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University of Haifa is no stranger to a diverse array of students with ambitions that aim much farther than the pastoral northern Israel city. One such student is Asnika Kebede, a 27-year-old Ethiopian-Israeli from Jerusalem, who is forging her path in international business and Asian studies.
University of Haifa law student Reem Tibi spent nearly a year in the IDF reserves, leaving him forever changed. In this candid conversation with American Society of the University of Haifa, Tibi talks in depth about his army service, how he managed to still complete his exams, and why he has no plans to rest in the near future.
Yuval Guetta has had her hands full since October 7. She has managed a home as her live-in boyfriend spent 260 days in active service; served multiple weeks in reserve duty herself; volunteered for a variety of campus activities; and worked hard to finish her bachelor’s degree at University of Haifa in Political Science, Economics, and Philosophy.

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Breakthrough method analyzes word distribution to clarify origins of biblical passages — including disputed stories in Genesis, Samuel and Esther
His methods included electoral manipulation, elimination of oversight bodies, and removal of key ministries from elected control.
Nuclear geology: The mountain protecting Iran’s Fordow enrichment site Israel’s strikes on Iran highlight the near-impenetrable defenses of the Fordow nuclear site, underscoring the limitations of conventional weapons against its deeply buried, geologically fortified infrastructure; experts explain unique characteristics
Nomadic jellyfish have reached Israel’s shores, with moderate to high concentrations near Tel Aviv and Haifa; experts expect numbers to grow and urge beachgoers to follow safety rules and report sightings to support public awareness and research
What happens when the rockets stop, but the sense of internal abandonment remains? If Israel aspires to remain a resilient democracy under threat, it must do more than defend its borders.
Editors pulled a standalone page on Iran’s policy to destroy Israel, instead rolling it into another page—a move experts said was an attempt to bury it.

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Marine biologists off the coast of Tel Aviv got a rare and heartwarming surprise during a routine survey this week: three generations of bottlenose dolphins swimming side by side.
New research has uncovered how specific genetic variations determine whether individuals are more likely to develop autism
Despite the public discourse, Israel’s strikes on Iran align with the strategic interests of the Gulf states.
The university’s leading scholar in conflict resolution says the nation may need to find a way to talk to one another again.
Juana Nasr-El-Din shares her motivations, the impact of the October 7th attacks on her life, and her aspirations for the future. Through her story, we
The emotional toll of the war is hard on children. Home Within the Heart, a University of Haifa initiative, works on addressing children’s emotional needs.
Devices that mimic giant acoustic cameras can spy animal burrows, explosive mines, and metallic deposits
Pressure mounts on Netanyahu to choose between ending the war and reaching a deal to free the hostages or escalating further.
Mental health crises demand solutions and we find ourselves without a clear roadmap.