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Learning under fire: Israeli schoolchildren from town near Lebanon border struggle to read and write

Haaretz - 09:01 May 11, 2026

War, evacuation and then another war with Hezbollah have taken their toll in Israel's northernmost city of Kiryat Shmona, where even reading and writing have become a challenge
Two beds for 18 people: Israel detains West Bank Palestinians in harsh conditions

Haaretz - 08:40 May 11, 2026

A public defender said the detainees were shackled each time they were escorted to a single toilet in a cell meant for two, while judges said the case exposes a recurring pattern of overcrowded police holding facilities and failures to implement court orders to transfer detainees
Trump heads to Beijing reportedly seeking Xi Jinping's help to end Iran war

Haaretz - 08:17 May 11, 2026

As Trump and Xi Jinping prepare for a high-stakes summit dominated by trade, the U.S. president is also expected to press China to help end the Iran war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, amid concerns the conflict is hurting the global economy and weakening Trump politically

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Israel needs leadership capable of spearheading a new Zionist revolution

Haaretz - 08:06 May 11, 2026

More than just a new government, we need leaders willing to stake out clear positions and courageous enough to act on them
It wasn't just revenge that Israel was after in Gaza

Haaretz - 05:42 May 11, 2026
One woman shot dead in central Israel, three women wounded

Haaretz - 05:16 May 11, 2026

Police are investigating whether the incident was of criminal or nationalist character. Police say that the first woman was shot following a family feud, and that the shooter then proceeded to fire out into the street
Reservist killed in explosive drone blast near Lebanon border, IDF says

Haaretz - 03:14 May 11, 2026

Alexander Glovanyov, 47, from Petah Tikva, was killed inside Israeli territory near the border; his death brings the number of soldiers killed in the current round of fighting in the north to 18
Family disputes police account after unarmed Bedouin man fatally shot

Haaretz - 03:00 May 11, 2026

Relatives of Ahmad al-Naami said the 57-year-old, who suffered from serious health problems and used a cane, could barely walk and posed no threat when Border Police opened fire
'We want to see an Israeli embassy in Beirut': In Lebanon's talk shows, Israel is no longer unspeakable

Haaretz - 02:42 May 11, 2026

On prime-time television, Lebanese hosts and guests are openly discussing negotiations and normalization with Israel. Some subjects, however, are still taboo

Tags: Israel
Just like clockwork: Police violence is exposed, officers play the victim

Haaretz - 01:45 May 11, 2026

A former public defender recalls how police routinely used assault claims to justify brutality, arguing the beating of prosecutor Saleh Na'ameh reflects a wider culture of impunity fueled by political backing – and warning that unchecked police violence could endanger Israel's democracy
IDF Says It Hit Over 20 Hezbollah Targets in Lebanon in Sunday Strikes

Haaretz - 01:35 May 11, 2026
With little leverage, Lebanon turns to Saudis in pursuit of a cease-fire

Haaretz - 00:59 May 11, 2026

Israel is looking for a quick solution, but Beirut says Hezbollah cannot be defanged without risking collapse and renewed civil war; Saudi Arabia is now trying to persuade Trump to push for a cease-fire despite Netanyahu's reluctance
Netanyahu says Iran war 'not over,' signals Hezbollah fighting may continue after cease-fire

Haaretz - 23:57 May 10, 2026

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Iran's enriched uranium 'has to be taken out' and suggested Hezbollah could remain a target even if fighting with Tehran ends; he also said Israel should gradually end its reliance on U.S. military aid

Tags: Hezbollah
Trump says Iranian response to truce proposal is 'totally unacceptable'

Haaretz - 22:28 May 10, 2026

U.S. reports say the proposal includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz, freezing uranium enrichment for a minimum of 12 years and taking it out of Iran. In return, Tehran demands an end to the war, including the Israel-Hezbollah conflict in Lebanon
Israel's High Court debates comptroller probe into gov't, IDF accountability for Oct. 7

Haaretz - 21:25 May 10, 2026

Israel's High Court of Justice resumed hearings on whether the state comptroller can investigate core political and security failures tied to the October 7 attack and Gaza war, amid concerns the audit could affect a future state commission of inquiry

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Sixteen teens indicted in Independence Day killing of Pizza Hut employee

Haaretz - 21:17 May 10, 2026

The main suspect, a 15-year-old, was charged with second-degree murder of Yimano Binyamin Zelka, as the prosecution failed to find evidence indicating premeditation in order to charge him for first-degree murder. 'They chose to let Yimano's murderers off easy,' his family said
A dark cloud looms over Netanyahu's pick for Mossad chief

Haaretz - 21:07 May 10, 2026
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Haaretz - 21:04 May 10, 2026
Netanyahu declassifies committee head's opinion against Mossad chief appointment

Haaretz - 19:46 May 10, 2026

The PM declassified the opinion of the senior civil service appointments committee head who detailed concerns of 'tainted integrity' to 'dispel any appearance of an attempt to conduct legal proceedings in the dark,' after AG Baharav-Miara suggested the hearing be held behind closed doors
Two police officers questioned over assault of Arab lawyer in violent arrest

Haaretz - 19:07 May 10, 2026

Police's internal investigations department said the two officers involved in the incident in which Southern District prosecutor Salah Na'ameh suffered grave injuries, were barred from entering police facilities for five days and prohibited from contacting other figures involved

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