Protesters against the surrogacy law
Analysis The Unavoidable Obstacle to a Liberal Israel: It’s the Occupation, Stupid
The political schism in Israel’s non-Orthodox majority prevents it from striking a serious blow for freedom and equality
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Haaretz Editorial
A Model for the Next Battle
The LGBT protest, which brought down even the apolitical wall behind which Israel’s business community is entrenched, should inspire the liberal camp and fill it with hope. It u...
Israel
The Ticker: Moody’s Raises Israel Sovereign Debt Outlook to Positive
Moody’s raises Israel sovereign debt outlook to Positive ■ High Court suggests El Al drop suit over Air India flights ■ ReWalk shares soar on news of expanded veteran access for exoskeletons
Haaretz Magazine
U.S. News
Russian 'Agent' Butina Met With Top U.S. Officials – Including Stanley Fischer, ex-Bank of Israel Chief
The meetings with Fischer were arranged by the Center for the National Interest, a Washington foreign policy think tank that often advocates pro-Russia views
Jewish World
Germany Slams Mark Zuckerberg Over Facebook's Holocaust Denial Policy
Zuckerberg said Facebook would not take down hate speech denying the Holocaust because it 'prioritizes allowing people to express themselves, even if they get things wrong'
Middle East
Israeli Aircraft Fires at Gazans Launching Incendiary Balloons
Two Palestinians reported wounded ■ Defense chief Lieberman earlier said that Israel will reopen Gaza's only commercial crossing if calm is restored at the border
Culture & Life
Neanderthals Could Make Fire, New Study Suggests
We knew Neanderthals used fire, and maybe they could light it too; if anything maybe they taught us the technique, researcher tells Haaretz
