tourism: "We chose to show Israel through people, real moments, experiences, culture, and the joyful Israeli spirit".

Beyond the postcard

Bentzion Levinson, CEO of Heven Aerotech at the opening of their offices in Virginia

The next era of warfare takes flight

"Perfume, in its purest form, is memory."

The search for a forgotten scent


Iran did what diplomacy could not

It made Israel and Saudi Arabia need each other

David Zaikin, founder and CEO of the Key Elements Group

The network effect: Orly Carmon’s ORCA is rewriting power for women across borders

Influence, when shared purposefully, amplifies. “Individually, you can achieve a lot,” Carmon notes. “But together, you can go much further.” 

ORCA. A transnational network of women designed around movement

How Could We Not Dance?

"It’s about reclaiming our right to exist in the world despite everything that they tried to take from us. Dancing becomes an act of defiance, a way of refusing to let the darkness win."

Ribbon of Return

Memorial Day ceremony honors 47 fallen lone soldiers since October 7

Since the outbreak of the Iron Swords war, more than 1,100 IDF soldiers, both active-duty and reservists have been killed. Among them were 47 Lone Soldiers.

A Memorial Day ceremony at the Jerusalem Theater, honoring the memory of the Lone Soldiers who fell since October 7th

From disaster to revival: Israel faced its destiny and changed the face of the Middle East

Israel celebrates its independence in the shadow of an unprecedented historical correction. The Jewish state dared to confront its destiny head-on and did not blink.

Esther Luzzatto

The qualitative advantage: How Israel became a defense-tech powerhouse

The war has shown the strength of Israel’s defense-technological ecosystem; symbiosis between the IDF, the high-tech sector, & the defense industries, so ideas can be turned into operational systems

Defense Tech saves lives

Voices of October 7: Captain Eyal Mevorach Twito z”l

Captain Twito fell in battle in southern Gaza on January 22nd, 2024 - hear his words

First Funeral, Mount Herzl, 2023. Thousands came to pay their final respects to British lone soldier Sgt. Nathanel Young

Israel’s hidden strength: Institutional capital pools

How long-term savings improve national resilience

David Alexander, Deputy CEO of Phoenix Financial

Nearly 50 North American immigrants to arrive ahead of Independence Day

Newcomers will mark Israel’s 78th Independence Day as Israeli citizens for the first time

Since the beginning of the war with Iran, about 180 new immigrants have arrived from North America

Urban renewal

The significance of urban renewal has additional dimension; beyond improving living standards, these projects contribute to civilian resilience.

Rishon LeZion, Israel-June 10, 2017: Scaffolding around 4-storey house is located at 35 Katznelson Street. The building is being renewed in accordance with Tama 38 program.