Society

Neglect of Israel's Bedouin communities could lead to catastrophe, activist warns

Hagai Reznik warns decades of neglect towards Israel’s Bedouin community in the Negev could lead to a catastrophe, citing illegal weapons, crime, and lack of state support as key issues.

 A man stands near a structure that was demolished by Israeli authorities, at the Bedouin village of Khirbet al-Hamidiyeh, in the northern Jordan Valley, on June 17, 2023
The Çayönü excavation area in 2020.

9,500-year-old communal hall uncovered at Çayönü, reshaping our understanding of Neolithic society

Kihnu Island, Estonia

The secret Europe is hiding: Where to find true peace in 2025

 People spend time at a beach in Tel Aviv during the Israel-Iran war, June 21, 2025; illustrative.

Embracing diversity, healing through Tisha B’Av - opinion


Ancient sarcophagus of 'Pa-di-Hor-pa-khered' returns to Egypt

The sarcophagus, dating from the Ptolemaic period, belonged to a member of high society in ancient Egypt.

 Ancient sarcophagus of 'Pa-di-Hor-pa-khered' returns to Egypt.

DNA analysis reveals 9,000-years-old women-led society in Turkey

Study finds women and girls were key figures in Neolithic settlement, with maternal lineage shaping household burials.

 DNA analysis reveals 9,000-years-old women-led society in Turkey.

DNA analysis reveals 4,500-year-old maternal society in China

The Fujia site shows two maternal clans linked by marriage, suggesting that nearly 5,000 years ago, women may have played a central role in governance and social cohesion.

 DNA analysis reveals 4,500-year-old maternal society in China.

Cultural Practices and Their Societal Impacts: A Global Perspective


AI changing the rules of the game, and those who don’t adapt will be left behind - opinion

We are only at the beginning stages of AI adoption, currently focused mainly on delegating existing tasks to smart systems. But soon enough, the very nature of tasks will transform.

 An illustrative image of artificial intelligence.

Necropolis in Italian island reveals a multicultural Iron Age society

Analysis shows Greeks, Phoenicians, and Italians coexisted in ancient Ischia, forming a cosmopolitan society.

 Castello Aragonese off the coast of Italian island Ischia.

Divisions in Israeli society and vision for the future


Exploring the new chapter in Tel Aviv Museum of Art's Israel Collection exhibition

Inflamed Nerve is a profound journey into the intricate story of Israel in its eighth decade.

 ZOHAR TAL INBAR’S Boy of Light and Gold challenges traditional notions of beauty and glamour.

The Biological Will is a reflection of hope - opinion

This is our responsibility: to enable continuity, nurture hope, and ensure that the light of life shines brightly, even in the darkest times. 

 A DNA double helix.

From Swiss socialite to fame: 'Catwoman' Jocelyn Wildenstein ends in Paris

The world of socialites and extravagant transformations bids farewell to Jocelyn Wildenstein, a Swiss-born figure renowned for her dramatic feline-like appearance.

 Jocelyn Wildenstein at the 5th Annual "Little Black Dress" Gala benefiting the LA-based Pediatric Epilepsy Project on November 18, 2006 in Bel Air, Los Angeles, CA.

Deep divides between Israeli Arabs, Jews in social issues and equality, survey finds

A large majority of Arab citizens surveyed ranked violence and crime in the Arab sector as the most concerning issue, followed by anti-Arab racism, housing and land shortages, and education.

 Hundreds of Arab and Jewish youth in southern Israel took part in a march for unity and solidarity in May 2024.