‘Many decide at the last minute based on a name they recognize,’ says health systems expert; confusion, language gaps and unfamiliar rules leave olim struggling ito navigate care and often choosing a kupa that does not fit their needs

What is kupat holim? How does Israel’s universal healthcare system actually work, why there’s no bill after a doctor visit and what every new immigrant should know before getting care

From your first choice at the airport to your daily access to doctors and specialists, where you settle in Israel can determine how close, fast and convenient your healthcare really is

The eccentric media mogul imagined the 24-hour news cycle’s final moment as a solemn goodbye to humanity: one hymn, one military band and one last fade to black

Demonstrators chant slogans and force police to close the pavilion’s doors during a preview day, as Israel’s participation draws renewed scrutiny after the Biennale jury resigns over an ICC-related dispute