Researchers at Israel’s Bar-Ilan University are developing gold nano-rods to help identify and treat blocked arteries, and scientists at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have destroyed the HIV virus using peptides containing multiple copies of the virus’ DNA.

After being stabbed in the head and shoulder, an IDF soldier bravely overcame his Palestinian assailant who stabbed him while trying to enter Israel illegally.

As the Ebola outbreak claims more victims around the globe, Israel is taking serious measures to counter the danger of the disease entering the country.