Haaretz
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Haaretz, translated into English and compared across sources. 37 recent stories.
Balfour residence overhaul pushed to 2027, forcing next prime minister to live elsewhere
Israel’s Prime Minister’s Office said the Balfour residence renovation in Jerusalem will not be completed until 2027. The next elected prime minister will therefore have to live e…
Netanyahu Family Moved to a New Jerusalem Residence as Public Spending on Homes Grows
A Haaretz investigation says the Netanyahu family has moved to a seventh Jerusalem residence while public spending on official and private homes nears NIS 100 million. It details…
Netanyahu Testifies in Libel Suit Over Health Rumors
Benjamin Netanyahu testified in Tel Aviv in a defamation suit over social media posts and reports about his health. He denied claims that he has pancreatic cancer or is cognitivel…
Shin Bet chief orders removal of October 7 memorial corner, prompting backlash
Shin Bet Director David Zini ordered the removal of a memorial corner at the agency’s Tel Aviv headquarters dedicated to personnel killed on October 7. The agency defended the mov…
Shin Bet chief orders memorial display removed and gay affinity group shut down
Shin Bet chief David Zini ordered a memorial corner for October 7 victims removed from agency headquarters and later moved to shut down Pride Month activity and the gay affinity g…
Leading Religious-Zionist Rabbis Back New Kashrut Bill
Senior Religious-Zionist rabbis issued a public letter backing a new kashrut bill. They said it would strengthen the Chief Rabbinate, standardize kosher supervision, and called on…
Rabbi Dov Lior Backs Haredi-Style Yeshiva Rabbis Opposing Mixed Tank Service
Rabbi Dov Lior publicly supported rabbis who said they will stop sending students to the tank corps over the integration of women fighters. He argued the move violates religious s…
Bennett Rejects Right-Wing Critics, Reasserts Opposition to a Palestinian State
Naftali Bennett defended his right-wing credentials at a JNS conference in Jerusalem after criticism over his comments on settlements in Judea and Samaria. He said he opposes a Pa…
Security Officials Probe Whether Eilat Sea Intrusion Was a Deliberate Test Run
Israeli security officials are investigating whether a vessel that entered Eilat Bay three weeks ago was an unmanned craft sent to test the IDF’s response. The Shin Bet also said…
Prosecutors Weigh Broad Indictments in Qatar-Gate Case, Including Former Top Security Figures
Israeli prosecutors are reportedly leaning toward a broad indictment in the Qatar-Gate affair. The wider case could include former Mossad and military figures linked to a parallel…
Channel 14 Host Slams Israeli Media Praise for Gadi Eisenkot
Channel 14 presenter Yaara Zard attacked the Israeli left-wing media’s positive coverage of Gadi Eisenkot on Monday. She quoted praise from Nahum Barnea and Raviv Drucker and said…
Israel Police to Compensate 13 Anti-Government Protesters After Illegal Searches
Israel Police will pay more than 600,000 shekels to 13 anti-government protesters who were subjected to illegal invasive searches after arrests in Jerusalem. Senior legal official…
Shin Bet says Eilat faces no concrete threat after alarm over closed-door remarks
After a Haaretz report sparked alarm, Israel’s Shin Bet said Eilat faces no concrete or immediate threat. City and regional leaders said security is prepared, though one local cou…
Israeli TV commentator accuses JD Vance of blaming Jewish ministers over Iran deal backlash
Yaara Zerd’s Channel 14 commentary says JD Vance is trying to defend the Iran deal by attacking Israeli ministers Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben-Gvir. She argues the agreement is…
Baruch Shi Named Next Editor of TheMarker
Baruch Shi has been appointed the next editor of TheMarker and is set to begin in mid-July. He is leaving his role as deputy CEO of i24NEWS in Hebrew and will succeed Sivan Klingb…
Peri HaAretz Yeshiva Relocates to Malkhei HaShalom
Peri HaAretz Yeshiva is relocating from Rechelim to Malkhei HaShalom in eastern Gush Shilo. Leiv Hadash Yeshiva in Shilo will merge into Peri HaAretz and effectively shut down. Ra…
Veteran Haaretz columnist urges opposition to back Netanyahu against U.S.-Iran deal
Israel Harel, a veteran Haaretz columnist, publicly backed Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday and urged opposition leaders to unite against U.S. pressure over Iran. He argued that Israe…
Haim Levinson Says He Applied to Join a Tel Aviv Police Volunteer Unit
Haim Levinson said he applied to volunteer in the Israel Police standby unit in Tel Aviv, which is commanded by Yoav Eliasi, known as The Shadow. He linked the decision to his fam…
Supreme Court Signals Fresh Vote on State Comptroller Election
Israel’s High Court suggested that the Knesset redo its election for state comptroller because of concerns over vote secrecy. Justice Noam Sohlberg said the panel may issue a show…
Barak Ravid Says He Got Trump’s Direct Number Without White House Intermediaries
Barak Ravid says he obtained Donald Trump’s direct phone number and now reaches him without White House intermediaries. In an interview with Haaretz, he described Trump as unusual…
David Schocken revisits Jerusalem and finds a more open path into Judaism
David Schocken, from the family that founded Haaretz, describes a personal journey into Judaism after revisiting his traumatic childhood memories of Jerusalem. In a Channel 7 inte…
New Krayot initiative aims to keep young people in Kiryat Shmona
Turning Point launched in Kiryat Shmona this week to create jobs, entrepreneurship and community opportunities for young residents. The project, led by Eliran Amar and backed by s…
Police Wrap Up Probe Into Former Foreign Minister Eli Cohen Over Diplomatic Passports
Israeli police have finished investigating former Foreign Minister Eli Cohen over allegations tied to the improper issuance of diplomatic passports. The case now moves to prosecut…
Ronen Tzur lashes out at left-wing critics after joining the Democrats
Ronen Tzur, newly aligned with the Democrats, published an unusually sharp response to left-wing critics attacking his candidacy. He said he is running to defeat Benjamin Netanyah…
Ben Gvir Cancels Planned U.S. Visit Amid Visa Complications
Itamar Ben Gvir has canceled his planned trip to the United States after visa difficulties, including a demand that he appear at the U.S. embassy and give fingerprints. The visit…
Police Finish Probe Into Diplomatic Passport Scandal, Prosecutors Seek Files
Israel Police have finished investigating alleged irregular issuance of diplomatic passports in the Foreign Ministry. Prosecutors are reviewing the file, including suspicions invo…
Haaretz Editorial Urges Release of Gaza Hospital Director Held by Israel
Haaretz published an editorial Monday urging Israel to free Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, the detained director of Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza. The article followed a Supreme C…
Benjamin settlers expand a desert farm and rebuild from scratch
Bat Chen and Dror built Ruach Haaretz farm in the Benjamin Desert near Mitzpeh Dani and expanded it to about 20,000 dunams. After years of clashes with a nearby illegal outpost, t…
New book traces a hidden gay history in Mandate-era Palestine
Dr. Ofri Ilani says his new book uncovers a vibrant gay history in Mandate-era Palestine and argues that British rule introduced criminal restrictions on male homosexuality. He al…
MK Maoz Calls on Shin Bet Chief to Shut Down the Jewish Division
MK Avi Maoz called on Shin Bet chief David Zini to close the Jewish Division after a Haaretz report said the agency would be involved in monitoring ultra-Orthodox protests. Maoz s…
Eritrean Arrests Trigger New Clash, Haaretz Targets Ben Gvir
Haaretz reported that police arrested seven Eritrean citizens in Tel Aviv, allegedly under pressure from National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir and on suspicion of supporting…
Haaretz reporters recommend the stories they especially loved in 2025
Haaretz reporters and editors compiled a list of stories and recommendations they especially liked in 2025. The page includes items on the indictment against Yonatan Urich, the de…
Haaretz journalist Haim Levinson received at least NIS 200,000 from Shrulik Einhorn’s Perception firm
Haaretz journalist Haim Levinson was reported to have received at least NIS 200,000 from Perception, the firm of Israeli strategist Shrulik Einhorn. The article says the payments…
Haaretz Investigation Says IDF Uses Palestinian Civilians as Human Shields in Gaza
Haaretz says the IDF is using Palestinian civilians as human shields to search tunnels and buildings in Gaza. The supplied text gives no additional details, responses, or timeline…
Former MK says she did not raise her voice enough
Haaretz highlighted a quote, “I also did not shout enough as a member of Knesset,” in its December 28, 2023 weekly roundup. The excerpt does not identify the speaker or provide th…
Israeli press roundup highlights Iran, crime, media criticism and political controversy
This is a roundup of Israeli news, opinion, and culture items. It includes a senior U.S. official’s claim about Iran’s nuclear pledge, a crime tally of 150 murders since the start…
Israeli military uses psychological warfare against its own citizens, leaked records suggest
A Hebrew news page says newly revealed documents show the IDF has carried out psychological warfare aimed at Israeli citizens. The same page promotes related investigations into A…