Israeli startup seeks to redefine PTSD treatment with novel brain mechanism
Israeli Study Shows AI More Consistent Than Judges in Sentencing Convicted Individuals
Israeli AI, drone imagery revolutionizing mapping of archaeological sites
Israeli study reveals a link between prolonged stress and cancer
From Technology to Inclusion: A Conversation with Dr. Alexandra Saad

By being a pioneer in occupational therapy within the Israeli-Arab community and developing cutting-edge technology for assessment and accessibility, Dr. Alexandra Danial-Saad of University of Haifa’s Faculty of Social Welfare and Health Sciences is reshaping how people with disabilities access public, cultural, and educational spaces through advanced technology. She spoke with the American Friends of the University of Haifa (AFUH) about her journey, her innovative research, and her vision for inclusive, culturally grounded education.
University of Haifa Study Identifies Suicide Risk via Simple Blood Test & AI
Were King David’s Israelites the first Startup Nation? Bronze bonanza spotlights tech skills
From IT Leader to Aspiring Diplomat: Amer Swatera’s Journey at University of Haifa

Amer Swatera, a second-year political science student at University of Haifa from Maghar, a small town in northern Israel home to Muslims, Christians and Druze, is balancing his studies with a career as an IT team leader. With a passion for diplomacy and a wealth of life experience, Amer brings focus, curiosity, and dedication to both the classroom and his future ambitions in the Foreign Service. He sat down with AFUH to talk about his experience at the University and his plans for the future.
Study: AI chatbots ‘recognize’ diverse opinions, but may seek to eliminate them
Breakthrough method analyzes word distribution to clarify origins of biblical passages — including disputed stories in Genesis, Samuel and Esther
Who wrote the Bible? A pioneering new algorithm may shatter scholarly certitude
Breakthrough method analyzes word distribution to clarify origins of biblical passages — including disputed stories in Genesis, Samuel and Esther