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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 · 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
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.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.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 · 11h 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.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."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.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.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.Security · 1d agoUN Nuclear Watchdog Growing Concerned Over Iran's Isfahan PlantThe UN nuclear watchdog is increasingly concerned about Iran's undeclared uranium enrichment plant in Isfahan. Iran declared the facility last year but has not allowed inspectors access. In March, the IAEA chief stated that a significant amount of Iran's highly enriched uranium was believed to be in a tunnel complex at Isfahan.Security · 2d ago · also in 1 newsroomIsraeli Shelling Kills Three in Gaza, Including ChildIsraeli artillery shelling in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza, killed three people, including a woman and a father with his 12-year-old son, on Friday. At least 20 others were wounded. Reports indicate Israel struck the area again as rescue efforts were underway.Security · 2d ago · also in 15 newsroomsMossad Chief Meets U.S. Officials Over Iran Amid Israeli War PushMossad Director Roman Gofman met with U.S. officials in Washington on Friday to discuss Iran. The meetings coincide with caretaker Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's push for military action against the country. Israel is reportedly trying to persuade the U.S. administration to join an attack on Iran.Security · 2d agoTrump Declares Iran War Over, Partners Seek ResolutionU.S. President Donald Trump declared the war with Iran "effectively over" on Monday, stating the U.S. will maintain the status quo. However, Iran retains its uranium and control of the Strait of Hormuz, while Gulf states bear the damage and Israel refuses to wait for a nuclear Iran.Security · 2d agoIDF Arrests Over 55 Palestinians in West Bank Amid Terror SuspicionsThe Israel Defense Forces arrested over 55 Palestinians in the West Bank this week, suspecting them of terrorist involvement and links to Hamas and Islamic Jihad. The military confiscated weapons and noted alleged plans for Molotov cocktail attacks. The operation targeted individuals believed to be planning attacks against Israeli forces.Security · 2d ago · also in 13 newsroomsPolice Snipers Deployed in Rahat to Curb Shooting IncidentsIsraeli police deployed snipers on rooftops in the Bedouin city of Rahat on Friday to address a surge in shootings. The mayor requested personal security for residents, stating that crime has nearly stopped since police intervention. The operation is intended to reduce crime rates in the city.Security · 2d ago · also in 14 newsroomsIsraeli Arrested in Central Israel on Bulgaria Murder WarrantIsraeli police arrested a 32-year-old man in Bat Yam on Friday based on an international warrant. He is suspected of involvement in the murder of an Israeli citizen at a Sofia metro station about a month ago. The suspect will face a court hearing before being extradited to Bulgaria.Security · 2d agoIDF Judge Frees Palestinian Journalist, Then Re-Detains HimAn Israeli military court judge ordered the release of Palestinian journalist Samer Khuwaira due to insufficient evidence for incitement charges. Immediately after, the judge approved his administrative detention, a measure allowing for extended imprisonment without trial based on classified evidence. Khuwaira was arrested two weeks ago after discussing his alleged prison experiences.Security · 2d agoAncient Israelite Kingdom, Not Tyre, May Have Pioneered Industrial Purple Dye ProductionArchaeological research at Tel Shiqmona in Israel suggests the Kingdom of Israel, not Tyre, pioneered industrial-scale purple dye production around 950 BCE. Excavations revealed large pottery vats and evidence of mass production, indicating a collaboration between the Israelite kingdom and local Phoenicians. This challenges the long-held belief that Tyre was the origin of this luxury industry, attributing that status to a later period. The findings suggest a "retroactive branding" of Tyre based on its later prominence.Security · 2d agoIsraeli Officials Aware of Witness Funds to Netanyahu Lawyer's FirmIsraeli law enforcement knew for months about over $1 million in funds transferred from a witness in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's corruption case to his lawyer's firm. The firm of attorney Amit Hadad reportedly received $1.25 million from Australian billionaire James Packer, but no investigation has been launched.Security · 3d agoIsrael Seeks Removal of Over 186,000 Arabic Social Media PostsIsrael's State Prosecutor's Office has asked social media platforms to remove over 186,000 posts, mostly in Arabic, between May 2024 and September 2026. The Justice Ministry reported 99% of these posts were linked to suspected incitement to terror. A rights group, however, claims that similar content in other languages remains online.Security · 3d agoEx-Mossad Chief Barnea to Address German Parliament Amid Arrest CallsFormer Mossad chief David Barnea will brief German lawmakers at a Green Party-hosted event in Berlin this month. The European Center for Constitutional and Human Rights has urged Germany to arrest Barnea, alleging his involvement in war crimes. Barnea led the Mossad during the October 7 attacks.Security · 3d ago · also in 9 newsroomsElection Committee Chief Finds No 'Actual Evidence' of Foreign InterferenceCentral Elections Committee Chairman Noam Sohlberg announced Thursday that classified information from the Shin Bet concerning suspected foreign interference in Israeli elections has not yet yielded "actual evidence." While the information warrants further investigation, Sohlberg noted it might never produce concrete proof. He also criticized leaks from the probe as detrimental to its progress.Security · 3d agoNobel Laureate Navi Pillay Accuses Israel of Genocide in GazaNobel Peace Prize laureate Navi Pillay, a prominent jurist, believes Israel has committed genocide in Gaza and wishes to speak directly to Israelis. The 85-year-old shared personal recollections of South Africa's apartheid era during an interview.Security · 3d agoSettlers Injure Five Palestinians in West Bank AttackFive Palestinians were injured, one seriously, in a settler attack in the West Bank village of Atara on Thursday. The incident was reported by the Israeli rights group Yesh Din and the Palestinian news agency Wafa. The Israeli military also announced it had cleared two illegal West Bank outposts associated with violence.Security · 3d agoOrthodox Rabbi Benny Lau Tackles Settler ViolenceRabbi Benny Lau, a supporter of the settlement project, is actively working to address settler violence by engaging directly with communities in the West Bank. He traveled to speak with settlers and Palestinians in the months before Israel's national election, discovering a darker reality than he anticipated.Security · 3d ago · also in 8 newsroomsGaza Hospitals Hit in Israeli Strikes; 7 DeadAn Israeli strike near Shifa Hospital in Gaza City on Thursday killed one person, bringing the day's total death toll from Israeli strikes to nine. Earlier, an attack on Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis killed six people, including a surgeon. The Israeli military claimed it targeted Hamas operatives at Nasser Hospital.More from Haaretz English