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As Netanyahu's circle of billionaires shrinks, one wealthy buddy stays loyal

Haaretz - 17:34 Mar 09, 2025

Since he started out in politics, Netanyahu has cultivated wealthy Jewish backers like the Adelsons and Arnon Milchan. Now British real estate magnate Zak Gertler stands alone in his loyalty. Is it true friendship or will it end the same?
Ohio Rabbi disinvited from rally against white supremacy because of pro-Israel views

Haaretz - 17:14 Mar 09, 2025

Rabbi Ari Jun was initially invited to speak at the rally, organized to counter a neo-Nazi demonstration, but the invitation was later rescinded. 'allowing Zionists to participate undermines the original goal of the demonstration,' one of the organizers wrote
Israeli energy minister orders to cut off all electricity to Gaza. Hamas Energy Authority: No power in Gaza anyway

Haaretz - 16:53 Mar 09, 2025

Energy Minister Eli Cohen said Israel would use 'all means available' to secure the return of Israeli hostages. The move is not expected to affect Gaza's electricity supply, which was cut off on October 7, 2023. Head of Gaza's Energy Authority: 'Power station isn't operating anyway'

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Russia isn't ruling out Iran's limiting its nuclear program, eyes a role in Israeli-Palestinian talks

Haaretz - 16:46 Mar 09, 2025

In a first official statement of its kind, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova tells Haaretz of potential compromises by Tehran. With U.S.-Russia relations improving, Moscow is also expressing a desire to collaborate to address Middle East issues

Tags: Russia
'The politicians need to feel the great despair and devastation of the people here'

Haaretz - 15:34 Mar 09, 2025

The brother-in-law of Tal Haimi, whose body is being held in Gaza, says he essentially lost all his family and friends on October 7, 2023. Those whoe were not the same after that dark day
Former mayor of central Israeli city wounded in Tel Aviv car explosion

Haaretz - 15:24 Mar 09, 2025

Shlomo Lahiani, the ex-mayor of Bat Yam, was targeted in his vehicle for the second time in 14 months ■ An additional driver was moderately wounded
Ramadan TV series on early Islamic ruler met with bans and controversy in the Middle East

Haaretz - 13:33 Mar 09, 2025

'Muawiya,' thought to be the most expensive Ramadan series ever made, tells the story of the first Umayyad caliph, who remains a contentious figure, especially among Shia Muslims. Some religious leaders claim it 'threatens the fabric of society'

Tags: Ramadan
Israeli defense industry sees opportunities as Trump distances U.S. from NATO and Ukraine

Haaretz - 13:27 Mar 09, 2025

Israel is the only country whose weapons regularly encounter the Russian counterparts. That advantage, and possible looser restrictions if NATO weakens, could lead to more share surges for companies like Elbit Systems

Tags: NATO
Assad holdouts, brutal jihadists and a new regime: Inside Syria's web of horrific, deadly clashes

Haaretz - 12:53 Mar 09, 2025

If not stopped, Syria could mirror post-Saddam Iraq, where army holdouts joined al-Qaida, fueling a bloody civil war. Leader al-Sharaa struggles to control militias, including former rebel allies who helped him topple Assad

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How Trump is bulldozing Netanyahu on a Gaza deal

Haaretz - 11:34 Mar 09, 2025

Benjamin Netanyahu is both petrified and deeply jealous of Donald Trump, who has taken ownership of the hostage issue. But above all, he can't say no to the U.S. president
'Returning to war in Gaza will kill hostages': Families camp outside Israeli defense ministry

Haaretz - 10:53 Mar 09, 2025

Activists and hostages' relatives camped overnight outside the defense ministry and IDF headquarters in Tel Aviv, vowing to continue protesting for the next few days. 'We must pressure decision-makers for a full deal and oppose returning to war'
Why is Netanyahu's Israel cozying up to Europe's antisemitic far right?

Haaretz - 10:07 Mar 09, 2025

They claim to 'love' Israel but they hate Jews. And despite this fact, Israel's foreign ministry is reaching out to make friends

Tags: Israel
Israeli university presidents threaten strike, public protest if Netanyahu government fires AG

Haaretz - 10:06 Mar 09, 2025

The presidents of eight Israeli universities warned of an 'unprecedented danger to the rule of law' and called on other organizations to join the protest after Netanyahu's justice minister announced proceedings to dismiss the Attorney General

Tags: Israeli
Poll: Majority of Israelis say Netanyahu must resign, accept responsibility for Oct. 7

Haaretz - 10:04 Mar 09, 2025

Israelis overwhelmingly credit U.S. President Donald Trump for the cease-fire and hostage deal, with Netanyahu at the bottom of the list, a poll by the Israel Democracy Institute shows

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Thousands of Israeli gun owners exposed in Iranian hack-and-leak operation

Haaretz - 06:57 Mar 09, 2025

Iranian hackers leaked a trove of gun registry data, exposing the identities and addresses of thousands of Israeli firearms' owners: 'Every person with a gun at home is at risk'

Tags: Israeli Iranian
New Israeli army chief's strategy to restart Gaza war hinges on Trump's green light

Haaretz - 05:06 Mar 09, 2025

Incoming army chief Zamir and the Israeli government's plans to resume the war are fraught with dangers and pitfalls ■ Although the event of IDF Spokesperson Hagari's ouster has been exaggerated, Zamir's handling of the situation is worrying
Who needs muzzles laws when Israeli universities act as voluntary censors?

Haaretz - 04:10 Mar 09, 2025
Hamas says it may release U.S.-Israeli hostage as part of talks to end Gaza war

Haaretz - 04:10 Mar 09, 2025

GAZA CEASE-FIRE: Israeli delegation to attend Gaza truce talks in Doha Monday, Netanyahu's office says; France, Germany, Italy, U.K. welcome Arab plan for Gaza reconstruction; ■ ISRAEL: IDF strikes kill two in southern Gaza, one in Lebanon

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All roads lead to Doha and bypass Netanyahu: Qatar's brilliant move on hostage talks

Haaretz - 04:00 Mar 09, 2025

Netanyahu was jolted from complacency when Qatar went past Israel to offer the U.S. a deal with Hamas for releasing its citizens held in Gaza. This prompted the prime minister to advance the 'Witkoff proposal' amid rising political pressure within his far-right coalition partners

Tags: Netanyahu
More men than women reported job discrimination in Israel in 2024

Haaretz - 01:11 Mar 09, 2025

A surge in workplace discrimination complaints linked to extended reserve duty has shifted longstanding trends after well over a year of war, data reveals

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