Israel news feed
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Haaretz - 04:55 May 09, 2026
The head of the IDF Central Command has effectively ordered troops to shoot stone-throwers on sight – so long as they are Palestinian. Soldiers are following through. Youssef Shtayyeh, 15, was shot dead from 100 meters away as he fled -
Haaretz - 04:18 May 09, 2026
Naomi Abraham, a lawyer and economist who grew up in – but later left – the ultra-Orthodox world, asserts that Israeli society is oblivious to what really drives Haredim. 'The wheeler-dealer oligarchy isn't dealing in theology. It's dealing in real estate, land registration and shadow banking,' she says. 'Just look at the balance sheets' -
Haaretz - 03:09 May 09, 2026
After serving as a home for community and cultural initiatives, Cafe Shapira has succumbed to economic strain and political despair -
Haaretz - 03:06 May 09, 2026
Israel's security and judicial institutions are increasingly serving the coalition's and Netanyahu's, with political interference seen inside the Shin Bet, police and courts. A weakened Supreme Court has failed to curb democratic erosion ahead of elections, critics warn -
Haaretz - 00:48 May 09, 2026
A surge in deadly Hezbollah drone attacks has exposed critical gaps in Israel's military preparedness, particularly against Hezbollah's fiber-optic-guided drones that cannot be jammed. Experts have warned the IDF for two years, but defenses remain unavailable to soldiers -
JPost.com - Antisemitism - 00:29 May 09, 2026
Albanese is a harsh critic of Israel and is campaigning in the European Union against the imposition of American sanctions on her and senior officials at the International Criminal Court.
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Haaretz - 20:57 May 08, 2026
Netanyahu justifies the contested appointment of his former military secretary to head the Mossad by saying that only the prime minister is responsible for state security. However, he has been constantly avoiding taking personal responsibility for the October 7 Hamas attacks -
Haaretz - 20:37 May 08, 2026
The Bar Kochba Revolt, which many Israelis remembered on this week's Lag Ba'omer holiday, should serve as a warning to a society that embraces its most extreme voices -
Haaretz - 20:37 May 08, 2026
The countries' previous presidents recalled their ambassadors amid the post-October 7 war in Gaza. The newly-elected right-wing, pro-Israel presidents told Herzog on Friday that they would return to Israel in the coming weeks -
JPost.com - Antisemitism - 20:09 May 08, 2026
EUROPEAN AFFAIRS: Pedro Sanchez is continuously accused of corruption. His wife is facing charges of corruption and influence peddling, his appearances are often met with calls to resign.
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Haaretz - 17:54 May 08, 2026
Filing in Miami federal court, Masri's attorneys rejected claims he knowingly enabled Hamas, saying plaintiffs offer 'speculation' and no proof his projects could foreseeably support attacks. The case involves around 200 U.S. plaintiffs seeking damages under the Anti-Terrorism Act -
Haaretz - 17:31 May 08, 2026
The former vice president who is widely seen as a leading contender for the Democratic 2028 nomination, slammed the Trump administration's 'profound irresponsibility' in a Nevada party event, warning Americans were paying the price for the U.S. war in Iran -
Haaretz - 16:19 May 08, 2026
Riyadh quickly halted Project Freedom for escorting ships, seeing it as a surefire recipe for renewed fighting – and maybe missile attacks like this week's on the UAE -
JPost.com - Business & Innovation - 15:52 May 08, 2026
No one walked into Israel and achieved instant prosperity overnight. The land required effort, faith, and sacrifice. But, ultimately, it offered something deeper than comfort.
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JPost.com - Banking & Finance - 15:52 May 08, 2026
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JPost.com - Business & Innovation - 15:51 May 08, 2026
In Weiss vs Large Enterprises Assessing Officer, the court said the ITA also cannot back out of an agreement with a taxpayer. (The ITA sometimes needs to remember that.)
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JPost.com - Banking & Finance - 15:51 May 08, 2026
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JPost.com - Business & Innovation - 15:50 May 08, 2026
Jerusalem incubator connects young entrepreneurs with investors to refine early concepts.
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Haaretz - 15:47 May 08, 2026
The Radiohead guitarist talks about reuniting with Israeli musician Shye Ben Tzur for their new album, 'Ranjha,' why music is the only thing that interests him - and why Israeli journalists keep asking him about Israel