Israel is one of the countries with the highest life expectancy – even though it spends far less on healthcare than Germany or France. How does that add up?
Author - Dov Eilon
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.
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Tehran declares willingness to talk about its nuclear program but insists its missile arsenal is non-negotiable.
The case of German media outlet ZDF in Gaza once again shows how difficult Western media finds it to deal with the reality of the Middle East.
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Anyone looking at the headlines these days might think Israel’s high-tech economy is on the verge of collapse.
The ceasefire is back in effect. Yet in Modi’in, we are mourning two young men—one of the funeral processions will pass right by our house.
Two years after the Hamas massacre and the abduction of hostages, a dark chapter comes to an end. But will we now come together as a society—or will the disputes flare up anew?
The discussion about Israel’s participation in the Eurovision Song Contest is far more than a matter of music. It reveals how deeply Israel’s cultural exclusion in Europe has already taken root.
