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Dr. Anat Cohen-Dayag (front fourth from the right) and Sam Moed (front fourth from the left) launch Israel National Biotech Innovation Center (INBI) with representatives of the 15 top universities, medical centers and health organizations in Israel, Sept. 6, 2026. (Courtesy of Yossi Zwecker)
September 8, 2026, 5:47 am
As investors dry up, national biotech hub aims to transfuse early-stage drug funding
Top academic and healthcare institutions partner to build $500 million non-profit venture to turn promising biotech research into startups that can bring lifesaving cures to market
By Sharon Wrobel
The scene of a suspected stabbing attack at the West Bank farming outpost Maoz Yehuda settlement farm on September 7, 2026 (Magen David Adom)
September 7, 2026, 2:53 pm
Palestinian stabs, wounds Israeli in West Bank farming outpost, is killed by troops
Israeli man, around 20 years old, in moderate-to-serious condition after incident at Maoz Yehuda outpost; Katz threatens ‘full-scale war’ against PA if it starts Oct. 7-style attack
By Emanuel Fabian, Nava Freiberg and ToI Staff
From left to right: Prof. Ayelet Erez of Weizmann Institute of Science, Dr. Yarden Ariav, a researcher in Erez’s lab, and Dr. Samah Hayek, senior epidemiologist at Clalit Health Services and a senior lecturer in Tel Aviv University's Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, School of Public Health. (Courtesy/Weizmann Institute of Science and Clalit Innovation)
August 3, 2026, 2:30 pm
In world first, Israeli scientists find active ingredient in Viagra may stop cancer spread
Researchers say mouse models and data from 5 million health fund members show erectile dysfunction drug and statins may improve outcomes by blocking cholesterol needed for cells to metastasize
By Diana Bletter
This February 3, 2011, illustrative photo shows hair being straightened at a salon in Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (AP/Felipe Dana)
January 5, 2026, 3:37 pm
Despite ban, dozens still suffering kidney failure from toxic hair treatments
After two hospitalized within weeks, doctor behind pioneering study on glyoxylic acid says straightening products still entering Israel and seeping into scalps
By Diana Bletter
Freed hostage Avinatan Or is welcomed as he heads from the hospital to his home in the West Bank settlement of Shilo, October 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg)
October 21, 2025, 6:19 pm
‘Our strength is in our unity’: Freed hostage Avinatan Or embraced by crowds as he heads home from hospital
Or tells crowd in West Bank settlement he hopes nation can remain united, says people have been ‘flooding’ him and other hostages with love since release from Gaza
By Diana Bletter and Rossella Tercatin
Simon Fischler, center, with Dr. Ben Ben Avraham, left, and Prof. Leor Perl, right, after Fischler's groundbreaking emergency heart surgery at Rabin Medical Center. (Courtesy/Rabin Medical Center)
August 25, 2025, 4:37 pm
Israeli doctors perform 1st ever emergency mitral valve repair on heart transplant patient
33 years after Simon Fischler, 47, had a heart transplant, Rabin Medical Center team conducts procedure, attempted only twice before, but never on a patient in cardiogenic shock
By Diana Bletter
Released hostages, from left to right, Naama Levy, Liri Albag, Agam Berger, Daniella Gilboa and Karina Ariev, complete their rehabilitation program at the Rabin Medical Center on August 20, 2025. (Rabin Medical Center Spokesperson)
August 21, 2025, 9:29 am
5 ex-hostage lookout troops finish rehab, as captives’ relatives march to Gaza border
Hospital says female soldiers will now undergo long-term monitoring, community-based treatment; Adi Alexander thanks US-Palestinian mediator for securing son’s release
By Diana Bletter, Jacob Magid and ToI Staff
Prof. Idit Maya in her laboratory at Rabin Medical Center. (Courtesy/Howard Blas)
August 12, 2025, 1:31 am
New Israeli model improves genetic testing for expectant parents from close-knit groups
Rabin Medical Center researcher says current standard for testing hereditary disease risk doesn’t account for Jews and other minorities who have a high degree of genetic similarity
By Diana Bletter
Released hostage soldier Agam Berger meets her four comrades, Karina Ariev, Daniella Gilboa, Naama Levy, and Liri Albag, at Rabin Medical Center, January 30, 2025. (Israel Defense Forces)
January 30, 2025, 9:11 pm
Surveillance soldiers all finally home: Agam Berger’s return closes one horrific Oct. 7 chapter
Berger’s freed comrades embrace her at hospital, elect to stay with her; release offers closure for families whose daughters did not survive, as sister of slain commander writes: ‘It’s over. You can rest in peace’
By ToI Staff, Amy Spiro, Leon Kraiem, Diana Bletter and Emanuel Fabian
Released hostages reunite with their parents after being freed from Hamas captivity; Top (L-R) Karina Ariev, Liri Albag; bottom (L-R) Naama Levy, Daniella Gilboa, January 25, 2025 (Israel Defense Forces)
January 25, 2025, 7:18 pm
Freed hostages embrace their families, wave and gesture to rapturous crowds
Karina Ariev, Daniella Gilboa, Naama Levy, and Liri Albag met with cheers upon arrival at Petah Tikva hospital
By ToI Staff and AFP
The scene of a car crash between Rechalim Junction and Tapuach Junction along Route 60 in the West Bank, December 17, 2022. (Screen grab used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
December 18, 2022, 2:57 am
Two Palestinians killed when hit by Israeli driver on West Bank road
In deadly day on roads, 44-year-old motorcyclist dies after bike collides with car in Haifa, 3 passengers hurt; child injured after being hit by motorbike near Tel Aviv
By ToI Staff
Police investigate the site of a collision between a motorcycle and a car in the northern city of Haifa, December 16, 2022. (Israel Police)
December 17, 2022, 6:42 pm
Motorcyclist killed, 3 lightly hurt after bike collides with car in Haifa
44-year-old female rider dies of wounds, while 3 car passengers hurt; child injured after being hit by motorbike near Tel Aviv; Palestinian killed in West Bank crash with Israeli
By Michael Horovitz
Illustrative image: medics try to resuscitate a patient after a heart attack (Chalabala via iStock by Getty Images)
February 27, 2022, 2:11 pm
Israeli study mines donor poop for bacteria that could avert heart attacks
Researchers find most of 200 heart attack patients had important gut bacteria missing and believe restoring it may keep hearts healthier; wider trial planned
By Nathan Jeffay
Illustrative: Workers prepare a body before a funeral ceremony at a morgue for coronavirus victims, in Holon, on October 28, 2020. (Flash90)
December 3, 2020, 1:01 am
Patient dies of suspected COVID months after being declared virus-free
Nursing home resident, 74, fell seriously ill with coronavirus in August but recovered, tested negative three times, then once again showed symptoms that became fatal
By ToI Staff
Illustrative: A team of surgeons operating in the hospital (iStock)
July 21, 2020, 11:40 am
In clinical trial, sensor implanted to detect dangerous gastrointestinal leaks
Rabin Medical Center study will test the efficacy of Exero’s device, which aims to alert surgeons of existence of life-threatening leaks after sections of bowel are sewn together
By Shoshanna Solomon
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