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Maariv · 48 stories

Politics1 day ago

Ben-Gvir Expresses Hurt Over Strained Ties With Netanyahu

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir stated that his relationship with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has deteriorated, with Netanyahu no longer responding to his…

Culture1 day ago·3 outlets

Veteran Israeli Journalist Gideon Kutz Dies in Paris at 78

Gideon Kutz, a veteran Israeli journalist and academic who covered Europe for decades, died in Paris at age 78. He worked for Kol Israel radio, Channel 1 television, and Maariv ne…

Politics1 day ago·2 outlets

Three Polls Show Divergent Israeli Election Scenarios

Three recent Israeli polls show divergent results, with Likud leading in two and "Yashar!" (National Unity) in one. Projections for the right-wing bloc vary significantly, ranging…

Politics1 day ago

Celebrity Psychic Predicts Bright Future for Channel 14 Analyst and Likud Candidate

Israeli social media personality and psychic Eden Hodaya Cohen predicted a significant political and legal future for attorney David Peter, a commentator on Channel 14 and a new L…

Culture2 days ago

Sara Bak's Diverse Career: From Education Reporter to Cultural Entrepreneur

Sara Bak is an Israeli media personality with a varied career, starting as an education reporter and moving to hosting current affairs programs. She is also a cultural entrepreneu…

Politics2 days ago

Netanyahu Faces Dilemma: Bolster Likud or Aid Allies Before Election

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces a pre-election dilemma: strengthening his Likud party may alienate allies, while supporting smaller parties could weaken Likud. The…

Politics2 days ago

UN Chief Admits Security Council Paralysis, Criticizes Global Body's Inaction

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has admitted the Security Council is paralyzed and the world order is shifting, risking confrontation. The article criticizes the UN's inacti…

Politics2 days ago·2 outlets

Poll Shows Likud Party Decline, Gantz Leads Netanyahu for PM

A Maariv poll shows the Likud party dropping to 18 seats, while Benny Gantz leads Benjamin Netanyahu in preference for Prime Minister. The coalition bloc remains stable at 50 seat…

Politics3 days ago

US Jewish Community Divided on Military Aid to Israel, Polls Show

Polls indicate a divided American Jewish community regarding U.S. military aid to Israel, with a majority favoring reductions or cessation, though partisan lines are sharply drawn…

Politics3 days ago

National Security Minister Ben-Gvir Claims Netanyahu Ignores His Calls

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir stated that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has not been answering his phone calls for weeks, expressing personal hurt over the breakd…

Politics3 days ago

Trump May Shift Iran Policy Post-US Midterms, Expert Says

An Israeli expert predicts President Trump will avoid escalating conflict with Iran until after the US midterm elections, after which his policy may shift to focus on his presiden…

Politics3 days ago·8 outlets

New Poll Shows Likud at 18 Seats, Gantz Leads Netanyahu for PM

A new poll by Maariv shows the Likud party at 18 seats, with Gadi Eisenkot leading Benjamin Netanyahu in suitability for Prime Minister. Arab parties are projected to hold 12 seat…

New Poll Shows Likud at 18 Seats, Gantz Leads Netanyahu for PM
Security3 days ago

Majority of Israelis Support Aiding Saudi Arabia Against Houthis, Poll Finds

A Maariv poll found 54% of Israelis support aiding Saudi Arabia against the Houthis, with many linking support to normalization. Israel is monitoring Houthi expansion in the Red S…

Security3 days ago

Expert Warns Israel Unprepared for New Threats Amid Military Weakness

An Israeli military correspondent warns that Israel is unprepared for escalating threats from Iran and the Houthis due to internal IDF weaknesses, including personnel and equipmen…

Culture4 days ago

Shuli Rand's Ex-Wife Reveals Support from His Partner Tzufit Grant

Michal Rand, the ex-wife of Israeli entertainer Shuli Rand, revealed that his current partner, Tzufit Grant, provided significant financial and logistical support to finalize thei…

Culture4 days ago

Icon Israel Instagram Page Acquired, New Editor-in-Chief Appointed

The popular Instagram page 'Icon Israel' has been acquired by Buzz Code Digital Media Ltd, co-owned by Avi Ben Tal and Shalom Assayag. The new owners have appointed Idan Zaken as…

Politics4 days ago

New York Mayor Softens Stance on Netanyahu Ahead of Visit

New York City Mayor Eric Adams will not join protests against visiting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, a shift from his previous critical stance. His focus is now on ci…

Security4 days ago

Israel Cautious on Houthi Threat, Seeks Regional Coalition

Israel's defense establishment is prioritizing the formation of a regional coalition to counter the growing threat posed by the Houthis in Yemen, rather than launching immediate p…

Politics5 days ago

Israel Mulls Further Retaliation Against Netherlands Over Settlement Goods Ban

Israel is preparing further retaliatory measures against the Netherlands after the Dutch government banned trade with Israeli settlements, effective September 22. Israel has alrea…

Security5 days ago

Normalization With Saudi Arabia Hinges on Full Agreement, Ex-Israeli Security Chief Says

Former Israeli National Security Council head Eyal Hulata stated that Israel must secure a full normalization agreement with Saudi Arabia, emphasizing the economic and political b…

Security5 days ago

Israel's Intelligence and Counter-Houthi Expertise Could Aid Saudi Arabia

Israel has developed a comprehensive intelligence and counter-Houthi system over three years, including specialized intelligence gathering and a combined defense and offense strat…

Israel's Intelligence and Counter-Houthi Expertise Could Aid Saudi Arabia
Health6 days ago

Prominent Rabbis and Rebbes Hospitalized as Jewish New Year Begins

Several prominent Hasidic rebbes and rabbis were admitted to hospitals at the start of the Jewish New Year 5787. The report from Maariv notes this as a difficult beginning to the…

Culture6 days ago

Matchstick Puzzle Challenges Logic: Can You Solve It?

A viral matchstick puzzle presents an incorrect equation, challenging solvers to move matchsticks to find the correct solution. One solution involves moving one matchstick to chan…

Politics7 days ago

New Poll Shows Tight Race, Potential Kingmakers Emerge

A new Israeli poll reveals a dead heat between political blocs, with Benny Gantz's party leading and Yoaz Hendel emerging as a potential kingmaker. The ultra-Orthodox party is pol…

SecuritySep 14, 2026

IDF Destroys Hezbollah's Last Tunnels in Southern Lebanon

The IDF has destroyed the last Hezbollah tunnels in southern Lebanon, a significant blow to the Iran-backed group's infrastructure. Military correspondent Avi Ashkenazi assessed t…

PoliticsSep 14, 2026

Israeli Election Poll Tracker Launched Ahead of 2026 Vote

Newsru.co.il launched a real-time poll tracker for the upcoming 2026 Knesset elections, aggregating data from six major Israeli media outlets to show party projections and potenti…

CultureSep 14, 2026·1 outlets

Matchstick Puzzle Challenges Logic: Can You Solve It?

A matchstick puzzle presents the incorrect equation 5+4=3. The solution requires moving one matchstick from the '5' to form a '3', resulting in the correct equation 7=4+3.

SecuritySep 13, 2026

Retired Israeli Police Commander Calls Triple Murder a 'Cruel Assassination' Meant to Send a Message

Retired Israeli Police Commander Moti Adar'i described a triple murder in Baqa al-Gharbiyya as a "cruel assassination" and criticized the police's operational methods in the Arab…

SecuritySep 13, 2026

Hezbollah Faces Strategic Defeat, Analyst Argues

An analyst argues that Hezbollah has suffered a strategic defeat against Israel and, despite refusing to acknowledge it, faces continued Israeli military pressure regardless of Le…

WorldSep 13, 2026·2 outlets

Israeli Poll Reveals Growing National Anxiety, Especially Among Arab Citizens

A September poll shows most Israelis are proud of their country, but anxiety about its future is growing, especially among Arab citizens. Satisfaction with living conditions has a…

PoliticsSep 13, 2026

Israeli Election Polls Show Near-Even Split Between Blocs

Recent Israeli election polls indicate a near-even split between the government and opposition blocs, with no clear majority for either side. The results vary across different sur…

SecuritySep 12, 2026

Nine Recruits Hospitalized with Stomach Aches After Rosh Hashanah Meal

Nine female IDF recruits at the Nitzanim training base experienced stomach aches after a Rosh Hashanah meal. While most received medical attention at the base, one recruit broke h…

SecuritySep 12, 2026

IDF Simulates Major Terror Attack on Eilat Following October 7 Lessons

The IDF conducted major exercises in southern Israel simulating a large-scale terrorist attack on Eilat, involving infiltration from land, sea, and air, and hostage-taking. The dr…

SecuritySep 12, 2026

Iran's Broader Strategy: Houthi Gains in Yemen May Be Diversionary Tactic

An Israeli analyst suggests Houthi gains near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait are part of Iran's broader strategy to pressure rivals and divert attention, rather than a direct threat to…

PoliticsSep 12, 2026

New Political Alliance Emerges, Worrying Netanyahu and Eisenkot

A potential new political alliance between Avigdor Lieberman, Ofir Winter, and Naftali Bennett is reportedly forming in Israel, causing concern for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanya…

PoliticsSep 12, 2026

Yitzhak Rabin's Sister Dies, Recalling Fears Before Assassination

Rachel Rabin-Yaakov, sister of assassinated Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin, has died. In a past interview, she recalled feeling that her brother's blood was "permitted" due…

SecuritySep 12, 2026

Israel Faces Global Isolation Amid Shifting Perceptions, Author Warns

An Israeli author warns that the country is facing increasing global isolation due to its rigid policies and inability to counter negative narratives, which inadvertently strength…

SecuritySep 12, 2026

Iran Analyst: US to Pressure Israel for Regional Ceasefire

Iranian analyst Trita Parsi claims the U.S. agreed to pressure Israel for a regional ceasefire, a condition Iran insisted on including in a collapsed memorandum of understanding…

SecuritySep 12, 2026

Freed Hamas Hostage Omer Shem-Tov Recounts Humiliating Captivity, Forced Kiss

Omer Shem-Tov, held captive by Hamas for 505 days, detailed his traumatic experience, including being forced to kiss a terrorist on camera. He has since begun a new life, pursuing…

PoliticsSep 12, 2026·2 outlets

New Poll Reveals Key Concerns for Likud Ahead of Elections

A new Israeli poll by Maariv, analyzed by sociologist Dr. Menachem Lazar, reveals several parties are close to the electoral threshold. The poll also highlights concerns for the L…

SecuritySep 11, 2026

Israel Risks Repeating Past Strategic Errors in Gaza, Analyst Warns

An Israeli analyst warns that Israel risks repeating past strategic errors by seeking local partners to govern Gaza post-Hamas. He argues that relying on such factions has histori…

PoliticsSep 11, 2026·8 outlets

Poll Shows Einat Camp Leading Likud in Israeli Knesset Race

A new poll shows Benny Gantz's National Unity party leading with 25 seats, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party has dropped to 19 seats. The survey reflects shift…

PoliticsSep 11, 2026·3 outlets

Poll Predicts Coalition Losses for Netanyahu, Opposition Gains

An Israeli "Maariv" poll predicts Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party will lose seats in the upcoming elections, with opposition parties projected to gain a majority. Gadi Eisenkot a…

PoliticsSep 11, 2026

Israeli Knesset Poised for Record Female Representation Amidst Leadership Gaps

Israeli election polls indicate a potential record number of women elected to the next Knesset, but also a significant absence of female party leaders and continued exclusion by u…

SecuritySep 11, 2026

Gulf Foreign Ministers to Meet Iranian Counterpart Amid Strait of Hormuz Tensions

Gulf foreign ministers are set to meet their Iranian counterpart to discuss shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, while Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince urged the U.S. to strike Houthis, a…

PoliticsSep 10, 2026

New Poll Shows Coalition Bloc Gaining Strength Ahead of Elections

A new Maariv poll shows the "Am Israel" party led by Ofer Winter crossing the electoral threshold, strengthening the coalition bloc. Gadi Eisenkot leads Benjamin Netanyahu in suit…

PoliticsSep 10, 2026

Maariv Launches Election Comic to Clarify Party Platforms

Maariv Online has launched a weekly election comic featuring two characters who dissect political campaigns and promises. The series aims to help voters understand party platforms…

PoliticsSep 10, 2026

Yair Golan Denies Accusing IDF of Killing Babies as Hobby

Yair Golan clarified his past remarks about "killing babies as a hobby," stating he was referring to government ministers' policies, not the IDF. He denied accusing the military o…