As Netanyahu faces legal trouble and growing global pressure, Trump's favored Fox News and radio host has emerged as Netanyahu's fiercest defender, promoting conspiracy theories, attacking critics and influencing Trump's Middle East policies
The analysis found that at least 44 of the 156 incidents where aid supplies were reported stolen or lost were 'either directly or indirectly' due to Israeli military actions, according to the briefing slides
The Israeli peace camp was shattered on October 7. But for Muki Tzur, 87, a Zionism scholar and leading voice of Israel's kibbutz movement, despair is not an option
This week at Ben-Gurion Airport: Israeli girls return from summer camp in Massachusetts after facing trauma head-on, and a couple heads to a trance festival in Portugal
When Netanyahu isn't busy slandering and inciting, he's ousting anyone unwilling to fall in line with his criminal standards ■ There is a common strategy behind the prime minister's campaign against the attorney general and his removal of Yuli Edelstein from the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee
Hamas leverages Gaza's dire situation to force Israel's hand in hostage negotiations, with the international community's patience wearing thin and internal IDF disagreements adding pressure
Eti Ben-Shimol leads a weekly, deliberately non-political protest in the southern Israeli city of Dimona, calling for a hostage deal. 'We know where we live – this is a Likud stronghold,' she says. The group's message is simple: to show hostage families that they're not alone
Knesset members called for West Bank annexation, blamed France's immigration policy and said France was contributing to terrorism, in response to Macron's promise to recognize a Palestinian State
'The French people want peace in the Middle East. It is up to us, the French, together with the Israelis, the Palestinians, and our European and international partners, to demonstrate that it is possible,' Macron said
Wednesday's front page of the right-wing The Daily Express – of a starving Gazan child, with a plea to end the war – marked a tonal shift in international media coverage of the humanitarian crisis in Gaza as deaths from starvation rise
Footage shows violent police arrests in Haifa, at a protest organized by Arab Israelis. In Tel Aviv, Noam Tibon, a retired IDF general, spoke against the Gaza war: 'The IDF is sinking in the bloody swamp – this terrible bleeding must stop'
The bill seeks to turn the so-called Al Jazeera Law from a temporary order, which allows for the permanent closure of foreign media outlets in Israel, into a permanent law. Both the Attorney General's Office and the journalists' union oppose the bill
Almost two years into the Gaza war, four Israeli researchers release a report questioning the veracity of information received from Gaza, deflecting heat from government and military top brass – and letting the Israeli public go on with their lives, guilt-free
Gaza journalist Anas Al-Sharif says he fears for his life after the IDF claimed he is a Hamas member. 'These latest unfounded accusations represent an effort to manufacture consent to kill Al-Sharif,' the Committee to Protect Journalists warned
There's one common cause between those who believe that Israel's devastation in Gaza justifies the term 'genocide', and those who insist it's an exaggeration: They both hope their arguments will influence a broader public. But there's a terrible problem with the discussion taking place right now
There is no justice, no decency in a world that saves donkeys from war but abandons their owners, that saves a dog from starvation and leaves people hungry. There is no morality in compassion that stops at the edge of human suffering
Earlier Thursday, Netanyahu's office said that the Israeli delegation will also return from Doha to bridge the gaps with Hamas' proposal. Israeli sources involved in the talks believe the negotiations haven't collapsed, but the talks are expected to take time
Hungary bans Irish rap group Kneecap for three years, citing 'serious threat to national security'; over 150 artists sign petition opposing their appearance at Sziget Festival
Israel Einhorn also claims Netanyahu's former spokesperson, Eli Feldstein, received money in the Qatar public relations campaign, adding that he personally recommended him for the job. This could complicate Einhorn's legal defense, as this means he was aware that Feldstein was already working for Netanyahu
The report accusing the Biden administration of funding anti-Netanyahu activity in Israel offers a manufactured reality. It's another weapon in Netanyahu and the GOP's efforts to safeguard the Israeli prime minister's hold on power while attacking Israeli and Palestinian NGOs promoting peace
The controversial auction, which took place last month, comprised 306 plots of land designated for reserve soldiers in the community of Katzir, located in the Wadi Ara area. It is opposed by the community's small Arab community and residents of nearby Umm al-Fahm
Netanyahu's regime threatens Israeli democracy, backing and encouraging violence against those who disagree with it and shielding perpetrators from repercussions. Today, we are seeing what we feared unfold before our eyes
More than 70% of Arab citizens in Israel would like to see Arab parties unite, a move which is likely to boost voter turnout. But it's unclear whether unification is realistic – or whether it can overcome obstacles like right-wing efforts to disqualify the parties
In contrast to Israel, the Americans do have a well-formed strategy that strives to establish a united Syrian state with a centralized government that controls the entire country. However, the U.S. is having difficulties in realizing this strategy
No matter what, Hamas will claim it has won in Gaza. But Israel must define itself by its own values, not theirs – and those values are that we leave no hostage behind
Orit Farkash Hacohen said she would stay in the Knesset 'to ensure the opposition is not harmed.' This is the third resignation from Gantz's party, following former IDF chief Eisenkot and Matan Kahana's resignations, who cited disagreements over the party's future
Meta's new Instagram memorial feature, available only in Israel, lets users name a legacy contact to manage their account after death, following passage of new digital content law and rising demand after October 7 Hamas attack and Gaza war
The statement by the BBC, Reuters, AP and AFP came a day after more than 100 charity and human rights groups said that Israel's blockade and ongoing military offensive are pushing Palestinians in the Gaza Strip toward starvation
Three weeks of Israel-Hamas negotiations in Doha have been fruitless. If U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff wants to break the deadlock, he must be willing to set the terms of negotiations – not Ron Dermer, nor Benjamin Netanyahu
The Israeli internal security agency Shin Bet and the Modi'in municipality piloted a first-of-its-kind educational initiative to warn teens of the dangers – and consequences – of cooperating with Iranian agents who have been contacting civilians online
The boy was reportedly killed at near the West Bank city of Jenin, the third teenager killed by Israeli fire in the past week. The IDF has not yet responded to Haaretz's request for comment
When a bottom-only swimsuit was marketed in Tel Aviv, the Gordon Pool threatened to ban entry, police promised strict enforcement and swimsuit maker Gottex called it immoral
The 73-year-old woman was charged with attempting to conspire to commit an act of terrorism. Prosecutors said that the woman suffers from a 'serious illness' and may have limited time to live, which may have motivated her to assassinate PM Netanyahu
Nadav Lapid's new film 'Yes' explores 'what it means to be Israeli at this time and remain human,' the director says, adding that 'a fear that it would win' kept the movie out of the competition at Cannes
A moral failure of unspeakable proportions, the Gaza war is also the result of a tactical, strategic and military failure. Israel is starving Palestinians in Gaza because it has proved unable to defeat Hamas by force of arms
As "The Sea البحر" premieres in Jerusalem, director Shai Carmeli-Pollak traces a West Bank boy's dream of reaching the sea, his own journey from privilege to protest, and his friend from Gaza who keeps his hope alive
The driver fled the scene on foot, and police forces later located the abandoned vehicle. Israel Police launched a wide-scale manhunt for the assailant, assisted by helicopters and the canine unit, and set up checkpoints in the area
While the Iranian government has publicly attributed the incidents to gas leaks, garbage fires, and even weed burning, The New York Times cited three Iranian officials who privately described the events as likely acts of Israeli sabotage
According to a Palestinian source, Israel is insisting on maintaining control over 24–28 percent of Gaza's territory, which would restrict residents' freedom of movement – a sign, he said, that Israel has no intention of fully withdrawing after the cease-fire period with Hamas ends
The replacement of draft-law skeptic Yuli Edelstein with the clownish Boaz Bismuth marks the first time that the chairman of Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee has been elected by elderly rabbis and their representatives in the Knesset – solely in order to advance the draft evasion law
A survey, based on a simple test conducted in clinics throughout Gaza, shows that 8.8 percent of the enclave's children were malnourished in early July – up from 2.4 percent in July
'Children tell their parents they want to go to heaven, because at least heaven has food,' 115 NGOs said in an open letter. Gaza's health ministry also reported that 113 people were killed, including 34 near aid distribution centers
Israeli tourists in Greece face rising violence amid the Israel-Gaza conflict. Both Greek and Israeli officials are under pressure to take stronger measures to ensure the safety of citizens in the region
The extremist factions called for demonstrations against the arrest of three young men who were demonstrating in Yehud. In an unusual move, the men were handed over to the military police as they're considered deserters
'The Voice of Hind Rajab,' created by Tunisian filmmaker Kaouther Ben Hania, tells the story of the child who became a symbol for Palestinian suffering when she was killed by the IDF last year, after being trapped in a car with dead relatives for hours
With sugar selling for $100 a kilo and money changers charging a 42 percent commission, Gazans resort to bartering – sometimes selling off their livelihood just to feed their children
Columbia University has issued suspensions and expulsions in response to disruptive pro-Palestinian protests. 'Disruptions to academic activities violate University policies,' Columbia said, as it faces pressure from the Trump administration to tighten protest rules and curb campus dissent
An investigation reportedly concerns him putting off the arrests of Israeli settlers suspected of stone-throwing and arson attacks in Palestinian villages due to Ben-Gvir's daughter's bat mitzvah celebrations last October
The suspect was reported to police by friends and fellow protesters, leading to her investigation. Police suspect her of planning to attack the prime minister with an explosive device or an RPG, and of trying to obtain details on his security arrangements
Overshadowed by its strikes on nuclear facilities, Israel has been leading a longtime operation of infiltrating the inner circle of Iran's 'weapons group,' culminating in the systematic assassinations of senior scientists. The accumulative damage to Iran's nuclear program is more severe than it appears
While gaps have narrowed and most terms are agreed, Hamas' hesitation and demands for stronger guarantees are stalling progress. Israeli officials signal deal could still be revived with U.S. pressure
The technique to retrieve and sequence ancient DNA, which changed our understanding of humanity, is now applied to garum – ancient Rome's favorite condiment
Netanyahu's appearance on the Nelk Boys' far-right podcast – and their softball questions for the PM amid mass starvation in Gaza – caused outrage among leftists and the MAGA-loving manosphere alike
Jillian Segal, Australia's first antisemitism czar, has delivered a sweeping plan to tackle the dramatic spike in antisemitic incidents, from arson attacks on synagogues to physical assaults and doxxing. Some in the Jewish community fear it could stifle legitimate criticism of Israel
The current trajectory, marked by mass killings of first Alawites and now Druze, is not a reassuring sign for Syria's future despite what the U.S. administration suggests
Turkey, which strongly supports the al-Sharaa government, has been seeking to strengthen Syria's defense capacity, possibly establishing Turkish military bases on Syrian territory. Meanwhile, ongoing Israeli strikes in Syria have increased tensions between Israel and Turkey
The Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee was one of the last functional spaces in the Knesset, until now. Netanyahu is replacing its leader to please the Israel's ultra-Orthodox parties, desperate to keep their young men from the army
Bismuth's appointment is seen as a key move to advance the ultra-Orthodox draft exemption bill. Sources say Haredi lawmakers believe he will 'garner broader support' for the controversial legislation, which would grant retroactive exemptions to yeshiva students
Former Israeli security chiefs are joining the defense technology industry to open doors at home and abroad, but what can be said about 30-year-old Avner Netanyahu, who has an archaeology degree and a year and a half at a consulting firm under his belt?
The Israeli military has launched a probe into the incident that claimed the life of 19-year-old Staff Sergeant Amit Cohen and seriously wounded a platoon commander
Ras Ein al-Auja in the Jordan Valley is under growing pressure from Jewish settlers and encroaching outposts, who have already forcibly evicted surrounding villages. Neglected by the army and police, the community is left to fight for its own survival
A report by Canada's national statistical agency found that a total of 920 incidents targeting Jews were reported to police in 2024. Numbers show Jews are 25 times more likely than other Canadians to experience a hate crime, Canadian Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs CEO says
Education Minister Yoav Kisch is pushing for the changes after the High Court prevented ministers from revoking prizes that were awarded to figures who publicly criticized government policy
Satellite photos show that thousands of homes in Gaza's second-largest city and its environs have been destroyed in recent months. Displaced resident: 'This isn't just fighting, it's wholesale destruction. Everything is gone'
The U.S.-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation boasted this week about meal deliveries – but a closer look at the numbers shows hunger in the Strip has only worsened since the weekend
The timing of Yuli Edelstein's ouster from the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee surprised many, but Netanyahu is signaling to the ultra-Orthodox parties that he is working hard for them. Most of all, he's learned the lessons of the past: Don't give up power, no matter what
A letter signed by over 100 humanitarian organizations called on the international community to pressure Israel to open all land crossings and allow the flow of aid via a UN-led mechanism - and come to a cease-fire. 'Governments must stop waiting for permission to act,' the letter said
Carrying photos of emaciated Palestinian children, a few hundred Israelis gathered in central Tel Aviv on Monday to protest against the Netanyahu government. 'We cannot believe that we need to march against starvation of children and innocent people,' Alon-Lee Green, co-director of Standing Together, which organized the event
'No energy left due to hunger': Without urgent intervention, the last reporters in Gaza may not survive, AFP warns, as journalists face crippling hunger, dehydration, and illness amid collapsing conditions and constant Israeli bombardment
Yuli Edelstein was dumped as chair of the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee due to his stance against the ultra-Orthodox draft exemption law; meanwhile, opposition lawmakers split on whether to quit the committee once Edelstein is ousted
'PROTOCOLS: An Erasure' is the latest release from Ayin Press, an independent nonprofit publisher of boundary-pushing, genre-blurring literary works – a response, its founders say, to the 'extreme siloization' of Jewish publishing in the U.S.
Israel ignored legal warnings that failing to probe alleged Gaza war crimes would undermine its ability to protect soldiers abroad. The Israelis detained in Belgium became collateral in Netanyahu's quest for 'total victory' and total evasion of accountability
If I, a Shoah survivor, shout out, I'll be called antisemitic. Even when the criticism is aimed at the war in Gaza, which former Israeli defense and security chiefs now call futile, the response is always the same
Around 1,600 Israelis were met by about 200 protesters opposing Israel's military activities in Gaza. While some Israelis chanted patriotic messages and others far-right sentiments in response, authorities reportedly blocked them from disembarking, forcing the ship to eventually reroute
Israeli officials believe that Hamas is interested in a deal and may be willing to show flexibility in its positions. However, they say it is still unclear whether the group will support the proposal in full or present additional reservations
The hostage's family said that 'no one knows where Rom is – not the IDF and not Islamic Jihad' and added that they had requested meetings with the IDF chief and Netanyahu, but 'none of them respond, answer, or acknowledge our messages'