Authorities believe crime groups attempted to divert police resources, as well as leverage tip-offs to law enforcement to reduce sentences. Fourteen others were also arrested in connection to antisemitic incidents, also tying back to organized crime
Israel's public broadcaster has released its Eurovision entry, penned by a renowned songwriter – but critics claim the selection process was marred by bias
More and more testimonies of a newfound interest in Judaism are emerging from recently-released hostages and their families, including ritual observance in captivity. Why would secular hostages turn to Jewish practice under conditions of torture and abuse? How has Israeli society reacted to their stories? And what would Freud say?
The giving of gift baskets is a Purim custom, a holiday in which those who celebrate are commanded to feel joy. But these particular packages were meant to express the exact opposite: the anguish of the families still waiting for their relatives
Over 1,000 people were killed in clashes between Assad supporters and government security forces, U.K. monitor says. Defense Ministry spokesman declared a policy of no mercy 'on those whose hands are stained with the blood of the innocent'
Boehler praised the 'very productive talks' he had with Hamas in a Sunday Fox News interview, but Secretary of State Rubio said 'as of now, it hasn't borne fruit,' and talks will continue through Witkoff in Qatar with Israel's delegation
At the inauguration of the Samaria Theater, organizers insisted it was not political, even as speakers called for annexation of Palestinian territories and the 'eradication of Amalek'
The attacks by the Netanyahu government, its media mouthpieces and parts of the American Jewish community on the Trump administration's direct talks with Hamas are the height of chutzpah and hypocrisy. It's Netanyahu's stonewalling that left the White House no choice
Moshe Sharvit, previously sanctioned by the U.S, argued that the anti-harassment law doesn't apply in this area of the West Bank, where Israel does not have authority. The Judge said 'there is justification for applying Israeli law' in this case
A Canadian journalist has compiled a database listing dozens of Canadians who served in the Israeli military, and invited readers to submit tips about other Canadians who enlisted in the IDF. Critics, including Israel's consul general in Montreal, have condemned the project as dangerous
The practice is being investigated following international pressure. A Red Cross report determined that at least nine testimonies of Gazans were found to be credible. 'They endure violence regularly, especially when they're new and need to be broken,' a soldier says
With over 60 new series and millions of viewers, Shahid dominates Ramadan entertainment – shaping Arab TV in Saudi Arabia's image while steering clear of content that challenges state-approved narratives
Housing minister Yitzchak Goldknopf is expected to resign imminently over the conscription bill. Netanyahu's coalition are threatening to hand his post to far-right MK Itamar Ben-Gvir, senior sources say
Effie Defrin, who will replace IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari, led a unit responsible for international cooperation and has spoken openly about his PTSD: 'Sudden noises still make me jump – it stays with you your whole life'
On Trump's new geopolitical map, Russia would ally with the U.S. against China, Iran would sign a renewed nuclear deal, and the Gulf states would provide a safety net – leaving Israel at risk of being seen as an obstacle preventing this vision
The direct talks that took place between Trump's hostage envoy and Hamas in recent days express, to a great extent, the U.S. administration's lack of trust in Netanyahu and the ability of Qatar and Egypt to lead the talks to an understanding
CEASE-FIRE TALKS: Hamas says it softened demands at mediators' request, awaits negotiation results; Israeli delegation to attend Gaza truce talks in Doha Monday, Netanyahu's office says ■ GAZA: Air force attacks terrorists planting explosives near troops in central Gaza, IDF says ■ ISRAEL: Seven Israelis indicted for illegally crossing into Gaza
In a string of press appearances – including three major Israeli networks – Boehler defended his direct talks with Hamas and insisted that his top priority is releasing hostages and pursuing U.S. interests
U.S. hostages envoy, Adam Boehler, circumvented Israel's leadership and spoke on Israeli TV on Sunday, telling Israelis what Netanyahu tried to keep quiet – the negotiations are progressing, and more hostages will return
The failure to alert the police brass was a violation of the rules, and police sources say if they had been notified, the outcome of Hamas' attack on a string of Israeli border communities might have been different
The two homicides, one in Zemer and the other in Kafr Qara, bring the total number of murders in Israel's Arab community since the start of the new year to 48
For the first time since the war with Lebanon began, the IDF allowed hundreds of Hasidim to cross the border with Lebanon to pray at the putative grave of a renowned Talmudic figure
Yehonatan Indursky discusses 'Kugel,' the spin-off of his popular show 'Shtisel,' that earned fans worldwide when it aired on Netflix. The new series is packed with Indursky's trademark charm, and, according to him, grants some poetic justice to beloved 'Shtisel' characters
Only 1.4 percent of interviewees, analysts and others heard and seen on broadcasts were Arab, despite Arab Israelis accounting for one-fifth of the population
Columbia graduate Mahmoud Khalil, who was a lead negotiator for the protesters during last spring's Gaza solidarity encampment on campus, was detained on university property. The arrest follows Trump's executive order on antisemitism from last month
American Jews will be choosing from 21 slates, ranging from ultra-Orthodox to progressive Zionist. Following the last elections in 2020, the progressive American Jews lost their long-standing majority in the Zionist Congress
Roee Joseph wrote 'Shura' after helping identify bodies as part of his army reserve duty early in the war. His contrast between detachment and empathy is fascinating
U.S. Jews have debated when would be the proper time to sound the alarm: Would it be with Elon Musk's Inauguration Day salute? Steve Bannon mimicking the gesture one month later at CPAC? If the last week has proven anything, we may be past the point of forecasting
Since he started out in politics, Netanyahu has cultivated wealthy Jewish backers like the Adelsons and Arnon Milchan. Now British real estate magnate Zak Gertler stands alone in his loyalty. Is it true friendship or will it end the same?
Rabbi Ari Jun was initially invited to speak at the rally, organized to counter a neo-Nazi demonstration, but the invitation was later rescinded. 'allowing Zionists to participate undermines the original goal of the demonstration,' one of the organizers wrote
Energy Minister Eli Cohen said Israel would use 'all means available' to secure the return of Israeli hostages. The move is not expected to affect Gaza's electricity supply, which was cut off on October 7, 2023. Head of Gaza's Energy Authority: 'Power station isn't operating anyway'
In a first official statement of its kind, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova tells Haaretz of potential compromises by Tehran. With U.S.-Russia relations improving, Moscow is also expressing a desire to collaborate to address Middle East issues
The brother-in-law of Tal Haimi, whose body is being held in Gaza, says he essentially lost all his family and friends on October 7, 2023. Those whoe were not the same after that dark day
'Muawiya,' thought to be the most expensive Ramadan series ever made, tells the story of the first Umayyad caliph, who remains a contentious figure, especially among Shia Muslims. Some religious leaders claim it 'threatens the fabric of society'
Israel is the only country whose weapons regularly encounter the Russian counterparts. That advantage, and possible looser restrictions if NATO weakens, could lead to more share surges for companies like Elbit Systems
If not stopped, Syria could mirror post-Saddam Iraq, where army holdouts joined al-Qaida, fueling a bloody civil war. Leader al-Sharaa struggles to control militias, including former rebel allies who helped him topple Assad
Benjamin Netanyahu is both petrified and deeply jealous of Donald Trump, who has taken ownership of the hostage issue. But above all, he can't say no to the U.S. president
Activists and hostages' relatives camped overnight outside the defense ministry and IDF headquarters in Tel Aviv, vowing to continue protesting for the next few days. 'We must pressure decision-makers for a full deal and oppose returning to war'
The presidents of eight Israeli universities warned of an 'unprecedented danger to the rule of law' and called on other organizations to join the protest after Netanyahu's justice minister announced proceedings to dismiss the Attorney General
Israelis overwhelmingly credit U.S. President Donald Trump for the cease-fire and hostage deal, with Netanyahu at the bottom of the list, a poll by the Israel Democracy Institute shows
Iranian hackers leaked a trove of gun registry data, exposing the identities and addresses of thousands of Israeli firearms' owners: 'Every person with a gun at home is at risk'
Incoming army chief Zamir and the Israeli government's plans to resume the war are fraught with dangers and pitfalls ■ Although the event of IDF Spokesperson Hagari's ouster has been exaggerated, Zamir's handling of the situation is worrying
GAZA CEASE-FIRE: Israeli delegation to attend Gaza truce talks in Doha Monday, Netanyahu's office says; France, Germany, Italy, U.K. welcome Arab plan for Gaza reconstruction; ■ ISRAEL: IDF strikes kill two in southern Gaza, one in Lebanon
Netanyahu was jolted from complacency when Qatar went past Israel to offer the U.S. a deal with Hamas for releasing its citizens held in Gaza. This prompted the prime minister to advance the 'Witkoff proposal' amid rising political pressure within his far-right coalition partners
A surge in workplace discrimination complaints linked to extended reserve duty has shifted longstanding trends after well over a year of war, data reveals
The belief that Israel can prosper while maintaining the occupation has disintegrated, along with the notion that its future can be decided without the Palestinians
The relatives of hostages held by Hamas plan to spend several days outside Defense Ministry headquarters in Tel Aviv ■ The judicial coup is back on the agenda for Israeli protesters amid the government's effort to oust the attorney general
This statement was made after U.S. President Trump warned that he will stop Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons, either by military efforts or by making a deal
A Hamas spokesman said the group is discussing ways to begin talks on the second stage and examining mechanisms for implementing the Arab League's proposal for the future of Gaza. An Israeli official said Israel was not aware of any progress in negotiations
Israeli defense officials told The New York Times that the IDF suspected hostages were in nearby tunnels while searching for Hamas leader Sinwar last August. Days later, six hostages' bodies were found. At the time, an IDF probe said the army was unaware of hostages' presence in the area
The Arab League plan envisions a six-month period in which a committee of Gazan technocrats governs the enclave under the auspices of the Palestinian Authority, after which the PA would take over
Ossi Tzur, friend of Gaza hostage Omri Miran, shares her feelings regarding the Miran family's resilience and the freezing of the hostage deal: 'In the last few days, I'm struggling to keep my optimism'
Acting civil service commissioner Roi Kahlon is under disciplinary investigation by Israel's attorney general after writing a self-flattering recommendation letter which his predecessor – who is now a witness in the probe – refused to sign
A video on social media showed a barefoot man holding a Palestinian flag several meters up the Big Ben tower. Police had earlier restricted a pro-Palestine rally from taking place in central London, citing possible disruption to a nearby synagogue's Shabbat service
