Military figures reveal a sharp rise in draft evasion, with ultra-Orthodox men accounting for 83% of cases but just 12% of indictments in 2026; advocacy groups accuse the IDF of selective enforcement, while the military insists the law is applied equally

Former Israeli ambassador receives special recognition as pharmacologist Marta Weinstock-Rosin wins lifetime achievement award; six others honored for work in science, education, sports and community organizations

Turkish-Israeli woman confronted by pro-Palestinian protesters who called her a 'terrorist' and 'child killer'; Israel's Foreign Ministry condemns harassment and accuses Turkey of fueling hostility toward Israelis