Melanie Swan

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‘If I can make people see Israelis as humans rather than headlines, that’s really meaningful’

Comedian Shahar Cohen is a viral sensation, with nearly 400,000 social media followers. He tells Melanie Swan how his comedy builds bridges, why women are funnier, and how he stays grounded

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Shahar Cohen and his comedy alter ego Nofar (Photo: Shahar Cohen)

An Orthodox Jewish woman shopping for wigs in Bnei Brak, Israel (Getty Images)

Orthodox lawyer calls for rabbinic intervention as wig prices soar over £8,000

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Benjamin Netanyahu and Donald Trump (Photo: X/Prime Minister of Israel)

Israel did not agree to Gaza withdrawal plan, says Netanyahu

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Employees cannot have their request for time off rejected providing it meets certain legal requirements (Photo: Getty)

Bereaved employees gain legal right to take annual leave on yahrzeit of loved ones

1 min read

US talks with Iran will begin today, Trump says

The announcement follows Trump’s decision to hold off on a planned US strike against Iran

1 min read

August 3, 2026 12:16

US President Donald Trump (Photo: Getty)

Digital prescription sunglasses launched in Israel

The glasses use virtual measurement tech to locate the wearer’s pupil and adapt colour and clarity accordingly

1 min read

July 31, 2026 10:50

(Illustrative) A woman in sunglasses smiles while reclining on a striped sun lounger (Getty Images)

Jewish and Arab teenagers unite at 'Cooking Peace' summer camp

‘Food brings people together and brings joy,’ said organisers

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July 30, 2026 16:01

Jewish and Arab children take part in 'Cooking Peace' at the Ben Shemen Youth Village (Cooking Peace camp)

US resumes strikes against Iran after IRGC ‘surprise attack’

The renewal of hostilities came just days after President Trump called off US operations to leave room for diplomacy

1 min read

July 30, 2026 11:27

IN FLIGHT - JULY 27: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks while aboard Air Force One for a trip to Michigan on July 27, 2026 in flight. Trump is scheduled to tour General Motors' Milford Proving Ground while in Michigan. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

Forest therapy course launched to support Israeli children suffering with anxiety

Educators and therapists will learn to use experiences in nature to help improve support pupils’ emotional wellbeing and resilience

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July 29, 2026 13:55

Israel schools have reported growing emotional challenges among students, declining attention spans and increasing burnout among educators. Photo posed by model. (Photo: Getty)

Israel’s biggest hospital partners with OpenAI as it aims to become fully AI-powered

Clinicians at Sheba Medical Centre will use the platform to support decision-making and carry out administrative tasks

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July 29, 2026 11:50

Part of Israel's biggest hospital, Sheba Medical Centre, in Tel Aviv (Photo: Getty)

Syrian security pact could pave way for peace deal with Israel, says al-Sharaa

However, the former jihadist insisted his country would not relinquish its claim to the Golan Heights

1 min read

July 27, 2026 15:59

President al-Sharaa of Syria during a meeting with US President Trump at the Beştepe Presidential Compound during the Nato Summit in Ankara, Turkey, on July 08, 2026 (Getty Images)

Glittering allure of Israel’s resurgent luxury resorts draws tourists – and investors’ millions

Massive drop-off due to conflict seems to be coming to an end, with many hotels at near fully capacity

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July 24, 2026 11:12

Central public beach and promenade in Eilat (Getty Images)

Greece poised to approve €3bn Israeli ‘Achilles Shield’ air defence deal

The underlying technology of the new system is expected to be provided by Israeli firm Rafael

1 min read

July 23, 2026 15:47

Greece's Defence Minister Nikos Dendias (L) welcomes his Israeli counterpart Israel Katz (R) before their meeting in Athens on January 20, 2026 (Getty Images)

Israel warns Iran moved thousands of nuclear centrifuges deep underground

Israeli intelligence fears Tehran rebuilding nuclear programme beyond reach of conventional air strikes

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July 22, 2026 09:27

Pickaxe Mountain seen in a satellite image taken on February 10, 2026 (Google Earth)

Charedi draft protests turn ugly as tax inspectors attacked in Bnei Brak

The unrest came despite the Knesset passing a bill this week freezing the arrest of draft dodgers

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July 17, 2026 14:41

Charedi men block a road during a protest against the jailing of yeshivah students who failed to comply with an army recruitment order on Road 4, near Bnei Brak, on July 16, 2026 (Flash90)

Israel's top court freezes law halting arrests of Charedi draft dodgers

A Likud MK who resigned over the issue said his party had been ‘hijacked’ and claimed that a significant chunk of its lawmakers supported a move to oust Prime Minister Netanyahu

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July 16, 2026 11:00

The Supreme Court sits during a hearing in Jerusalem on July 13, 2026 (Flash90)

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Melanie Swan

Latest from Melanie Swan

‘If I can make people see Israelis as humans rather than headlines, that’s really meaningful’

Orthodox lawyer calls for rabbinic intervention as wig prices soar over £8,000

Israel did not agree to Gaza withdrawal plan, says Netanyahu

Bereaved employees gain legal right to take annual leave on yahrzeit of loved ones

More from Melanie Swan

US talks with Iran will begin today, Trump says

Digital prescription sunglasses launched in Israel

Jewish and Arab teenagers unite at 'Cooking Peace' summer camp

US resumes strikes against Iran after IRGC ‘surprise attack’

Forest therapy course launched to support Israeli children suffering with anxiety

Israel’s biggest hospital partners with OpenAI as it aims to become fully AI-powered

Syrian security pact could pave way for peace deal with Israel, says al-Sharaa

Glittering allure of Israel’s resurgent luxury resorts draws tourists – and investors’ millions

Greece poised to approve €3bn Israeli ‘Achilles Shield’ air defence deal

Israel warns Iran moved thousands of nuclear centrifuges deep underground

Charedi draft protests turn ugly as tax inspectors attacked in Bnei Brak

Israel's top court freezes law halting arrests of Charedi draft dodgers