Analysis Liberal U.S. Jews Couldn't Stand Adelson. Liberal Israelis Wanted to Replicate Him
Sheldon Adelson didn't intend on creating a profitable media operation; the tycoon's aim was to achieve political goals he cared about, no matter the cost
Amir Tibon
Amir Tibon is the assignments editor and U.S. news editor for Haaretz
Sheldon Adelson, Jewish-American Billionaire, Conservative Megadonor and Netanyahu Patron, Dies at 87
Sheldon Adelson spent millions of dollars in Israel and U.S. to push conservative politicians, including upending Israel’s media market with his pro-Netanyahu free daily Israel Hayom
Analysis From Charlottesville to Capitol Hill: This Is Trump's Legacy
A clear line of violence and antisemitism connects the dots of Trump's presidency. This is the single most important thing he will go down in history for
Analysis Georgia Could Be a Big Win for American Jews – and a Big Loss for Netanyahu
The projected Democratic win in Georgia will usher in a new reality for Democrats, Republicans and American Jews of all stripes. But there's one Jewish politician who will likely be very disappointed with the results
Analysis What Benny Gantz Can Teach Joe Biden About His Friend Netanyahu
Gantz learned the hard way that there is truly nothing Netanyahu won’t do to hold on to power, even things Biden's team might find truly unbelievable
Analysis Two Shocking Israel-UAE Developments Just Occurred. The More Significant One Was in D.C.
Israel is now publicly lobbying congress to approve Trump's massive arms deals with UAE, amid growing criticism on Capitol Hill
Israel 'Very Comfortable' With F-35 Sale to UAE, Ambassador Dermer Says
Speaking on MSNBC alongside his Emirati counterpart, Israel's envoy to Washington says the UAE is 'an ally confronting Iran,' amid growing criticism in Congress over the sale
Senior Trump Official Says Politicians Get 'Very Rich' by Supporting Israel
Douglas Macgregor, one of several Trump loyalists recently installed at the Pentagon, says the pro-Israeli lobby in the United States is trying to drag America into war
Newt Gingrich Shares Conspiracy Theory With Antisemitic Roots, Draws Warning From ADL
The former speaker of the House falsely tied Jewish philanthropist George Soros to accusations of election theft. The Anti-Defamation League, the leading U.S. organization fighting antisemitism, told Haaretz that public officials should avoid such language
Analysis With Biden Victory, ultra-Orthodox Lose Influence, AIPAC and J Street Gain
It appears Trump’s attempts to portray himself as the most ‘pro-Israel’ president in U.S. history made little to no impression on the vast majority of American Jews
How Biden VP Kamala Harris Could Tip U.S.-Israel Ties
Harris has walked the tightrope on the issue of Israel, facing criticism from the left wing of the Democratic Party after meeting AIPAC leaders in 2019
Biden Holds Big Lead Over Trump With Florida, Pennsylvania Jews, Poll Shows
In both states, the memo notes, the number one priority for Jewish voters is tackling the COVID-19 pandemic, followed by the economy and healthcare. Meanwhile, Israel 'ranks toward the bottom' of priorities
Biden’s Lead Over Trump Among American Jews at All-time High, New Poll Finds
With election day looming, an American Jewish Committee poll finds 75 percent of Jews will vote for Joe Biden, but also reveals dramatic polarization between Orthodox and non-Orthodox Jews
'The Frustration Is Real': Haaretz Q&A on COVID-19 and the ultra-Orthodox World
Special guest Jacob Kornbluh joined Haaretz's Anshel Pfeffer and Danielle Ziri on how the coronavirus pandemic has affected the ultra-Orthodox Jewish community in Israel and the U.S.
‘Trump Doesn’t Understand Why Jews Don’t Vote for Him’: Haaretz Q&A on U.S. Election
Chemi Shalev and Allison Kaplan Sommer answered your questions on Trump vs. Biden, whether Israel can maintain support on both sides of the political aisle and what happens to Israel-Arab relations in the event of a Biden victory
WATCH Trump Fails to Denounce White Supremacy: 'Someone's Gotta Do Something About Antifa and the Left'
In first presidential debate,Trump says 'almost everything I see comes from the left-wing, not from the right-wing,' while rival Biden calls president a 'clown' and a 'racist'
Did James Baker Really Say ‘F*** the Jews’? New Book Clarifies U.S. Diplomat’s Infamous Quote
Biography of the GOP elder statesman chronicles his battles with Israel, including the time he barred Netanyahu from entering the State Department
Analysis Liberal Zionists, It’s Time to Admit: AOC Just Doesn’t Want to Be Your Friend
The progressive lawmaker’s snub of Americans for Peace Now shouldn’t come as a surprise, and it’s time for like-minded groups to give up on her and focus on their real allies in Congress
‘Netanyahu Is in Deep Trouble’: Haaretz Answers Your Questions on Israel’s Second COVID-19 Lockdown
Amos Harel and Judy Maltz briefed Haaretz readers on the new lockdown, the growing divide between secular and Haredi Israelis, and some potential good news about a vaccine
Washington Post: Netanyahu Brings Suitcases of Dirty Laundry for U.S. Government to Wash
Report claims Prime Minister and wife bring laundry from Israel on official visits to be cleaned 'free of charge by U.S. staff,' matching years of Israeli reporting on the Netanyahus' habit
Remembering Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Feminist Icon and Champion of Liberal Causes
Ginsburg, who died Friday at age 87, was a fearless fighter for women’s rights; Judaism was an important part of Ginsburg’s identity throughout her life
Trump's 'Very Fine People' Comment Convinced Biden to Run Against Him, Former Congressman Says
Steve Israel, who is advising the Biden campaign on Middle East policy, tells Haaretz that Trump's defense of white supremacists in Charlottesville is what got Biden join the presidential race
Analysis What We Learned From Trump's Israel‐UAE‐Bahrain Signing Ceremony
After the signing ceremony, it’s possible to offer a clear assessment of the new agreements’ benefits – and weaknesses
Six Things to Watch for at Israel-UAE-Bahrain Ceremony
From domestic to pandemic politics, electoral point scoring to weapon sales, what moves are expected to come from normalization?
Poll: U.S. Jews 'Locked' Behind Biden, but There's Also Good News for Trump
Two-thirds of Jewish voters plan to vote Biden-Harris, while 30% say they'll vote for Trump, according to a new survey. It also shows that Israel is a low priority issue for most of these voters
As Netanyahu Departs for Washington, Israeli Expats Plan Anti-corruption Protest
Anti-government protests follow Netanyahu in D.C. visit to sign UAE, Bahrain deals
Biden Says Trump Is 'Dangerous' to Israel – and Bad for American Jews
At J Street event, former VP promised to push for two-state solution, criticized both Israeli and Palestinian leaders, and accused Trump of embracing far-right conspiracy theories
Poll Shows U.S. Evangelicals Overwhelmingly Back Israel-UAE Deal Despite Nixed Annexation
Survey commissioned by evangelical news site with close ties to Trump and Netanyahu, finds only seven percent said they prefer Israeli sovereignty in West Bank to UAE deal
From Omaha to Florida, Biden Bets on Jewish Votes to Deliver Victory
The Democratic presidential hopeful’s campaign is holding virtual events focusing on Jewish voters in communities large and small, with a new ‘star’: running mate Kamala Harris’ Jewish husband
Israeli Expats Hold anti-Netanyahu Protests in at Least 18 Cities Around the World
Protesters hold rallies simultaneously with Saturday's thousands-strong demonstrations in Israel, calling for the prime minister to resign