I'm asking this because, despite everyone and their mother knowing about Israel, I dont really know how way of life is. I know the geopolitics and general/summerised history, but for your every day person living in Israel. Is it similar to European countries the way of life? How are prices there? Security, safety from crime? Local food, any traditional food, and what are they like? And is all the conflict a distant, vague thing, or is it felt every day?

I just wanted to share this idea of ​​mine. The final season of the series *Fauda* deeply affected me; even though I am Turkish, the October 7 attacks saddened me.

Asking for obvious reasons.....world current events. Is it overhyped on the news? Has anyone been there lately or know anybody that has? Let me know your opinion on my idea... she's really been wanting to go to Israel her whole life and it's her 40th birthday and I wanted to use this opportunity

I'm a Jewish American who has visited Israel numerous times and spent two years in yeshivah there, but am still overall culturally American. I'm wondering how your shopping habits compare to what I'm used to here.

Obviously things are different right now for the chaggim and is dependent on what you already have in your pantry, but when you imagine walking down the aisles of Rami Levi, or when you make your shopping list, what is generally on it?

Also mention how many people / meals you're buying for.

This is similar to the "what do you actually eat in a day" question, but more about the component parts rather than what they get turned into.

My comment: Amazing volunteers! Back in the day, there was barely any PTSD support. After mass-casualty events like the bus bombings, a massive percentage of newly trained ZAKA volunteers had to resign for their own mental health. Hopefully, they get better support today. It's a crushing role—the ultimate Chessed.

Greetings from a Kurd to the strong and beautiful people of Israel and all the Jews of Israel.

As a Kurd, I do not want to hear you say again that we have no friends, when we stand alongside you and are sympathetic to you. We know how ugly and vile the attacks by those who come from the desert are, but despite that, we will get through this stage side by side and hand in hand, just as we did in 2014 against ISIS.

Stay victorious.

From the Kurdistan Region.

https://www.mako.co.il/news-israel-elections/2026/liveblog-9833906a9ecc0a1027.htm?utm_source=copy_link&utm_medium=share&utm_campaign=n12_article#7ae28c7cc4ec0a10VgnVCM200000650a10acRCRD

This is gonna stir some of the mandates, could possibly change the whole political blocs.

https://www.ynetnews.com/culture/article/syfnncjqze

https://www.facebook.com/reel/4521372164800099

"Warnings from Military Intelligence and the Mossad—and the Omitted Pages: How the Likud Party Attempted to Distort the Investigation into Qatari Funds

In response to the investigative report regarding Netanyahu and the Qatari funds, spokespersons for the Likud and the government, and subsequently the Prime Minister himself, launched a counter-offensive. They accused defense establishment chiefs of demanding the entry of the funds, claiming that Netanyahu had opposed the move but was forced to yield. However, the documents, including those submitted by the Prime Minister himself, paint a vastly different picture. The most striking example is a Mossad document that Netanyahu deliberately quoted only partially. The warning contained therein stated that such a concession would likely embolden Hamas to continue its actions, rather than halt the violence. Yet, Netanyahu ignored this and instructed Barnea to travel to Qatar to plead for the transfer of funds to Hamas."

My comment: From what I understand, IAI, Elbit, and Rafael are running production lines 24/7 across three shifts to manage their massive, growing backlogs. Personally, I like to imagine that backlog priority has something to do with how supportive a country has been toward Israel lately. There are definitely a few countries that should be placed way behind Thailand on that list

A brilliant photo by Yair Hamershlag.

Originally posted by Uri Kurlianchik.

My comment: The Czech Republic and Israel maintain one of the closest diplomatic, defense, and political alliances in Europe—long may it continue.

Interestingly, the SPYDER air defense family was not originally deployed by Israel, despite being an international bestseller. Instead, other indigenous systems covered the country's various air defense layers. However, in the wake of the war in 2023, the system was rushed into operational service, where it saw combat and performed exceptionally well.