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With confidence, conviction and even talking occupation: The Democrats are a new sight in Israeli politics

Haaretz - 15:22 Jul 20, 2026

Over 112,000 people who have registered to vote in the Democrats primaries are hearing what all of Israeli society should have been discussing since October 7, and long before

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Palestinians celebrate Spain's World Cup win, hailing solidarity in Gaza's 'darkest days'

Haaretz - 15:21 Jul 20, 2026

The celebrations followed Israel's vocal support for Argentina, led by Netanyahu ally Javier Milei. After Spain's 1-0 victory, a Gaza poet reposted Netanyahu's message alongside a photo of Spanish star Lamine Yamal carrying the Palestinian flag. 'Revenge in its finest form,' he wrote
'What if there aren't free and fair elections in Israel in October? What are we going to do?'

Haaretz - 15:14 Jul 20, 2026
Israel hands back three south Lebanon villages under deal with Beirut, U.S. says

Haaretz - 15:11 Jul 20, 2026

The handover was a direct result of discussions between the sides last week, the U.S. State Department said. Washington is overseeing the process at the diplomatic level, but will not have personnel on the ground to monitor implementation – and one source said it is yet unclear who will
The millions fueling Israel's frantic battle to win back U.S. public opinion

Haaretz - 14:26 Jul 20, 2026

As Israel's global standing plummets amid the wars in Gaza and Iran, government documents and U.S. filings reveal that Jerusalem has poured unprecedented sums into public diplomacy campaigns and influence operations abroad since October 7

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Democrats party block right-wing Channel 14 from covering primary night event

Haaretz - 13:52 Jul 20, 2026

The party stated that Channel 14 in its current format is not a media outlet but a propaganda channel, and therefore will not be allowed to enter the event. In April, Yair Golan did not rule out shutting down the right-wing channel

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IDF kills two Palestinians in raid on West Bank town as settlers steal livestock

Haaretz - 13:36 Jul 20, 2026

The Israeli military said it raided the town to 'prevent friction' during the settler raid, adding that soldiers accompanied and guarded the settlers as they searched the sheep. The IDF said soldiers opened fire after 'terrorists threw stones' during the joint raid
Hungary's PM Magyar to offer presidency to Jewish chess legend Judit Polgar

Haaretz - 12:40 Jul 20, 2026

Widely regarded as the greatest female chess player of all time, Polgar will be asked to replace President Tamas Sulyok, whose removal is part of Magyar's drive to dismantle former Prime Minister Viktor Orban's bastions of power
AG tells High Court judicial intervention is unavoidable over Ben-Gvir's continued interference in police

Haaretz - 12:39 Jul 20, 2026

Responding to petitions seeking Ben-Gvir's dismissal, Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara said his 'conduct harming police independence continues unabated' despite repeated attempts to stop it; Justices must now decide whether to order Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to dismiss him

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The Democrats: What to know about Israel's left-wing party's primary election

Haaretz - 12:13 Jul 20, 2026

Israel's left is pinning its hopes on Monday's Democrats primary, in which more than 112,000 members – the country's second-largest party membership after Netanyahu's Likud – will choose the candidates who will represent it in the upcoming Knesset election

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Report: Pentagon concealed dozens of U.S. troop injuries in Iran strikes

Haaretz - 12:08 Jul 20, 2026

Dozens of American service members were wounded and several helicopters damaged in previously undisclosed Iranian attacks in Jordan last week, before a strike that killed two U.S. soldiers on Friday, according to the New York Times
Gaza aid worth billions is stuck in Hormuz

Haaretz - 11:37 Jul 20, 2026

The war with Iran has disrupted Gulf oil revenues, delaying billions of dollars in pledged funding
Andy Burnham becomes British PM as Starmer exits; tougher Israel stance expected

Haaretz - 11:19 Jul 20, 2026

Burnham has recently apologized for Labour's initial response to the Gaza war and pledged further sanctions against Israel and the Netanyahu government, as well as a possible ban on trade with West Bank settlements

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By striking Jordan, Iran is sending a message to Lebanon

Haaretz - 11:12 Jul 20, 2026

As Lebanese President Joseph Aoun prepares to meet Donald Trump in Washington, Tehran is signaling it will resist any diplomatic effort that sidelines its influence in Beirut
The original Ozempic Society of ancient Rome

Haaretz - 08:55 Jul 20, 2026

The Roman pursuit of the 'perfect' body reveals a timeless reality: Aesthetic ideals change across generations, but the body remains a powerful form of social currency
Anti-Netanyahu bloc leads new poll but falls short of a majority without Arab parties

Haaretz - 07:24 Jul 20, 2026

The poll projected the opposition at 69 seats, but its Jewish parties at only 59, while Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar remained the largest party and a newly formed party crossed the electoral threshold for the first time
An urgent warning: this man could subvert Israel's democratic election

Haaretz - 05:46 Jul 20, 2026

Netanyahu appointed David Zini to lead Israel's Shin Bet intelligence agency expecting personal and political loyalty. So far, Zini has been delivering for him

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Dear Eyal Zamir, take me as a career soldier

Haaretz - 05:26 Jul 20, 2026

I'm ready for a career change. I may be nearly 60 and unable to run far, but if 'meaningful' combat roles mean shooting a Palestinian with his hands raised or smoking with settlers while they harass civilians, I believe I have what it takes to serve
The 'Knesset virus' infects Arab politics ahead of elections

Haaretz - 05:09 Jul 20, 2026

As Arab parties once again battle over candidates and Knesset slots, the race for political power overshadows the urgent need for unity. While Arab citizens face crime, discrimination and growing threats to democracy, every grain of soil cries out for political unity

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Settlers besiege Palestinian family in West Bank town for over two weeks, despite IDF presence

Haaretz - 04:04 Jul 20, 2026

The Tubasi family has suffered repeated attacks by settlers since two settler outposts were established around them. 'They attack anyone trying to leave the house or reach us, we have little food left and the electricity supply has been cut off, soon we will be cut off from the world,' they said

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