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Drawing on written records, rituals and sorcerers' spells, Dr. Tali Buskila's new book sheds light on the intimate relations and family life of ordinary Jews in the Ottoman empire centuries ago. 'It was important for me to relate to them as people who made rational decisions based on a desire to improve their lives, even if the possibilities available to them were limited'

John Ganz, whose bestselling debut book is now out, argues that the roots of today's political unrest – and Donald Trump's rise – lie 30-plus years in the past, with an unlikely alliance between a Jewish economist and a neo-Nazi Klansman

A man from Massachusetts was arrested on charges of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon and violation of a constitutional right causing injury

Amid a rise in crime, racism and persecution fueled by a far-right government and a seemingly endless war, more and more high-tech entrepreneurs, doctors and business professionals from Israel's Arab elite contemplate restarting life abroad

Officials familiar with the talks tell Haaretz that Prime Minster Benjamin Netanyahu's insistence on Israeli control over the Egypt-Gaza border is still the main obstacle in the way of an agreement, and no progress was made during the recent round of talks in Doha

Israel's national security minister has succeeded where Hamas failed – and has more plans ahead ■ Talk of a national unity government has returned, only it's not clear with whom or for what purpose ■ Golda Meir stepped down after the Yom Kippur War, but for Netanyahu, the premiership means never having to say you're sorry

Gallant's assessment that Hamas is finished as a military organization is not far from the truth, but also signifies a change in the war's direction ■ Washington admits that Sinwar is increasingly responsible for the failure of the cease-fire talks ■ And how two future dates could influence events in northern Israel

The IDF says that a drone entered from Lebanon and crashed, exploding in a non-residential area in the Upper Galilee ■ EU, Muslim countries meet in Spain eyeing schedule for Palestinian statehood ■ Dozens block Tel Aviv main road calling for hostage deal ■ Letter in Sinwar's name sent to Hezbollah leader thanking him for 'his solidarity' ■ One person shot during scuffle at pro-Israel rally in Boston suburb, authorities say

The lead author of the IDF's ethical code examines the moral aspects of Israel's ongoing war against Hamas in the Gaza Strip. 'A democratic country cannot be in a situation where fighting continues for political or personal considerations without the justification of absolute necessity'

Gold reaches a record $2,557 while silver surges, driven by inflation fears and expected rate cuts.

The new Jerusalem chief, Maj. Gen. Amir Arzani, spearheaded a change in police conduct towards Jewish prayer on the Temple Mount/Al-Aqsa Compound. In another controversial appointment, Ben-Gvir's security secretary, Brig. Gen. Moshe Pinchi, will now head the police's West Bank District

Originally called the Scotiabank-Giller Prize, it will now be called the Giller Prize for Literature, in response to vocal public protests against Scotiabank, over the bank's investments in Israeli defense company Elbit Systems, whose weaponry has been used during the war in Gaza

About 250 million years ago, life on Earth was all but wiped out. Now, a new unifying theory for the Permian extinction offers a terrifying conclusion for our planet

Israeli filmmaker groups have called on Defense Minister Gallant to release a director they say was arrested for making a film critical of the Shin Bet – but who the Shin Bet says was detained for taking part in the violent settler rampage in the West Bank village of Jit