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IDF replaces smashed Jesus statue in Lebanon as involved soldier removed from combat

Haaretz - 19:09 Apr 21, 2026

Netanyahu said the IDF had 'promptly completed the inquiry" into what he described as an 'unacceptable incident involving a soldier vandalizing a Christian statue in a Lebanese village,' adding that Israel 'deeply regrets the incident'
'Betraying its mission': Jewish authors challenge the Jewish Book Council on Zionism and Jewish representation

Haaretz - 18:34 Apr 21, 2026

In an open letter to the Jewish Book Council, a group of anti- and non-Zionist Jewish writers accused it of 'narrowing its vision to a Zionist approach to Jewish culture.' JBC's head, on the other hand, says its role 'is not – and never will be – to enforce consensus'

Tags: Jewish Book Council Jewish
A Jesus statue gets more empathy than Palestinians in Israel

Haaretz - 18:16 Apr 21, 2026

Israeli leaders this week condemned behavior by an IDF soldier that they themselves fostered – conduct that would go unpunished if directed at the 'right enemies'
'Not a useful tool': Germany and Italy block EU push to reconsider trade ties with Israel

Haaretz - 17:29 Apr 21, 2026

Italy's rejection of the suspension of the EU Association Agreement comes after weeks of increased tensions with Israel, particularly concerning Israel's war against Hezbollah in Lebanon

Tags: Israel
When Roman Gofman came to Israel, he was a 'stinking Russian.' Now he's set to head the Mossad

Haaretz - 17:18 Apr 21, 2026

In a 2020 paper, Roman Gofman told his personal story, starting as a 14-year-old immigrant barely aware he was Jewish. But he faced down racism and 'became an Israeli' in the IDF
Not much to celebrate: This Independence Day, Israeli musicians hardly have any gigs

Haaretz - 16:30 Apr 21, 2026

The bullets have stopped flying but a lot of Independence Day concerts remain canceled. Many are considering retraining
1,100 artists call to boycott Eurovision 2026 unless Israel is banned

Haaretz - 16:22 Apr 21, 2026

More than 1,100 musicians, including Peter Gabriel, Roger Waters and Brian Eno, have signed an open letter under No Music for Genocide, urging a boycott of Eurovision 2026. The campaign accuses the EBU of double standards and says the contest is being used to 'normalize' Israeli actions in Gaza

Tags: Eurovision
If Israelis are happy 'despite everything,' we should ask what everything means

Haaretz - 14:45 Apr 21, 2026

Israelis may say they are happy despite everything. But if genocide, occupation and moral collapse are included in that 'everything,' what exactly does happiness mean?

Tags: Israelis
Israel doesn't have to love the UN to support its plan in Hormuz

Haaretz - 14:44 Apr 21, 2026

Kenya, India and others are already paying the price of disruption in the strait. A narrow humanitarian corridor would serve Israel's interests too
Mossad chief says agent killed in Italy in 2023 contributed to Iran war success

Haaretz - 14:26 Apr 21, 2026

The head of the Mossad said in a Memorial Day speech that his 'thoughts and heart were filled with pride' during the 2026 Iran war in the actions of an agent who died outside of Israel when a boat carrying mostly Israeli and Italian intelligence personnel capsized in a storm on Lake Maggiore

Tags: Mossad Iran
Seven arrested in U.K. over suspected plot to commit arson attack on Jewish venue

Haaretz - 14:14 Apr 21, 2026

Police are focusing their investigation on whether suspects were acting as paid proxies for another actor, after a pro-Iranian regime group took responsibility for several recent attacks on Jewish and Israeli institutions

Tags: Jewish
The Arab Israeli engineer from Haifa poised to become one of Apple's top leaders

Haaretz - 13:58 Apr 21, 2026

Johny Srouji has been appointed to the newly created role of Chief Hardware Officer. Long regarded as one of Apple's key leaders, he is known for his hands-on management style and deep involvement in the smallest details

Tags: Apple's
Are rising levels of antisemitism triggering an 'exodus' of British Jews to Israel?

Haaretz - 11:49 Apr 21, 2026

A new report published in London casts doubts on such claims but notes that a spate of recent attacks is 'making questions of belonging, security and long-term viability notably more salient than before'
Hormuz crisis pits U.S. pressure against Iran's strategy of economic endurance

Haaretz - 11:34 Apr 21, 2026

With Washington tightening a maritime blockade and threatening strikes, Tehran is betting its sanctions-hardened 'resistance economy' can outlast U.S. pressure, turning the Strait of Hormuz standoff into a test of endurance

Tags: Hormuz
'Preaching morality': Israeli, Polish foreign ministers clash fiercely over alleged IDF war crimes

Haaretz - 11:23 Apr 21, 2026

The dispute escalated after Warsaw's top diplomat said Israeli soldiers had admitted to war crimes, later citing a Haaretz article on IDF soldiers' moral injury. U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee praised Gideon Sa'ar's response to his Polish counterpart

Tags: Israeli Polish
Ido fell on October 7. His mother and widow seek solace in the Israeli-Palestinian Bereaved Families Forum

Haaretz - 11:02 Apr 21, 2026

Minutes after sirens sounded across the country, Maj. Ido Shani warned over the radio that war had broken out. Soon, he was killed. His mother and widow are trying in their unique way to live with the void he left
Smotrich tried to fire top spokesperson over critical social media posts

Haaretz - 08:18 Apr 21, 2026

Israel's finance minister was enraged over perceived criticism of government policy by National Insurance Institute spokesperson. Her posts said that the Knesset hadn't yet finalized legislation that would ensure compensation to those whose jobs were affected by the war
Strength of the shekel: Dollar's exchange rate will benefit most Israelis

Haaretz - 07:33 Apr 21, 2026

The strengthening shekel is expected to lower costs for most, but businesses, investors and the Haredi community could be forced to pay more
Israel marks Memorial Day; Netanyahu heckled during speech: Hostages 'died in the tunnels!'

Haaretz - 07:18 Apr 21, 2026

Families of soldiers killed urged coalition lawmakers to stay away, saying 'their resting place is not a political stage.' Two protesters held signs reading 'government of death' at Tel Aviv's military cemetery, sparking clashes as attendees tried to seize them
Case closed against agitators over assault at Israeli-Palestinian Memorial Day screening

Haaretz - 03:38 Apr 21, 2026

Police say no suspects could be identified despite footage of the attack at an Israeli-Palestinian Memorial Day screening last year in central Israel. A case against a local Likud chairman who backed the violence and threatened to repeat it was also closed

Tags: Israeli-Palestinian Memorial Day

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