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The U.S. sanctions come as more European countries recognize Palestinian statehood. Analysts dismiss both moves as purely symbolic, but warn that the fragility of the PA threatens Israeli and American interests

London-based creator Ciara Shalome set out to fill a void in Jewish representation. What she ended up building is a living archive of Mizrahi life, culture and memory, aiming for a wide audience across the Arab world. The Gaza war complicated things a bit

Iranian authorities say the man provided information about a nuclear scientist who was killed in an Israeli airstrike. Iran has hanged seven people for espionage, sparking fears from activists that the government could conduct a wave of executions

The UN says Israel's demand for Palestinian staff data could force NGOs to halt operations, warning it would prevent 'critical, life-saving humanitarian assistance'

OpenAI is considering a stock sale to let employees cash in, one that could value the company at $500 b. as investor interest surges and competition for AI talent intensifies.

Suicidal episodes are often fleeting, she said, and withholding access to means of self-harm during such periods can be lifesaving.

Twenty mostly indie artists performed, with proceeds benefiting the Jumpstarting Hope in Gaza project. The musicians played despite the risks of social ostracization or government sanctions

Supreme Court President Amit ruled that the sign doesn't violate the petitioners' right to a religious lifestyle, while Justice Stein argued communities shouldn't publicly declare their character. Amit warned that adopting Stein's view would force many religious communities to remove similar signs

A 'hotbed of terrorism' or a place for rehabilitation and development? In August 2005, then–Prime Minister Ariel Sharon made a move that reshaped history for Palestinians and Israelis. A fierce debate unfolded in Haaretz. Who was right?

Since losing nearly his entire family on October 7, 2023, Eshel Gat has kept a low profile. Now, with a hostage deal once again slipping away, he says it's time to speak out for those still held by Hamas

In a heated exchange within the IDF top brass, Air Force Commander Tomer Bar accused Southern Command chief Yaniv Asor of a lack of professionalism leading to excessive civilian casualties. Asor fired back, 'You, over there in Tel Aviv, are out of touch with the war front'

Efraim Shamir – best known as a member of the iconic 1970s Israeli rock group Kaveret, also known as Poogy – has had numerous controversial spats online, including with Netanyahu. 'Hope the surgery to remove Netanyahu will be successful,' he said in one post

According to eyewitnesses and the wounded, the truck driver lost control after the vehicle's tires caught on fire, causing it to swerve and ram into dozens of civilians seeking humanitarian aid

In July, Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar visited Ukraine and strongly condemned Russian attacks on civilians. Until then, Israeli criticism of the Russian invasion has been minimal. But sources who spoke to Haaretz say this doesn't constitute a fundamental policy change

Everyone has the right to express their opinion, but words have consequences. While most Israeli players faced little resistance from European clubs, others, including Muslim players who posted extreme anti-Israel messages, were suspended or released. Shon Weissman is simply reaping what he sowed

Professor Rashid Khalidi said one of the university's reforms was adopting the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance definition of antisemitism, arguing it conflates criticism of Israeli policy or Zionism with antisemitism. He also accused the university of showing 'contempt' to faculty and students, who he says are 'enormously heroic'

“I am outraged. Antisemitic violence has no place in America, not in St. Louis and not anywhere,” Terrell commented. 

Police in St. Louis found three heavily damaged cars along with graffiti reading, 'Death to the IDF,' but no casualties were reported. Jewish groups called the arson an example of 'normalized antisemitic and anti-Israel rhetoric'

“I would say there is this manufactured hysteria about antisemitism at Columbia because of the protests,” Khalil said.

The highest monthly total came in June 2025, with 326 incidents, which the trust pointed out coincided with the Israel-Iran war.