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Iranian regime relying on foreign militias to bolster security efforts, suppress protests - report

Iran’s government has not officially acknowledged the role of these foreign militias.

A member of Iranian militia forces (Basij) gestures during an anti-Israeli march in Tehran, Iran, January 10, 2025; illustrative.
Children at Beersheba’s Hagar bilingual school read together

The language gap – and why it matters - opinion

Dongola. Qashqash Manuscript.

Polish archaeologists find evidence of legendary king hidden in south Sudan - study

A woman moves her hair while standing on a rooftop as smoke rises in the distance over Tehran following reported explosions in the city, on March 03, 2026 in Tehran, Iran.

JCFA International Women’s Day project brings together voices from across the Middle East


‘In Arabic, learning culture more important than learning language’

As more and more Israelis want to learn the language of the neighborhood, two experts talk about techniques, methods, and the key to success

 RAISED AS an Arab: Yosef Mahfoud Levi attends a cultural/business meeting in Jordan.

Speaking two or more languages boosts brain power - study

Hebrew is a difficult language to learn, according to new immigrants from English-speaking countries. Sabras say that English is difficult to learn.

An image of the human brain

Rabbi Miller's mission: Bring knowledge of Judaism to Arabic in videos

Rabbi Elhanan Miller: "Before we talk about Israel, you have to understand Jewish peoplehood and why Jews came to Israel."

 Rabbi Elhanan Miller at the Crossroads of Civilization Museum in Dubai

Dutch embassy presents augmented reality mural to Jaffa

For this mural, when scanned at one angle, you’ll look into your phone screen and see the teapot tipping over and pouring a cup of tea with Hebrew and Arabic letters coming out in the virtual steam.

 DUTCH ARTIST Leon Keer unveils his augmented reality mural last week in Jaffa.

Dance festival created for Hebrew and Arabic speakers

Choreographers Yasmeen Godder and Nur Garabli will host the first Na’ot Ma’Ba’ad Festival (Moving Together Festival), a platform for creation in Arabic and Hebrew.

 NUR GARABLI

The Herzl Museum in Jerusalem is now appealing to Arab-Israelis

The museum will translate all of its exhibits into Arabic.

 A general view of the first interactive Zionist wall at The Herzl Museum in Jerusalem, on March 13, 2013. The Herzl Museum revealed the first interactive Zionist wall today. The interactive wall is meant to educate about Zionism and enrich the study of Zionism.

Arab MKs have every right to speak Arabic during Knesset debates - editorial

What the opposition MKs forgot is that as a language with a special status in Israel, Arabic is one of two languages allowed to be spoken in the Knesset plenum.

 MK Walid Taha speaks during a discussion on the Electricity Law connecting to Arab and Bedouin towns, during a plenum session in the assembly hall of the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, January 5, 2022.

Arabic-learning 'Madrasa' app developed by Technion students

The Madrasa project promotes Arabic learning through a platform that includes free online courses, extensive activity through digital channels, and many different collaborations.

A page from Madrasa’s free online courses in Arabic for Hebrew speakers.

Health app monitors cancer symptoms and treatments in Hebrew and Arabic

The free Wave Health app is now available in nine languages.

 The WaveHealth app, now available in Hebrew and Arabic, that allows users to track their symptoms and development.

Home sweet (improvised) home

“These are songs that dozens of generations from the region grew up with – Arabs, Jews, Christians and Muslims, different nationalities and tribes that comprise a common musical culture.”

 Artistic director and renowned musician Yair Dalal believes Middle Eastern music is a powerful unifying force