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Czech embassy diplomat killed in Jerusalem traffic accident
Klara Schneiderova, head of the Czech Embassy's branch office in Jerusalem, was praised by the embassy as a 'bright, warm and outstanding diplomat.' Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar called her a 'true friend of Israel.'
Qatari mediators return to Tehran to push for U.S.-Iran deal, official says
Araghchi said Tehran's own seven-day plan could be implemented in less than a week, adding that Iran was 'continu[ing] to give diplomacy a chance to succeed' even as its armed forces remained on alert
Ben-Gvir's seven seats: Neither a resounding success nor a political failure
Otzma Yehudit won seven seats, while Ben-Gvir and Smotrich together lost ground despite winning more votes. The results also show a clear split: Smotrich dominates in settlements, while Ben-Gvir is stronger in the periphery
IDF fears a quick U.S.-led Iran strike campaign will end before Israel achieves its goals
Israeli defense officials doubt a brief air campaign could topple Tehran or halt its nuclear program, warning that Netanyahu's objectives for another war differ sharply from Trump's
The results are in: Meet the members of the 26th Knesset
Following the October 27 election, the new Knesset will include 120 lawmakers from 11 party lists. See who won seats and who will represent each party in Israel's parliament
'Young Jews in Krakow are reclaiming identities their families hid. They're looking for belonging'
This week at Ben-Gurion Airport: A rabbi and a congregant from Krakow's Reform Jewish community fight to save a synagogue, and two Israeli expats enjoy the good life in London
Haredi protesters clash with Israeli police over draft-dodger's arrest
Police said protesters continued gathering despite attempts at dialogue, while the Jerusalem Faction accused National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir of using officers to retaliate for his party's election losses
Stone fortress from time of the Prophets opened to public in central Israel
The 3,200-year-old citadel was likely built by the Canaanites under the control of the Egyptians, archaeologists say
If Netanyahu stays, even his voters will feel it in their pockets
War spending already exceeds 100 billion shekels ($33 billion) a year, while U.S. military aid is set to end and sanctions loom. If Netanyahu clings to power, even the voters who kept him there will feel the cost
Thailand revokes citizenship of Chabad leader Rabbi Yosef Chaim Kantor as crackdown continues
The decision follows a series of raids conducted in early October by Thailand's Department of Special Investigation (DSI), police, tax authorities, and other government agencies.
Netanyahu's bid to discredit Israel's election results is starting to unravel
Allegations of Qatari interference, amplified by Shin Bet security service chief David Zini, are helping Likud obstruct its opponents. But the initial suspicions were far narrower than the version presented to the public
Egyptian man who fire-bombed pro-Israel rally in Colorado pleads guilty to federal hate crimes
Mohamed Sabry Soliman, 47, an Egyptian national, is already serving a life sentence for his guilty plea in May to more than 100 state charges, including first-degree murder.
Israel's election deadlock leaves Europe waiting and Trump weighing his options
Western governments hope Israel's election will bring a change in policy in the West Bank and Gaza. Without such a shift, a Western diplomat tells Haaretz, countries opposing punitive measures against Israel will struggle to maintain their position
Republican senator says Muslim Senate nominee El-Sayed is unfit because he's not Chrisitan
The Nexus Project, an antisemitism watchdog, rebuked Moreno, warning that making belief in Jesus a test for public service would disqualify every non-Christian and urging both parties to reject his message
King of the algorithm: How Netanyahu enjoys the role of undisputed ruler of Israel's social media feeds
A Haaretz investigation shows how the platforms recommended Netanyahu three times more often than Eisenkot, let his political rivals do his work for him – and allowed the Channel 14 media group to give him an extra push