Dov worked for 22 years on Israeli radio and television responsible for background music and sound effects for programs after completing studies at the Jerusalem Music Academy. Dov plays the cello.
But he always had a knack for journalism, and since 2001 has been writing for several German-language websites in addition to his work on television.
With Israel Today since May 2016, Dov enjoys focusing on reporting from Israel that gives readers abroad an honest picture of life and events in Israel. Dov oversees the website in German.
Dov is married with three grown children and lives in Modiin between Tel Aviv and Jerusalem.
While Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks before the UN General Assembly in New York today, Israel is accompanying his appearance with a large-scale information campaign in Manhattan. More than 500 billboard spaces, digital advertising trucks and an online campaign place the threat posed by Iran and its allies at the center of attention.
Rosh Hashanah, an upcoming move, and a country facing important decisions – thoughts on farewell, new beginnings, and the hope for a better year.
At the start of the new Jewish year, more than 10.3 million people live in Israel. New figures from the Central Bureau of Statistics show how the population has developed – from births and immigration to life expectancy.
Likud between 19 and 26 seats – the new party of former IDF General Ofer Winter achieves eight seats or fails to clear the electoral threshold, depending on the poll.
After the Israeli attack on a Syrian air force base, both sides are attempting to prevent further escalation. The focus is on the Turkish military presence in Syria and the resumption of negotiations on a security agreement.
After reviewing around 150 incidents in the Gaza Strip, Israeli military justice has ordered criminal investigations in two cases. In three further cases, including the deaths of seven World Central Kitchen aid workers, it found insufficient grounds to suspect criminal conduct.
Targeted strikes against immediate threats continue – the army rejects reports of altered rules of engagement.
Netanyahu presents national program for artificial intelligence – Israel wants to transfer its technological strength from cyber, medicine and high-tech to the AI age.
The IDF will not withdraw until Hamas is fully disarmed – Israel will defend its security interests even against its closest allies.
A survey reveals a clear stance among the Israeli public: regional normalization yes, two-state solution no.
