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Jewish leaders condemned the anti-Israel graffiti at Bondi Beach, stating the community "remains strong... absolutely determined not to be cowed by hate," despite intimidation tactics.

Despite two decades behind bars, Marwan Barghouti remains Palestinians' most popular leader. Supporters say his release could revive peace efforts and heal political fractures, while Israel insists he is a convicted murderer and rejects clemency

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asked the country’s president on Sunday for a pardon in his long-running corruption trial, arguing that criminal proceedings were hindering his ability to govern and a pardon would be good for Israel. Netanyahu, the country’s longest-serving prime minister, denies the bribery, fraud, and breach of trust charges. His lawyers said in a letter to the president’s office that the prime minister still believes the legal proceedings would result in a complete acquittal. “My lawyers sent a request for pardon to the president of the country today. I expect that anyone who wishes for the good of the country [will] support this step,” Netanyahu said in a brief video statement released by his political party, the Likud. Neither the prime minister, who has been on trial for five years, nor his lawyers made any admission of guilt. Opposition leader Yair Lapid said Netanyahu should not be pardoned without admitting guilt, expressing remorse, and immediately retiring from political l...

CBS data: real estate agents in Israel earned nearly NIS 17,000 in July, while construction workers earned about 13,500. This summarizes the updated wage picture in the real estate sector.

CBS data: real estate agents in Israel earned nearly NIS 17,000 in July, while construction workers earned about 13,500. This summarizes the updated wage picture in the real estate sector.

With new defense tech initiatives and regional agreements IATI is positioning Israel as a global innovation hub

Following Israel's assassination of Hezbollah's military chief, new ambassador Michel Issa urged Lebanon to implement its 'historic' decision to disarm Hezbollah. He declined to comment on the likelihood of diplomatic talks between Israel and Lebanon

Secretary-General Naim Qassem said that the strike, which killed the group's military chief, Haytham Abu Ali Tabatabai, was a 'blatant aggression' by Israel, and called on the Lebanese government to prepare a plan to confront Israel that relies on 'its army and its people'

A year after the cease-fire, Israel enjoys relative freedom of action in Lebanon ■ In Gaza, Trump's stalled plan leaves Hamas strengthened ■ IDF chief doubles down on red lines he won't cross in confrontation with Defense Minister Katz

Spain's public broadcasting authority said that 'Israel has systematically violated all competition rules and exploited them for political purposes, while other countries that did so were sanctioned'

Sources in the Cairo talks told Haaretz that neither Hamas nor Israel seems willing to advance the cease-fire. Palestinian and Arab sources say Hamas will not disarm without a clear Israeli withdrawal and a plan for handling surrendered weapons

Waleed Shahid describes himself as a democratic political strategist. He has a track record of mocking Jewish outlets and making anti-Israel comments on social media.

After years of debate, Israel decided to end capital punishment in 1954. 'If I lived in Scandinavia, I'd vote without hesitation to abolish the death penalty,' said Ben-Gurion in one discussion on the matter. 'Here, I'll vote with a heavy heart'

Hezbollah supporters passed Haytham Tabtabai's coffin during his burial, along with two other members, at a cemetery south of Beirut where the group's fighters are usually laid to rest. Israel struck Lebanon's capital Sunday, saying it killed the military chief

A report found that European academic institutions that severed ties with Israel since October 7 have yet to renew them. A quarter of the total boycotts were made last summer

Base rate will go down to 4.25 percent from 4.5 percent. Israel had been one of the first to lower rates in January 2024, but it held off further reductions due to inflation, the war and soaring government spending. Further cuts are expected in 2026, although uncertainty remains high

Also this week: The International Music Showcase Festival gave a platform to promising local artists, and the Ninth Biennale for Drawing in Israel showcases works on a surprisingly apt theme

The government of Israel has appointed Roi Rosenblit as the new ambassador to Ukraine, replacing Michael Brodsky.

A special budget of 90 million shekels has been allocated to finance the flights, conversion classes, housing and other benefits for nearly 6,000 members of the Bnei Menashe community. According to the cabinet decision, Nof Hagalil – a mixed Jewish-Arab town in northern Israel – will absorb many of these new immigrants

Israel claimed to have killed Hezbollah’s top military official in an airstrike on a southern suburb of Beirut on Sunday, despite a US-brokered truce a year ago. The strike, the first on the outskirts of the Lebanese capital in months, targeted Hezbollah’s acting chief of staff, Ali Tabtabai, the military claimed in a statement. There was no immediate confirmation of his killing from Hezbollah, although senior Hezbollah official Mahmoud Qmati confirmed a central figure from the group had been targeted. Speaking near the bombed-out building in the Haret Hreik suburb, he said Israel’s strike crossed a “red line”. Qmati said Hezbollah’s leadership would decide on whether and how the group would respond. Five dead in strike The United States imposed sanctions on Tabtabai in 2016, identifying him as a key Hezbollah leader and offering a reward of up to $5 million for information on him. The Israeli military statement claimed Tabtabai “commanded most of Hezbollah’s units and worked hard to restore them to readiness...