Haaretz

Source: https://www.haaretz.com

Found 11764 news

Lessons from Netanyahu and Le Pen: How Israel's center-left merger can halt the far right

Haaretz - 18:03 Jul 01, 2024

The merger between Israel's Labor Party and left-wing Meretz represents a starting point and a blueprint for how the left and center can resist the tide of authoritarian nationalism
Israeli soldier killed in southern Gaza Strip

Haaretz - 17:18 Jul 01, 2024

The IDF said that Sgt. Ori Itzchak Hadad, a 21-year-old from Be'er Sheva, was killed in an explosion. An additional soldier was wounded in the incident
Construction on gate blocking central Jerusalem street near PM Netanyahu's private home begins

Haaretz - 17:15 Jul 01, 2024

The permanent gate next to Netanyahu's private home in Jerusalem could be used to block off an entire section of the street which has been the site of anti-government protests in recent months calling for the release of the hostages held in Gaza

Tags: Jerusalem Netanyahu's
Report: Israeli soldiers filmed using detainees in Gaza as 'human shields'

Haaretz - 17:10 Jul 01, 2024

Video footage published by Al Jazeera shows soldiers ordering Palestinians, wearing Israeli army uniforms with body cameras attached to them, to enter buildings and tunnel openings ahead of the soldiers

Tags: Israeli
Israel at war, day 269: Spain asks to join ICJ petition against Israel

Haaretz - 17:09 Jul 01, 2024

Israel releases from detention the director of Gaza's Al-Shifa Hospital along with some 50 other Palestinians ■ PM Netanyahu and Defense Minister Gallant say they were not privy to decision ■ Spain asks to join South Africa's petition accusing Israel of genocide at the ICJ ■ Smotrich says he approved five new settlements as response to countries unilaterally recognizing Palestinian state ■ Here's what you need to know 269 days into the war

Tags: Israel Spain
ADL files lawsuit against Iran, Syria and North Korea for alleged Hamas ties, Oct. 7 support

Haaretz - 17:00 Jul 01, 2024

'In a world in which Jewish pain and suffering is far too often erased, we hope this ground-breaking case will bring justice to some victims,' ADL director Jonathan Greenblatt said
U.S. Supreme Court rules Trump has immunity from prosecution for official acts in office

Haaretz - 15:59 Jul 01, 2024

The court ruled 6-3 that former presidents have immunity for actions they take within their constitutional authority, not for actions taken in a private capacity. Trump celebrated the ruling, calling it 'a big win for our constitution and democracy.'

Tags: Trump
The women in Israel walking around with an X on their back

Haaretz - 15:42 Jul 01, 2024

A recent TV report by journalist Roni Singer revealed the existence of a new unit that helps save Israeli women targeted for assassination. She explains why the only solution right now is to give them new lives overseas
Americans increasingly likely to view antisemitism as 'very serious problem,' survey finds

Haaretz - 15:02 Jul 01, 2024

A new Gallup polls suggests that while Jewish Americans are not alone in experiencing faith-based prejudice, Jews experience it more frequently and more acutely than members of other large U.S. religious groups
Israel refuses to refund deposit posted by Gaza fishermen who claim their boats were destroyed in the war

Haaretz - 14:56 Jul 01, 2024

Two fishermen deposited $40,000 to get their boats back after they were impounded before the war for exceeding fishing boundaries. The court says they must provide photos of the damage to the boats, which is impossible because they fled to southern Gaza and cannot return north

Tags: Gaza
How should U.S. Jewish summer camps teach about Israel in the post-October 7 era?

Haaretz - 14:03 Jul 01, 2024

The time has come for Jewish camps to discard their obsession with 'unity' and 'solidarity' and to set aside their bizarre reluctance to talk about the political issues that are at the very heart of the Israel-Palestine debate

Tags: Jewish
Was Biden's floating aid delivery pier off the Gaza coast always dead in the water?

Haaretz - 13:50 Jul 01, 2024

The $230-million floating pier has only been operational for 28 days during its two months off the coast of Gaza. Even worse, most of the 6,500 tons of supplies from it are still awaiting collection from international agencies instead of reaching Palestinians

Tags: Gaza
Iran's 'axis of resistance' against Israel will have to make do without Syria

Haaretz - 13:41 Jul 01, 2024

'Is Assad even part of the resistance front and the united front?' Arab pundits wonder. How is it possible that while Iran, Hezbollah, the Houthis and Shi'ite militias in Iraq have all been involved in coordinated action against Israel, Syria was letting Israel continue attacking Iranian targets

Tags: Israel Syria
On the ground in Gaza with Israel's 'Ghost Unit,' fighting almost without being seen

Haaretz - 13:09 Jul 01, 2024

The Israeli soldiers of the Multidomain Unit are using robots, drones and classified instruments in their Gaza operations. One thing was glaringly absent when we accompanied them on an operation in the heart of Gaza

Tags: Gaza
Israelis and Palestinians rally for cease-fire across U.S. ahead of major peace event in Tel Aviv

Haaretz - 12:22 Jul 01, 2024

Hundreds of protesters, including Israelis and Palestinians, protested in cities across North America on Sunday, calling for an end to the war, the return of hostages and in support of 'The Time is Now' peace rally in Tel Aviv

Tags: Palestinians Tel Aviv Israelis
Despite fears of antisemitism, LGBTQ Jews find solidarity at NYC Pride March amid tensions over Gaza war

Haaretz - 12:16 Jul 01, 2024

Thousands of participants and millions of spectators filled New York's streets on Sunday, including LGBTQ Jews waving Stars of David Pride flags, yellow ribbons for Israeli hostages and a 'Free Palestine' float. 'Queer Jews of all ages show up to Pride, boldly and exuberantly,' says one activist

Tags: LGBTQ Jews
Macron gambled with France, but Le Pen aims to hit the jackpot

Haaretz - 11:56 Jul 01, 2024

The first-round results of France's parliamentary election put Marine Le Pen's extreme-right National Rally within reach of power. Before next Sunday's decisive second round, President Macron will attempt to minimize the damage from his snap election decision through deals in specific districts
Israel's Diaspora affairs minister Chikli says Le Pen as French president 'excellent for Israel'

Haaretz - 09:36 Jul 01, 2024

The far-right National Rally leader is unconditionally opposed by French Jewish groups for her party's historic antisemitism. Israel's diaspora affairs minister, however, is 'impressed' by her positions, adding that Netanyahu is seemingly 'of the same opinion'

Tags: Israel's
Israel releases Gaza's Al-Shifa Hospital director; Ministers slam defense, Shin Bet chiefs

Haaretz - 08:00 Jul 01, 2024

The decision sparked outrage among Israeli ministers, some demanding the removal the Shin Bet chief. Israel's prison service and Shin Bet issue contradictory statements explaining the release

Tags: Shin
British Jews flock back to detoxified post-Corbyn Labour Party, shun far right, ahead of likely landslide elections

Haaretz - 05:21 Jul 01, 2024

Five years ago, British Jews abandoned Jeremy Corbyn's antisemitism-riddled Labour Party in their droves. Many will return this week, encouraged by new leader Keir Starmer's efforts to clean up the party. Very few, though, will be voting for the populist rhetoric of Nigel Farage

Tags: British Jews

11764 items

Haaretz

Popular Tags