The Job Factor That Makes Israeli Couples More Likely to Divorce
And no, it's not because the woman out-earns her husband or is better-educated
Israel News
Education Ministry Gave Millions to NGO That Funds Illegal Outpost
The Midreshet Ma’amakim organization, which is funded by the Education Ministry, is crowdfunding Homesh Yeshiva, an illegal outpost that has been repeatedly rebuilt and dismantled
Israel Election 2019
Opinion A Lost Decade Under Netanyahu
Benny Gantz’s Kahol Lavan are focusing on the submarines affair, but should focus on the other failures and fiascoes of the Netanyahu decade
Polls: Despite Iranian Hacking Scandal, Gantz's Party Maintains Margin Over Netanyahu's Likud
Channel 12 poll shows Kahol Lavan widening gap to five seats, while Channel 13 shows it maintaining support – but in both, the right-wing bloc comes out ahead
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Court Orders Israeli Authorities to Explain Refusal to Grant Darfuri Refugees Temporary Residency
While asylum requests by Sudanese, which have been pending for years, are being processed, they 'deserve to live with dignity like in other countries,' says plaintiff
Tel Aviv Aborts Plan for Eurovision Tent City
Plan sinks after no firms respond to tender to put up the site
This Tel Aviv Exhibition Is an Act Against the Occupation. Too Bad It's So Apologetic
Photographer Oded Yedaya is impelled by a feeling that art is inferior to activism – but in his case (and not only in his) it’s exactly the opposite. A must-see exhibition
Palestinians Call for 'Day of Rage' After Israel Kills Three Terror Suspects
Demonstrations planned after troops kill suspect in shooting attack and two Palestinians who the army said threw explosive devices at soldiers
Israel Drops Two Places to 13th on World Happiness Index - U.S. Ranks 19th
The 134-page report noted that, in general, happiness levels have decreased worldwide despite continued economic growth
Iran Denies Hack as Netanyahu Blasts Gantz: Tell World What Tehran Has on You
It's not gossip, it's a matter of state security, Netanyahu says
What Is Purim? The History Behind the Halloween of Jewish Holidays
What is its origin? When did it begin? Why did many Jews scorn it – and is the underlying tale of love, murder and betrayal true?
Security & Aviation
MBS Has a BDS Problem: Khashoggi’s Shadow Haunts the Saudi Crown Prince
October’s murder of Jamal Khashoggi at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul is still tripping up Prince Mohammed bin Salman's ties to the West
Analysis Can Assad Survive an Israeli Attack?
The Syrian conflict has triggered Israel's primal fear: the threat of an entrenched Iranian presence on its borders. If a resurgent, unreliable Russia doesn't step in, then Assad and his army will be Israel's first targets
Months After Issuing Tender, Israeli Military Still Has No Answer to Aerial Arson From Gaza
The IDF acknowledges it was slow to grasp the effect of the aerial threat on the sense of security in border communities; Laser-based weapon in development by defense establishment not yet operational
A Bumpy Ride to the Moon: Israeli Spacecraft Hits Technical Snag
The Genesis spacecraft restarted on its own, cancelling a maneuver that would have advanced its course toward the moon
Science News
A Lesser-known Problem of Galactic Conquest: Herpes in Space
The longer the trip, the worse it gets, NASA admits in a study that casts even more doubt on our future in the stars
Culture & Life
These Were the Top News Stories in Haaretz, 100 Years Ago
The Historical Jewish Press Project has uploaded Haaretz issues from its first 13 years of existence - now digitally available, free of charge
Middle East News
Malaysia Has Become Hub for Iranian Activity, Western Intel Suggests
Led by a corrupt, proudly anti-Semitic prime minister who supports Islamist groups, Southeast Asian country's long-standing connection with Hamas gets a new twist
Holylandings
'I Don't Have Kids, and It Would Be a Lie to Say I Don’t Regret It'
This week at the Tel Aviv airport: A German and an Israeli celebrate major birthdays and take stock of their lives
Travel
Eilat's New Airport Is a Breath of Fresh Air
A visit to the new $473.5m airport outside Eilat reveals meticulous architectural attention, including an effort to blend in with the desert and a sophisticated design aesthetic. Only transport issues mar the picture
Business News
In the War for Workers, Israeli Tech Firms Use Blowout Parties to Boost Their Image
Aviv Geffen and Dana International are just the tip of the iceberg in a large-scale and over-the-top effort to host events that enhance companies’ profiles
