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Israeli court overturns ruling, convicts Border Police officer of assaulting Palestinian photojournalist

Haaretz - 20:45 Jun 19, 2026

The lower court initially convicted Yitzhak Sofer, who was filmed beating Palestinian photographer Mustafa Al-Kharouf outside Jerusalem's Old City, but later rescinded the conviction, citing trauma suffered on October 7

Tags: Palestinian
The Shin Bet and IDF planned to warn Netanyahu before Oct. 7. Only the PM loyalist heading Mossad refused

Haaretz - 19:14 Jun 19, 2026

As long as appointments are based on one's loyalty to Netanyahu, there will always be someone more qualified – like Michael Rabello, who tried to recruit lawyers for the PM and was involved in plea bargain negotiations. His appointment as state comptroller should be disqualified, and not because of the breach of secrecy in the vote

Tags: Netanyahu
Report: Netanyahu 'likely' to sabotage Iran deal, U.S. intelligence officials tell Trump

Haaretz - 18:59 Jun 19, 2026

A U.S. intelligence assessment presented to Trump indicates that, ahead of Israel's October elections, Netanyahu is increasingly likely to push for an intensified campaign against Hezbollah, adding that any truce or an IDF withdrawal would likely be perceived in Israel as a defeat

Tags: Netanyahu Trump
Israel's top elections official tells Ben-Gvir to take down Gaza flotilla activists video

Haaretz - 18:13 Jun 19, 2026

In the video, masked police officers are seen pushing the flotilla activists to the ground, forcing them to stand on all fours, and dragging them across the floor. The official explained that the video was made for a Hebrew-speaking audience that votes in Israeli elections
After beating the U.S. in the qualifiers, Iran now seeks a path to the final on its own terms

Haaretz - 17:59 Jun 19, 2026

The economic benefits promised to Tehran are the prize for conducting successful negotiations with President Trump, who decided to cut his losses. However, the strategic outcomes are far more significant: Iran will be able to return to the international community as a legitimate power

Tags: Iran
Two reportedly killed in IDF strike in Lebanon after Israel-Hezbollah truce began

Haaretz - 13:36 Jun 19, 2026

According to Lebanese media reports, the Israeli military continued to strike Lebanon, even after Israeli officials confirmed the truce had taken effect. According to Lebanon's Health Ministry, 47 people have been killed and 97 wounded in IDF strikes across the country since midnight

Tags: Lebanon
Trump's Iran deal castrates Netanyahu, but it's still catastrophic for Israel

Haaretz - 13:30 Jun 19, 2026

Despite the temptation of schadenfreude over Netanyahu's personal and political debacle, there's limited satisfaction. The emerging U.S.-Iran agreement is the rare case when 'bad for Bibi' is also no good for Israel

Tags: Iran Israel
Inside Israel's other war: fighting the quiet dismantling of democracy

Haaretz - 12:27 Jun 19, 2026
JNF seeks to evict Palestinian family from East Jerusalem home and transfer it to settler group

Haaretz - 11:56 Jun 19, 2026

Since the 1980s, Absentee Property Law has been used by settler organizations in Jerusalem to take control of properties in the city. The Shlodi family has been notified that it has to vacate its home by next Wednesday after a 35-year-long struggle against the JNF's eviction campaign
Defense officials warn against gov't support for West Bank city seceding from PA

Haaretz - 11:24 Jun 19, 2026

Likud Minister Nir Barkat brought five Palestinians from Hebron to a Knesset hearing, where they urged the IDF to help boost their status. Diaspora Minister Amichai Chikli called the plan 'the future of the West Bank'

Tags: West Bank
Netanyahu's last stand: When reality is low, go lower

Haaretz - 11:23 Jun 19, 2026

With his latest Orwellian political ads, Netanyahu is trying to frighten Israelis with the prospect of what awaits them if the opposition wins. Ironically, the horrors he warns of have already happened – under him
Netanyahu's last stand: When reality is low, go lower

Haaretz - 11:23 Jun 19, 2026

With his latest Orwellian political ads, Netanyahu is trying to frighten Israelis with the prospect of what awaits them if the opposition wins. Ironically, the horrors he warns of have already happened – under him
Iran set up covert Iraqi cells to attack Gulf neighbors, sources say

Haaretz - 10:50 Jun 19, 2026

Five militia commanders said the new Iraqi cells reflect a shift in IRGC tactics aimed at preserving Iran's ability to project force across the region at a time when its armed proxy groups are greatly diminished and its own resources are depleted

Tags: Iraqi
IDF says four killed in southern Lebanon, including senior officer

Haaretz - 09:02 Jun 19, 2026

Ben Simhon, who was killed in the Friday strike, became the battalion's commander in April after his predecessor was severely wounded in fighting in southern Lebanon. He is survived by his wife, who serves as a combat officer in the IDF's Reconnaissance Corps, and his two daughters

Tags: Lebanon
U.S.-Iran deal leaves Israel's political blocs largely unchanged, poll shows

Haaretz - 08:12 Jun 19, 2026

Consistent with recent polls on Channel 11 and 13, Eisenkot's Yashar party overtakes Bennett and Lapid's Together party. However, the bloc's boycott of Arab parties leaves the Jewish opposition without the 61-seat majority needed to form a governing coalition
At least 18 killed, 33 wounded in Israeli strikes, Lebanese Health Ministry reports

Haaretz - 07:09 Jun 19, 2026

The Israeli military said it targeted Hezbollah operatives and sites responding to what it said were 'repeating violations of the cease-fire agreement' by the Iran-backed group
Switzerland says U.S.-Iran talks postponed as Lebanon fighting challenges deal

Haaretz - 06:20 Jun 19, 2026

U.S.-Iran talks in Switzerland were canceled after a dispute over a Lebanon-related clause in the agreement, a diplomatic source told Haaretz, as Lebanese media reported at least 16 killed in Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon

Tags: Lebanon Iran Switzerland
Jewish tradition has always stood against looting

Haaretz - 05:55 Jun 19, 2026

The ban on looting long predates international law. Amid reports of looting by Israeli soldiers in Lebanon, we revisit how the Bible and ancient classical texts warned against turning war into a private business
'We want to see how people live outside our Israeli Druze community – and then return'

Haaretz - 04:08 Jun 19, 2026

This week at Ben Gurion Airport: Druze cousins eager to contribute to Israeli society, build a future and see the world while staying true to their roots, and a widow and widower who found a once-in-a-lifetime paradise in each other's arms
Netanyahu hoped his Trump card would win him Israel's upcoming election. Instead, he gets a daily dose of humiliation

Haaretz - 03:03 Jun 19, 2026

The Israeli prime minister counted on a presidential endorsement to win the general election he has to call by the end of October. Now the question is whether that would help or hinder him ■ Gadi Eisenkot flies high in the polls during 'the worst week for Likud since October 7'

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