For Netanyahu's government, the Gaza war is still 'existential' and protesting its surging cost is a matter of disloyalty to the cause. Perhaps it's fitting that it's teachers, with their duty to Israel's next generation but their salaries slashed, are now on strike
'Ulterior motives are at play, and the government is playing Russian roulette with our children's lives,' one hostage mother said after Israel's security cabinet unanimously decided to expand operations in Gaza
Three dozen members of the Board of Deputies of British Jews are being investigated for publicly speaking out against Israel's war in Gaza. Critics say they shouldn't be airing the dirty linen – but some Israelis are among their loudest supporters
Amid conflicting affidavits from Ronen Bar and Netanyahu, Israel's top court lacks the tools to assess their dueling claims on complex failures – and must now decide whether a government can dismiss a Shin Bet chief without oversight from the top appointments committee
Herzog believes a plea deal in Netanyahu's trial should be considered, and also added: 'There is no deep state,' and that democracy is 'under threat.' The full interview will be published in Haaretz on Wednesday, the eve of Israel's Independence Day
The World Court agreed to a UN request to examine the issue after the Knesset passed laws banning UNRWA. Legal experts believe the advisory opinion could be binding and may advance efforts to suspend Israel's UN membership. Israel submitted a written statement but is boycotting the proceedings and will not appear before the court
Even though continued military pressure and the cessation of humanitarian aid have softened its position, Hamas will probably not accede to Israel's demands. After the heavy price we have paid, the hostages will not be returned, and there will not be a deal
Citing Gaza war crimes, Iceland's foreign minister said Israel's inclusion in Eurovision was 'strange and unnatural,' stopping short of calling for a boycott. Spain and Slovenia have also urged a union-wide debate
The search, conducted along the coast of Israel, near Hadera, is ongoing. Though sharks in the area do not typically attack humans, Israel's parks authority has warned against approaching them
Israel's attorney general says the government's move to sever ties with Haaretz was carried out through an unlawful process, raising legal concerns about its validity and impact on press freedom
With drought and fires putting pressure on natural habitats, Israel's annual butterfly count offers critical insight into the country's changing environment
Israel's High Court is holding a dramatic hearing on petitions against the dismissal of Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar, which Netanyahu's government voted for unanimously. The hearing focuses on Netanyahu's possible conflict of interest, given an ongoing Shin Bet investigation into the connection between Qatar and his advisers
Israel's state comptroller released parts of an August 2023 report warning of serious flaws in the security of Israel's northern border nearly two months before Hamas' attack on its south
If the bill - a cornerstone of PM Netanyahu's judicial overhaul - is passed, the process of choosing judges will come under the control of politicians for the first time in Israel's history
Ben-Gvir and Ronen Bar, dismissed by the government as Shin Bet chief but held in his position by a High Court order, reportedly got into a shouting match this week ■ Hostages warn against Israel's airstrikes amid renewed fighting against Hamas, as the escalation in Gaza spills over into other arenas
Turkey severed trade with Israel last year over its war in Gaza with the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas and has remained an outspoken critic of Israel's policies.
All defense ministers and heads of the Shin Bet and Mossad during Netanyahu's tenure have criticized him after leaving their positions, and some clashed with him while in office. Many have warned that he is undermining Israel's security