The official says it's unclear if talks are being held between Israel and Arab or American officials in a bid to change the decision and allow the delegation to enter the West Bank
Israel has unveiled the first-ever operational use of laser air defense systems during the war with Hamas and Hezbollah, marking a significant shift in missile interception technology with faster, cheaper, and more sustainable capabilities
According to the cease-fire agreement – a copy of which has been obtained by Haaretz – Hamas will provide full information about the condition of the remaining hostages after releasing 10 of the living hostages and 18 bodies ■ Israel has backed down from its demand to start negotiations to end the war only after the release of all the hostages
Tom Barrack's expanded role affirms that the U.S. views Turkey, not Israel, as the primary outside player in Syria. Barrack, a close friend of President Trump, was previously charged with being an unregistered foreign agent for the UAE
The state media report did not elaborate but said Madani received foreign currency and cryptocurrency from Israel in exchange for classified information about buildings of interest
Israel fears Trump's 'caprice' as he pushes an Iran deal. With limited leverage, Netanyahu signals possible military action – but a solo strike appears unlikely. He's now seeing what 'America First' really means, even when it comes to Gaza
Israel marks a year and eight months since the horrors of October 7, and prepares to commemorate 58 years since its most celebrated military victory – the contrast between the two wars reveals a deep crisis of leadership and direction
The Israeli public deserves transparency about the strategic plan for the 'day after' in Gaza – if one even exists. Israel will likely make no decision at all, allowing the vacuum in the bleeding enclave to be filled by armed militias operating without restraint
In an open letter to the British prime minister, they also asked that the U.K. consider moving to suspend Israel from the UN and honor the ICC arrest warrants against Netanyahu and the former Israeli defense minister
In a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto stated his willingness to open diplomatic relations with Israel if Palestine were recognized
Geography, experience, and mindset: The Houthis have become a force exceedingly difficult to stop, despite repeated airstrikes by both the U.S. and Israel. Even an Israeli withdrawal from Gaza is unlikely to prompt their disarmament
Neither Iran nor Gaza, neither Syria nor the Houthis were the real test of the Trump Administration's support for Israel. Here's how we'll know whether U.S. President Donald Trump has soured on the Jewish State
Jenny Chapman, Britain's minister for international development, tells Haaretz during a visit to Israel that the U.K. fears that Israel's Gaza aid plan is unlikely to meet the needs of Palestinians, and is designed to move them around
Say Their Names, an event at Tel Aviv's Radical Idea House, spotlights the nexus between children and wartime language, testimonies and international law. Plus, Jacques Lacan is having a moment in Israel – and in Hebrew
Austrian Eurovision winner JJ joins growing calls to review voting rules, which several countries say favor Israel, and says he hopes next year's contest in Vienna will exclude the country: 'It's very disappointing to see Israel still participating'
The survey also showed that Religious-Zionists constitute 28 percent of the population, ultra-Orthodox 10 percent, and unaffiliated 50 percent. The leader of the Reform movement in Israel attributed recent growth to the events of October 7