Remote Work Proves Big Money-saver for Businesses
Coronavirus lockdown was boon to employers, research by personal consulting firm finds
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The Coronavirus Lockdown Is Over, but Perilous Economic Uncertainty Lingers
A roundtable of experts breaks down the major issues facing Israel, as government faces pressure to find solutions to the outbreak's economic pain
Opinion If Only the World Would Force Israel’s Hand
Can the threat of annexation bring the Palestinians, Jordan, a president named Biden, the EU and Russia together to twist Israel’s arm until it agrees to change?
As Coronavirus Recedes, Israel's Senior Citizens’ Day Centers to Reopen
Around 30,000 people use the centers and clubs, which will operate according to new social distancing guidelines
Analysis Moscow on the Jordan: Russia Eyes Palestinian Authority as U.S. Relations Falter
Russia appears to be eyeing the Palestinian Authority not because it has great interest in resolving the conflict with Israel, but as another area where the United States' stock is sinking
Netanyahu Says He Will 'Under No Circumstances' Take a Plea Bargain
In an interview with Channel 20, hours after the first session of his corruption trial closes, premier says he will keep fighting to 'bring the truth to light'
For Netanyahu Supporters, He's Already Exonerated. Now the Judges Must Fall in Line
Hundreds of pro-Netanyahu supporters gathered outside the Jerusalem District Court on the first day of the premier's trial to protest what they see as a 'frame-up'
Analysis World Media Cast Critical Eye on Defendant Netanyahu
Many foreign media outlets had to explain, 'How can the prime minister serve and stand trial at the same time?'
Netanyahu Attacks Justice System at Opening of His Corruption Trial
This is the first time in Israel’s history that a sitting prime minister is facing a criminal trial ■ 'Netanyahu’s trial will be remembered as one of the low points of the Israeli justice system,' Knesset speaker says
Coronavirus Live: Theaters and Performance Venues to Reopen mid-June
Gaza authorities announce first coronavirus death amid fears of renewed outbreak ■ Netanyahu lauds Mossad chief for shipment of medical supplies ■ Number of daily cases in Israel continues to decline
Analysis Netanyahu Continues to Incite Against Investigators, and It Could End in Blood
Twenty-eight years ago, Italian judge Giovanni Falcone was killed by the mafia, after a hate campaign deeply reminiscent of the atmosphere surrounding Netanyahu's trial
Being a ‘Republican in New York’ Is Like Being Israeli Soldiers in Six Day War, NYC Lawmaker Says
Staten Island representative Nicole Malliotakis made the comparison during a virtual Jerusalem Day celebration, according to reports
Next Stage of Recovery From Coronavirus – Live Theater Returns to Tel Aviv
The Arab-Hebrew Theatre of Jaffa brought joy to some 50 theatergoers last week, staging the first Israeli show in two months in a familiar yet unfamiliar setting
Analysis For 50 Minutes, Netanyahu's Fate Was Controlled by Two Women in Black
Inside the courtroom of Netanyahu's corruption trial a parallel Israel existed in which the prime minister did not boast all his usual powers
Joe Biden’s Strategy for Attracting Jewish Voters – and Its Biggest Weak Spot
With his centrist take on U.S.-Israel relations and strong anti-Semitism message, the presumptive Democratic nominee looks like a shoo-in with older Jewish voters. But how will he win over younger voters whose hearts belong to Bernie?
Famed Alligator That Survived WWII Bombings Dies
The 84-year-old alligator is rumored to have belonged to Adolf Hitler after escaping from the Berlin Zoo
The Israeli Soldiers Who Never Really Left Lebanon
Two decades after pulling out, four Israeli soldiers recall memories of war that haunt them to this day. 'At that moment I remembered wanting somebody to call my mother to tell her I was all right'
Gantz Says Netanyahu Will Receive Fair Trial, Expresses Faith in Law Enforcement
Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit also praised Israel’s justice system, saying that they will continue on without fear, despite premier's attacks on the judiciary
Omar Describes Life as a Fearless Fighter in New Memoir
Omar recalls how by 2008, she was struggling. Finances were a stressor, she had two small children, and she began questioning her relationships, including her marriage
Trump Retweets Series of Sexist and Personal Attacks Against Top Female Democrats
Pelosi, who is second in line for the presidency, has not spoken directly to Trump since October 16, when she attended a White House meeting on Syria
Snakes Can Make Friends but They’re Fussy
Garter snakes evince a desire for specific company, of each other, and what happens if you mistake apathy for affection
U.S. Ambassador to Germany Grenell to Step Down, Report Says
In February, Trump had named 53-year old Grenell as acting DNI
Arsenic and Global Warming: The Good, the Bad and the Deadly
From aquifers in Vietnam to wells in America, Haaretz climate change briefs brings you the arsenic edition, plus a moment in a Mississippi marsh
WATCH Gas Production at Israel's Leviathan Halted Over 'Operational Event'
Leviathan, one of the largest gas fields in the eastern Mediterranean, is owned by Texas-based Noble, Israel's Delek Drilling and Ratio Oil
Opinion Netanyahu Can’t Sell the Idiocy of Annexation to U.S. Jews, So He Went to the Evangelicals
Netanyahu has given up engaging with the vast majority of American Jews. But his insane annexation policy is about to become their problem – and Joe Biden’s, too
Traffic and Jam: Tel Aviv Turns Parking Spots Into Dining Areas Post-quarantine
Check out the city's creative solution to shrinking dining areas due to the new coronavirus guidelines
Earthquake of Magnitude 5.1 Strikes Western Iran
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Analysis Netanyahu Trial: PM Is Finally Facing Opponents Who Won't Back Down
There will be no weakness on the bench of the Jerusalem District Court Sunday when Bibi's historic corruption trial gets underway
Alabama on Edge as State Reopens Amid Rising Coronavirus Cases
Alabama’s political leaders and health experts are struggling to make many residents see the continued need for social distancing, crowd limitations and wearing masks
Three Israelis Charged With Murder of 21-year-old Female Relative, Body Still Missing
Nabin Amrani was allegedly murdered because she dyed her hair blonde and dated men without her family’s approval
First Signs if a COVID-19 Vaccine Works Possible in Autumn, Says GAVI
Calling for globally coordinated efforts both to produce and share an eventual vaccine, Seth Berkley said
WATCH Jerusalem's Holy Sepulcher Reopens After Coronavirus Closure
As priests from the various Christian sects entered the church, a handful of faithful waited outside for the basilica's church to open for the public
New York Eases Coronavirus Restrictions as NY Times Memorializes the Dead
The New York Times has devoted Sunday’s entire front page to a long list of names of people who have died in the coronavirus pandemic
Iranian 107-year-old Woman Recovers From Coronavirus, Reports Fars News Agency
Iran is one of the most affected countries in the Middle East with a total of 133,521 infected cases and 7,359 deaths
Opinion If Donald Trump Loves Jews So Much, Why Does He Keep Celebrating America's Biggest anti-Semites?
When the president praises Henry Ford's 'good bloodlines,' ratifies anti-Semitic conspiracy theorists and legitimizes the scapegoating of minorities, we should take him at his word
Village Where Jesus’ Disciples May Have Lived Flooded by Rising Sea of Galilee
The putative Church of the Apostles is now in a lagoon peopled by catfish but the ruins where Jesus’ disciples may have lived haven’t been damaged, reassures archaeologist Motti Aviam
Trump Lashes Out at Scientists Whose Findings Contradict Him
Twice this past week, Trump has not only dismissed the findings of studies, but suggested — without evidence — that their authors were motivated by politics
Iran Struck First. 'Israel' Retaliated Massively. Behind the Cyber War Rattling the Middle East
The retaliation attributed to Israel by Washington Post aimed neither to cause physical damage nor casualties, but to send a warning: We can harm you tenfold
Analysis Netanyahu’s Defense Strategy Is to Undermine His Accuser, the State of Israel
Netanyahu’s trial starts as his war on the country’s legal establishment reaches fever pitch
Opinion Care About Palestinians? Don't Vote for Joe Biden. Vote for Donald Trump
A second term for the most damaging, inflammatory, crudely partisan-to-Israel presidency in memory would actually strengthen the Palestinian cause in America. But Joe Biden would mess it all up
As Netanyahu Corruption Trial Opens, His Team Preps to Fight 'Every Step of the Way'
In first for Israel, sitting prime minister faces trial ■ His lawyers are expected to take an aggressive approach to delay actual presentation of evidence ■ Likud lawmaker says conviction would be 'greatest injustice in Israel's history'
Iranian Fuel Tankers Start Arriving in Venezuelan Waters Despite U.S. Warning
As both countries are under U.S. sanctions, Washington is considering measures in response to the fuel shipment, according to a senior U.S. official, who did not elaborate on any options
Ex-police Chief: I Didn't Think Netanyahu Would Still Be Prime Minister When His Trial Began
Roni Alsheich, who headed police during investigations into Netanyahu cases, says cabinet minister's attack on attorney general 'unbecoming of a democratic country'
Israel Plans West Bank Industrial Zone That Would 'Destroy' Unique Ecosystem
Settler leaders welcome the move, which has been in planning for years and would create urban continuity over the Green Line, while environmental activists warn of untold consequences
Trump Urges Libya De-escalation in Call With Erdogan, White House Says
Turkey backs Libya's internationally recognized government, whose forces' recent surge has put pressure on Russia-backed rival commander
Why Has Israel Tried to Forget 18 Years of Fighting in Lebanon?
Sunday marks 20 years since the Israeli army pulled out of Lebanon, putting an end to a military presence that the government is still reluctant to recognize
Should Tomatoes Be Kept in the Fridge or Not? Scientists Have an Answer
Researchers have concluded that the taste of the fruit depends mostly on strain, not the household storage regimen
Hamas Shuts Gaza Borders, Imposes Holiday Restrictions as First Coronavirus Death Announced
77-year-old woman dies while in isolation at field hospital after returning via Egypt ■ Authorities restrict gatherings during Eid al-Fitr, which starts Sunday
Analysis The Farce of Israel's Most Bloated Government Only Serves Netanyahu
Netanyahu took pride in improving the living standards; now he wants to share responsibility for the economic downturn ■ Jerusalem likely to become major flashpoint yet again
Staying in Lockdown Isn't an Option: Coronavirus Turns Egyptian Soccer Player Into Street Vendor
Like many others in Egypt, promising defender Mahrous Mahmoud takes a fatalistic approach: The cure is worse than the disease
In the Coronavirus Era, Israeli Designers Aim for No Contact
Designers come up with solutions that eliminate the need to touch objects and let people better manage with social distancing
Analysis Netanyahu's Corruption Trial Opens Sunday, but the Real Fight Will Take Place Outside the Court
The prime minister is expected to continue attacking law enforcement agencies, taking aim at the three judges who will hear his case
Iran Risks Political Backlash by Riding Stock Market Rally
Tehran wants to boost state finances while curbing potential protests by offering Iranians the chance to buy into ballooning state stocks, but what will happen when the bubble bursts?
The Israeli Police Unit That Built the Case Against Adolf Eichmann, and Was Forgotten
The senior interrogator moved to Germany, the deputy commander was murdered by terrorists. The story of Bureau 06 of the Israel Police, which undertook the monumental task of interrogating Adolf Eichmann and collecting evidence against him
U.S. Discussed Carrying Out First Nuclear Test in Decades, Report Says
It was ultimately decided to take other measures in response to alleged threats posed by Russia and China and avoid a resumption of testing
After Losing Hope for Change, Top Left-wing Activists and Scholars Leave Israel Behind
They founded anti-occupation movements and fought for the soul of Israeli society, but ultimately decided to emigrate. The new exiles tell Haaretz how they were harassed and silenced, until they had almost no choice but to leave
Biden Apologizes for Saying Radio Host 'Ain't Black' if Considering Voting for Trump
Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee's controversial remark draws swift rebuke from the Trump campaign and Republican supporters, as well as some black Democrats on social media
Hit Hard by the Coronavirus, Jerusalem Real Estate Market Looks for a Turnaround
The market expects renewed foreign buying, and young families are returning. But many businesses are leaving
Trump Declares Houses of Worship 'Essential,' Calls on Governors to Reopen Them
'Some governors have deemed liquor stores and abortion clinics as essential,' said the U.S. president, 'I'm correcting this injustice'
Texas Naval Base Shooter Voiced Support for Extremist Clerics, Group Says
'We hope to know more in the coming days as to what happened, what this person was motivated by,' U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper says
Tankers Carrying Iranian Fuel Tracked in Caribbean Sea en Route to Venezuela
The United States recently beefed up its naval presence in the Caribbean for what it said was an expanded anti-drug operation
Operation 'Addictive Candy': How Israel Silenced a Spy Privy to One of Its Darkest Intelligence Debacles
An officer in Unit 504, which runs agents abroad, was embroiled in one of the ugliest episodes in the history of Israel's military intelligence. Fearing he would talk, the authorities decided to ensure his voice wouldn't be heard
Coronavirus Lockdown Spurs Jump in Online Sales for Israel’s Retailers
Figures from credit card issuer Max show they accounted for up to 90% of all retail sales in March and April
Outgoing Public Security Minister's Last Gesture: Closing At-risk Youth Center in East Jerusalem
Volunteer for Hope organization has helped about 70 Palestinian youth from single-parent households or families in distress, but Gilad Erdan ordered its closure for alleged ties to the Palestinian Authority
Trump: U.S. Will Not Close if Second Wave of Coronavirus Hits
'I had one on before. I wore one in the back area. I didn't want to give the press the pleasure of seeing it,' Trump said of wearing a mask while touring a Ford plant in Michigan
Khashoggi's Sons Forgive Saudi Killers, Sparing 5 Execution
In an interview in September with CBS’ '60 Minutes,' Prince Mohammed said he takes 'full responsibility as a leader in Saudi Arabia'
These Young Israelis Were Born in Lebanon – but Don't Call Them Arabs
After Israel’s withdrawal from Lebanon in May 2000, many members of the South Lebanon Army and their families fled south for fear of reprisal. Their children, who have grown up in Israel and consider themselves Israeli, explain why the won't forgive the left
Zoom in the Middle Ages? The Nuns Who Made the Pilgrimage to Jerusalem Without Leaving Their Room
A trip to the Holy Land was a perilous undertaking in the late Middle Ages, which is why so many nuns made the pilgrimage virtually
Gaza's Young Female Boxers Train on the Beach Amid Coronavirus Closures
The girls' coach, Osama Ayob, said the public training sessions could help get more girls involved in the sport
UN:Yemen's Health System 'Has in Effect Collapsed' as COVID Spreads
The United Nations is appealing for urgent funding for Yemen to maintain aid programs through year-end
Israeli Settlers Throw Rocks Along West Bank Main Road, Clashes Erupt With Palestinians
Police and soldiers who arrived at the scene dispersed the Palestinians using stun grenades and detained one Palestinian
George Soros Warns Coronavirus Threatens EU's Survival
Asked about Brexit, Soros said he was particularly worried about Italy: 'What would be left of Europe without Italy?'
After Iran's Khameini Compares Zionism to Coronavirus, Netanyahu and Gantz Issue Warnings
Speaking on Jerusalem Day, Iran's Supreme Leader encourages Palestinians to take up arms, says 'Zionist regime is cancer'. Netanyahu: 'Those who threaten to destroy Israel will find themselves in a similar danger'
Analysis Former Israeli Soldiers Seek Answers on Facebook, 20 Years After Lebanon Withdrawal
A massive group therapy session is taking place on social media, with thousands of soldiers and commanders sharing their stories
Two Years In, Israeli Plan for East Jerusalem Slowly Brings About Change
While some progress has been made in improving education and infrastructure, the project meant to better the life of 40 percent of Jerusalem’s population failed to meet many of its targets
Senators Warn Netanyahu, Gantz That Settlement Annexation Would Hurt U.S.-Israel Ties
Unilateral annexations of parts of West Bank 'would likely erode' U.S. public's support for 'special relationship' with Israel, letter signed by 18 senators says
Israeli Domestic Violence Complaints Jump Tenfold Since Start of Coronavirus Lockdown
The numbers of complaints have jumped from eight a week to 73 a day within less than two months ■ Knesset subcommittee assigned to look into problem
Israeli Man Indicted for Dismembering Partner, Leaving Her Body for Two Days Before Calling Police
Bat Yam resident suspected of murdering Tatiana Khaikin was previously convicted of assaulting her and has given differing accounts
Analysis Biden the 'Mensch' Fires Annexation Warning Shot Across Bibi’s Bow
Trump’s four years of pampering have induced Israeli complacency – but annexation could exact a steep price, especially if he loses
Gaza Mulls Lockdown on Eid al-Fitr Holiday as Coronavirus Cases Rise
Twenty-nine new cases of coronavirus discovered in Strip, bringing total to 55 – out of a population of 2 million
Analysis Egypt's Sissi Is Testing the Limits of His Ties With Trump
The Egyptian president is maneuvering between the military and international arenas, while also bolstering the economy. But as he tightens his grip on the country under the guise of fighting the coronavirus, Egyptians are growing frustrated
Trump Praises Famously anti-Semitic Henry Ford's 'Good Bloodlines'
President speaks of 'good blood' in remarks at Ford plant ■ ADL chief calls for apology ■ Newspaper owned by Ford often accused Jews of trying to destroy U.S.
Opinion Netanyahu in the Dock Doesn’t Make Israel a Shining Beacon of Justice
Preventing annexation while the 53 year-old occupation continues is as fleeting, ironic and illusory a victory as seeing Netanyahu in the dock on Sunday in the heart of Palestinian East Jerusalem
N.Y.C. Jewish Nursing Homes Call Out for Help as City Launches Coronavirus Plan
Free on-site testing twice a week to patients and staff at all nursing homes in the city begin next week, but Jewish facilities are facing a dire shortage of protective equipment
Palestinians Notified CIA About Stopping Security Coordination With Israel, Senior Official Says
Palestinians security forces that were placed to enforce coronavirus restrictions begin withdrawal from Area B, sources say ■ Meanwhile, Palestinian Authority rejects coronavirus aid shipment from UAE that landed in Israel
Tower Boom Threatens to Render Jerusalem Unrecognizable
High-rises are going up in Jerusalem in big numbers, and critics say the City Of Gold could soon become the city of bland
Palestinian Authority Refuses Coronavirus Aid From Direct UAE-Israel Flight, Citing Normalization
The aid will instead be delivered to the Gaza Strip, which now faces fears of a renewed coronavirus outbreak after 29 new cases were diagnosed
Argentina to Fly in Rabbis From Israel to Certify Kosher Meat Despite Closed Borders
The trip is key to Argentina being able to maintain beef exports to key buyer Israel, which has become increasingly important with exports stalled to the EU and China
Joy, Fear and Sorrow Mix for Italian Jews Returning to Synagogue
The reopening of synagogues in Italy, where more than 32,000 people have died of COVID-19, comes with significant and sometimes unsettling conditions for worshippers
More Than 10,000 Iranian Health Care Workers Infected With the Coronavirus
Iran on Thursday put the total number of dead from the virus at 7,249, or 66 more than Wednesday
Israeli FM Ashkenazi Distances Himself From Hungary Statement on 'Shared National Values'
New Israeli foreign minister's office denies these issues were discussed in phone call, says will ask Budapest for clarifications ■ Hungarian Foreign Ministry then says statement was 'mistranslated'
Building a Genocide Case for ISIS Crimes Against Yazidis
Fighters didn’t just decide to enslave and rape Yazidi women, it was a carefully executed plan by the group’s leadership
EU Foreign Policy Chief Condemns Iranian Pledge to Support Any Entity That Fights Israel
Josep Borrell says Israel's security is of 'paramount importance' ■ Comment comes day after Iran's Khamenei publishes cartoon calling for a final solution to 'free Palestine'
This ultra-Orthodox Lawyer Is Tasked With Saving Israel's Diaspora Ties
Lawmaker Omer Yankelevich is the first ultra-Orthodox woman to be appointed to a ministerial position. But will she be Israel’s bridge to the Jewish world or an obstacle?
Amid Coronavirus Crisis, Argument Over Tallying U.S. Jews of Color Erupts
Debate sparked after Reform Movement website publishes article on how Jewish community can support Jews of color affected by pandemic. Response article argues it’s problematic to define 'Jews of color'
Days Before Netanyahu's Trial, Likud Minister Says Israel's Attorney General Is 'Alleged Criminal'
Justice minister fires back, dubbing remarks 'unrestrained attack,' amid growing tension between Netanyahu backers and Attorney General Mendelbit, who filed the corruption indictments against him
Michael Jordan Isn’t the Only Star of Netflix’s Unmissable ‘The Last Dance’
With remarkable behind-the-scenes footage of the Chicago Bulls’ 1998 championship season, ‘The Last Dance’ documentary brilliantly recounts how Michael Jordan and Dennis Rodman brought their A game to the NBA
Lebanon's Food Crisis Set to Worsen as Financial Pressures Bite, Prime Minister Warns
'Many Lebanese have already stopped buying meat, fruits and vegetables, and may soon find it difficult to afford even bread,' Hassan Diab says
Israeli Anti-viral Mask Maker Sonovia Eyes Nasdaq Listing This Year
Tests of its fabric show effectiveness of nearly 99% against viruses similar to COVID-19 and the fabric remains potent through 100 washes at high temperatures
Analysis Assad Bets on the Wealthy to Bounce Syria Back From Economic Collapse
Since the beginning of the coronavirus crisis, the country has lost more than $775 million a month, or about $26 million a day, and Russia is waiting for payment
Thousands of Websites Defaced in Cyberattack Calling for the 'Destruction of Israel'
Hack into website hosting service's server comes a day before Iranian Quds Day, but no link to Iran identified
'I Left Israel for London in the Wake of a Trauma. It's Still Fresh.'
This week at the Tel Aviv airport: One Israeli who is taking extraordinary measures to bring his dog to live with him in London, and another heading down an academic path that few women take
WHO Reports Most Global Coronavirus Cases in a Day as Total Cases Pass 5 Million
Coronavirus cases in Brazil are now rising at a daily pace second only to the United States
Top HIV Scientist Says He Wouldn't Count on a Vaccine for Coronavirus Soon
William Haseltine, a groundbreaking researcher of cancer, HIV/AIDS and human genome projects, said the better approach now is to manage the disease
Sweden's 'Herd Immunity' to COVID-19 Long Way Off, Antibody Study Shows
Sweden's strategy of keeping most schools, restaurants, bars and businesses open has resulted in the country being harder hit by pandemic than Nordic neighbours
Explained What Can a COVID-19 Antibody Test Tell Me?
Dozens of companies are making rapid antibody tests to help identify people who had the virus and may have developed some immunity to it
How Arabs Crushed the Curve and Became Israel's Coronavirus Success Story
Though they are 21 percent of population, Arabs account for only 2 percent of COVID-19 deaths and 6 percent of cases. Even the month of Ramadan ended without any outbreaks
Four Women Petition Israel's Top Court to Allow Them Into Elite Army Units
The roles offered to women by the IDF are ‘gilded cages, allowing the army to boast of integrating women in combat roles although they are nothing but a misleading fig leaf,’ the petition says
Three Palestinians Wounded in East Jerusalem Shootings; 4-year-old Girl in Critical Condition
Police say the girl was hit by shots fired over the separation wall, but local sources in Isawiyah doubt their version
Cats Domesticated Humans to Get Our Mice, Archaeologists Prove
The spread of the house mouse from Near East to Europe coincided with the advent of early farming and grain storage. Guess who came along for the ride?
Scientists Just Figured Out Why It’s So Hard to Swat a Fruit Fly
Creating virtual reality movies for fruit flies took years because it's not easy to figure out how they see the world; and, how to leash a fruit fly
Enigmatic Rooms Cut Into the Bedrock Discovered Under Western Wall
Checking beneath the floor of a Byzantine structure in ancient Jerusalem, the archaeologists found a strange system of rooms carved in the early Roman period
Israel's Health Ministry Aims for 200,000 Coronavirus Antibody Tests by Month's End
The serological testing will provide information on the extent to which exposure to the virus has given the population a measure of immunity to future infection
Urgent Tasks for Israel's New Government: Second Coronavirus Wave Is Only the Beginning
After three back-to-back elections, Israel finally has a unity government with no less than 33 members. These are the burning issues its biggest ministries are facing
Abbas 'Ending Agreements' With U.S., Israel Over Annexation Leaves Palestinians Skeptical
The Palestinian president has made such declarations before, and a security source says an end to coordination with Israel would paralyze the Palestinian Authority
Analysis Inventing Roles, Dividing Government Arms, Netanyahu Proves to Be a Horrible Manager
It's no surprise that Israel's ineffective government is ranked among the weakest among the developed nations
Anti-antisemitism? A Battle Rages Over the Jewish Hyphen
Acclaimed historian Prof. Deborah Lipstadt is leading a fight to lose the hyphen from anti-Semitism, saying its presence ‘completely distorts the meaning of the word’
Lower Wage Earners in Israel to See Harshest Pay Cuts Amid Coronavirus Crisis, Report Says
The coronavirus will the reverse the trend of rising wages in Israel, pushed by a significant increase in unemployment, according to Taub Center researchers
Israeli Government Seeks Efficiency Plan for Surplus of Ministries
According to the Finance Ministry plan, the headquarters of smaller ministries will be unified to cut costs
Northern Israeli Police Most Prolific in Issuing Coronavirus Fines, Data Shows
The police were unable to explain why the number of tickets handed out for violation of coronavirus orders in the Northern District is twice as high as anywhere else
Knesset Dispute Delays Bill to Make Way for New Kahol Lavan Lawmakers
The bill would permit Gantz's party to have five ministers resign their Knesset seats and have others take them over – a matter of importance to the party, because it currently has only three lawmakers who aren't cabinet members
Iran Pushes Burgeoning Businesses With Venezuela
Iranian oil tankers are expected to start arriving to Venezuela in the coming days amid U.S. sanctions on the South American nation designed to force out President Nicolás Maduro
After Months of Enforced Distancing, Worshipers Return to Jerusalem's Synagogues
Despite the government green light, it looks as though the return to routine prayer, at least in some of the synagogues, will happen gradually
After Releasing 'Final Solution' Cartoon, Iran Says Will Back Any Entity That Fights Israel
Comments come amid recent reports of a cyber warfare tit-for-tat between Israel and Iran
New York Synagogues to Reopen Next Week, Cuomo Says
Religious ceremonies involving up to 10 people will be permitted across New York State with ‘strict social distancing guidelines’ to avoid coronavirus infections
Pompeo 'Regrets' Abbas' Comments, Says Security Coordination Should Continue
On Tuesday night, Palestinian president announced that the Palestinian Authority will end all agreements and understandings signed with Israel and the United States, including security agreements
Israeli Second Grader Made to Wear Shirt, No Pants After 'Dress Code Violation'
Teacher claims she didn't realize girl wasn’t wearing shorts under dress that didn't comply with school dress code ■ Earlier this week, girls were sent home from school in central Israel because their shorts were deemed 'too short'
Prosecutor in Netanyahu Cases Gets Security Detail Ahead of Sunday’s Trial
Prosecutor Liat Ben Ari may also use different court entrance for her own safety ■ Move comes days after AG files police complaint over threats to his life
EU Members at UN Security Council: Israeli Annexation Would Violate International Law
In closed session on Mideast, envoy Mladenov says Palestinian announcement to severe agreements with Israel, U.S. is 'cry for help' ■ Russian FM tells Israeli counterpart Moscow opposes annexation
Palestinian President Abbas Declares End to Agreements With Israel, U.S.
The move comes in response to the possible West Bank annexation promised by the Netanyahu government, which was also condemned by U.S. presidential candidate Joe Biden
'I'm Optimistic That Coronavirus Will Soon Be Behind Us,' Says Top Israeli Medical Expert
‘The world’s best brains have come together to beat this thing’: Interview with Prof. Dina Ben-Yehuda, head of the hematology department at Hadassah Medical Center
Gospel Truth: The Inside Story on How Christian Broadcaster God TV Invoked the Wrath of Israel
An Israeli cable TV channel with minuscule viewing figures has become international news after seemingly missionizing to Jews. The regulator says this was not part of its broadcasting license, while cable provider Hot denies any wrongdoing. Who are the figures behind God TV and what are they doing beyond fundraising for messianic Jews? A Haaretz investigation
WATCH 13-year-old Gaza Girl Becomes Neighborhood Teacher Amid School Closures
Only 20 people have tested positive for the virus in the Strip but preventive measures have been more far-reaching
Court Denies Netanyahu's Request to Skip First Session of His Corruption Trial
Netanyahu argued his appearance at Jerusalem District Court on Sunday would 'cost the public a fortune,' and that his and his security detail's presence would violate coronavirus restrictions
After Leaving Ministry, Israeli Lawmaker Vows to Look Into Stalled Program on Domestic Violence
Ten women have died in Israel this year, but a flagship program to deal with the issue was never fully implemented. Now, as Knesset panel chief, Haim Katz promises 'improvements' while a separate committee on femicide is set up
Israel's New Public Security Minister Meets With Anti-asylum Seekers Activists on First Day
Touring Tel Aviv, Minister Amir Ohana embraces advocates of deportation of African asylum seekers, vows to 'return a sense of safety' for local residents
Trump Threatens to Cut Off Federal Money for Michigan Over Mail-in Voting
Michigan's secretary of state said all 7.7 million of the state's voters would receive absentee ballot applications before their August 4 primary and the November 3 general election
What Ear Infections Going Back 15,000 Years Tell Us About Human Health
But spike of ear infections in Chalcolithic could indicate that adding dairy to our diet gave us more than a calcium boost
Republicans Lining Up pro-Trump Doctors to Prescribe Rapid Reopening of Economy
Leaked recordings reveal conference call with a senior staffer for the Trump reelection campaign, organized by CNP Action, an affiliate of the conservative Council for National Policy
Turkey’s Pandemic Strategy Hinges on Hazmat-suited Gumshoes
Instead of global coronavirus testing, Turkey has based its pandemic response on partial lockdowns and work by armies of contact tracers and the tactic has paid off
Body of Chinese Ambassador Who Died in Israel Returned Home
'China and the world have lost a true diplomat,' Israel's Foreign Ministry director general says at ceremony at Tel Aviv airport
WATCH IN FULL Haaretz Online Talk on Bibi's 5th Term, Annexation, Iran and China
Noa Landau, Amos Harel and Amir Tibon dive into the day's most-pressing issues
Lebanese Soldiers Detained After Being Caught on Camera Slapping, Pushing Doctor
Incident, widely relayed on social media, comes amid coronavirus crisis and ongoing protests against economic hardship
Israel Has Flattened the Curve, but Still Pushes for Shin Bet Tracking of Coronavirus Patients
Proposed legislation, which rights group says sets 'dangerous, severe precedent,' allows security service to trace where patients had been in the two weeks prior to diagnosis
After U.S. Warning, Iran Says Its Navy Will Still Operate in Gulf
In April, Donald Trump warned U.S. navy would fire on any Iranian ships that comes near its vessels
Military Chief Says Israel Will Continue to Use 'Variety of Tools' Amid Cyber Confrontation With Iran
'The enemy will find that, by their own hand, they have turned the home front into a battlefront,’ Lt. Gen. Kochavi says in speech warning Israel won't be deterred from operating even in population centers
Israel’s Restaurants Due to Reopen, but Will the Public Dare to Eat in Them?
Many struggle with debts run up during the lockdown. State aid has been slow to come
Kahol Lavan Bill Would Allow Five Ministers to Quit Knesset and Make Way for New Lawmakers
Hoping to increase its representation in Knesset committees, Benny Gantz's party seeks to win over members of subparties that broke off and joined opposition, but preliminary vote set for Wednesday delayed
Bad Guys and Sick Hamsters: Leaving Ramallah for a Foray Into Israel
For the first time after two months of corona-closure, we were leaving the West Bank to visit a close friend and his kids in the Israeli city Holon | Post #13
Israeli Forces Shoot Man Suspected of Smuggling Weapons Through Jordan Border
The man, who was wounded and is in stable condition, is said to have crossed the border south of the Sea of Galilee
Analysis With Cyberattack on Iranian Port, Tehran Gets a Warning: Civilian Installations Are a Red Line
Leak of details of the operation, attributed to Israel, seems to be intentional, sending a clear message that the damage Iran can expect could be greater than what they can inflict on their adversaries
Wearing Masks, 2 Million Head to Shelters as Cyclone Hits India, Bangladesh
Trying to maintain social distancing to prevent spread of coronavirus, countries brace for impact of 'super-cyclone' Amphan
Climate Clock Is Ticking: Coronavirus Threatens Israel's Transition to Renewable Energy
Renewable energy companies warn the pandemic has caused major disruptions to supply lines, and fear the potential impact on Israel’s ability to contend with the climate crisis
Israel Rescinds Order to Wear Masks Until End of Heat Wave
Newly appointed Health Minister Yuli Edelstein announces that due to soaring temperatures, wearing masks in open areas or classrooms without air conditioning is not mandatory
Analysis Delek Wins Reprieve From Bondholders, but Risks Lie Ahead for Controlling Shareholder
In tentative deal, bondholders agreed to give tycoon a year to raise cash for his indebted energy group. He may not succeed
Israel to Reopen Restaurants Starting May 27 as Coronavirus Cases Remain Low
The Health Ministry says there will still be no live performances in clubs, with event halls to reopen on June 14
Joe Biden: Israeli Threat of Annexation, Settlement Activity 'Will Choke Off Hope of Peace'
Biden says that although his 'commitment to Israel is completely unshakable,' annexation would not get a 'green light' or recognition from his administration
Mergers Expected in Self-driving Car Sector, Says Mobileye CEO
Amnon Shashua, head of Intel's Israel-based autonomous car unit, predicts first commercial self-driving vehicles will reach market in 2025
Israelis, Palestinians Trust Netanyahu, Abbas on Coronavirus More Than Americans Trust Trump, Survey Finds
Among Israeli citizens surveyed, attitudes were relatively similar across the Jewish-Arab divide regarding the future, with both more optimistic than U.S. citizens or Europeans
Netanyahu Asks Court to Skip Opening of His Corruption Trial, Citing Coronavirus Restrictions
Prime minister says bodyguards' presence would violate coronavirus health restrictions in court request after State Prosecutor's Office expresses opposition
Coronavirus: What Are the New Rules at Airports? Depends Where You Are
Travellers, airlines and airports are grappling with a hodgepodge of rules put in place during the pandemic that will make flying different in almost every country
Germany, Palestinian Authority Release Joint Statement Against Israeli Annexation Plan
Germany takes note of Palestinian view that annexation would put an end to all signed agreements between Israel and the PA
Direct UAE-Israel Flight Delivers Coronavirus Supplies for Palestinians
Israel and the United Arab Emirates do not have formal diplomatic relations, but there are many clandestine contacts between the two countries, as well as the occasional public visit by Israeli officials
Fox News Host, Trump Spar Over Malaria Drug to Fight Coronavirus: 'This Will Kill You'
Neil Cavuto, who has multiple sclerosis and other health issues, called Trump’s admission stunning - Trump hit back with a personal attack
Syrian Government Orders Seizure of Assets of Assad's Cousin Makhlouf
Rami Makhlouf, a maternal cousin of Assad, played a big role in financing Assad's war effort in the conflict under way since 2011, Western officials have said
Global Worries as Infections Spike in Russia, Brazil, India
The surges come as much of Asia, Europe and scores of U.S. states have been easing lockdowns to restart their economies as new infections wane
Israel's Foreign Ministry Blasts EU 'Megaphone Diplomacy' Following Condemnation of Annexation
Union should prioritize 'intimate diplomatic dialogue' if it wants to play a role in the peace process, Israel says
Netanyahu Asks to Skip First Session of His Corruption Trial, Slated for Sunday
Attending 'would cost the public a fortune,' argues the prime minister, as courts in Israel resume operation after coronavirus freeze
Then-Health Minister Litzman Says He Was Not Involved in Coronavirus Decision-making
Yaakov Litzman says that recommendations were made under the purview of senior bureaucrats who reported to Prime Minister Netanyahu and then-director general of the Health Ministry, Moshe Bar Siman Tov
Analysis What an Exceptional Verdict in Palestinian Family's Murder Proves About Israel's Judiciary
When a Molotov cocktail is thrown into a house where an innocent family sleeps, you can no longer hide, blur, repress or deny. Even if they are Palestinians. Even in Israel
Syria's Warring Parties Agree to Geneva Talks, UN Envoy Says
The UN special envoy said that the meeting will take place as soon as the coronavirus crisis allows
Coronavirus in Israel: Palestinians Report New Cases After Respite
Palestinians test positive in the West Bank after days of no new cases ■ Israel reopens schools for all grades ■ Gatherings of up to 50 allowed in open spaces ■ Under 3,500 active cases in Israel, figures show
Before They're Gone: Cherish the Madonna Lily Blossom in Israel
Madonna Lily, the season’s last great wildflower, can be seen in all its fleeting glory on Mount Carmel this week
What We Did Right: Israeli Doctors Explain How They Beat the Coronavirus
In the lull following the first infection wave, physicians tell Haaretz how they adjusted on the fly – and helped push Israel's number of new cases per day into the low double-digits
Iraqi Military Says Rocket Hit Baghdad's Green Zone, Causing Minor Damages
Marks first attack in area, which houses U.S. Embassy, since new Iraqi prime minister took office
Israel Was Behind Cyberattack on Iranian Port, Report Says
'Highly accurate' Israeli strike severely impacted Shahid Rajaee port, in retaliation for Iranian cyberattack on Israeli water systems, the Washington Post reports
N.Y.C. Yeshiva Shut for Gathering in Defiance of Coronavirus Social Distancing Rules
Move comes amid concern over spiking anti-Semitic sentiment during the pandemic, with the N.Y.C. mayor causing controversy over warnings to 'the Jewish community'
Alleged Arson Attack Strikes Jewish Holy Site in Iran
Earlier this year, a hard-line student group in Iran threatened to destroy the Tomb of Mordechai and Esther in revenge for the Trump administration’s peace plan
Analysis Israel’s Ex-health Minister Bows Out With Cheap Shots All Around and Typical Arrogance
Yaakov Litzman is right about one thing: Forecasts of thousands of COVID-19 fatalities were exaggerated and not coincidental ■ Without its defense establishment, Israel wouldn’t have met its objectives, report says
New York Offers Israel Little Hope for a Ridesharing Future
Figures for 2019 show that a yellow cab carried more passengers on average than Via’s app-based fleet
Trump Says He’s Taking Anti-malaria Drug as Preemptive Measure Against COVID-19
The FDA has said it is 'aware of reports of serious heart rhythm problems' in patients with coronavirus treated with hydroxychloroquine
Biden 'Completely' Opposes Withholding Aid to Israel Over West Bank Policy, Adviser Says
The Democratic presidential candidate doesn't think U.S. aid to Israel should be conditioned on any particular policy, including West Bank annexation, Biden's foreign policy adviser says
Canada's Trudeau Joins International Opposition to Israel's Annexation Plans
Meanwhile, Fatah leadership calls on Palestinians to 'prepare' for annexation, but a senior official tells Haaretz its response would not be 'irreversible'
Analysis In Israel's New Government, Ministries Are Disposable Goods – Use Once, Throw It Away
The crude sacking by Miri Regev of her ministry's director general was just one example of how this isn't politics as usual
Study: Israel Far From COVID-19 Herd Immunity, 70% of Cases Originate in U.S.
A Tel Aviv University study finds almost no Israelis were infected with the coronavirus by a carrier from China
Environmental Group Objects to Israeli Army’s Plan to Build Roads Through Nature Reserve
Military aims to shore up Lebanese border region, but activists fear damage to the area's rare flora and fauna
Dozens Protest Fatal Shooting of Mentally Ill Israeli Arab Who Stabbed Hospital Guard
Leaders call for investigation into killing of disarmed citizen, citing institutionalized racism
Israel's Outgoing Defense Minister Says Iran Starting to Withdraw From Syria
Bennett said that Israel has intensified attacks on Iranian forces in Syria, and that Israel will 'finish the job'
Israel's New Finance Minister Promises Painless Reforms as He Takes Over Treasury
Katz also vows to take a 10% pay cut to identify with public’s coronavirus woes
Tel Aviv to Turn 11 Street Sections Into Pedestrian Malls
The city plans to study the effects the change has on the environment
Libyan Forces Aligned With UN-backed Government Capture Key Rebel-held Air Base
The advance serves a major blow to Khalifa Haftar's forces, backed by the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, and Russia, who launched an offensive to capture Tripoli in April 2019
At New Minister's Welcome, Israel's Attorney General Blasts Those 'Trying to Undermine Our Work'
Outgoing Minister Amir Ohana says the system 'is calibrated more toward protecting its power than toward protecting the public's faith in it'
Police Sought to Deport Palestinian Despite Pending Death Sentence for Collaboration With Israel
Judicial ombudsman blocked the move to return the man to the West Bank, citing court rulings against it
U.S. House Panel Leader Links Trump's Firing of State Dept Watchdog to Saudi Arms Sale
Inspector General Steve Linick may have been fired because he was investigating the president's declaration of a national emergency to sell arms mostly to Saudi Arabia, Eliot Engel suggests
Israeli Inventors Develop Mask With Remote Control Mouth for Restaurant Dining
The mask uses a lever to open a slot in front of the mouth and is expected to cost between one and three dollars
Iraq Faces Full Local Lockdowns as Coronavirus Cases Jump
The number of confirmed cases per day has risen since curfew hours were relaxed during the month of Ramadan
LISTEN: Backed by Colossal Coalition, Bibi’s Ready to Take on the Law
As he heads into the courtroom to face graft charges, Netanyahu now heads the most bloated government in Israel's history. Anshel Pfeffer explains. LISTEN FREE
Extreme Heat Wave in Israel Spawns Explosion in Insect Population
The sharply higher temperatures, following rainy and cooler weather last week, have made conditions ripe for insect populations to spread as things dried out
Israeli Hacker, Jailed for Terrorizing U.S. JCCs, Gets Another Year for Bomb Threats
After being sentenced to seven years in prison in 2018, the man called two elementary schools in central Israel and an Eilat hotel claiming that he had planted bombs at their facilities
Egypt Uses Coronavirus to Renew Detention Without Trial for Dissidents
Authorities briefly detained the editor-in-chief of the independent Mada Masr while she was interviewing the mother of jailed activist
