Although the president's office said Herzog 'has not set conditions' for the pardon, those who spoke with him believe he is likely to demand commitments from the prime minister, such as a state commission of inquiry into Oct. 7, halting legislation against the judiciary or blocking the government's media takeover
The Shin Bet's internal probe reveals the agency had no knowledge of the Nova festival near the Gaza border, where 378 civilians and security personnel were killed and 44 abducted, as failures in communication with police and the IDF left officials unaware of the mass gathering
Netanyahu's unprecedented request for a pre-conviction pardon raises complex legal questions, especially without admitting guilt. Here is how the process works, the arguments he is making, the precedents he cites, and why Israel's High Court is unlikely to approve it
According to the proposed plan, the two existing segregated beaches in the cities will close in favor of one that is merged along their border. Officials say the plan would improve access for religious bathers and restore an uninterrupted promenade in central Tel Aviv
In the final days of the Nafatli Benett and Yair Lapid government in 2022, Taal chairman Ahmad Tibi approached members of the government and offered to provide a safety net. He was turned away. That's it, Arabs aren't allowed to save Jews from Jews
Fadi and Juma Abu Assi, 10 and 12, morphed into 'suspects' and 'a threat' while gathering wood for healing became 'suspicious actions on the ground' and 'approaching the troops in a way that posed an immediate threat to them'
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
As part of an agreement Northwestern signed to restore U.S. government funding, the university committed to develop materials to 'socialize' international students and provide 'all-female sports, locker rooms, and showering facilities' defined by biological sex
Netanyahu's accountability cannot stop on October 7, 2023, nor at the Israeli side of the Gaza border. Letting him off the hook for what Israel did in Gaza is no less defining for Israel's future as it seeks to rebuild itself after his long and destructive rule
Steven Zipperstein's new book, 'Philip Roth: Stung by Life,' harmoniously navigates Roth's complex legacy while raising real questions about the author's enduring intellectual invincibility
Most homes in the West Bank settlements under the Samaria Regional Council are connected to a sewage collection system, but instead of being linked to a regional pipeline, the sewage is discharged into open areas outside the settlements
The Israeli prime minister continues to stand in the way of Donald Trump's regional interests, all while boasting of the U.S. president's support for the coveted pardon. But pardoned or not, Netanyahu – like Nixon – will carry the stink of corruption forever
The accuser, an unauthorized resident, claims Israeli musician and songwriter Doron Medalie forced a sexual act on him after impairing his ability to resist. Medalie claims in response that he is under a campaign of defamation and lies, and pledged to cooperate if an investigation is opened
Last month, a group of U.S. Senators and House members pressed the Trump administration to secure Mohammed Zaher Ibrahim's release. He reportedly suffered from double-digit weight loss and developed scabies while being held by Israel