New Year's Eve: Watch the World Ring in 2015
Millions are celebrating the end of 2014 and ushering in 2015. Haaretz follows the party as champagne corks pop round the world.
2014 in review
Most Influential Arab Leader in 2014: ISIS Head Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi
In six months, al-Baghdadi turned the Islamic State from a little-known militia in Syria to a very threatening organization that dictates international policy.
The Middle East's Five Big Losers in 2014
This year's losers are the people living in the countries where leaders, militants and war-mongers wreaked havoc, while the world stood and watched.
Immigration Figures Reach 10-year High in 2014 - With Large Boost From French Jews
Tel Aviv was number 1 destination for Jews moving to Israel.
2014: A Shining Year for Israeli Film
The success that Israeli cinema has enjoyed abroad is finally being seen at home.
Israel's Population Numbers 8.3 Million at Close of 2014
Some 6.2 million of the population are Jewish and 1.7 million are Arabs, Israel’s Central Bureau of Statistics reports.
2014 a Record Year of Exits for Israeli Startups
PwC estimates companies raised $15 billion from going public and being acquired.
2014: The Year Food Industry Suffered Its Worst Indigestion
Sales and prices fell for the first time in a decade as shoppers cut back spending. 2015 may not be much better
In 2014, Russia's Putin Had an Olympic Year
If the West sees him as an invader, Russians see him as their defender against Western encroachment.
The 8 Best Alternative Israeli Tracks of 2014
This year produced songs that are miraculous, sensuous, sharp - and bittersweet.
Doctor's Refusal to Treat Jewish Woman Tops Survey of anti-Semitic Incidents
The Wiesenthal Center's 2014 survey also includes the November synagogue attack in Jerusalem and the rape of a Jewish woman in Paris.
Year of Deaths, and Firsts: 2014 in the Gay Middle East
Mostly bitter news, but some defiantly sweet: the most important LGBT headlines out of one of the world’s most violently homophobic regions.
The Year BDS Became the Number One Concern for American Jews
Last academic year, Jewish groups faced the 'most organized campaign to demonize Israel,' says Hillel CEO. In response, Jewish organizations have shifted their strategy.
2014: The Year Israel’s Illusions of Normalcy Died
But then resurfaced. For now.
The Most Intriguing Archaeological Discoveries in 2014
What did Noah's ark look like? When did man tame fire? Was David's Citadel really found and who fixed that wrestling match 2,000 years ago? All this and so much more in these choice picks from the Haaretz archaeology section in 2014.
Haaretz.com's Best Photos of 2014
40 must-see photos from 2014.
2014 Was the Year of the 'Lone Wolf' Terrorist
Counter-terror experts compare the phenomenon to school shootings – so hard to predict that the emphasis has to be on stopping them quickly, not preventing them altogether.
Ten Scandals That Rocked the Jewish World in 2014
From Jon Stewart and Gaza to Rabbi Freundel's hidden video cameras – there was never a dull moment.
Pet Peeve of 2014: When News Sites Get Pushy
I can only assume my inability to delete push notifications is borne from sheer dumb optimism – the dream that, one day, those drumbeats will announce, 'Netanyahu and Abbas locked in room together, told not to emerge until peace treaty signed.'
Eight Major Victories for non-Orthodox Judaism in 2014
Despite a few setbacks, this year showed signs of growing, though at times begrudging, acceptance of Israel's Reform and Conservative movements.
Haaretz.com's Devilishly Difficult 2014 News Quiz
Were you paying attention to the headlines in 2014? Prove it!