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'Biden offer is total defeat': Ben-Gvir, Smotrich reject U.S. hostage proposal, threaten to quit Netanyahu coalition

Haaretz - 20:57 Jun 01, 2024

Netanyahu rejects a permanent Gaza cease-fire, while Gantz demands the war cabinet convene to discuss the U.S. proposal. Opposition leader Lapid offers the prime minister a 'safety net' to secure a hostage deal if his far-right allies quit the government

Tags: Netanyahu
Dortmund's sponsorship deal with arms maker selling weapons to Israel sparks protest

Haaretz - 19:32 Jun 01, 2024

Hours before the Champions League final Saturday against Real Madrid, protests were held against Borussia Dortmund's deal with Rheinmetall, which is considered Europe's largest arms exporter
Biden's proposal offers hope to hostages' families – but falls short of Netanyahu's promises

Haaretz - 18:20 Jun 01, 2024

The U.S. president's speech outlining an Israel-Hamas deal could force Israel's prime minister to face off against his far-right partners in government, while coalition members' attacks on hostages' families could inadvertently wake the public from its indifference
Hezbollah hits northern IDF base, downs Israeli drone over southern Lebanon

Haaretz - 17:23 Jun 01, 2024

The IDF stated that the interception of the drone was carried out using a surface-to-air missile about 12 miles from the border with Israel, and that it is investigating the incident. Following rocket fire in northern Israel, fires broke out in several locations
Tens of thousands of Israelis protest ruling coalition, demand hostage deal following U.S. Gaza proposal

Haaretz - 17:18 Jun 01, 2024

Police clashed with protesters in Tel Aviv; A hostage's mother said Biden delivered speech 'because he knows Netanyahu can sabotage the deal.' Hostages families led protests at cabinet members homes across Israel to convince them to accept Biden deal
Israel at war, day 239: Biden announces three-stage proposal for cease-fire, hostage deal

Haaretz - 17:01 Jun 01, 2024

U.S. President Joe Biden announces three-stage proposal for cease-fire deal ■ Sources say Hamas' official answer will depend on Gaza chiefs Yahya Sinwar and Mohammed Deif ■ IDF says its airstrikes killed three key Hamas operatives in Gaza ■ Netanyahu formally invited to address Congress ■ Here's what you need to know 239 days into the war
ANC party that freed South Africa from apartheid loses its 30-year majority in landmark election

Haaretz - 16:26 Jun 01, 2024

While opposition parties hailed the outcome as a momentous breakthrough for a country struggling with deep poverty and inequality, the ANC remained the biggest party. However, it will now likely need to look for a coalition partner or partners to remain in the government
Israeli police, operating 'against criminals', harasses residents of Bedouin village

Haaretz - 15:20 Jun 01, 2024

'What they are doing here isn't the law but instilling terror,' says a resident of Tarabin al-Sana in the Negev. When every outing carries the risk of being arrested or fined, many community members are afraid of leaving their home due to police presence
Biden proposal was coordinated with Israel; U.S. fears backlash from Netanyahu's far-right allies

Haaretz - 15:02 Jun 01, 2024

Senior officials in Israel and the U.S. say that Biden's team informed Israel, Qatar, and Egypt in advance of the speech, in an attempt to avoid the lack of coordination in last month's proposal. 'Netanyahu can still create difficulties, but his initial reaction was encouraging,' a U.S. official said

Tags: Israel
Pro-Palestinian protesters occupy parts of Brooklyn Museum

Haaretz - 10:28 Jun 01, 2024

Some arrests were made, but a New York Police Department spokesperson said there would be no official count until after the protest concluded
Police chief plans private security unit for Netanyahu family, in addition to Shin Bet

Haaretz - 08:34 Jun 01, 2024

Commissioner Kobi Shabtai explained that is it necessary to create the new unit as police are stretched thin due to increasing protests against the prime minister, Channel 12 reported
'Biden offer is absolute defeat': Ben-Gvir, Smotrich reject U.S. hostage proposal, threaten to quit Netanyahu coalition

Haaretz - 01:55 Jun 01, 2024

Hostages' families: Biden gave speech because he knows Netanyahu might sabotage deal ■ Palestinian Health Ministry say teenager shot dead by Israeli forces in West Bank ■ Hezbollah rocket barrage hit IDF base in north Israel; downed an IDF drone over Lebanon ■ Hamas leadership in Qatar says supportive of cease-fire proposal, awaiting position of Sinwar, Deif in Gaza

Tags: Biden Netanyahu
France bans Israeli companies from annual Eurosatory arms fair

Haaretz - 22:41 May 31, 2024

Conditions are no longer met to host Israeli companies at the show at a time when the President is calling for Israel to cease operations in Rafah, the French Defense Ministry said

Tags: Israeli
Why Israel can't miss yet another opportunity to normalize ties with Saudi Arabia

Haaretz - 21:11 May 31, 2024

This would not be the first case of Israel passing up the opportunity to establish relations with the Saudis. But this time, saying no would mean turning down the opportunity to break out of our ghetto and enter the region as a partner and ally
U.S. Congressional leaders officially invite Netanyahu to address joint session of Congress

Haaretz - 20:27 May 31, 2024

Congressional leaders including Chuck Schumer formally invited Netanyahu to address Congress in a speech that has already provoked significant opposition from Democratic lawmakers, many of whom vowed to boycott it over Israel's conduct in the Gaza war

Tags: Congress Congressional Netanyahu
In Hebron, Palestinians now long for apartheid as it existed before October 7

Haaretz - 19:56 May 31, 2024

Life for Palestinians in Hebron hasn't been the same since October 7. After two months of almost total lockdown, they are now confined to their homes from 7 P.M. until 7 A.M. daily. False arrests, violence and humiliation at the hands of Israeli soldiers and settlers are their daily lot

Tags: Palestinians October Hebron
Biden urges Hamas to accept comprehensive new Israeli cease-fire proposal

Haaretz - 18:24 May 31, 2024

Under the three-stage Israeli proposal set out by Biden, the president urged Israel to reject internal pressure and not lose the moment in favor of an 'unidentified notion of total victory'

Tags: Israeli Biden
Gantz overstayed in the government, now Netanyahu couldn't care less about his clumsy maneuvering

Haaretz - 17:27 May 31, 2024

It's true that Gantz has become increasingly feeble in the war cabinet as the fighting in Gaza drags on, and his threat to quit by June 8 looks poorly thought out. But Netanyahu may be grossly underestimating Israelis' resentment of their prime minister

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Who is Barak Hiram, the IDF general who ordered tank fire on a kibbutz home with 13 hostages inside?

Haaretz - 16:23 May 31, 2024

Brig. Gen. Barak Hiram gave the most controversial order during the October 7 battles: to fire a tank shell at a Kibbutz Be'eri house where Hamas terrorists held hostages. Conversations with people who know the daring, hawkish officer reveal a person who defies stereotypes. Is this the new face of the IDF?

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Israel at war, day 238: France bans Israeli companies from arms expo over Rafah op

Haaretz - 16:23 May 31, 2024

Hamas releases recording of Israeli hostage Noa Argamani ■ The hostage families' forum: Netanyahu government has 'made a conscious and deliberate decision to sacrifice the hostages' ■ France bans Israeli companies from the annual Eurosatory arms and defense industry exhibition next month due to Israel's actions in Rafah ■ The U.S., British militaries say they struck Houthi targets in Yemen ■ Here's what you need to know 238 days into the war

Tags: Israeli France Rafah

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