Incendiary Balloons Are Launched at Israel – but Addressed to Egypt
Israel believes Hamas still wants a deal ■ Holocaust Forum in Jerusalem seen by Hamas as Israeli soft spot
Breaking:
- Newly discovered photos show John Demjanjuk at Nazi camp (Haaretz)
- Human-to-human transmission confirmed in China coronavirus (AP)
- Right-wing party Habayit Hayehudi to hold elections for party leader after general election (Haaretz)
- Honduras formally declares Hezbollah a terrorist organization (Reuters)
- Iraqi officials: Clashes in Baghdad kill 2, wound dozens (AP)
Haaretz Editorial
Defense Chief Cynically Exploits Israeli Army as Part of His Election Campaign
Defense Minister Naftali Bennett continues to exploit the Defense Ministry and use it as the election campaign headquarters of Hayamin Hehadash. After threatening Hamas and Iran...
Israel Election 2020
Netanyahu Taps New Agriculture Minister 'To Bring Back Farmers' Votes'
Ministers Hanegbi and Akunis will take on second ministerial posts weeks before election
Israel
Playing Foul: Sports Spawn Sex Abuse in Israel, as Abroad
Ties between an athlete and her trainer provide fertile ground for sexual misconduct that's hushed up, new film reveals. Could abusers like Larry Nassar spring up here?
Haaretz Magazine
U.S. News
'Curb Your Enthusiasm' Season 10: Our Favorite Train Wreck Is Back, With a Whole New Set of Pet Peeves
In the season 10 premiere of HBO's ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm,’ Larry at his diabolical, inventive best
Middle East
Two Iraqi Anti-government Protesters Killed in Clashes With Security Forces, Officials Say
Tear gas, live fire used against demonstrators as Iraqis return to the streets ■ At least 500 killed since protests began in October
Jewish World
Pope Condemns 'Barbaric Resurgence' of anti-Semitism
Francis criticizes 'forms of factionalism and populism we see around us, where hatred quickly springs up'
Culture & Life
Israeli Director Nominated for Academy Award Examines Violence and Sexuality in New Trilogy
'Ajami' director Yaron Shani's new trilogy creates an experience that is as intriguing as it is moving
Travel in Israel
Mortifying: Israel Announces New Hotel Construction at Dying Dead Sea
The four new hotels will line the pockets of billionaire Yitzhak Tshuva. But how much will the government spend to save the sea itself?
