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At a Knesset conference attended by Israeli lawmakers and journalists, Lapid fiercely criticized the Netanyahu's government crackdown on Israeli press and warned that freedom of press is at stake, contrary to the communications minister's position

It might seem a thankless task right now to produce a festival showcasing both Israeli and Palestinian films. But the event's executive director says it's a chance to push back against extremism and boycotts: 'Film festivals are supposed to be places to open dialogue, but many have chosen avoidance over engagement'

The law, which would also have to pass in the French Senate, was adopted by the parliament late Tuesday with 154 parliamentarians in favor, 72 against, and 43 in abstention. 

Pastry chef Dudu Outmezgine swears by his 100-shekel, golden-glazed doughnut, but it symbolizes the chasm between those who keep partying and those who are persevering as the Gaza war grinds on

For small business owners, the Osek Za’ir is an opportunity to save time, reduce costs, and focus on contributing to Israel’s economy.

Requests by media outlets, including Haaretz, to air Netanyahu's testimony live were rejected ■ The PM also requested to testify just two days a week instead of three – and for only five hours at a time rather than eight

China's ruthless mineral export ban threatens U.S. tech and military might. Critical materials blockade could cripple semiconductor, energy, and defense industries. The mineral war has begun.

Nearly 14 months after they were evacuated from Kibbutz Manara on the Lebanese border, the locals are seeing the destruction wrought by Hezbollah's anti-tank missiles. They know rebuilding will be hard, too

The $1.8 trillion fund's ethics watchdog said in its recommendation to divest that Bezeq facilitates the 'maintenance and expansion' of settlements, which according to the council, are 'illegal under international law'

According to the study, commissioned by ADL, Jewish-American job candidates needed to send nearly 25 percent more applications to receive the same number of positive first responses than Americans from Western European backgrounds for the same position, and Israeli-Americans nearly 40 percent more applications

A CNN report from Gaza played on Israel's Channel 13 showed starving women being crushed by desperate masses. But in Israel, people are still shocked by "ethnic cleansing" accusations

Settlers entered three West Bank villages, including Hawara, before being arrested by Israeli military forces after an illegal West Bank outpost was evacuated by the IDF and Border Police earlier Wednesday

The Supreme Leader rails against a secret Jewish plot to 'rule over us.' A former president hosts a Holocaust denial conference. Tehran rings out with chants of 'Death to Israel.' So is the equation, made routinely by Israeli politicians, that Iran = Nazi Germany justified? And did antisemitism in Iran suddenly emerge out of the 1979 Islamic Revolution?

Bank Leumi is leading the service revolution for English speakers.

Bank Leumi is leading the service revolution for English speakers.

Israel's mainstream media reporting on the war is remarkably conformist and inward-looking, but it is not the only reason for the dearth of coverage of the death and destruction in Gaza. The Israeli public has also made a choice

Leebie, the sister of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, who was murdered in Hamas captivity along with five other hostages, says she's disappointed that the struggle for the hostages isn't completely sweeping the country. 'People are going on as usual ... It's a very ugly lesson to learn about humanity,' she says

Both sides are trying to set the rules on the ground for the enforcement of the agreement, an American official who is involved in the talks on the subject said, adding that the administration believes both want the agreement to last

The humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip is getting worse, with a serious shortage of basic foodstuffs. Earlier this week, a mob stole food from an aid truck and masked men were filmed shooting a suspected food thief in the leg. The IDF rejects criticism, saying that the amount of food entering the Strip has increase and winter equipment has been allowed in