Change requires losing, so the Israeli election is actually encouraging
What needs to be lost is part of our identity as 'Jews' and 'Zionists.' Will we have the courage to finally become 'Israelis'?
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Eisenkot says Netanyahu leading influence campaign to undermine election results
Yashar party leader Gadi Eisenkot called for an investigation into suspected foreign interference, but warned against delaying the swearing-in of the next Knesset. Likud accused him of seeking to legitimize 'election bribery'
Ferrari without secrets: The new design revealing what’s hidden inside
A collaboration between HP and Ferrari has brought a striking, unique livery to the Formula 1 grid ahead of the US Grand Prix, utilizing state-of-the-art digital printing technology.
'Who will bomb me next?': Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank on Israel's election
As Netanyahu's hold on power hangs in the balance, there is a mixture of hope and skepticism among Palestinians. 'This is a time for caution, not celebration,' says a man from the West Bank
Likud coalition alleges foreign election interference to delegitimize Arab vote
After the election committee head called for a probe into foreign election interference, Likud warned of the 'Islamization of Israel.' Far-right minister Itamar Ben-Gvir called on Shin Bet to arrest Arab party leaders
AI could accelerate quantum computing breakthrough, Bank of America strategist says
The relationship between the two technologies could become increasingly important as AI models grow in size and complexity.
U.S. urges Mideast allies to prepare for possible new Iran strikes after midterms, sources say
U.S. President Donald Trump has not made a final decision on renewed military action, but regional allies have been warned to prepare for Iranian retaliation against energy facilities and other critical infrastructure, diplomats say
Report: Vance contacted Iranian official at Trump's behest to revive talks
According to sources, Vice President JD Vance sent a letter to Iran's National Security Council head to explore a basis for talks that could avert a U.S. attack in the coming weeks
1.18 billion views in 75 days: CAM study offers look at rapid spread of antisemitic hate
This underscores the urgent need for social media companies to address the role their platforms play in amplifying and normalizing Jew-hatred.
Senior police official rejects claims of election fraud as 'baseless spin'
Police received fewer complaints of fraud than in previous elections, a senior official told Haaretz. The director general of the Elections Committee also dismissed the Likud's claim that Arab voters had "stolen" the election
Election committee chief urges Shin Bet to probe foreign funding allegations
Allegations said to include claims Qatar funded efforts to boost Arab voter turnout • Senior police official told Haaretz earlier that the claims so far are 'baseless' • Likud using letter to deter opposition from ousting Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana
Next Knesset: More Arabs, fewer Haredim, little change for women and LGBTQ community
With 85 percent of votes counted, women and openly LGBTQ Israelis are set to see little change in representation, while Arab representation rises and fewer religious, Haredi and lawmakers of Ethiopian heritage are expected
Iran sentences acclaimed film director Jafar Panahi to new prison term after his return home
Panahi's lawyer did not say what the filmmaker, sentenced to over five years in prison, was convicted of. Iran previously convicted him of 'propaganda activities against the system'
Iran sees only unacceptable ideas in latest mediation to end war, official says
A senior Iranian official said Qatar had only put forward unacceptable ideas that did not amount to an offer in its latest draft deal to end the war with the U.S. and Israel
Imagine if Israel were a normal country
The thing is, Israel is not a normal country, and the worst thing is that we've normalized the abnormal situation. Israel does not have a parliamentary democracy or a presidential democracy. It has a racist democracy
Eisenkot's only advantage is getting first chance at forming a government
The 'bloc of changes' leaders have no good options, but Gadi Eisenkot is expected to receive the president's mandate to try to form a government
Eisenkot bloc leaders awaiting final election results to mull next move, sources say
Senior figures in the Eisenkot bloc told Haaretz there is nothing they can do about Netanyahu's incitement campaign against them until the final results are in. Meanwhile, Netanyahu is trying to prevent them from appointing a new Knesset speaker
Former Biden officials urge 2028 presidential candidates to shun staff who enabled Gaza war
Twelve former U.S. officials who quit the Biden administration over Gaza signed a statement urging 2028 presidential candidates to 'not hire any administration official directly responsible for enabling Israel's military actions in Gaza'