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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


Children’s theater in Jaffa hosts sixth annual festival for Hebrew, Arabic speakers

Elmina was founded by celebrated actor and director Norman Issa, and his actress-playwright wife, Gidona Raz Issa, in 2012.

 THE SHOW ‘Arnavim.’

Israelis should be taught Arabic in schools - editorial

Israelis can do more to assimilate into the region.

THE TEL AVIV municipality is lit up with the word ‘peace’ in Arabic in September.

Aravrit - new app designs script that combines Hebrew and Arabic

By combining the top halves of the Arabic characters and the bottoms of the Hebrew ones, Liron Lavi Turkenich created 'Aravrit,' a script that is gaining popularity.

Diagrams showing how Aravrit combines Hebrew and Arabic letters.

My Word: Israeli road signs and wonders

Even minding its Ps and Qs, the end result could still be Petah Tiqwa instead of Petah (or Petach) Tikvah.

A road sign near Eilat points in different directions. Is the car coming from Beersheba or Be’er Sheva?

Voices from the Arab Press: The problem with the Arabic language

A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.

 Teaching Arabic at Masjid Al-Salaam, a mosque and Islamic community center in Dearborn, Michigan

New summer program in Rahat allows tourists a glimpse into Bedouin life

A summer Arabic language program in Rahat will last a week, and participants in it will be hosted by local families, and gain exposure to local customs and culture.

A new program in Rahat will allow Israelis to learn Arabic and to learn about Bedouin culture for themselves.

Palestinian Authority orders local businesses to remove Hebrew signs

The Palestinian Authority Governor issued a "strict decision" obligating all commercial installations to replace the signs with ones written in Arabic.

View of the Israeli settlement of Ariel, in the West Bank on July 2, 2020. Photo by Sraya Diamant/Flash90

Local ethnic food made by different chefs served at Herzliya's El Terrace

The constellation in the kitchen consists of Head Chef Alaa [Yaakobi] from Nazareth and Chef Loay [Abu Haykel] from Hebron, each one bringing the influences of his locality.

Cuisine at El Terrace in Herzliya.

Coffee origins and culture explored in Museum of Islamic Art

Coffee, the universal pass time, is being explored in a new Museum of Islamic Art exhibition, from its origins to its arrival in Israel.

DECAFFEINATED COFFEE began to gain in popularity in the 1950s.

Reshta: Casual fine dining in a bucolic retreat

Reshta serves distinctive, delicious food in a charming setting.

Reshta