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Hebrew daily newspaper and news site published in Tel Aviv. It publishes in English: we summarize its reports, link to the originals and compare them with 43 other newsrooms.
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Language and baseEnglish · Tel AvivFounded 1918
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Haaretz English's tone this month is neutral, close to the rest of the left-wing press. On Netanyahu, Eisenkot, the police, the Knesset and the IDF its wording is in step with the other newsrooms.
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Netanyahu's History of Exploiting Unity Deals Raises Opposition ConcernsPolitics · 28m agoNetanyahu Seeks Unity Government on His Terms After Election LossPolitics · 44m agoOtzma Yehudit Official Questioned for Assaulting PoliceSecurity · 4h agoBig stories Haaretz English skipped
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Politics · 28m agoNetanyahu's History of Exploiting Unity Deals Raises Opposition ConcernsPrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's history of exploiting unity government deals is raising concerns for the current opposition. A 2019 meeting between Netanyahu, then-President Reuven Rivlin, and former IDF Chief of Staff Benny Gantz is highlighted as an example of past political maneuvering. The opposition is advised to learn from these precedents.Politics · 44m agoNetanyahu Seeks Unity Government on His Terms After Election LossPrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is pushing for a "unity" government after losing his majority in a recent election. He is urging political rival Gadi Eisenkot to join, but only under conditions set by Netanyahu. This move comes after Netanyahu and his allies reportedly waged an incitement campaign against opponents.Security · 3h ago · also in 2 newsroomsArbitrator Finds No Basis for Claims Against Ehud Barak's Spyware FirmAn arbitrator found no basis for claims that Ehud Barak's spyware firm harmed national security, ruling in favor of Barak and former Unit 8200 commander Ehud Schneorson. Venture capitalist Michael Eisenberg, who made the claims on X, acted out of "authentic concern," the arbitrator stated. The decision, which Eisenberg accepted, recommends he donate to wounded soldiers and is expected to become a court ruling.Economy · 3h ago · also in 1 newsroomCanadian Fund Invests $124.5 Million in Ashkelon Semiconductor PlantThe Canadian-Israeli investment fund Awz and Nadav B. Logistics are buying land in Ashkelon, southern Israel, for 400 million shekels ($124.5 million). They plan to build semiconductor factories focused on communications and photonics, as well as a deep-tech research center.Security · 4h agoOtzma Yehudit Official Questioned for Assaulting PoliceItiel Neiman, director-general of the Otzma Yehudit party, was questioned by police on Sunday for allegedly assaulting officers at a West Bank settlement last month. Police suspect him of extortion, assault, and obstruction of justice. The incident occurred at a settlement in the West Bank.Security · 4h agoIsraeli Troops in Syria Face Boredom, Tension Amid Unclear MissionIsraeli soldiers in Syria's Golan Heights report boredom and tension due to a lack of clear mission, resorting to simulated hostile operations. An officer warns this could create new enemies. The deployment, following the Assad regime's collapse, reflects Prime Minister Netanyahu's security outlook, prioritizing territorial occupation over political arrangements.Politics · 6h agoNetanyahu and Eisenkot Parties to Negotiate Unity GovernmentNegotiators for Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar party and Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party will meet Sunday to discuss a potential unity government. Eisenkot has accused Netanyahu's unity government push of being a "bluff" intended to block a new government and the replacement of the Knesset speaker.Politics · 7h ago · also in 1 newsroomIsraeli Mayor Rami Greenberg to Face Bribery ChargesPetah Tikva Mayor Rami Greenberg is expected to face bribery, fraud, and breach of trust charges pending a hearing. He is suspected of receiving over 1 million shekels in benefits from businessmen in 2018 in exchange for official actions. The State Prosecutor's Office announced the decision on Sunday.Security · 8h agoOff-Duty Border Police Officer Questioned After Shooting DriverAn off-duty Border Police officer shot and seriously wounded a driver in northern Israel on Saturday. The officer claimed the driver was operating his vehicle dangerously and nearly hit him and two women. He was questioned by the police misconduct unit and placed under five days of house arrest.Security · 10h ago · also in 1 newsroomPress Council Demands Action Over Police Inaction During Photographer's AssaultThe Israel Press Council condemned an assault on Haaretz photographer Itai Ron by right-wing activists during a Saturday demonstration in Herzliya. The council criticized police for failing to intervene and stated it would hold the Border Police chief responsible. The demonstration was held outside the home of Yashar leader Gadi Eisenkot.Security · 12h ago · also in 11 newsroomsIDF Strikes Hamas Rafah Brigade Commander in GazaThe Israeli military announced Sunday that it killed Samir Abu Younis, the commander of Hamas' military wing in Rafah, southern Gaza, in an airstrike. Abu Younis had taken over command of the Rafah operations in September after his predecessor was killed by Israel.Politics · 14h agoEisenkot Bloc Aims to Repeal Judicial Overhaul, Elect New Knesset SpeakerGadi Eisenkot's bloc plans to use its new Knesset majority to repeal judicial overhaul laws passed by the outgoing government. The bloc will also work to elect a new Knesset speaker this week. Special committees will be formed to reverse the legislation, with finance and defense committee chairs to be appointed Monday and the speaker vote on Tuesday.Politics · 17h ago · also in 5 newsroomsTrump, Putin, Xi to Hold Unprecedented Summit on Iran War in ChinaU.S. President Donald Trump will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping in China next week for an unprecedented summit. The leaders will discuss the war with Iran and a potential nuclear arms agreement. The meeting comes amid heightened global tensions and involves the leaders of the world's three largest nuclear powers.Security · 21h ago · also in 15 newsroomsBrother of Kafr Manda Grenade Victim Blasts Police, Community Over InactionLina Qassem Zidan was killed by a grenade explosion in a Kafr Manda candy store on Saturday while buying her son's wedding cake. Her brother condemned police and community inaction against crime, telling Haaretz that she was the family's sole breadwinner and her disabled husband was also wounded in the attack. He asserted that perpetrators are known but not apprehended.Security · 21h agoMan Fatally Shot in Central Israeli Arab City; Homicides RiseMohammad Yazan, 59, was shot and killed by two masked men in the Arab city of Taibeh on Saturday. Police suspect a criminal motive for the attack. This shooting is part of a larger increase in homicides, with 238 people killed in Israel this year, including 197 Arabs.Security · 22h ago · also in 1 newsroomRight-Wing Activists Attack Haaretz Photographer Outside Gadi Eisenkot's HomeRight-wing activists assaulted Haaretz photographer Itai Ron outside the home of Gadi Eisenkot in Herzliya on Saturday. Police officers witnessed the attack but did not intervene. The activists were protesting Eisenkot's potential cooperation with Arab parties, chanting "Don't form a government with terrorists."Politics · 22h agoEisenkot Bloc Aims to Repeal Judicial Overhaul, Elect New Knesset SpeakerGadi Eisenkot's bloc plans to use its new Knesset majority to repeal judicial overhaul laws passed by the outgoing government. The bloc will also appoint chairs for the finance and defense committees on Monday. A vote for the new Knesset speaker is scheduled for Tuesday as government formation talks continue.Politics · 1d ago · also in 1 newsroomEisenkot Dismisses Netanyahu's Unity Offer as 'Bluff'Yashar leader Gadi Eisenkot called Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plea for a national unity government a "bluff" on Saturday. Eisenkot, tasked with forming a government, announced that talks with Likud were set for Sunday. He urged Likud and Religious Zionism to back Yashar's candidate for Knesset speaker.World · 1d agoEU Warns of Worsening Gaza Humanitarian Crisis Amid Winter ConditionsThe European Union expressed grave concern Saturday over Gaza's worsening humanitarian crisis, warning that winter conditions are exacerbating dire living conditions and urging Israel to allow large-scale aid. Separately, 18 Arab and Islamic countries condemned an Israeli strike on Nasser Hospital that killed six people, including a surgeon.Politics · 1d ago · also in 24 newsroomsNetanyahu Asks Eisenkot to Discuss Unity Government Without PreconditionsPrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called on Yashar leader Gadi Eisenkot to hold talks on a national unity government without preconditions. Netanyahu argued that a narrow government or one backed by Arab parties would be unable to confront the threat from Iran. The prime minister made the appeal on Saturday evening.Security · 1d ago · also in 19 newsroomsGrenade Attack in Northern Israel Kills One, Wounds ThreeA woman was killed and three others were injured in Kafr Manda, northern Israel, on Saturday when a grenade was thrown at a candy store. Police are investigating the incident, and the motive remains unknown. The attack occurred in a predominantly Arab town.Security · 1d agoTrump May Delay Iran Strikes Unless Provoked, Sources SayU.S. President Donald Trump has told advisers he may hold off on attacking Iran if no new provocations occur. Saudi Arabia and Turkey have urged restraint, while Israel pushes for military action. U.S. intelligence believes strikes would not alter Iran's negotiating demands.Politics · 1d agoIsraeli Scholar Links Islam's Rise in Europe to Far-Right GrowthIsraeli scholar Dr. Dina Lisnyansky is researching the growing influence of Islam in Europe and its connection to the rise of the far right. She notes that increased Muslim presence is met with growing opposition and a surge in far-right political movements. Lisnyansky is examining how Muslim and European values are beginning to merge.Economy · 1d agoNvidia Turmoil Could Pose Economic Threat to IsraelIsraeli Finance Ministry officials are deeply concerned about the economic impact of turmoil at chipmaker Nvidia. The company has generated billions in tax revenue for Israel, and its outgoing CEO's ties helped expand its local operations. The current unrest at Nvidia could prove calamitous for the Israeli economy.Security · 1d ago · also in 4 newsroomsIsraeli Arab Man Charged With Triple Murder and ArsonOmri Abu Samak, a 27-year-old Israeli Arab man, has been charged with the murder of three young men from Jaljulya. The victims, two brothers and their teenage cousin, were shot and burned in a car in September. Prosecutors allege Abu Samak and three accomplices carried out the killings before the accomplices fled the country.Politics · 1d agoIsrael's Future Compared to Apartheid South AfricaAn article compares Israel's potential international standing to that of apartheid South Africa, suggesting sanctions could impact Israel as they did the former regime. It details the National Party's long-standing political power in South Africa, which enforced apartheid from 1948 to 1994. The party maintained significant parliamentary majorities, even in its later years.Security · 1d ago · also in 1 newsroomGaza Child Burn Victim's Care Hindered by Israeli Aid RestrictionsA six-year-old Gaza girl, Masa Yassin, is experiencing treatment difficulties for severe burns due to Israeli restrictions on Doctors Without Borders. The aid group cannot import necessary supplies, including materials to make a new mask for the child. Israel has reportedly barred the organization's imports and international staff from entering Gaza.Culture · 1d agoIsraeli Astronomy Enthusiasts Find Cosmic Wonder on Namibian SafariTwelve Israeli men with a shared passion for astronomy traveled to Namibia for a week-long star-gazing safari, seeking exceptionally dark skies. Participants described the experience as akin to space travel, witnessing unparalleled views of the Milky Way and distant galaxies. The trip offered profound personal insights, fostering a sense of wonder, humility, and community among the diverse group of enthusiasts. They noted the unique clarity of the Namibian night sky, a rarity in the modern world.Health · 1d ago · also in 1 newsroomWHO Warns of Rising Respiratory Illnesses in Flooded GazaThe World Health Organization warned on Friday of a surge in respiratory illnesses in Gaza, with 33,000 more cases than last year. Heavy rains have flooded tents housing nearly a million displaced Palestinians, putting 400,000 at extreme risk. The WHO expects the situation to deteriorate further with the onset of winter.Economy · 1d ago · also in 5 newsroomsArkia Employees Seek New Investor Amid Ownership DisputeArkia's employee shareholders are seeking a new investor after the airline's owners sold a controlling share to a new investment group. Overnight talks failed to reach an agreement, and layoff concerns remain unresolved. The employee holding company's chairman confirmed the search for an alternative buyer.More from Haaretz English