Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) is a leading cause of inherited blindness globally. It causes a slow but steady loss of both rod and cone photoreceptor cells. These cells are crucial for seeing in the dark and during the day, respectively. Most RP-causing genes only affect rods, but cones also die off lat
Israel has taken a big step in its ongoing conflict with Hamas. The country's prime minister declared that Israel has grabbed some land in the Gaza Strip. This news comes just after the government shared plans to take over even more territory. What's the goal? To put pressure on Hamas and get them t
The situation in Gaza has taken a dramatic turn. Israel's Defense Minister, Israel Katz, has announced a significant escalation in military operations. This move involves seizing large areas of land in Gaza and incorporating them into Israel's security zones. The operation also includes a large-scal
In a twist of fate, a young girl's curiosity led to a remarkable discovery in southern Israel. The girl, Ziv Nitzan, was just three years old when she stumbled upon a 3, 800-year-old treasure during a family trip to Tel Azekah. This site, located about 50 miles southeast of Tel Aviv, is a mound of r
In the early hours of March 23, a tragic event unfolded in Rafah, Gaza. Fifteen Palestinian paramedics and rescue workers were killed by Israeli forces. Their bodies were later found in a mass grave, some with hands or legs tied, and gunshot wounds to the head and chest. This grim discovery raises s
A rescue mission in Rafah, Gaza turned tragic last Sunday. As the sun began to rise, an ambulance crew rushed to aid civilians injured by Israeli forces. The crew never returned. They were hit on the way. The news was shocking. Several more rescue vehicles, including ambulances and a fire truck
Students are spending a lot of time on their screens in bed. This might be a bad idea. A recent study found that more screen time in bed could lead to worse sleep. The study looked at over 45, 000 students in Norway. They found that each extra hour of screen time increased the risk of insomnia by 63
The recent strike in Gaza that resulted in the deaths of 15 people, including paramedics and a UN worker, has sparked a heated debate. This incident has put the spotlight on the need for all parties involved to follow international humanitarian law. The US has weighed in, stating that it expects com
A significant portion of Gaza now faces evacuation orders, affecting roughly a fifth of the territory. This directive comes as Israel intensifies its operations against Hamas, particularly in the southern cities of Rafah and Khan Younis. The military has urged residents to move to the al-Mawasi huma
The United Arab Emirates has made a significant legal move in the case of the murder of Zvi Kogan. Three people have been sentenced to death. This ruling comes after a trial in Abu Dhabi’s Federal Court of Appeals. The court's State Security Chamber handled the case. A fourth individual, who assiste
