Trump Peace Plan Economic Component to Be Revealed in June in Bahrain
The economic component will be released before the political part of the plan, which is still in discussions, White House says
Noa Landau
Noa Landau is diplomatic correspondent for Haaretz. Prior to this, she served as head of the news department and editor of Haaretz English Edition. She is also a member of the newspaper’s editorial board.
Before joining Haaretz, Landau worked as a news reporter and editor for Galei-Tzahal, Channel 10 and Maariv. She was a 2016 fellow at The Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism at the University of Oxford, where she studied the rise of gag orders in Israel. Got a diplomatic scoop?
Israel Cancels Limit on Ministers as Netanyahu Tries to Form New Government
Prime minister hopes party leaders would let go of lofty demands 'so that we can build a strong and stable government together'
Polish President Denounces 'Hate Crime' After Israeli Spits on Ambassador
Poland summons Israeli ambassador for clarifications after 65-year-old Arik Lederman spat on the ambassador in central Tel Aviv ■ Lederman: I didn't know it was the Ambassador
German Parliament Passes Motion Condemning BDS as anti-Semitic
Motion calls on Berlin to cut funding to projects which call for a boycott of Israel ■ Some lawmakers supporting motion release statement reiterating support for freedom to criticize Israel
Ireland vs. Hungary: Report Charts Rising Support for Netanyahu Among EU States
For the first time, researchers have mapped the differences in EU members’ relations with the Netanyahu government and analyzed the reasons for the union’s loss of relevance in advancing a diplomatic solution to the conflict
German Parliament to Pass Motion Condemning BDS as anti-Semitic
In first for major European parliament, the move urges government not to fund or support any groups that 'question Israel's right to exist'
Evangelicals and Empty Promises: A Year After Trump’s Embassy Move, Only One Country Has Followed U.S. to Jerusalem
12 months ago, President Donald Trump broke one of the international community’s greatest taboos. However, despite Benjamin Netanyahu’s best efforts to leverage the historic moment, Guatemala is the only other state to have followed suit. Here’s why
EU: Concerned Over Iranian Announcement, Remain Committed to Nuclear Deal
Statement comes after Rohani warned that Iran would scale back some of the country's compliance with the deal and will increase its uranium enrichment if world powers did not keep their promises under the 2015 agreement
Israeli Government Ordered Military to End Gaza Fighting Before Eurovision
If understandings reached with Gazan factions aren't implemented, fighting will resume within days or weeks, defense officials say
Live Updates Palestinian Report: Israel and Hamas Reach Cease-fire; Israeli Army Lifts Restrictions
Palestinian official says an Egyptian-mediated cease-fire agreement began Monday 4:30 A.M. ■ Nearly 700 rockets launched from Gaza and four Israelis killed in two days of hostilities ■ Israel strikes hundreds of targets in Strip, 23 Palestinians reported dead ■ Israel kills Hamas moneyman in first targeted hit since 2014
Two Pregnant Women Among 25 Gazans Killed as Israel Pounds Strip, Resumes Targeted Killings
Military says Gazan in charge of Iranian fund transfers killed in targeted strike, Hamas' public security headquarters struck
No Restraint Will Be Shown in Gaza Because of Eurovision, Ministers Say
Gilad Erdan says 'cultural events should not be a consideration when it comes to the force of our response'
Live Updates Over 400 Gaza Rockets Fired at Israel; One Israeli Killed, Seven Palestinians Said Killed
Rocket fire reaches as far as Be'er Sheva ■ Israel strikes 200 Hamas, Islamic Jihad targets in Strip ■ Schools cancelled across south ■ Source denies cease-fire talks
Ex-French Envoy to U.S.: Israel Is Not an Apartheid State, but It Could Be in the West Bank
Gerard Araud tells Haaretz that he 'never said' and 'never thought' Israel is an apartheid state, pushing off backlash over remark he made in an interview to The Atlantic but warning against consequences of occupation
Palestinian Authority Returns Slashed Tax Revenues to Israel
The money had been deposited in a Palestinian bank before it was returned in protest over the reduced amounts Israel deposited
Netanyahu Bars All 181 Palestinian Participants From Attending Joint Memorial Day Ceremony
The unique joint Memorial Day ceremony brings Israelis and Palestinians on both sides together to mourn and acknowledge each other’s grief for loved ones killed in the conflict
EU Proposal for Israeli-Palestinian Tax Crisis: PA to Pay Prisoners Regardless of Felonies
Offer Europeans willing to mediate would see Palestinian prisoners paid based on families' socioeconomic status, not their crimes
Israel's Brazil Envoy Rebuked by Foreign Ministry for Saying Left-wing MK 'Hates Jews'
Yossi Shelley apologized to Tamar Zandberg after she filed a complaint with the Foreign Ministry and Civil Service Commission ■ Dispute surrounded reactions to controversial remarks by Bolsonaro on Holocaust
EU to Ask Palestinians to Accept Partial Tax Funds From Israel to Avoid Economic Collapse
Brussels was careful to note that this 'does not constitute a legal or political endorsement of Israeli deductions'
Israel Reprimands France for Former Diplomat Calling It an Apartheid State
Israeli officials barred from meeting outgoing French ambassador to the U.S. Gerard Araud, scheduled to visit in coming days
Analysis Palestinian Fund Freeze: Who Will Help Netanyahu Save the Oslo Accords This Time?
Israeli cuts and warnings in Ramallah over economic collapse have become a ritual that always ends with some solution. But with fewer international checks and balances, the situation may quickly deteriorate
EU Joins Call for Israel to Stop Deportation of Human Rights Watch Director
Two weeks ago, the Jerusalem District Court denied a petition by Omar Shakir that sought to halt his deportation. His permit was withdrawn over claims that the activist supports the boycott of Israel
Palestinians Say No Compromise on Tax Funds, Even in Face of Economic Collapse
'It’s a clear Israeli interest to preserve stability' in the West Bank, says one of the the officials, explaining why the Palestinians won’t budge
Israel Releases Two Prisoners to Syria Through Golan Heights
The two, a Fatah operative and a drug smuggler, were taken by the Red Crescent emergency services through the Qunteira Crossing. Both asked not to be returned to Syria
Israel to Release Syrian Prisoners Following Return of Israeli Soldier's Body
Israeli official says move is gesture of 'good will' after Zachary Baumel's remains were retrieved, but Russia's Syria envoy claims Israel settled the matter in an official deal
Both Prisoners Israel Set to Release Ask Not to Be Returned to Syria
Fatah operative requested to be placed in Hebron where he wishes to get married, while accused drug smuggler refuses to go back to Syria where he says authorities persecute him
Netanyahu Party's Foreign Affairs Director Endorsed Spain's Far-right Party Vox – Then Apologized
Eli Hazan deleted the tweet in which he announced Likud supports Vox, which tapped a Holocaust denier for congressional candidate and is anti-immigrant and anti-abortion
Israel's Attorney General Bypasses Government in Approving Release of Syrian Prisoners
Israeli law dictates that a release of prisoners triggered by diplomatic considerations must go through the government
UN Experts Urge Israel to Halt Deportation of Human Rights Watch Official
Israel revoked the work permit of Omar Shakir over claims he endorsed BDS ■ UN experts claim the move appears to 'have nothing to do with illegal conduct'
Palestinian Authority Under Threat in Face of Major Fiscal Crisis, UN Report Warns
Report issued by the UN Special Coordination for the Middle East Process' office raises alarm over 'unprecedented financial, security and political challenges'