The Squad Ends Primary Season With a 4-0 Record Against pro-Israel Groups
The victories of Jamaal Bowman, Rashida Tlaib, Cori Bush and Ilhan Omar are worrying for groups like AIPAC, the Democratic Majority for Israel and their allies
Allison Kaplan Sommer
How Biden VP Kamala Harris Could Tip U.S.-Israel Ties
Harris has walked the tightrope on the issue of Israel, facing criticism from the left wing of the Democratic Party after meeting AIPAC leaders in 2019
Analysis Now He Wants Their Money: Trump’s Changing Relationship With Republican Jews
Between alienating Adelson and dropping annexation from the agenda, Trump’s attitude toward the conservative Jewish vote could threaten his fundraising efforts
Congress Members Ask FBI to Investigate Trump-Adelson Phone Call
Casino magnate Sheldon Adelson was the largest supporter for Trump in 2016, which was partially the result of his promise to move the American embassy in Israel to Jerusalem and to end the Iran nuclear deal
As Thousands Are Allowed Into Israel for Yeshiva Studies, These Couples Are Still Torn Apart
Legally married spouses can return to Israel if they obey the quarantine, but people in long-distance relationships have no solutions
In a Pickle, Seth Rogen Tells Haaretz What He Really Thinks About Israel and ‘White Supremacist’ Trump
The Hollywood star, about to release his most Jewish movie ever, ‘An American Pickle,’ is having to fight a rearguard action over comments he made about the Jewish state on a popular podcast. He looks to set the record straight
From Soros to Shakespeare – 16 Great Books to Read This Summer
Haaretz writers pick the books that have kept them entertained and enthralled this summer – from a book about alt-Hillary to one about the most amazing U.S. presidential race of the 20th century
Controversy Over Seth Rogen's Israel Comments Exposes Widening Rift With U.S. Jews
Cherry-picked quotes from talk between Rogen and Marc Maron on 'being lied to about Israel' not only ignored the humor in their conversation, but overlooked the fact it was the deepest dive into Jewish identity in modern celebrity culture in recent memory
That Time Mort Klein Called Ice Cube a ‘Rap Terrorist’
Mort Klein says he doesn’t believe the rapper is antisemitic, following two-hour call with him, amid antisemitism storm – but he wasn’t so friendly in 1992
Analysis How Israel’s Far Right Went on the Attack Against anti-Bibi Protesters
Extremists, some seemingly motivated by incitement on social media, are infiltrating demonstrations against the prime minister and attacking protesters, with the latest incident coming during a protest against police brutality
Analysis How This Likud Minister Became Public Enemy No. 2 for anti-Netanyahu Protesters
Public Security Minister Amir Ohana is reportedly furious that police aren’t cracking down on anti-Bibi protesters, further alienating him from the majority of the mostly progressive LGBTQ community
‘Wall of Moms’ Emerges at anti-Netanyahu Protests in Jerusalem
As in Portland and other U.S. cities, the Mothers Against Violence group has formed to provide a protective buffer for young demonstrators. So far, 1,000 moms have signed up
America Wants to Reopen Schools? Here’s How to Learn From Israel’s Mistakes
Rushing to get kids back into the classroom this spring was one of the reasons infection rates skyrocketed in Israel – offering a teaching moment to the world
Where’s Wexner? Foundation Named After Billionaire Philanthropist Distancing Itself From Founder
Fellows, alumni call for greater transparency at Wexner Foundation in wake of Jeffrey Epstein scandal, noting that simply removing Leslie Wexner’s name from the official website isn’t proof of fundamental change
Analysis The One Source of Hope About America’s Latest Antisemitism Scandal
We’ve seen and heard it all before: the antisemitic comment; the subsequent apology (some more heartfelt than others). But there has also been something different about the reaction to Nick Cannon and DeSean Jackson’s recent actions
White Supremacists Trigger Twitterstorm by Using #JewishPrivilege to Bait Jews
Sarah Silverman, Josh Gad and David Simon among those pushing back by sharing their experiences of antisemitism
If Kanye West Is Running for President – He Can Knock Visiting Israel Off His to Do List
It’s unclear if the unpredictable rapper is serious about his presidential bid, but if he is, at least he has two trips to the region under his belt
This Sudanese Asylum Seeker From Tel Aviv Could Be Competing in Next Year's Olympics
Jamal Mohammed was just 8 when militants raided his village, killing his father and nearly 100 other residents. Fleeing at 16, he put his life back on track at an athletic club in south Tel Aviv and now dreams of competing in Tokyo
SodaStream Becomes First Israel-based Company to Join Facebook Boycott
Firm is joining over 100 others in America to support ADL, NAACP campaign protesting Facebook’s promotion of ‘hate, bigotry, racism, antisemitism and violence’ on its platform
The U.S. Ambassador to Israel's Residence Can Be Yours, if You've Got $87 Million
Former U.S. Ambassador Dan Shapiro says the house had 'served the United States well for several decades'
This Pride Month, Tel Aviv Recognized Civil Partnerships. Other Israeli Cities May Follow Suit
Tel Aviv rebelled against the country’s religious status quo this week by creating a registry for non-married couples, but will it be a trailblazer or a lone voice? Activists hope it will be the start of a trend to fill a void at the national level
Auschwitz to Reopen to Visitors July 1 With Social Distancing and 'Sanitation Gate'
New regulations include disinfection at the entrance to the museum and new tour route to minimize visitors coming into contact with one another
Greece? Cyprus? Iceland? Israelis Face Few Options for Overseas Travel This Summer
Israelis hoping to plan an August getaway will find numerous coronavirus-related obstacles standing in their way – oh, and good luck getting travel insurance
Life in Israel Under 'King Bibi' and Coronavirus Is the Star of This New Documentary
Featuring the director of 'King Bibi' and life in Nazareth during the outbreak, new project 'The Pandemic Logs' showcases Israel's best documentarians' take on coronavirus
Yes to ‘Fauda’: Israeli TV Company Finally Offering Channel With English Subtitles
Non-Hebrew speakers in Israel will be able to subscribe to a special VOD channel with select subtitled hit shows, including ‘Shtisel’ and ‘On the Spectrum’
Jewish Republicans Celebrate ‘Kicking Out’ Firebrand Rep. Steve King in Iowa Primary
King sparked outrage after making comments questioning why 'white supremacy' is offensive. He was pushed out by Randy Feenstra
'None of Us Are Immune From Police Violence': Hundreds Protest George Floyd Murder in Tel Aviv
'When I saw the video, it was like seeing my brother lying on the ground defenseless. I want peace, but I also want justice,' says one protester in front of U.S. Embassy building
Auschwitz Visitors to Be Disinfected at ‘Sanitation Gate’ to Help Stem Coronavirus
The new gate was developed especially for the Auschwitz memorial site ahead of its expected reopening: 'We're the first museum in the world to apply this innovative solution'
'People Are Terrified' Center of Jewish Life in L.A. Exits Shabbat, Enters Storm of Protests
For three days, Orthodox residents of Pico-Robertson neighborhood were oblivious to the tumult rocking their country over the death of George Floyd. It reached them on Saturday night
‘Not Really Welcome’: These Interfaith Couples Wanted to Live in Israel. Now They're Living in Limbo
For Israelis with non-Jewish foreign spouses, obtaining a partnership visa is a bureaucratic headache at the best of times. So what happens when the country’s borders are closed? Haaretz speaks to three desperate couples to find out