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Four Palestinians have died in Shin Bet interrogations since war started

Haaretz - 20:09 Dec 12, 2024

Amid growing concerns of human rights violations in Israeli detention centers, a Haaretz investigation revealed that four Palestinians died during investigations by Israel's internal security service, since the start of the war in the Gaza Strip. Of the four cases opened, half were dismissed
High Court gives Israel's justice minister deadline to appoint Supreme Court president

Haaretz - 19:50 Dec 12, 2024

The acting supreme court president reprimanded Levin's conduct, saying this is the first time in Israel's history the executive branch is interfering so blatantly in the inner workings of the judicial branch

Tags: Israel's
Iran faces its biggest crisis in decades after Assad's fall. Israel should be cautious

Haaretz - 19:39 Dec 12, 2024

Following the weakening of its proxies and loss of loyal allies like Bashar Assad and Hassan Nasrallah, Iran will have to decide whether to risk war by 'going nuclear' or to engage the Americans in an effort to reach a new nuclear deal

Tags: Iran
Israelis aren't ready for modern life, OECD survey shows

Haaretz - 19:34 Dec 12, 2024

Israeli adults placed 27th out of 31 countries in the survey that tested skills, suggesting that the country's future in a high-tech world may prove challenging
Some young progressive Jews in the Netherlands feel bereft of a political home

Haaretz - 19:26 Dec 12, 2024

The Amsterdam riots last month exposed how the Israeli-Palestinian conflict has been transplanted from the Middle East into European cities. With animosity toward Dutch Jews rising, many feel abandoned by mainstream political parties and media outlets
Israeli strikes on Syrian air defense could aid future attack on Iran, IDF sources say

Haaretz - 19:07 Dec 12, 2024

The army estimates that recent attacks have damaged most of the Assad army's defense systems, including surface-to-air missiles, creating a direct and threat-free air corridor to Iran

Tags: Iran
New studies change our understanding of our meeting with Neanderthals

Haaretz - 19:00 Dec 12, 2024

It's true that we met and mixed with Neanderthals many times, but only one 'gene flow event' produced all non-Africans alive today, and it was later than we thought, studies find

Tags: Neanderthals
Human rights prize awarded to Israeli in Tel Aviv, Palestinian at IDF checkpoint

Haaretz - 18:49 Dec 12, 2024

Israeli laureate Maoz Inon accepted his Franco-German human rights prize in the French ambassador's Tel Aviv residence, while Palestinian activist Issa Amro received his on the street outside an Israeli military checkpoint, calling it 'a small taste of life under occupation'

Tags: Israeli Tel Aviv Palestinian
Sinwar liberates Syria while saving Netanyahu

Haaretz - 18:19 Dec 12, 2024

How the deadly Hamas assault has led to Israel's demolition derby in Syria – and a bitterly ironic rehabilitation for the prime minister's party in the polls, as Defendant Netanyahu testifies in court

Tags: Syria
Three Israelis, including policeman, charged with kidnap and assault of Palestinian man in August

Haaretz - 16:56 Dec 12, 2024

The three are alleged to have beaten the Palestinian, causing broken bones, before leaving him unconscious on the side of the road in the Jordan Valley. He managed to seek help some hours later

Tags: Palestinian
America's most visible Jew says his goodbyes, but doesn't intend to disappear

Haaretz - 16:51 Dec 12, 2024

Married to a non-Jewish woman, raising his children in a blended family, Doug Emhoff showed what may have been an otherwise hostile community how Jewish families in the 21st century can take on many forms. He should be remembered appropriately for his service over the past four years
When asked if he trusts Netanyahu, Trump tells Time Magazine: 'I Don't Trust Anybody'

Haaretz - 16:34 Dec 12, 2024

In an interview with Time Magazine, President-elect Trump was asked about the war in the Gaza Strip. 'I think he knows I want it to end,' he answered, referencing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. In regard to a war with Iran, Trump said that 'anything can happen'

Tags: Time Magazine Trump
Why Europe has gone cold on Israel's blitz and 'temporary' occupation in Syria

Haaretz - 16:12 Dec 12, 2024

European diplomats watched in astonishment this week as Israel wiped out many of Syria's military capabilities. In the space of a few days, tacit support has turned to concern and harsh words
World Central Kitchen's firing of Gazan workers over 'terror' links draws debate

Haaretz - 15:54 Dec 12, 2024

After the food aid group fired dozens of workers, some are arguing that the move will undermine desperately-needed humanitarian efforts. Others say it validates Israel's claims
The (deep) state vs. Benjamin Netanyahu: Inside the courtroom during the PM's testimony

Haaretz - 14:42 Dec 12, 2024
Netanyahu government's latest sin: To stymie reforms that would boost the economy

Haaretz - 13:22 Dec 12, 2024

Historically, Israeli governments have exploited crises to carry out far-reaching changes that guaranteed economic growth. Alas, that's not what the government and the Knesset legal adviser are doing with the vital Economic Arrangements Bill
Israel passes law enabling restrictive orders without judicial process, based solely on police intelligence

Haaretz - 12:51 Dec 12, 2024

The stated purpose of the law passed by the Knesset – despite the Justice Ministry's opposition – was to give Israeli police additional tools in its fight against organized crime in Arab society
Mossad chief discusses hostage deal with Qatari PM in secret Doha visit as Hamas reportedly drops key demand

Haaretz - 10:55 Dec 12, 2024

Hamas reportedly agreed to a temporary Israeli presence in Gaza's contested Philadelphi route and Netzarim Corridor as all sides try to reach a deal before Trump enters office on January 20

Tags: Hamas
'There is no way he won't be buried in the Kibbutz he died defending'

Haaretz - 10:22 Dec 12, 2024

Udi Goren, whose cousin Tal Haimi was killed in the Gaza border community of Nir Yitzhak on October 7, comes to Israel's Knesset every week to fight for the hostages' return: 'I don't hear commitment to return all the hostages anytime soon'
Ben-Gvir asked police officers being considered for promotion: Are you loyal?

Haaretz - 04:00 Dec 12, 2024

The officers who were asked about their loyalty told their commanders and other officers, leading the internal affair department to open an investigation. A senior law enforcement official: 'This is completely unacceptable, officers should act only according to loyalty to the law – and nothing else'

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