Israel news feed
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Haaretz - 17:17 May 21, 2026
The letter, signed by 571 Jewish American politicians, diplomats and rabbis, said that a representative of Israel 'should not sow division but build relationships across differences,' following Ambassador Leiter's statements calling the pro-Israel liberal group J Street 'a cancer' -
Haaretz - 17:02 May 21, 2026
Comedian Lior Schleien is crisscrossing the country engaging with first-time voters, many of them supporters of Netanyahu and Ben-Gvir. The videos of these encounters are a viral sensation. But can they change minds? -
Haaretz - 16:39 May 21, 2026
Many lament the internal divisions in the period before October 7 and the right-wing has turned 'October 6' into a metaphor for the supposed failings of the Oslo Accords. But that period saw a fervent, focused civic effort that succeeded in deterring and deferring the hyperactive assault on democratic institutions -
JPost.com - Antisemitism - 16:39 May 21, 2026
Ali S. was charged with espionage, espionage for sabotage purposes, and attempted participation in murder and arson. Tawab M. was charged with attempted participation in murder.
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Haaretz - 16:32 May 21, 2026
Not long ago, it would have been unthinkable that a U.S. president would hold a national Shabbat event without major Jewish communal institutions. But they have been replaced by Orthodox Jewish groups who are eager to ally with the Christian majority -
Haaretz - 16:30 May 21, 2026
Following May Golan's statement that MK and Reform rabbi Gilad Kariv marries dogs in his 'delusional synagogues,' Ambassador Leiter said that he intends to formally apologize for the remarks. Earlier this week, he called the pro-Israel liberal J Street 'a cancer within the Jewish community' -
Haaretz - 15:15 May 21, 2026
International Jewish and pro-Israel groups condemned Itamar Ben-Gvir over his treatment of detained Gaza flotilla activists, saying it undermines Israel's standing and values. The criticism followed videos of restrained activists being taunted, which groups called an illegal 'public humiliation -
Haaretz - 15:05 May 21, 2026
Israel Katz excels at identifying the worst thoughts among the Likud hard core and acting accordingly. He's also good at condoning Jewish terror as he exploits his post for political purposes, a new approach for an Israeli defense minister -
Haaretz - 14:47 May 21, 2026
Headstart removed a campaign to fund the Hebrew translation of Sally Rooney's book after it had been online for one day. While the publisher claims it followed political pressure, the platform cites policy and legal concerns -
JPost.com - Antisemitism - 14:37 May 21, 2026
Antisemitism in Romania today is visible in far-right demonstrations, extremist political movements, and hostile rhetoric in parts of the media.
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Haaretz - 12:36 May 21, 2026
A company owned by billionaire Alfred Akirov has sold the undeveloped space that looks out onto the Old City. The sale shows that Israel's luxury home market still has steam -
JPost.com - Business & Innovation - 12:32 May 21, 2026
From power plants and transportation to data centers, Keystone Infra is positioning itself as a gateway for investors seeking long-term exposure to Israel’s growing infrastructure economy
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JPost.com - Energy & Infrastructure - 12:32 May 21, 2026
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Haaretz - 10:59 May 21, 2026
Mojtaba Khamenei's order could further frustrate Trump and complicate talks on ending the US-Israeli war on Iran. Netanyahu has said he will not consider the war over until Iran's enriched uranium is removed -
Haaretz - 10:06 May 21, 2026
The Israeli ministry's statement comes after reports that Turkey would fly over 70 of its citizens detained by Israel as well as citizens of other countries. Their arrest drew international condemnation after footage shared online showed detainees bound and taunted -
Haaretz - 10:06 May 21, 2026
In a new book, historian Avner Ben-Zakan, head of the Institute for Israeli Thought, argues that Zionism completed its mission when the state of Israel was founded. But that state, he warns, has failed to instill in its citizens a sense of national identity, thereby jeopardizing its future -
Haaretz - 09:51 May 21, 2026
Internal documents reveal how an Education Ministry committee, headed by a former Shin Bet operative, monitors left-wing and Arab educators over social media posts, protest activity and political speech | A Haaretz investigation -
JPost.com - Antisemitism - 08:31 May 21, 2026
The suspect, a 35-year-old Marayong resident, was also working as the tragic Hanukkah event’s photographer when he stole his peer’s camera, the police alleged.
