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Israel's leaders abandon 'total victory' for endless war and public control

Haaretz - 22:44 Nov 25, 2025
Every physician in Israel must object to the death penalty

Haaretz - 22:38 Nov 25, 2025
A coalition that includes Arab parties is the litmus test of Israel's liberal democracy

Haaretz - 22:29 Nov 25, 2025
Netanyahu remains 'determined' to mend rift between IDF chief and defense minister

Haaretz - 22:05 Nov 25, 2025

The Israeli prime minister has refrained from publicly backing either Israeli Katz or Eyal Zamir in their latest clash, which erupted after the IDF chief dismissed senior officers for their responsibility for the events of October 7 without first notifying the defense minister
Prominent New York Rabbi calls for 'civic awakening' in Jewish community after synagogue protest

Haaretz - 21:47 Nov 25, 2025

Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove labeled Mamdani's response to the anti-Israel protest as 'victim blaming' and warned of the growing influence of the Democratic Socialists of America, calling Mamdani's win 'the tip of the spear'
Peter Beinart wants to burst Israelis' echo chamber and BDS doesn't like it

Haaretz - 20:41 Nov 25, 2025

Faced with deepening isolation, Israelis risk becoming more militant, more insular and more reactive to any force they perceive as a threat. The goal, then, seems to be to turn Israel into the worst version of itself
Israeli concerts honoring iconic Egyptian singer Umm Kulthum rankle Arab world

Haaretz - 20:03 Nov 25, 2025

Allegations of cultural appropriation and 'artistic theft' abound as Israel's Firqat Alnoor Orchestra, which has both Jewish and Arab members, tours the country. The singer's family members now plan to sue

Tags: Arab
'I'm not sure democracy will survive': Israeli 2025 Nobel laureate fears for the West's future

Haaretz - 19:47 Nov 25, 2025

After decades studying economic history, the Israeli recipient of the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences, Prof. Joel Mokyr, has a bleak forecast for the West, but believes technological innovation will continue. 'Our world is still competitive, and that's what will save us'

Tags: Israeli
Likud lawmaker admits justice ministry oversight bill to be used against AG, prosecution

Haaretz - 19:21 Nov 25, 2025

Despite Moshe Saada's revelation, the matter was not included in the bill's draft notes before a committee meeting on the bill. Opposition members criticized the move as a political tool to intimidate legal institutions and oust the attorney general
Stretched thin: IDF plans little training in 2026 amid manpower shortage

Haaretz - 18:38 Nov 25, 2025

The manpower shortage and expanded border deployments leave regular brigades with only a handful of training weeks. The new Haredi brigade will not man the borders next year. IDF Spokesperson: 'The operational deployment chart is still under assessment and has not yet been finalized'
Death penalty bill will severely harm Israel's security, former security and legal officials say

Haaretz - 18:18 Nov 25, 2025

Former Shin Bet directors and legal advisers warned that a bill meant to curb terrorism would cause backlash and harm national security. 'The death penalty is unacceptable in terms of legal norms, therefore, unconstitutional,' an open letter read, noting it would change Israel's international status

Tags: Israel's
Mamdani names five New York rabbis to transition team after synagogue-protest backlash

Haaretz - 17:54 Nov 25, 2025

The appointments come days after Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani drew considerable fire from the Jewish community for saying a synagogue promoting immigration to Israel should not encourage 'activities in violation of international law' on its premises
'Wicked: For Good' has taken over theaters, but I found charm in a very different movie

Haaretz - 17:33 Nov 25, 2025

While 'Wicked: For Good' dominates movie theaters, it lacks the charm of its predecessor. Meanwhile, 'Jay Kelly,' a delightful comedy-drama starring George Clooney and Adam Sandler, is a warm embrace

Tags: Wicked For Good
Pro-Boycott writer Peter Beinart faces BDS backlash over Tel Aviv University event

Haaretz - 16:41 Nov 25, 2025

Despite saying he supports 'many forms' of boycott against Israel, Beinart defended his decision to speak at the event, emphasizing the importance of engaging with Israelis. He previously criticized BDS for attacking an Arab-Jewish anti-occupation group, advocating for open dialogue regardless of identity
Adolf Hitler Uunona, local politician, poised for reelection in Namibia

Haaretz - 15:21 Nov 25, 2025

'My father gave me this name,' Uunona, a member of Namibia's left-leaning ruling party, said, 'but it does not mean I have Adolf Hitler's character or resemble that of Adolf Hitler of Germany.' Uunona won his last election in 2020 with 85% of the vote
Israel's forensic medicine institute receives hostage's remains for identification, health ministry says

Haaretz - 15:08 Nov 25, 2025

Israel said it had received the remains of one of three possible hostages killed and kidnapped on October 7 – Ran Gvili, Dror Or or Thai citizen Sudthisak Rinthalak
French poll shows far-right leader Bardella winning 2027 presidential election

Haaretz - 14:50 Nov 25, 2025

Jordan Bardella's mentor, Marine Le Pen, was barred from public office for five years over party fund misappropriation and has appealed. 'Being the overwhelming favorite months before an election campaign begins is no guarantee of success,' the pollster said
'Gaza is drowning in blood and rainwater': Heavy rain risks Palestinians with disease

Haaretz - 14:27 Nov 25, 2025

Gaza is seeing widespread flooding for the third consecutive winter, as rains exacerbate the plight of displaced residents. Floods have ravaged refugee camps, destroying belongings and rendering medical facilities inoperable. 'The cold is killing the children,' one resident says

Tags: Gaza
Pro-Israel? Pro-Palestine? Stop amplifying your camp's most extreme, dehumanizing voices

Haaretz - 14:13 Nov 25, 2025

During and after two years of brutal war between Israel and Hamas, many pro-Israel and pro-Palestine partisans have insisted on the total justness of their own camp, and the pure evil of the other. Both sides should heed a warning from the Talmud on the dangers of zero-sum groupthink
Amos Harel on latest Israeli airstrikes: 'It pays for Netanyahu to keep the Gaza and Lebanon fronts open'

Haaretz - 13:59 Nov 25, 2025

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