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If U.S. lawmakers and officials truly want to honor Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Jon and Rachel, they must publicly call for the deal that would have ensured Hersh came home alive

Hersh Goldberg-Polin, along with five other hostages, was executed while in Hamas captivity in Gaza. At his funeral, Israel's President Isaac Herzog said, 'I want to say how sorry I am that we failed to bring him home'

U.S. reportedly building final 'take or leave it' cease-fire proposal ■ Ben-Gvir says he's 'not ashamed to say' that he is using his power in the government 'to prevent a reckless deal and to stop any negotiations altogether' ■ Thousands of Israelis protest in favor of hostage deal across the country ■ U.K. announces it is suspending a series of arms shipments to Israel ■ Here's what you need to know 332 days into the war

Despite presiding over numerous failures – including Iran, the economy, the cost of living and October 7 – Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is still worshipped by over a quarter of Israelis. The gap between his failings and his support has all the attributes of a cult

19-year-old Medo Halimy shot to online fame with optimistic videos on daily life in Gaza. Last week, he was killed while visiting a makeshift cafe to go online

This is one of the most drastic actions by any Western government since the Gaza conflict began and could encourage other countries to take similar steps

'There is no reason for the donations to be stored for extended periods, as some could spoil,' says a leader of Israel's Arab community, as the Israeli army claims the donations don't qualify for entry into Gaza

Three weeks after October 7, Hersh Goldberg-Polin's sister reached out to Haaretz's Amir Tibon, himself a survivor of the Hamas attack. The family of the late hostage remained optimistic until the very last moment

Silver, often referred to as a "restless metal," has a reputation for confounding both bulls and bears with its unpredictable movements.

Following the La Grande Motte Synagogue attack, French Jews fear rising antisemitism amid political turmoil, expressing concerns for their future.

Historically a bad month for precious metals, gold has brought negative returns each September. Will this month be different?

When Inbar Izhak proposed opening the first gynecology clinic for the queer community in Soroka hospital, she got 'insane tailwind' from people wanting safe, informed care. For the clinic's leading doctor, Iris Shoham, the work feels spiritual: 'Like God's in the room'

Speculation is rife on social media, with some saying Hamas executed the hostages as part of its psychological warfare battle against Israeli society, while others veered into denialism, blaming Israel for their deaths

A senior air force officer also tells Haaretz about the international cooperation that thwarted Iran's attack in April and delivered a preemptive strike on Hezbollah in August, amid efforts for Israel to decrease this dependence

In August 2023, National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visited a special unit's training base, where, in an extraordinary act, he, his chief of staff, and driver were allowed to operate advanced weapons. Only a court petition by Haaretz resulted in disclosing the photographs of the extraordinary incident.

Much like the hours following October 7, it is increasingly clear that Netanyahu is completely dysfunctional, and that his personal and political survival is a thousand times more important than the lives of the hostages.

Tel Aviv Museum of Art's 'Moï Ver/Moshe Raviv: Modernism in Transition' is an exhibition one doesn't see every day

Bnei Sakhnin's players refused to return to the field after their fans clashed with those from Hapoel Be'er Sheva

For the first time: The Government Authority for Urban Renewal publishes recommended salaries for project organizers, which can impact project feasibility and homeowners' returns.

For the first time: The Government Authority for Urban Renewal publishes recommended salaries for project organizers, which can impact project feasibility and homeowners' returns.