Israeli students’ test scores show historic collapse in PISA results across maths, science and reading
Israel’s education system shows historic collapse with PISA results revealing largest declines in mathematics, science and reading comprehension in the nation’s history, with st…
Teachers show signs of severe psychological strain after three years of conflict
A new report reveals the profound mental health toll on Israeli educators following three years of war and uncertainty, with 88 per cent of school psychologists reporting increased teacher distress and nearly 80 per cent noting deteriorating parent relations. Educators describe constant anxiety and feelings of helplessness as they struggle to support students while managing their own psychological burdens. The findings highlight a critical crisis in Israel’s education system workforce.
Rabid bat discovered in Upper Galilee as health ministry investigates
The Israeli Health Ministry has identified a rabies-infected bat in Mayan Baruch in the Upper Galilee, with epidemiological investigations underway.
Weight-loss injection shows promise in children aged six to twelve
A Novo Nordisk study reveals that semaglutide injection proved effective in children aged 6-12, with 40.4 per cent no longer classified as obese after 68 weeks compared to none in the control group. The trial marks the first evidence of the popular weight-loss drug’s efficacy in young children. Long-term effects and precise weight-loss figures were not presented in the preliminary findings.
Water treatment crisis deepens as algae bloom persists
Energy Minister Eli Cohen reported that desalination plants in Ashkelon and Ashdod remain offline while facilities in Palmachim and Sorek operate at partial capacity due to continued algae contamination. Cohen stressed that water supply continues as scheduled despite the experimental algae treatment failing to significantly reduce turbidity levels.
Contamination threat to major Israeli water supply from Palestinian sewage
Environmental group warns that the Mountain Aquifer supplying one-third of Israel’s drinking water faces severe contamination from Palestinian sewage, with nitrogen levels excee…
Kinneret open-water swim postponed to November over health concerns
Israel’s largest community open-water swimming event, scheduled for the coming fortnight, has been delayed to 14 November following health concerns. All tickets remain valid for the rescheduled date. The postponement follows reports of dangerous organisms detected in the Kinneret waters.
Hungary-linked medical school opens in Eilat by 2027
Israel has approved a satellite campus in Eilat of Hungary’s University of Debrecen to offer medical studies, marking the first time a foreign university’s medical programme has been authorised in Israel. Around 20 Israeli students already studying medicine in Hungary will complete their second semester in Eilat, addressing a severe doctor shortage in the southern city.
Multiple water treatment facilities shut down by algae bloom from Egypt
An algae bloom from Egypt forced the shutdown of five of six Israeli water treatment plants, exposing serious vulnerabilities in national water security.
Health Ministry warns against swimming in Sea of Galilee over deadly amoeba threat
Israel’s Health Ministry has issued new warnings against swimming activities in the Sea of Galilee after a fourth case of deadly Naegleria fowleri infection was confirmed.