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Analysis Netanyahu Spews About Unity but Is Crafting His Next Election Campaign – and Israel’s Demise
The only alliance left for the prime minister is with the ultra-Orthodox, for whose sake he’ll sacrifice us all
Analysis Erdogan Is Planning a New World Order in Which Turkey Is the Rising Star
Anyone hoping for a turnabout in international policy that would bend Erdogan’s will has received his loud and clear message: Turkey will be everywhere and nobody will stop it
Israel, Sudan Agree to Normalize Ties With U.S. Help
President Trump, seeking re-election on November 3, sealed the deal in phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Sudanese Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok
The Israeli Scientist Who Is Trying to Hack the Brain to Create Super Senses
His research has enabled blind people to see using sounds, and allowed hearing impaired people to hear using touch. Leading Israeli brain scientist Amir Amedi is certain that our brain is far more flexible than we think
WATCH Netanyahu Sidesteps Trump’s Invitation to Badmouth Biden
Following normalization agreement with Sudan, Trump asked Netanyahu if he thought 'Sleepy Joe could have made that deal,' but PM chooses more diplomatic response
Netanyahu Says Israel Agreed to Sale of F-35s to UAE; Gantz: Talks Were Kept From Me
Statement by the PM claims that Israel only agreed not to oppose weapons deal after defense minister held discussions with Pentagon ■ Gantz says Israeli officials knew of arms negotiations, hid it from security establishment
Twenty Years Since the Second Intifada Began, Why Hasn’t There Been a Third?
Conditions on the ground may be ripe for another popular uprising, but a lack of trust in the Palestinian leadership and lingering trauma from the events of 2000-2004 have prevented it – so far
Hamas Using Secret Cyber Warfare Base in Turkey, Report Says
The counter-intelligence office was unknown to Hamas officials in Turkey or Erdogan, Western intelligence agencies reveal
With ‘Borat’ Sequel, Sacha Baron Cohen Offers Hilarious Foreign Interference in the U.S. Election
The British comedian is at his most outrageous in ‘Borat Subsequent Moviefilm,’ with unintentional co-stars such as Rudy Giuliani and a couple of QAnon conspiracy theorists. Plus, reviews of ‘On the Rocks’ and ‘Rebecca’
Israeli Ministry Refuses to Help Asylum Seekers Retrieve Money Stolen by Employers
Many asylum seekers found that their employers never deposited 20 percent of their salaries in a fund, which they would get back when they leave the country, but instead kept it in their pockets
Coronavirus Israel Live: Education Ministry Releases Plan for Outdoor Learning
Ahead of school debate, gov't report warns kids could be superspreaders ■ Coronavirus czar announces free testing without referral ■ Ultra-orthodox locales removed from list of restricted areas
Bombing Kills Syrian Cleric Key to Deals With Rebels, State Media Says
No group immediately claims responsibility after Damascus mufti, a key figure in the government's so-called reconciliation deals with rebels, killed
Palestinian Hunger Striker Transferred to Israeli Prison Service's Medical Center
Maher Akhras, hunger striking for 90 days over his administrative detention, released from public hospital after refusing treatment ■ NGO concerned he may be fed by force
U.S. Sanctions Two Officials From Lebanon's Hezbollah
Action freezes any U.S. assets of those blacklisted and generally bars Americans from dealing with them
Libya's Warring Sides Reach Nation-wide Ceasefire Deal, UN Says
First commercial passenger flight in more than a year from Tripoli lands in the eastern city of Benghazi
Analysis Israeli Army Sees Widening Cracks in Syria-Russia-Iran Alliance
South Syria rarely makes it to Israeli headlines, but the flames there are still high. ‘The truth is there are no more civilians there,’ says one Israeli security official
Fact Check Falsehoods and Fumbles in Trump-Biden Debate
Trump misrepresented the reality of the pandemic in myriad and familiar ways while Biden was selective about COVID and other matters, inaccurately claiming that no one lost private health coverage under Obamacare
Analysis Palestinian Volunteers Help Olive Harvesters in Ways the Palestinian Authority Can’t
In dozens of villages, the harvest has become life-threatening, and Israel prevents Palestinian security forces from protecting farmers. Volunteers have fill the vacuum – but settler violence isn’t limited to three weeks a year
Alliance of Israeli Arab Parties Shows Cracks After Contentious Knesset Vote
Member's role in annulment of vote on opposition measure sharpens differences ■ Lawmaker says faction 'going from crisis to crisis' since government formed in May
For These Israelis, Lockdown Meant a One-way Ticket to Greece
In Greece, we found that we weren’t the only Israelis who had dreamed of a getaway
Haim Saban: MBS Said Iran, His People Would Kill Him if Saudi Arabia Normalized Ties With Israel
Israeli-American billionaire Saban relates Saudi crown prince's comments at a Biden/Harris campaign event, praises Jared Kushner for work on Israeli accords with Bahrain, UAE
Trump, Biden Clash on Coronavirus, Climate, Race in Final Debate
Second debate features milder tone, more substantive policy discussions than previous one in September
Analysis Scarred by Round One, Israel Grapples With How Fast to Lift COVID Lockdown
Main concern is an expedited, unchecked exit – accompanied by pressure from interest groups – that could lead again to losing control over virus ■ Army's contact tracing system is nearly ready, but problem lies with Israeli civilians
Liquid Asset: Israel's Marinas Provide a Good Life at Low Cost for a Select Few
A dearth of rules and regulations made it all possible. Meanwhile, a black market for mooring spots has developed amid soaring demand
Averting Crisis, Compromise Reached on Top Jobs at Zionist Institutions
Agreement over allocation of senior positions in World Zionist Organization and its affiliates prevented deepening wedge between Israel and Diaspora
Israel Strikes Gaza After Iron Dome Intercepts Rocket for Second Time This Week
On Tuesday, Israel intercepted a rocket fired from Gaza a few hours after the military said it had uncovered an attack tunnel from the Strip
Thousands of Israelis Protest Against Netanyahu as Business Owners Rejoin Dissent
Self-employed and business owners joined demonstrations in protest of government response to COVID-19: 'If we were bleeding at the start of the crisis, now we are dying'
'Dumb Mistake' Exposed Iranian Hand Behind Fake Proud Boy U.S. Election Emails
Hackers failed to hide their identity in the video they sent, leading to an unusually quick identification ■ Concerns of cyber manipulation remain high ahead of November 3 election
'We Simply Fled Israel. We Abandoned a Sinking Ship'
This week at the Tel Aviv airport: A family and a couple explain how the coronavirus drove them to leave Israel, albeit briefly
Settlers Hurled Rocks at the Palestinian Farmer's Head. His Age Didn't Deter Them
Settlers stoned and injured a 73-year-old Palestinian in his grove, others vandalized another farmer's 200 trees. A journey during the season of harvest – which is also clearly the season of settler violence
Palestinians Request Hearing on Israeli Top Court Order to Evacuate Illegal Outpost on Their Land
Petitioners join attorney general’s request for another hearing, but for opposite reasons: They fear High Court’s interpretation will benefit settlers
Why Israeli Architects Shouldn't Look to Dubai's Skyline for Inspiration
The gleaming skyscrapers of the UAE were designed aggressively, in disconnect from the local context and after architecture had already moved on. No wonder they’re admired in Israel
TikTok Becomes Latest Platform Crack Down on Antisemitism Ahead of U.S Election
On top of banning Holocaust denial and removing neo-Nazi and white supremacist content, the company says it will now work to remove posts advocating white nationalism, male supremacy and 'white genocide theory'
This Ukrainian City Was Once Home to a Vibrant Jewish Community. Now Its Grand Synagogue Is a Sports Hall
Amos Oz’s mother was one of thousands of Jews who fled the then-Polish city of Rivne in the 1930s and ’40s. A visit today finds a city erasing its storied Jewish past
WATCH Trump Posts Raw Footage of '60 Minutes' Interview He Walked Out On
'Look at the bias, hatred and rudeness on behalf of 60 Minutes and CBS,' the president said of his interview with Lesley Stahl
Fifth Israeli Indicted for Assault on anti-Netanyahu Protesters
Suspect who maced demonstrators in Jaffa has a history of criminal offenses and previously served prison time
Sudanese PM Ready for Israel Ties if Parliament Approves, Sources Say
Sudan’s fragile interim government is sharply divided over a deal with Israel, as it finds itself under intense pressure from the Trump administration
Analysis When Bruce Lee Meets anti-Netanyahu Protests
The restrictions led tens of thousands more Israelis to join the protests, which resumed on Saturday with renewed strength – and new tactics
Army Holding Body of Israeli Shot After Attempted Stabbing as Bargaining Chip With Hamas
Eight months after death of East Jerusalem resident, a paranoid schizophrenic, his family is still fighting, but IDF claims holding the remains for prisoner exchanges is legal
Final Trump-Biden Debate Could Thrust Foreign Policy Into Campaign - and Hunter Biden
Biden’s foreign policy credentials have largely been overshadowed by questions about how he would lead the U.S. through the worst pandemic in a century
Medieval Black Death May Have Sped Up Because of Droplets in the Air
The acceleration of bubonic plague infection in London over 300 years, to the 17th century, may indicate that the source of infection shifted from rats to ourselves
The Secret Blacklist of Palestinian Sexual Harassers and Rapists
One young woman from Egypt sparked a revolution by revealing how egregious sexual harassment is covered up in her country. Now Palestinian feminists are also compiling a blacklist
Senate Panel Approves Trump Supreme Court Pick Despite Democratic Boycott
Trump nominated Barrett to succeed the late liberal Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. She is the Republican president's third Supreme Court nominee as he moves it further to the right
Pollster Predicts 'Hidden Vote' Gives Trump the Win, GOP Sees Voter Registration Uptick
Democrats appear to have been set back by their decision to curb in-person voter registration drives during much of the pandemic
Trump's Reported Chinese Bank Account Raises Security Concerns, Pelosi Says
Pelosi cited the Chinese government’s ties to its financial industry and said Trump’s banking there risked his exposure and opened him up to vulnerabilities
How an Israeli Artist Ended Up Inside a Deep Pit in Berlin
Gilad Ratman's video work was commissioned and paid for in full by the city's Jewish Museum – something that rarely happens back home, even in the best of times
Documents Ghislaine Maxwell Fought to Keep Secret Related to Financier Epstein Released by U.S. Court
Maxwell, 58, has pleaded not guilty to helping Epstein recruit and groom underage girls as young as 14 to engage in illegal sexual acts in the mid-1990s
Opinion Lebanon’s Woes Will Only Get Worse Now That the Guilty Are Back in Power
The economy is in free fall and half the population is impoverished, but the power elite isn't going anywhere
Giuliani Gives Odd Denial After Being Caught in Hotel Bedroom Scene in New ‘Borat’ Film
Trump confidante was caught by the filmmaker lying on a bed, with his hand down his pants. The film comes out on October 23
Russia Gives Whistleblower Edward Snowden Permanent Residency Rights
Trump said in August he was considering a pardon for Snowden
The Only American University That Doubled Its Enrollment During Coronavirus
Coronavirus has driven thousands from across the world to study for a degree at University of the People (UoPeople), which was founded by an Israeli and is accredited. Among its students: refugees and undocumented immigrants
Analysis Lebanese Protesters Return to the Street, but Many Are Looking for a Way Out
Since last year's hopeful demonstrations, Lebanon's crises have only compounded, and droves of young people are seeking brighter futures outside their homeland
Reform Leaders Warn Netanyahu Over Orthodox Takeover of Zionist Institutions
Over 1,600 congregations leaders and donors sign urgent letter to prime minister, begging him to stop right-wing and Orthodox move that ‘rattles the hearts of Diaspora Jews’
Israeli, U.S. Officials Visited Sudan Ahead of Expected Normalization Deal
Officials fly to Khartoum and return a few hours later ■ Washington says it has begun process of removing Sudan from list of states sponsoring terrorism, working to get Sudan to recognize Israel
WATCH Pat Robertson: Trump Will Win, Followed by War on Israel and the End of Times
The 90-year-old founder of the Christian Broadcasting Network concluded his prophecy saying, 'I think it’s time to pray'
WATCH Obama Blasts Trump's Tweets, Character and Track Record in Campaign Trail Debut
'This is not a reality show. This is reality,' Obama said in a nod to Trump's past as a reality TV host. 'And the rest of us have had to live with the consequences of him proving himself incapable'
Hariri Tapped as Lebanon's New Prime Minister, a Year After Resigning
New government will have to deal with a slew of challenges: a banking crisis, currency crash, rising poverty, crippling state debts, a pandemic and fallout from Beirut port explosion
Homeless Man First to Be Jailed for Assaulting anti-Netanyahu Protesters
The intoxicated assailant, who has a history of psychiatric problems, hurled stones at protesters before assaulting and threatening police officers, but denies any ideological motivation
WATCH At 94, Mel Brooks Makes His First-ever Political Endorsement Ad
'So many people have died,' Brooks says, striking a rare sober chord, 'And when you’re dead, you can’t do much! So I’m voting for Joe Biden'
U.S. on Brink of Rampant Coronavirus Spread, Europe Hospitals Strained
32 of 50 U.S. states in danger zone of rising infection rates as European hospitals limit other treatments due COVID-19 spike
Iran Summons Swiss Envoy Over U.S. Election Claim
Switzerland represents U.S. interests in Iran because Washington and Tehran have no diplomatic ties
Israeli History Channel Latest Victim of YouTube’s anti-Nazi Purge
As part of its attempt to crack down on antisemitism, YouTube places 18+ restriction on educational videos about WWII over use of Nazi symbols
U.S. Officials Link Iran to Fake 'Proud Boys' Emails Meant to Intimidate Voters
The officials did not lay out specific evidence for how they came to pinpoint Iran, but the activities attributed to Tehran would mark a significant escalation
Amnesty International Slams Reported U.S. Push to Label It Antisemitic
Following report that U.S. plans to make such a declaration over group's criticism of Israel, Amnesty slams 'attempt to silence and intimidate' human rights organizations
COVID-19 Exposes Sickness of Israel’s Psychiatric Services
People feel shaky but are afraid of catching coronavirus in wards that don’t have room for them anyway. Their condition then deteriorates and is mirrored in the recent spike in involuntary commitments
Hundreds Protest in Israel to Demand Government Act on Violence Against Women
Demonstrators take to streets after two women murdered in single day ■ Organizers: 'This is not a women's protest. It's a social protest'
Is Israel’s Forbidden Cluster Bombs Affair Making Another Round in Armenia and Azerbaijan
Amnesty International claims that a cluster bomb made in Israel, apparently fired by Azerbaijan, has been found on the battlefields of Nagorno-Karabakh. In Israel, everyone is keeping mum
‘Every Woman on Instagram Is Exposed’: New AI Software Creates Nude Photos of Clothed Women
The technology has emerged on Russian Telegram groups, new report reveals, showing how ‘deep porn’ is no longer just a threat to celebrities and politicians
Europe Lost Nearly 60 Percent of Its Jewish Population in Past Half Century, New Study Shows
Report by London-based Institute for Jewish Policy Research finds that Europe accounts for same percentage of worldwide Jews today as it did nearly 1,000 years ago ■ 70,000 Israeli-born Jews live permanently in Europe
Online Retailers Hope COVID-19 Keeps Black Friday Shoppers Local
For years, about 70% of Israeli consumers' end-of-year online purchases were from international giants. This year, goods shortages, higher prices and shipping delays are leading them to buy on local sites
2021 Looks to Be Another Bleak Year for Business
A new Dun & Bradstreet report indicates that one of five businesses is at risk of closure ■ If the pandemic isn’t brought under control halfway through 2021, the forecast could get even worse
Some LGBTQ Jews Finding Meaning in Orthodox Laws of Family Purity
A growing group of queer Jews are adapting Jewish laws and rituals regarding purity to their own marriages, relying on informal networks and conversations to explore how practices fits their relationships
Analysis Israel Needs to Wise Up and Open Schools
COVID-19 serological surveys were poorly conducted, while actual school data shows how to manage the risk
Israel Police Close Case Against Former Top Officer Before Even Seeing It
Former Maj. Gen. Gila Gaziel was suspected of promoting sale of discount apartments to police officials who were not eligible for them
Israel Says Gaza Tunnel Discovered on Tuesday Was Built by Hamas
Army found an attack tunnel stretching several dozen meters from southern Gaza Strip into Israel
Knesset Legal Experts Justify Annulling Probe Into Netanyahu's Submarine Affair
Inquiry was then rejected in second vote, but only after most opposition lawmakers boycotted the proceeding
Analysis Why Israelis Care About the Killing of an Autistic Palestinian, but Are Silent About Others
The innocence of an autistic Palestinian broke through a wall of apathy, and the decision to try the officer who shot him is a rare one. Still, for Israelis, this case is far too convenient
Analysis Netanyahu’s Gulf Breakthrough: It’s His Party and He’ll Cry if He Wants To
The prime minister’s toxic reputation is denying him the peacemaker glory he yearns for
Process to Remove Sudan From U.S. State Terrorism List Underway, Pompeo Says
Washington also working 'diligently' to normalize relations between Sudan and Israel, although no official move has yet been announced
Italy's Daily Coronavirus Cases Soar to New Daily Record Above 15,000
After declining over the summer, infections have steadily accelerated in the last few months
Biden Holds Big Lead Over Trump With Florida, Pennsylvania Jews, Poll Shows
In both states, the memo notes, the number one priority for Jewish voters is tackling the COVID-19 pandemic, followed by the economy and healthcare. Meanwhile, Israel 'ranks toward the bottom' of priorities
State Prosecutor Reprimands Israel Police for Lax Enforcement of COVID Restrictions
Top prosecution officials fear officers overlooking ultra-Orthodox violators will lead other Israelis to argue they have been discriminated against
Barrett Was Trustee at Private School With Anti-gay Policies
The three schools are affiliated with People of Praise, an insular community rooted in its own interpretation of the Bible, of which Barrett and her husband have been longtime members
Jewish Director Sends Message of Hope in Pope Francis Film
The film tackles other topical issues such as racism, climate change, sexual abuse, migration, human trafficking, political polarization and relations between Christians, Muslims and Jews
Opinion What Fuels ultra-Orthodox Jews' Unsettling Fervor for Donald Trump
The violent conflict in Brooklyn’s ultra-Orthodox neighborhoods over compliance with COVID-19 regulations reveals far more about the community’s retreat from an inclusive American democracy – into Trumpism
Trump Calls Biden a ‘Servant of the Globalists,’ Using Term Viewed as Antisemitic Dog Whistle
President repeats exact phrase that includes what ADL calls a code word used by antisemites in several events over past week
N.Y.C. Mayor Bill De Blasio: I Regret How I Handled That Orthodox Funeral in April
De Blasio noted that he had previously expressed remorse over his reaction to the gathering, but he said he would seek to improve communication going forward
Israeli Cop Who Shot Dead Autistic Palestinian Faces Trial: 'He Posed No Danger'
Eyad al-Hallaq, 32, was shot in Jerusalem by Border Police who mistook him for a terrorist near his special needs school in May ■ Case against commanding officer was closed out of lack of guilt
Biden Scores Major Endorsements as Trump Wobbles on Fauci Attack
'I’m not running scared,' Trump told reporters before taking off for Tucson, Arizona, for his fifth rally in three days. 'I think I’m running angry'
Settler Violence Against Palestinians Increases During Annual Olive Harvest
'It seems that as a result of the lockdowns the settlers are simply bored. They come in large numbers to the groves and attack,' says organizer of group formed to escort Palestinian farmers
Israel Reportedly Strikes Targets in Southern Syria in First Since mid-September
Israel targeted a school in the Quneitra province in the Syrian Golan Heights, SANA reports, while opposition groups say Hezbollah positions were hit
Coronavirus Israel: Pandemic Czar Announces Free Testing Without Referrals
Ultra-orthodox locales removed from list of restricted areas ■ Education Ministry says hands tied over Haredi school violations ■ Pandemic czar says quarantine to be shortened to 12 days ■ Senior PLO official Saeb Erekat in critical condition
Analysis Israel’s Anti-tunnel Barrier Pays Off, but Gaza Groups Are Working on Alternatives
As in most struggles between guerrilla organizations and regular armies, Gaza militants identify Israel's weak points and Israel in turn corrects them
Black Cube, a Late Mossad Chief, and a Rogue Op Against a Top Romanian Official
Black Cube’s CEO, investigated for spying on Romanian state prosecutor, told police that Meir Dagan suggested they'll work ‘as an arm of’ Romania's Intelligence. Dagan is no longer around to give his version
Analysis Turkey Seeks to Replace Egypt in Palestinian Arena – and Israel Should Be Worried
The Palestinian Authority has embroiled itself in a power struggle between two rival Mideast coalitions: One comprises Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Israel. The other includes Turkey, Qatar and, at a distance, Iran
Shuttered for Seven Straight Months, Israeli Cinemas Face Bankruptcy
Some local theater operators have tried creative ways to generate revenue, but without success
Israel's COVID Cabinet to Debate Opening Lower Grades as Haredi Schools Remain Open
Pandemic czar says cabinet seeks 'to bring children back to school as safely as possible,' while ultra-Orthodox school continue to operate unimpeded while flouting coronavirus restrictions
Israel Police Brace for Economic-driven Spike in Crime Amid COVID Crisis
Rise in property crime predicted after end of coronavirus crisis, internal documents say
Israeli Man Indicted for Pepper Spray Attack on anti-Netanyahu Protesters
The accused says he was influenced by incitement, angered by 'damage to state symbols,' and admitted to spraying the demonstrators, but with window cleaner
Most Ritual Baths in Israel Unlicensed and Unsupervised, Data Shows
Only one of every three public ritual baths are supervised by the Health Ministry, in addition to hundreds of private ones that are unsupervised, according to figures obtained by Haaretz
Yazidi Iraqi Keeps Tradition Alive of Arak-making From Dates
Just outside Mosul, and six years after the Islamic State slaughtered and drove out Christian and Yazidi Iraqis, Saad Hussein is one of the last making arak from dates – not grapes – a regional specialty, now almost extinct
Israel Strikes Hamas Target After Gaza Rocket Intercepted
Earlier on Tuesday, the Israeli army said it found an attack tunnel stretching several dozen meters from southern Gaza Strip into Israel
Critical Vote on Right-wing Takeover of World Zionist Congress Delayed
Power shift at the World Zionist Congress may strip progressive and center-left parties of influence, unless a compromised is reached by Thursday
Israeli Pipeline Operator Signs Preliminary Deal to Transport UAE Oil to Europe
If deal is finalized, time, fuel and costs will be saved through use of ‘land bridge’ between Eilat and Ashkelon instead of Suez Canal crossing
WATCH As Borat, Sacha Baron Cohen Mocks Antisemitic COVID Conspiracies on Jimmy Kimmel
The comedian appeared as Borat — the antisemitic, misogynist journalist from Kazakhstan, subjecting the host to a fake medical questionnaire and poking fun at various conspiracy theories including QAnon
Yom Kippur Zoom Reunites Holocaust Survivors 71 Years Later
Ruth Brandspiegel heard a familiar name called out in a Yom Kippur service held via Zoom, which turned out to be a close friend she met at a displaced persons camp in Austria
Under Attack and Losing Hope, Iraqi Activists Flee Abroad
An independent rights organization says at least 44 kidnappings and 74 attempted killings of activists have taken place this year. Some blame powerful militias, including those backed by Iran, for the crackdown
Israeli Army Uncovers Gaza Tunnel Crossing Into Israel
Offensive tunnel runs dozens of meters into Israeli territory, according to statement by the Israeli army
Navy Admiral From Bin Laden Raid Endorses Biden: U.S. Needs Decency and Respect
'I am a pro-life, pro-Second Amendment, small-government, strong-defense and a national-anthem-standing conservative. But...'
Israeli Man Charged With Sabotaging Haaretz Office, Threatening Journalist
41-year-old man suffering from mental issues threatened Haaretz reporter, turned off circuit breakers, causing servers to lose power and flooding
Poland Turning National Stadium Into COVID-19 Field Hospital
The government is also making preparations to create other temporary hospitals as Polish hospitals are filling up and threatening to turn into a major crisis
France Shuts Paris Mosque in Crackdown After Teacher's Beheading
Interior Minister Gerald Darmain said this week France was confronted by an 'enemy within'
Lockdown Is a Big Mistake: What Top Israeli Doctors Really Think About COVID-19
The country's hospitals are not collapsing, the lockdown does more harm than good and the policy for dealing with COVID is fundamentally wrong. An increasing number of senior physicians are convinced: Israel needs to switch gears in its handling of the pandemic
Trump Claims Protesters Were Urban Antifa Radicals, Arrest Records Show a Very Different Story
Many of those arrested are young suburban adults with no previous run-ins with the law and no apparent ties to Antifa
The Brouhaha Over the 'Bald Pterosaur'
Whether or not pterosaurs had feathers has enormous implications for our understanding of dinosaur evolution
In Most Crucial Swing State, Jewish Suburban Women Can’t Wait to Vote Out Trump
A visit to Philadelphia finds little sisterly love for President Trump among Jewish women. ‘I will never forget Charlottesville,’ one veteran voter says, while others are unmoved by his warm relations with Israel
Israel, UAE Sign Visa Waiver Agreement
Netanyahu says he believes other countries understand that it is 'better to work together' ■ Delegations announce $3 billion dollar fund for regional development
Trial of Israeli Minor Accused of Killing of Palestinian Woman Begins
The teenager, whose identity is classified by a gag order, is accused of manslaughter for hurling a stone at the vehicle of Aisha Rabi in 2018 after DNA and far-right material linked him to the killing
Obituary Beloved Israeli Singer, Daughter of Two Cultural Icons, Dies of COVID-19
Known for a string of hits in the 1960s and 1970s, Ilana Rovina – love child of theater legend Hanna Rovina and poet Alexander Penn – passed away on Saturday
Record Number of Holocaust Survivors in Need as State Fails to Allocate Funds, Report Says
In 2018-2019, the Welfare Ministry had used only 30 percent of 30 million shekel budget allocated to help survivors on welfare
A. B. Yehoshua Bids Farewell to a Literary Great
The style of writing of Yehoshua Kenaz, who passed away last week, was precise, realistic and cruel, writes A. B. Yehoshua on his friend
Analysis Selective Enforcement Will Destroy Israel’s Trust in Its Police
By facilitating coronavirus violations in some communities while cracking down on protesters, the police sides with Netanyahu's political interests, giving Israel the markings of an authoritarian regime
WATCH Trump Claims Biden Will Cancel Christmas - Despite Inauguration Being in January
Trump and Biden urge supporters to vote early as this week's final debate showdown awaits
Trump Will Debate Biden Despite Rule Changes, Including Muted Mics
The move is meant to prevent a repeat of the inaugural debate three weeks ago when the two candidates, but mostly Trump, interrupted each other repeatedly
Jewish Republican Congressional Candidate Calls George Soros a ‘Nazi Sympathizer’
Eric Early, a Republican who is running for Congress in California, parroted the false right-wing smear on Twitter
Three Films You Must See Before U.S. Election Day, Including ‘537 Votes’ and ‘Totally Under Control’
‘537 Votes’ is about how Republicans ‘stole’ the 2000 presidential election, ‘The Perfect Weapon’ is a chilling look at cyberwarfare and ‘Totally Under Control’ dissects Trump’s mishandling of the coronavirus
Analysis Netanyahu Touts Second Lockdown's Success, but Uncontrolled Exit Sows Seeds of the Next One
Limits of imaginary ultra-Orthodox autonomy might have been stretched too far ■ Growing suspicions of organized effort to skew numbers in some 'red' communities
Israel Gives Palestinian Authority Control Over Three West Bank Power Stations
The move, hailed by Palestinian Authority despite diplomatic standstill, should stabilize power supply in the West Bank, which is plagued by frequent outages
Israeli Minister Told ultra-Orthodox Leaders Netanyahu Agreed to Open Schools in Violation of COVID Rules
Arye Dery reportedly said Netanyahu and public security minister approved opening of religious schools, but later rescinded their consent ■ Dery, Netanyahu, Ohana deny claim
Future of Israel's Strauss Food Company in Limbo After Death of Family's Patriarch
Daughter Ofra Strauss is company’s public face, but who takes over depends on what father’s will says
Analysis Israel's Second Lockdown Defies Skeptics by Succeeding Faster Than First One
The number of daily new cases declined earlier, more sharply than experts predicted, even if the economic cost was high
Israel's Unemployment Rate Soared During Second Lockdown
Broadest unemployment rate reached 19.1 percent in second half of September, lower than peak of 26.6 percent in May but well above August's 11.8 percent
Analysis Trump Is the Best U.S. President for Netanyahu – but for Israel, He Might Be the Worst
The direct benefits of his first term are outweighed by the general decline in America’s global prestige and its indifference to Israel’s declining democracy
Analysis While Israel Burns, the State Budget Is Frozen
Seven good reasons why the government should stop dragging its feet and get its finances in order
Israel's Top Court Orders State to Give Migrant Workers Enough Time to Prepare for Expulsion Hearings
'In light of the human complexity that arises in such cases, the migrants and their counsels should be given a reasonable chance to present their positions,' One justice says
Israeli Man Indicted for Assaulting anti-Netanyahu Protester in Tel Aviv
Police say they've filed 'string of indictments' related to dozens of cases of violence against anti-gov't protesters, but only two people have been charged with such offenses
Trump Says U.S. to Remove Sudan From State Terrorism Sponsors List After Payment to Victims
The Sudanese gov't 'agreed to pay $335 million to U.S. terror victims and families,' the president says, a move that could bring closer the establishment of official ties between Israel and Sudan
Jewish World Organizations Push Back Against ‘Hostile Takeover’ of Key Zionist Institutions
In letter to leaders of World Zionist Organization just one day ahead of pivotal vote, they warn of ‘deep concern for the future of the Zionist movement and its institutions’
Turkey Withdraws From Base in Northwest Syria, Sources Say
The dismantling of the base in Morek is being described as Turkish efforts to 'consolidate ceasefire lines' reached in a March agreement with Russia which halted the heaviest fighting in years around Idlib
UAE Cabinet Ratifies Normalization Deal With Israel
A UAE delegation is expected to land in Israel Tuesday to continue work on implementing the Abraham Accords, which were signed at the White House last month and endorsed by Israel's government last week
'It's Not Working': Gantz's Party Escalates Rhetoric on Partnership With Netanyahu
FM Gabi Ashkenazi sets November ultimatum amid clashes over 2021 budget ■ Gantz threatens to seek 'another path' if government fails to pass budget
Israel Examines Using Grenade-launched Mini Drones
At $2,000 a pop with a 2-5 kilometer flight range, Israeli company Spear’s smallest drone weighs less than 250 grams and can be fired from a grenade launcher
'Operation Quicksand': Iran-linked Hackers Target Israel in 'New Cyberwar Phase'
Israeli cyber security firms say hacker team who in the past worked with Iran’s Revolutionary Guards led a new campaign against Israeli targets called ‘Operation Quicksand’
Two Israeli Women Found Dead Within Hours, Partners Suspected of Murder
One woman appeared to have suffered blunt force trauma to the head and another appeared to have been stabbed to death
As Netanyahu Ally Lindsey Graham Fights for Political Life, South Carolina Jews Are Torn
The pro-Israel senator is embroiled in an unexpectedly tight fight with Democratic challenger Jaime Harrison. ‘It’s the ultimate ingratitude for Jews to turn their backs on Lindsey Graham,’ charges one Republican activist
Attorney General: No Grounds to Investigate Netanyahu in Submarine Affair
Movement for Quality Government, who petitioned the high court to investigate Netanyahu's role in the submarine sales, said the state’s response in the case is 'embarrassing and shameful'
Explained Did Giuliani Peddle Foreign Disinformation? FBI Investigation a Risk to Trump
Far from distancing himself from Giuliani, Trump has made the purported Hunter Biden emails one of his main talking points in the final weeks of the campaign
Global Coronavirus Cases Surpass the 40 Million Milestone
The United States, India, and Brazil remain the worst affected countries in the world
'Promise?' Biden Campaign Ad Mocks Trump for Saying 'Maybe I Will Leave the Country'
Biden campaign manager Jen O'Malley Dillon said over the weekend that the national figures showing a major Democratic win are misleading because must-win states are close
As U.S. Election Looms, Europe Weighs Risk of a Disputed Result and Paralyzed U.S.
In major European capitals, where many quietly hope the election will produce a change of president and a shift in U.S. policy on issues from climate to trade, NATO and the Iran nuclear deal, caution prevails
In 2016, Trump Won These Key Counties. In 2020, He Might Lose Them Over Coronavirus
Rust Belt battleground states including Ohio and Pennsylvania handed Trump the White House in 2016, and they will again help decide the Nov. 3 election
Analysis The Foreseeable Death of an Egyptian Peace Activist
Left-wing intellectual and writer Amin al-Mahdi fearlessly aimed barbs at sacred cows like Egypt's regime and army. When friends warned of the consequences, he'd say: 'What can they do? Arrest me? Kill me?'
Biden’s Lead Over Trump Among American Jews at All-time High, New Poll Finds
With election day looming, an American Jewish Committee poll finds 75 percent of Jews will vote for Joe Biden, but also reveals dramatic polarization between Orthodox and non-Orthodox Jews
Trump Official Made a Secret Trip to Syria Seeking Americans' Release
At least four other Americans are believed to be held by the Syrian government
PODCAST: Why Is Israel Arming Azerbaijan Against Armenia? Listen to Yossi Melman
Israel's cynical policy of 'Sell, sell, sell' to has created strange regional bedfellows and strained traditional alliances. PLUS: Is Israel merely between lockdowns?
UN Embargoes on Iranian Weapons Expire, Drawing U.S. Ire
A jubilant Iran plays down the prospect of purchases, while U.S. rejects expiration and vows to impose unilateral sanctions on sellers
Senior PLO Official Saeb Erekat, Hospitalized in Israel With COVID-19, in Critical Condition
Saeb Erekat, who contracted the coronavirus earlier this month, was stable Sunday night after he was transferred to an Israeli hospital, but he is now anesthetized and on a ventilator
Ultra-Orthodox Schools That Violated Israel's Lockdown Could Lose Funding
Move comes after ultra-Orthodox schools reopened despite regulations and ministries realized police enforcement alone wouldn’t be sufficient
Analysis After the ultra-Orthodox Rebellion, Netanyahu Looks Weaker Than Ever
Holding an early election, when the entire Israeli public is witnessing how he’s being held hostage by a merciless ultra-Orthodox leadership, is now unthinkable
Jewish National Fund Seeking to Revise Report That Cites Spending, Other Irregularities
Draft version was completed in 2018, but company has sought to keep it under wraps as findings are revised. TheMarker obtained the first draft
Israeli Town Sued for Refusal to Enroll ‘non-Jew’ in Its Religious School
The Ramle school turned away the boy on the grounds that his mother, who immigrated to Israel from Azerbaijan 19 years ago, is not Jewish
Israel's Delek Group to Sell Gas Station Unit for Over Half a Billion Shekels
Sale of energy company to investor group provides badly needed cash to embattled tycoon Yitzhak Tshuva’s holding company
Almost Twice as Many Women as Men Lost Jobs in Israel's Second Lockdown
Women accounted for 62.7 percent of the newly unemployed in September, an all-time high, while men accounted for just 37.3 percent
Senior PLO Official Saeb Erekat Transferred to Israeli Hospital
Erekat was diagnosed with coronavirus earlier this month, and his condition deteriorated due to chronic respiratory health issues ■ On Sunday night, his daughter tweeted that his condition is 'stable'
Poll: Netanyahu's Party Loses Steam as Right-wing Yamina Surges
Nearly half prefer new election to the continuation of current government ■ 59 percent believe Israel is heading for a third coronavirus lockdown
Following French Teacher’s Beheading, Jewish Groups Join Rally Against Extremism
Thousands gather across France in memory of Samuel Paty, who was decapitated weeks after showing caricatures of the Islamic prophet Muhammad to his students
Israel and Bahrain Sign Joint Declaration – but Not Yet a Peace Deal
Protest in the Shi’ite-majority, Sunni-ruled kingdom delays official ties akin to what was seen with UAE
Thousands of Women March in DC Exhorting Voters to Oppose Trump
Demonstrators rallied in dozens of other cities from New York to San Francisco to signal opposition to Trump and his policies, especially the push to fill the seat of
'We Won't Send Riot Police': Little Enforcement as ultra-Orthodox Open Schools Against COVID Regulations
Police argue that enforcement is difficult, but when Haaretz visited an ultra-Orthodox city, the police seemed to be largely absent
Ruth Bader Ginsburg to Get a Statue in Her Native Brooklyn
There are a number of other initiatives to honor Ginsburg, including a bronze statue to be erected next year at a Brooklyn development, according to the New York Times
Right-wing, ultra-Orthodox Parties Accused of Plotting 'Hostile Takeover' of Key Zionist Institutions
World Zionist Congress scheduled to vote Tuesday on agreement that would strip non-Orthodox movements and center-left parties of positions of power in institutions it controls
NY Officials Halt Hasidic Wedding for 'Tens of Thousands’ of Attendees
The Satmar wedding in Brooklyn will now be for family only after state officials issued a formal public health order putting a stop to the wedding scheduled for Monday
Israel to Require 14-day Isolation for Travelers From United Kingdom
On Sunday, Israel began rolling back a second-wave lockdown that has helped reduce new cases
Facebook’s Long and Halting Fight Against Misinformation
Here are some of the biggest steps and missteps it’s taken in the fight against misinformation since 2016
Kill Krill: A Base of the Food Chain May Be at Risk
Thawing permafrost onland raises tsunami risk, of all things. And: why hominin evolution has a sobering insight for us. All this and more in this week’s Haaretz climate change briefs
WATCH 'The Simpsons' List 50 Reasons Not to Vote Trump, Including Antisemitism
While just a lone bullet point in a long list of horrors, it’s still a chilling reminder of what Trump thinks about the bulk of American Jewry
When Sophie Calle Took Her Projects Too Far
She investigated everyone whose name appeared in an address book she found in the street, got married in Vegas during a film project and invited strangers to sleep in her empty bed. Sophie Calle, whose art career turns 40 this year, talks about what inspires her now that the world resembles one of her works
Iran Extends COVID Curbs in Capital as Nationwide Deaths Pass 30,000
Iran is experiencing its third surge of coronavirus infections and says its fight against the coronavirus has been hampered by U.S. sanctions
WATCH Whitmer Slams Trump After 'Lock Her Up' Chant Heard at Rally: Puts Lives in Danger
Michigan Governor Whitmer responded, 'This is exactly the rhetoric that has put me, my family, and other government officials' lives in danger'
Russia Shuns Tough Restrictions Even as Infections Soar
The outbreak in Russia this month is breaking the records set in the spring, when a lockdown to slow the spread of the virus was put in place
Opinion Thinking of Not Voting? Get Ready for Another Decade of Trump
The U.S. president himself just supplied what may be the best argument for making the effort to vote this time. Against him
Israel Police Organized Crime Unit Is Targeting anti-Netanyahu Protest Leaders
Fears growing that a database is being compiled on the activists, who do not have criminal records, but the police deny the allegation
Violating Israel's COVID Restrictions, ultra-Orthodox Reopen Schools in Hotspots
About 60,000 Haredi students returned to junior religious schools after leader of Lithuanian Haredi community ordered principals to fully reopen on Sunday, in spite of Health Ministry coronavirus directives
Trump Adviser Spars With Top U.S. General Over Trump's Afghanistan Troop Withdrawal Tweet
Seeking to clarify a series of confusing statements about the American footprint in Afghanistan, Robert O’Brien appeared to take a shot at Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
For Bedouin Israeli University Students, Remote Learning Is an Obstacle Course
Often with no internet access at home and weak cellphone connections in their unrecognized villages, they might start dropping out, educators fear
Former U.K. PM Blair Accused of Breaking Quarantine Rules After U.S. Trip
Blair was in Washington for a White House ceremony at which Israel signed agreements establishing formal relations with Bahrain and the UAE
New Zealand's Ardern Credits Landslide Election Win to COVID Response
Jacinda Ardern's comments come as health officials report one new coronavirus case after New Zealand went three weeks without any new infection
Analysis Gal Gadot as Cleopatra Makes Archaeological Sense
DNA analysis has shown that the closest relatives of ancient Egyptians are today’s Levantines, so Israeli Gal Gadot as Cleopatra is a pretty good match
The Israeli Army Boasts About Women in Tech Roles. It’s ‘Juking the Stats’
The IDF told us that 50 percent of all its technical roles were filled by women. A closer examination shows how far the army still has to go on gender equality in STEM
UN Arms Embargoes on Iran Expire Despite U.S. Objections
Sunday also marked the end of UN travel bans on a number of Iranian military and paramilitary Revolutionary Guard members
Following Facebook, Twitter Will Now Ban Holocaust Denial
The moves come as social media networks make a series of moves to crack down on hateful content ahead of the presidential election
Prehistoric Scandinavian Hunter-gatherer Culture Wasn't One. It Was Two
Maglemose culture of prehistoric Denmark and southern Sweden wasn’t a continuum, but consisted of different peoples with different technologies, archaeologists suggest
Analysis Netanyahu Caved to the ultra-Orthodox, Paving Way to Third COVID Lockdown
Beleaguered Israeli PM, scrambling to appease his allies and double down on his scapegoats, looks set to make the same mistake of a rushed exit from Israel's coronavirus lockdown. This time, he may not survive
Analysis War Tore Their Country Apart. Now It's Sending Young Syrians to Fight in Foreign Battlefields
From Libya to Azerbaijan, Syrian mercenaries hired by Russia and Turkey as their homeland sinks into a political stalemate rife with unemployment and few prospects
How a Fire-foiling Plan Left Herds of Antelope Roaming Army Bases in Israel
When the antelopes started to multiply, so did the problems, but the animals now seem at home in their unusual surroundings
Anti-Netanyahu Protests Resume in Jerusalem, Across Israel, in Shadow of Right-wing Violence
Demonstrators across Israel report pepper spray attacks, small explosives, and verbal abuse as protests return to Balfour Street and continue throughout the country after emergency order limiting them expires
Brawl Breaks Out Between Armenian and Azerbaijani Supporters on Jerusalem Highway
The Armenian National Committee of Jerusalem characterized the brawl as an 'ambush' by an 'Azerbaijani mob' ■ Police broke up the fight, detaining nine and evacuating two wounded individuals for medical treatment
Live Updates Coronavirus Israel Live: Ultra-Orthodox Leader Orders Schools to Fully Reopen Against Regulations
Israel to lift general lockdown Sunday, reopen beaches, preschools ■ Netanyahu hails lockdown as 'great success' ■ Tel Aviv shop owners set fire to their merchandise in protest
Michael Strauss, Leading Israeli Businessman, Dies at 86
Strauss served as chairman of the second-largest food products manufacturer in Israel, making the Strauss Group an international conglomerate that operates in some 20 countries
