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Israel's milk reform, explained: What it includes, who stands to gain – and who could lose

Haaretz - 17:53 Feb 05, 2026

The government promises cheaper dairy. The reality could reshape farming, competition and food prices for years to come
WATCH: Israeli settlers descend from the hills and burn down a Bedouin community in four minutes

Haaretz - 17:52 Feb 05, 2026

Videos, satellite images and eyewitness accounts outline one of the worst attacks in the current wave of Jewish terrorism in the West Bank
Housing up 90%, groceries up 60%: For Israel, a terrible 20 years of price rises

Haaretz - 17:44 Feb 05, 2026

Unaffordable Israel: 'When it comes to the cost of living, rent is taking center stage,' one analyst says. In another key sector, curbs on food imports don't help, or the domination of the food industry by three companies
Israeli-Arab journalist suffers racist slandering after bashing far-right MKs

Haaretz - 17:09 Feb 05, 2026

Channel 13's Lucy Aharish came under fire for criticizing coalition lawmakers who allegedly ridiculed families bereaved by crime in Israel's Arab communities, leading to vile remarks including accusations of 'acting like a mainstream Jew' and comparing her to a pet dog
Right-wing agitators won't face jail time for attacking Oct. 7-bereaved father last year

Haaretz - 16:13 Feb 05, 2026

Charges against right-wing activists accused of attacking hostage protestors were downgraded after a judge cited evidentiary difficulties. The Kedem family, who lost six relatives on October 7, say they were never informed: 'Criminals get backing from a criminal government – and these are the results'
Police drop rape charges filed by freed Gaza hostage Mia Schem due to lack of evidence

Haaretz - 15:58 Feb 05, 2026

The released hostage's attorney said she is considering appealing against the decision, saying, 'not only did the police fail in their duty to determine what happened, but they also leaked her name, thereby breaking the law and severely violating her privacy'
IDF soldiers steered far-right agitator Roi Star to Palestinian village in West Bank

Haaretz - 14:59 Feb 05, 2026

The IDF called the interaction between the IDF and Star 'inappropriate and unprofessional.' IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir said that the army must address nationalist crime committed by Israeli settlers in the West Bank, urging soldiers to 'act and not stand idly by'

Tags: West Bank
Occupation vacation: A weekend away at Bethlehem's re-opened Banksy hotel

Haaretz - 14:51 Feb 05, 2026

The Walled Off Hotel first opened its doors in 2017, back when Bethlehem attracted more than a million visitors annually. While tourism has yet to recover, the hotel – plus its art gallery and promise of 'the worst view in the world' - are back
Sources: Netanyahu said he believes intelligence failure, not treason, led to Oct. 7

Haaretz - 14:42 Feb 05, 2026

At a closed-door Knesset committee session, the prime minister said he did not believe malicious intent from within Israel led to the October 7 attack. Netanyahu never rejected the claim publicly, despite many Israelis believing defense officials aided Hamas in an attempt to remove Netanyahu

Tags: Netanyahu
What is the Eagle of Saladin?

Haaretz - 13:20 Feb 05, 2026
Poll shows Netanyahu's coalition gaining strength, Arab parties win 15 seats

Haaretz - 13:18 Feb 05, 2026

Wednesday's Channel 13 survey sees PM Netanyahu's Likud party gaining one seat, and former PM Bennett's party losing one. As with previous surveys, without Arab parties' support, both blocs fall short of securing the required 61-seat majority to form a ruling coalition

Tags: Netanyahu's Arab
A new book reimagines Jewish history beyond wandering and the Holy Land

Haaretz - 12:10 Feb 05, 2026

'How to Be Scottish,' Israeli writer Orna Coussin's new book in diary form, paints a frank picture of Israelis' unease after two-plus years of war. But is her emigration fantasy merely an experiment with cultural role-play?
Israeli researchers develop AI tool that deciphers herpesvirus activation

Haaretz - 11:57 Feb 05, 2026

A groundbreaking study by scientists at Bar-Ilan University has identified genetic control switches that transfer viruses from a dormant to an active state – switches that also exist in cancer-causing viruses. The findings could lead to the development of targeted treatments for herpes diseases and related types of cancer
Shin Bet chief's brother charged with aiding enemy during war, taking bribes for Gaza cigarette smuggling

Haaretz - 11:45 Feb 05, 2026

Bezalel Zini is accused of carrying out three cigarette smuggling operations into Gaza, for which he received 365,000 shekels ($117,300). According to the indictment, he and his partners knew the smuggling could 'serve to strengthen the power and support, promote, and fund activities of terror organizations, including Hamas'

Tags: Gaza
Melania Trump hosts freed Israeli hostages Aviva and Keith Siegel at White House, touts new movie

Haaretz - 11:36 Feb 05, 2026

During the meeting, the first lady recalled her first encounter with Aviva in New York in January 2025, noting that 'the emotional moment was captured on camera' and appears in the new film about her. Keith was freed after 484 days in Gaza, while Aviva was held for 51 days

Tags: Aviva
Netanyahu moves to pass off Arab crime task force from PM's office to Ben-Gvir

Haaretz - 10:53 Feb 05, 2026

The prime minister does not want 'the responsibility for the horrific number of murders in Arab society to stick to him,' a source familiar with the matter told Haaretz. Just two weeks ago, Netanyahu praised the task force and took pride in renewing its activities

Tags: Arab Netanyahu
Is there anything that can stop the shekel? Ask Khamenei

Haaretz - 10:37 Feb 05, 2026

Thanks to Israel's strong fundamentals, the shekel got stronger during the Gaza war. Another war with Iran might change that
Israel signs $128m deal with Elbit to outfit new transport helicopters with Israeli tech

Haaretz - 10:29 Feb 05, 2026

The 12 new CH-53K helicopters, which will be fitted with Israeli systems, were purchased from the American company Lockheed Martin for $2.4 billion. Elbit has previously sold most of these systems to foreign air forces, including U.S. F-35 jets and European fleets

Tags: Israeli Elbit
Iran enters talks under military pressure, but major gaps with Washington remain

Haaretz - 09:55 Feb 05, 2026

Despite significant gaps in preconditions ahead of Friday's talks, Iran has agreed to negotiate with the U.S., understanding that if Tehran wants sanctions lifted, it will have to discuss the broader issues of its nuclear program, ballistic missiles and regional proxies

Tags: Iran
Once again, Israel is missing from Middle East and North Africa's 50 Best Restaurants list

Haaretz - 09:23 Feb 05, 2026

Locales in the United Arab Emirates won big, but Israel is effectively being boycotted by an organization that claims to be about building bridges

Tags: Israel

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