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Haaretz English
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
The last 30 days
635reports translated
55%first to report
296 mintypical time behind the first report
100%carry a named author
1%opinion and analysis
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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.
From 631 reports this month, judged without the newsroom's name. How this is measuredOnly Haaretz English had it
Netanyahu's History of Exploiting Unity Deals Raises Opposition ConcernsPolitics · 42m agoNetanyahu Seeks Unity Government on His Terms After Election LossPolitics · 58m agoOtzma Yehudit Official Questioned for Assaulting PoliceSecurity · 4h agoBig stories Haaretz English skipped
Northern Israel Man Indicted for Spying for IranCovered by 16 newsroomsToddler Found Safe After Brief Disappearance on Airport Baggage BeltCovered by 11 newsroomsIndia Arrests Youth Suspected of Spying on Mumbai Chabad HouseCovered by 11 newsroomsLatest from Haaretz English
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.Culture · 1d agoSinging Rabbi's Legacy Explored Amid Abuse AllegationsA new documentary is exploring the musical legacy of Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach, a 20th-century innovator known for his widely sung melodies. The film also examines allegations of sexual abuse against him involving girls. Carlebach was known for performing in synagogues and popular venues in the 1960s, pushing boundaries within Orthodox Jewish life through his music.Culture · 2d ago · also in 8 newsroomsAncient Jewish Revolt Tunnels and Byzantine Church Unveiled at Israeli Archaeological SiteThe Horbat Burgin archaeological site in Israel, featuring tunnels from Jewish revolts against Romans and a Byzantine church, has opened to the public. The site, located in the Judean foothills, was a village during the Second Temple period and later saw Roman settlement and Byzantine religious structures. After years of looting, conservation work has made the ancient tunnels and ruins accessible.Culture · 3d agoGaza War Sparks Growth of Israeli Nightlife Scene in New YorkA new Israeli and Jewish nightlife scene has emerged in New York City following the Gaza War, providing social spaces free from political demands. Events like a Thursday jam session at Stripes in Greenwich Village draw around 150 young people, featuring Israeli musicians and food.Culture · 3d agoGerman Punk Rock Icon Annette Benjamin Visits Tel AvivGerman punk rock legend Annette Benjamin visited Tel Aviv for the Goethe-Institut's '50 Years of Punk' program. She performed at the Yung Yidish venue and discussed counterculture, her family's past, and her views on the left's position regarding Israel. Benjamin expressed strong disapproval of the left's turn on Israel.Culture · 4d ago · also in 2 newsroomsVeteran Israeli Anchor Ayala Hasson Resigns From Kan Over Refusal to ApologizeIsraeli news anchor Ayala Hasson resigned from the public broadcaster Kan on Tuesday. Hasson refused to apologize for disparaging remarks she made about Bedouin women. She stated she would not be part of an organization that silences segments of Israeli society.Culture · 5d agoUpper Galilee's Snir Stream Reserve Offers Late Autumn FoliageThe Snir Stream Nature Reserve in Israel's Upper Galilee is an ideal destination for late autumn foliage, peaking in November and December, with Oriental plane trees providing a European-style landscape. The reserve offers easy hiking trails, unique aquatic plants, and scenic views, though some visitors in late October found the foliage less developed than anticipated. The reserve is accessible, clean, and charges a 31 shekel admission fee, operating daily from 8 AM to 4 PM.Culture · 6d ago · also in 1 newsroomTel Aviv University Professor Convicted of Sexual HarassmentA Tel Aviv University disciplinary tribunal convicted a senior emeritus professor of sexual harassment and inappropriate conduct toward multiple individuals under his authority. He has been reprimanded, suspended from supervising Ph.D. students, and barred from conferences and research grants. The university declined to publish his name despite complainant requests.Culture · 7d ago · also in 13 newsroomsIsraeli TV Host Eyal Berkovic Suspended for Racist RemarksIsraeli Channel 13 suspended media personality Eyal Berkovic on Sunday for making racist remarks on air the previous evening. Berkovic, a former soccer star, questioned the ability of Arab and Muslim public figures, including lawmaker Ahmad Tibi, to hold doctoral degrees. The suspension followed an on-air exchange where these remarks were made.Culture · 7d ago · also in 11 newsroomsIsraeli Actress and Musician Bar Belfer Dies at 37Israeli actress and musician Bar Belfer died Sunday at age 37. She had previously recovered from a severe 2010 car accident that left her in a coma for over four months. Belfer is survived by her husband, Shahar Cohen, and their daughter, born in 2023.Culture · 9d agoPhotographer Finds Unexpected Jewish Connection After Leaving Ultra-Orthodox LifeA photographer who left the ultra-Orthodox community found an unexpected connection to Jewish life in Brussels. This discovery occurred at Ben-Gurion Airport this week. The article also highlights a father who left Israel for New York and connected with Jewish history.Culture · 10d agoIsraeli Artist Launches Graphic Revolt Against National PrideIsraeli comics artist Dean Graubard is creating a left-wing comic that challenges national narratives. While living in Berlin in summer 2025, he felt compelled to speak out against Israel's war with Iran, Operation Rising Lion. Graubard decided he could not stay silent and began his artistic revolt.Culture · 11d agoIsraeli Anchor Ayala Hasson Refuses to Apologize, Pulled from BroadcastIsraeli news anchor Ayala Hasson will not host her program on Kan public television after refusing to apologize for remarks about Bedouin women. Kan demanded an on-air apology for comments Hasson made regarding polygamy among Bedouin voters. She declined the demand and was subsequently removed from the broadcast.Culture · 12d agoJudo Coach Eli Karsenti, Survivor of Captivity and October 7, Dies at 95Pioneering judo coach Eli Karsenti, who survived Egyptian captivity and the October 7th Hamas attacks, died last month at 95. He lost his former wife, daughter, and son-in-law in the massacre at Kibbutz Be'eri. Karsenti, who was with his family on the eve of Simhat Torah, expressed a will to keep his head up despite the tragedy.Culture · 14d agoTel Aviv Halloween Tradition Grows With Thousands of Trick-or-Treating ChildrenOver 5,000 children participated in trick-or-treating in Tel Aviv this Halloween, marking a growing neighborhood tradition. While Purim is Israel's traditional costume holiday, Halloween's popularity is increasing in the city. The event featured children in costumes comparing candy hauls, creating a scene similar to suburban America in urban Tel Aviv.Culture · 15d agoPhotographer Alex Levac's Work Explores Israeli IdentityPhotographer Alex Levac's first solo museum exhibition is being held at the Tel Aviv Museum of Art. Journalist Roger Cohen reflects on Levac's work, calling him a teacher who helped him understand Israel through his "extraordinary eye." Cohen praises Levac's penetrating yet unobtrusive photographic style.Culture · 16d ago · also in 1 newsroomAncient Canaanite Fortress in Central Israel Opens to PublicA 3,200-year-old Canaanite fortress, the Gal'on Fortress, has opened to the public in central Israel's Guvrin Forest after excavation and renovation. Dating to the mid-12th century B.C.E., the site was built during a period of regional upheaval and likely served a defensive purpose. The restoration cost $128,000 and included new visitor facilities.Culture · 19d ago · also in 19 newsroomsNetherlands Withdraws From 2027 Eurovision Over Israel's ParticipationThe Netherlands has withdrawn from the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest due to concerns over Israel's participation. No Dutch broadcaster is willing to take responsibility for the country's entry, according to broadcaster association NPO. This decision was announced on Tuesday, shortly after the Netherlands had confirmed its return to the competition.Culture · 20d ago · also in 4 newsrooms100-Million-Year-Old Amber Preserves Earliest Evidence of Lizard Tail AutotomyResearchers have found the earliest evidence of lizard tail-shedding, or autotomy, in a 100-million-year-old amber fossil from Myanmar. Analysis of the tail, preserved in amber, shows signs of voluntary shedding, proving the defensive mechanism existed in ancient lizards. The discovery was made by scientists from Tel Aviv University and other institutions using micro-CT scanning. This finding confirms a defensive ability previously only theorized for lizards living alongside dinosaurs.Culture · 20d ago · also in 3 newsroomsFar-Right Anti-Migrant Activist Sheffi Paz Dies at 74Right-wing activist Sheffi Paz, who campaigned against migrants and asylum seekers, died Monday at 74. She protested outside schools, disrupted aid groups, and was sentenced to 45 days in prison in 2024. Paz chose to serve her sentence instead of performing community service.Culture · 22d agoPoet Recounts Years of Fear After Working for Sara NetanyahuA struggling poet has come forward with a personal account of working for Sara Netanyahu, the prime minister's wife, years ago. The poet claims the experiences at the prime minister's residence were deeply impactful and instilled a lasting fear of disclosure. The narrative is presented as a factual report of events witnessed firsthand, intended to be shared with the public.Culture · 23d agoBrazilian Woman Finds New Perspective in Israeli Suburb After Autism DiagnosisA Brazilian woman diagnosed with autism, high IQ, and high sensitivity at 30 is reevaluating her life after growing up in a religious bubble. She began to understand the world better while living in a Tel Aviv suburb. The story also features an Israeli entrepreneur with a unique perspective on clothing. The events occurred at Ben-Gurion Airport.Culture · 24d agoBoy George Faces Backlash, Struggles to Find Musicians for Israel ShowsBritish singer Boy George is struggling to find musicians for his upcoming shows in Israel, scheduled in two weeks. This difficulty follows his outspoken support for Israel over the past year, which has caused controversy in the music industry. He reportedly shared this challenge with an associate.Culture · 27d agoHolocaust-Looted Torah Fragment Sale in Norway Sparks OutrageA fragment of a Holocaust-looted Torah scroll was sold at a Norwegian auction for $8,500 on Sunday. Israel and a Jewish restitution group condemned the sale as a "moral obscenity" and called for Norwegian intervention. The sale raises concerns about the trade of stolen Holocaust artifacts.Culture · 28d ago · also in 15 newsroomsBillionaire John Paulson Gives Record $250 Million to Hebrew UniversityBillionaire John Paulson donated $250 million to Jerusalem's Hebrew University on Sunday, marking the largest single donation in the institution's history. Paulson is also a known supporter and advisor to U.S. President Donald Trump. The donation is the largest the Hebrew University has ever received.Culture · 28d agoIsraeli Streaming Platforms Thrive in U.S. Amid Cultural BoycottIsraeli streaming platforms catering to Jewish and Israeli audiences abroad are thriving in the U.S. This success comes despite a three-year cultural boycott impacting the country's creative output. While major streamers are buying less Israeli content, these niche platforms are drawing viewers.Culture · 31d agoWikipedia Anti-Israel Bias Declines But Persists, ADL Report FindsThe Anti-Defamation League reported a sharp drop in coordinated anti-Israel bias on Wikipedia over the last year, attributing the decrease to actions by the platform. The ADL identified 11 more editors suspected of biased editing and called for a review of previously sanctioned editors' work. The report was published on Thursday.Culture · 32d agoLost 17th Century Play Adapting Roman Comedy to King David Story RediscoveredA 17th-century adaptation of the ancient Roman comedy "Asinaria" by Titus Maccius Plautus, retitled "Plautus' Asinaria" and recast with biblical characters to tell the story of King David, has been rediscovered in Poland's National Library. Professor Michael Fontaine, a leading expert, identified the unique copy, which survived centuries of war and destruction. Pastor Joannes Burmeister likely wrote the play in Latin for educational purposes, incorporating social and anti-war commentary alongside its bawdy plot. The play details King Saul's demand for 100 Philistine foreskins as a bride-price for his daughter Michal, with Burmeister adding elements like a romantic rival and optional obscene scenes.Culture · 32d agoIsraeli Satire Show Mocks NAZA Directors, Equates Them With Far-Right LawmakerIsrael's "Eretz Nehederet" satire show depicted NAZA co-directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor alongside far-right lawmaker Tally Gotliv as sirens spouting conspiracy theories in a "The Odyssey" parody. The sketch, which aired Tuesday, drew criticism from a human rights lawyer for allegedly promoting a government agenda. A TV critic noted the show's mainstream appeal despite right-wing accusations of being too leftist.Culture · 32d agoIsraeli Satire Show Mocks Far-Right and Filmmakers Amid ControversyIsrael's "Eretz Nehederet" satire show depicted "NAZA" co-directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, and far-right MK Tally Gotliv as mythical sirens. The show aired Tuesday and has drawn criticism for creating a false equivalence between the politicians and filmmakers.More from Haaretz English