Ultra-Orthodox using basic cell phones miss missiles alerts Many haredi Jews in Israel use so-called "kosher phones" to curtail exposure to what they see as harmful influences. JNS Staff June 23, 2025
WhatsApp rejects Iranian claim of sharing user data with Israel WhatsApp denies Iran’s spying claims, warns false reports could lead to service blocks during critical times. JNS Staff June 18, 2025
NY man charged with hate crimes for assaulting Jews has phone ‘littered’ with pro-Hamas material "The recent spike in violent crime against Jewish citizens is deeply disturbing," stated Kash Patel, the FBI director. May 8, 2025
Patients, whatever their phone habits, care if doctors use phones mid-visit, Israeli study finds The study emphasizes "the need for physicians to exercise discretion in using smartphones during patient encounters and to communicate the reasons for their use to patients," researchers wrote. JNS Staff Dec. 27, 2024
Israel amends rule for phone numbers of IDF fallen The change allows the period a phone number is frozen to be extended from 90 days to a year. Oct. 6, 2024
Hezbollah devices detonated individually to spare civilians "They knew who he was with and where he was," a foreign security source said of the alleged Israeli attacks on Lebanese terrorists. Sept. 22, 2024
Israeli team overcomes blackout during surgery in Ethiopia The team from Haifa's Rambam hospital continued to operate on their 3-year-old patient by the light from cellphone flashlights. Pesach Benson July 6, 2023
Palestinian terrorists are ‘born via smartphones, not mosques’ Groups like Lions' Den represent “a new type of terrorism,” characterized by its use of technology, said Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar. Pesach Benson June 27, 2023
Israel to accelerate adoption of 5G wireless technology Delivery drones, smart traffic lights that avoid traffic jams and "smart hospitals" are in the country's future. March 28, 2023
