Safety
Israel braces for high air pollution as dust from North Africa impacts air quality
Israel braces for high air pollution this weekend from a dust storm. Health authorities warn sensitive groups to stay indoors and limit outdoor activities until Monday.
Can the internet still be trusted?
Navigating the digital world: A parent’s guide to online safety - opinion
12 years of missed opportunity: Hundreds of thousands of residents unprotected in the next war
Why are women less likely to use bicycles than men? – study
Researchers found “a positive association between female cycling rate and urban road safety.”
Children shouldn't eat marshmallows, and this is why
Kids love marshmallows and lollipops, but it's essential to consider the risks, particularly for young children. Let's revisit the facts.
Water cannon controversy: Medical experts and human rights advocates raise concerns
Israeli medical societies and foreign doctors denounce the ‘intensification of the process of erosion of the characteristics of democracy and public order in Israel.'
Taking your dog to the beach? Here are some dangers you should be aware of
It's fun to bring dogs to the beach, but it can also be a dangerous place. Here are some tips to keep pets safe in the sun, on the sand, and in the sea.
Why shouldn't you buy your children blue swimsuits?
"Just don’t do it!" Scarnati writes. "Why think about which bathing suits for the splash pad? Just buy bright ones!"
Don't let summer fun turn into disaster – keeping Israel's children safe
The number of children’s deaths from all kinds of accidents in Israel is 30% higher during the summer months compared to during the rest of the year, and 45% of those occur inside the home or nearby.
Could new Israeli technology prevent bicycle accidents?
Manufacturer Canyon is set to introduce Autotalks V2X technology into some of its premium e-bikes, allowing other V2X equipped bikes to receive a notification when a Canyon bike is nearby.
'Stoneos' cannabis cookies look too much like Oreos, says US FTC
The letters were sent by the FTC and FDA over concern that children may want to try them, including products that could easily be mistaken for Doritos chips and Cheetos cheese-flavored snacks.
Israel needs a national program for drowning prevention - editorial
The majority of drownings off beaches occur either on officially recognized beaches when lifeguards are not on duty, or on beaches where swimming is prohibited.
Israel's Arab citizens don't feel safe amid wave of crime, murders
Ongoing violent crime in Israel's Arab community has killed over 100 people in 2023. With unemployment growing and guns ubiquitous, many fear the situation is worsening.
