Analysis Israel's Justice Minister Knowingly Allied Herself With Evil
Shaked found a perfect partner for her plan to recreate Israel's judiciary, but his fall from grace will only make her stronger
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Haaretz Editorial
Haifa’s Mayor McCensor Delivers Miserable Decision on Freedom of Speech
Mayor Einat Kalisch-Rotem’s decision to remove from an exhibition at the Haifa Museum of Art “McJesus,” a sculpture depicting the McDonald’s mascot nailed to a cross, and to arr...
Israel
Israel Election 2019
Netanyahu's Top Challenger Launches Campaign, Revealing Long-awaited Election Slogan
According to new polls released Wednesday, 31 percent of Israeli prefer Benny Gantz to Benjamin Netanyahu as PM, while 42 percent favor Netanyahu
Haaretz Magazine
U.S. News
U.S.-Saudi Relations Can't Move Forward Until MBS 'Dealt With,' Senator Graham Says
After meeting with Turkey's Erdogan, Republican Senator vowed further sanctions over the Khashoggi case, but gave no specifics concerning Saudi crown prince
Middle East
Illegally Shipped Iranian Fuel Financing Yemen Rebels' War, UN Report Finds
Experts warn of 'humanitarian and economic catastrophe' in proxy war between Saudi Arabia and Iran and say both sides are violating international law
Jewish World
How a Literature Professor Found Himself Translating the Entire Bible From Scratch
‘I kind of fell into it,’ says Robert Alter of his decades-long project of retranslating the Bible, ensuing from a request to write ‘about Genesis or Kafka’
Culture & Life
Israeli Film to Compete for Top Prize at Berlin’s International Film Festival
Nadav Lapid’s new film, 'Synonyms,' is in the running for the Golden Bear, while four other Israeli films will be screened at festival
