The army says that Master Sergeant (Res.) Abraham Azulay's death was the rest of a severe operational failure, as the forces responsible for the soldier's security did not perform their duty properly

'We tried to do things the easy way with Harvard. Now, through their refusal to cooperate, we have to do things the hard way,' said Department of Homeland Security Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin

The Knesset committee also reprimanded an Otzmah Yehudit lawmaker for calling Cassif a 'traitor' and accusing him of representing Hamas' interests

June 2025 marked one of the deadliest months in a decade for Arab communities, as a police vacuum during the 12-day war with Iran fueled a surge in violence

Drop came after central bank imposed limits on generous financing deals. In Netanya area, which includes the towns of the Sharon, sales are financed through special deals fell from two thirds of the total to just 20 percent

After the spectacle of a White House dinner, Netanyahu posed with a 'Trump was right about everything' hat – a gesture too on the nose to be humiliating, and yet somehow still was

Before flying to Washington, Netanyahu ordered the IDF to prepare plans, but officials say task will be difficult because a deal may alter the situation on the ground, including an army withdrawal of forces from Rafah

The State Department's action omes a week after UN expert Francesca Albanese released a new report, which she said 'shows how corporations have fueled and legitimised the destruction of Palestine,' adding that 'Genocide, it would seem, is profitable'

The six seafarers who were rescued had spent more than 24 hours in the water, security companies involved in a rescue operation said. The Houthis said the attack involved six ballistic and cruise missiles, as well as an unmanned boat

The prime minister's only condolence visits this year were to families of soldiers killed in past wars. 'This is part of a divide-and-conquer strategy' said Gil Dickman, whose cousin Carmel Gat was killed in Gaza captivity

Supporters argued that the Anti-Defamation League has used accusations of antisemitism to target critics of Israel and Palestinian rights advocates. If approved, the measure will end the union's use of ADL materials, reports and school programs

The military said it targeted Hezbollah compounds and underground arms depots. Earlier this week, Lebanon gave its response to a U.S. position paper discussing the disarmament of all non-state factions. Failure to implement the plan would allow Israel to carry out military operations

Israel Frey, who has previously been questioned over his social media posts, told Haaretz he was being subjected to 'political persecution' and added that Israel has 'caused enough suffering, blood and tears' in the Gaza Strip

Most Israelis think personal political interests drive their prime minister's refusal to close a cease-fire/hostage deal. But there are many reasons why an agreement would actually benefit Benjamin Netanyahu – from relations with Trump and regional normalization to who will win Israel's next election

I am filled with disgust when I read Hamas' messages calling the fallen martyrs, just as I am when I hear similar justifications for the IDF soldiers who have fallen in Gaza

Gaza Strip hospital directors warn that hundreds will die as a result of the institutions' shutdown. The Hamas-run Ministry of Health reported that in the last 24 hours, 105 people were killed in IDF strikes

In an explosive moment on 'My Kitchen Rules VIP,' pop icon and Eurovision winner Dana International confronted nationalist delusion with raw truth about the war, exposing the chasm between two irreconcilable camps

Omri Shifroni, one of the founders of 'Kumu', an organization pushing for a change in Israel's leadership, believes the partial hostage deal being discussed is 'immoral' and calls for Israel to pay any price to bring all the hostages home

Grok, Elon Musk's AI chatbot, launched a tidal wave of Holocaust memes and far-right antisemitism, and called itself 'MechaHitler,' just days after its training data was 'de-woked.' Some of the posts were later deleted

A massive leak of CVs, from drone operators to cyber warriors, reveals military roles, training and unit affiliations. Veterans of classified units disclosed too much in their résumés. Now, they risk becoming targets

Scientists warn that by 2070, record temperatures and rainfall could become more common, and warn that global warming is accelerating faster than predicted

The tanker was meant to prevent an environmental disaster off Yemen's coast – but since the Gaza war began, and with UN funding still covering its upkeep, the Houthis have used it as a floating terminal to bypass sanctions on oil imports

No firm positions, no red lines, not even the remnants of a spine can be found

The Gaza Refuseniks: In a rare act of dissent, five Israeli reserve soldiers speak out about why they refuse to fight in Gaza – and demand an end to Netanyahu's destructive war. 'I know the only goal of this war is the government's survival – at the cost of thousands of Gazan children, the hostages, the soldiers, and our collective safety.' A special photography project by Yahel Gazit

Ultra-Orthodox factions in the Knesset are expanding their protest over delays in bills to exempt yeshiva students from IDF service, as the Knesset prepares to vote on judicial overhaul laws and the possible removal of Arab lawmaker Ayman Odeh

Greek carrier Aegean will be among the first major airlines to resume flights to Israel following the Iran cease-fire, as EU lifts safety restrictions, but most foreign carriers remain hesitant amid insurance, staffing and financial concerns

Attorneys appealing on behalf of the Foreign Press Association in Israel stress that the significance of press coverage of first-hand testimonies in the Gaza Strip increases in light of talks of a cease-fire, despite security risks

Shoham, who endured 505 days in Gaza captivity, told Channel 12 about the abuse fellow hostages, Guy Gilboa-Dalal and Evyatar David, who remain in Gaza. 'If I thought I had suffered from malnutrition and harsh conditions – their story was horrifying,' he said, noting the abuse worsened whenever negotiations stalled

As the Trump administration offers Netanyahu a partial, phased hostage deal and Gaza cease-fire, he has little reason to say no, as it allows him to reignite the war under far-right pressure and keep his government afloat

Netanyahu refuses to end the war, even as IDF soldiers die in Gaza while he dines at the White House. He is willing to secure a deal to release only half the hostages, alongside plans to expel Gaza residents to the destroyed Rafah area or out of Gaza entirely

This proved to me that it's possible – even effective – to cooperate, even when the past is so complex and the present is bleeding, to create a sustainable future for both nations

And the orchestra: there must be one to welcome Red Cross reps and other guests coming to marvel at Israel's one-of-a-kind 'humanitarian' project for all of Gaza, built on Rafah's ruins

Rabbi Michael Marmur, former dean of Hebrew Union College in Jerusalem, interrogates his hopes and fears about the future of liberal Judaism in 'Living the Letters.' He tells Haaretz why he hasn't lost faith in a different future for Jews and Palestinians

Under the proposal, which will forego the need for a ruling by Israel's top court, acting agency head S. will remain in his post while the Shin Bet and police have two months to wrap up the Qatargate probe into Netanyahu's aides, after which the PM will be free to name a new Shin Bet chief

Punk and alternative bands withdrew from last weekend's RADAR Manchester music festival, protesting against censorship and deplatforming. Meanwhile, a festival co-organizer said that if Bob Vylan remained on the bill, the festival would be shut down entirely

A source who spoke with Haaretz said the PM Netanyahu thinks Israel should run the Rafah camps in the short term, until Saudi Arabia or the United Arab Emirates take over, saying that they are 'relieving Gazans of Israeli control' and evading accusations of collaboration with Israel

An official told Haaretz that U.S. special envoy Witkoff will head to Qatar after Netanyahu's White House meeting, as President Trump reportedly assured Hamas that fighting in Gaza would not resume after the 60-day cease-fire

To avoid pressure to end the Gaza war, Netanyahu diverts Trump's attention to his coveted Nobel Peace Prize, flattering him over the Abraham Accords while sidelining Gaza and the hostages even further

'Very few' Israeli military sites were struck by Iran during last month's war, according to an IDF official who said that all sites remained functional. The Telegraph previously reported that five bases in the central, northern, and southern parts of Israel were directly hit

Shay Salami, was convicted of stabbing his wife, Yafit Purian, to death in her bed after she told him she wanted to separate. Their four children were at home at the time of the murder and he was also convicted of child abuse of his daughter

The Israeli army said that the houses in the Tulkarm refugee camp must be demolished to widen roads, but the 11 Palestinian appellants who live in the four disputed houses argued that their homes are located next to open areas – meaning that there is no need to demolish them in order to expand roads

Israel's current credit rating – Baa1 – is the lowest in its history, equivalent to Kazakhstan and Peru. The downgrade in rating last October, the first in 30 years, suggests Israel is now seen as riskier in the eyes of investors

The Dinah Project report documents sexual violence during the Hamas-led October 7 attacks and in Gaza captivity, urging Israel and the UN to prosecute these crimes and recognize them as part of Hamas' war strategy

Family members of Bipin Joshi, an agriculture student from Nepal who was kidnapped to Gaza since October 7, have decided to leave Nepal for the first time to convince decision-makers from across the globe to help them bring him back home

United will resume flights between Newark and Tel Aviv on July 21, with a second daily flight operated by a 787-10 Dreamliner set to begin the next day ■ Low-cost giant Wizzair will return to TLV in early August

Is it allowed to drink an espresso on Shabbat? Café 51 in Tel Aviv's Yad Eliyahu has become a symbol of the fight for the character of the neighborhood, and maybe the city

In honor of summer, we dove into the cool archive to see what people were up to here in 1919. We found camels carrying watermelons, mosquitoes threatening entire neighborhoods, and "uneducated" children left to roam the streets

A shift in Iranian nuclear rhetoric reveals technical readiness and new strategic ambiguity – echoing historical precedents from Israel and Pakistan

Following dinner with Trump in the White House, Netanyahu stuck to the same old tired talking points while five more young IDF soldiers were killed in Gaza. Forty soldiers have died and only one living hostage released since Israel broke the cease-fire in March, yet there's still no end in sight

Hebron's would-be emirate and Gaza's Abu Shabab militia survive only due to Israeli support. Four decades of failed experiments show that imposed Palestinian leadership collapses, fuelling the next war

At least 1,580 healthcare workers have been killed in Gaza since October 7, according to Gaza's Health Ministry. Amid mounting international criticism, the IDF has rejected claims of deliberately targeting the health system, but has yet to offer alternative explanations for its multiple strikes on hospitals, ambulances and medical personnel

Each side fought for different goals and claimed different victories. Israel did manage to achieve a few of its objectives; but Iran maintained its defensive position on everything it really needed

The ultra-Orthodox parties are at a loss over the delay in advancing a conscription exemption bill, pushing them to ramp up their boycott of government legislation in protest. 'We're the closest we've ever been to quitting,' said one official

Keith Siegel, who was released from captivity in February, said he was held with soldier Matan Angrest, who he said has not healed from wounds sustained during the October 7 attack. 'Matan fought to defend my kibbutz – and we must fight to return him and everyone else,' said Siegel

In recent decades, Croatian nationalists have adopted the symbols of the Ustaše regime, the country's former Nazi puppet government, to promote their vision of Croatian ethnic identity. The symbols have become increasingly mainstream despite efforts by Croatian Jews to press for increased penalties for such displays

According to a preliminary investigation by the IDF, the soldiers were crossing a route on foot near which tanks and engineering vehicles were operating when they were hit by an explosive device

Israel defense officials are worried that there could be a spike in launches from Yemen in the future over clashes in West Bank or at the Temple Mount/Al Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem

While an arrangement that may neutralize the threat that Hezbollah poses is shaping up in Lebanon, a similar model is far from being implemented in the Gaza Strip

Amid fierce efforts to finally secure an end to the Gaza war, the U.S. president said that 'Hamas wants a cease-fire,' hopes that the Israel-Iran war is over

The decision to revoke the status of Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham follows an executive order by U.S. President Donald Trump that lifted most sanctions on Syria. The group played a central role in the toppling of Bashar al-Assad

Nvidia wanted its second campus in Israel not far from its other location, which seemed to have tipped the balance against building it near the northern border. But Nvidia confirmed on Monday it would consider any proposal made by the government

Netanyahu returns to Washington under a veil of calculated opacity, betting on exhausting protesters both in the U.S. and Israel to erode public will. But this war cuts both ways, and as long as Netanyahu bets against the people, they'll be there to bet against him

The recent merger between the U.K.'s Reform and Liberal denominations is not just about cutting overheads. Its leaders are confident that by forming a united front, representing a third of synagogue-affiliated British Jews, non-Orthodox Judaism will have a bigger role in Anglo-Jewish life and offer a 'diversity of voices' on Israel

Funded by the Saudis and airing flattering interviews with Israeli politicians, Iran International, operating out of London, gives Iranians a glimpse into the free world

Israel receives $3.8 billion annually for the purchase of military equipment and weaponry. Tenders reveal around 20 construction projects funded through U.S. military aid

The Krauses have lived in five different places since a missile struck last month. Milena Rangelov is wondering whether to stay in Israel, and Maryam Qadoura simply can't see the future. More than four walls have been lost

Behind the famous White House handshake between Rabin and Arafat was one sleepless night in Sweden, when Israel and the PLO tied together the loose ends of the agreement. Joel Singer, who conducted the negotiations, recounts that forgotten final chapter

The $2 billion plan, submitted to the Trump administration, describes the camps as 'large-scale' and 'voluntary' places where the Gazan population could 'temporarily reside, deradicalize, reintegrate, and prepare to relocate'

On Monday, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency lifted all restrictions on flights to Israel. Air France and Air Europa plan to resume service by July 14, while airlines like Ethiopian and Etihad have already returned

Israel Katz said the plan, set for a proposed 60-day cease-fire in Gaza, would relocate 600,000 Palestinians after security checks and bar them from leaving. This contradicts the IDF chief's Sunday claim that 'population transfer and concentration' isn't a goal of the offensive

Tony Blair Institute staff reportedly worked on a project for post-war Gaza using Boston Consulting Group models based on the relocation of half a million Gazans. The staff proposed artificial islands, a new port and a special economic zone. One staffer called the war 'a once-in-a-century opportunity to rebuild'

For Trump, the U.S. strikes on Iran were the greatest example of forcing his will on world history. But Trump's 'total obliteration' bombast on Iran will now face Netanyahu's infamous obstructionism on Gaza – raising critical questions about the U.S.-Israel relationship

Ahead of a government hearing on her dismissal slated for next week, Gali Baharav-Miara said the move is a 'political dismissal [that] undermines the attorney general's independence and weakens the role's ability to ensure government compliance with the law'

Avigdor Lieberman slammed the emerging hostage deal – returning 10 hostages over 60 days, saying coalition politics are blocking a full release; opposition leader Yair Lapid called to end the war

After three IDF soldiers petitioned the High Court to determine whether the latest Gaza offensive violated international law due to the forced displacement of Palestinians, the IDF chief responded that the population transfer was meant to reduce harm to civilians

Despite starring the world's biggest Jewish movie star, we all needed another 'Jurassic' movie like we needed another Kardashian. For humor with a touch of humanity, you're better off with '28 Years Later' – or 'M3gan 2:0' for riotous horror

American Jewish voices matter now more than ever. We must secure the release of innocent hostages still held in Hamas captivity, halt the unrelenting violence and suffering on all sides and give breath to people — Israeli and Palestinian – who have been gasping for air

Over a year after their arrest, five suspects in the abuse of a Palestinian at Sde Teiman have yet to face trial due to defense delays. A military judge, citing their hardship, recommended mediation instead

In Jo-Ann Mort's collection of poems, the yearning is for living ethically, while in André Aciman's book of novellas, it's to recover something lost. Daniel Kehlmann's novel explores how passion turns into complicity. Three new and recommended books

The queen who took on Rome may have had her history written by the winners – some of whom were profoundly conflicted early Christians

'Detached from reality': Aviation industry officials told Haaretz that the decision to pursue the project is political and attribute the push to political interests and pressure from Likud-affiliated local officials in southern Israel

After the first Freedom Flotilla Coalition ship was stopped by the Israeli navy last month and its members deported, the organization aims to send a second boat, this time without Swedish activist Greta Thunberg

Dr. Nasser Laham also manages the West Bank offices of Al-Mayadeen, a Lebanese channel affiliated with Hezbollah. He was arrested overnight by Israeli forces at his home near Bethlehem, and is expected in Ofer military court Thursday for a detention hearing