Justices called the current situation 'unacceptable,' giving the government a July 1 deadline to present a framework for a proper investigation into the October 7, 2023 attacks amid reluctance to intervene ahead of Israel's general elections, slated for October 2026
It's tempting to embrace unity and believe in the Bennett-Lapid merger, but, as proven time and time again, Jewish nationalism and dreams of a Greater Israel cannot be reconciled with liberal democratic values
The two first joined forces in 2013 under Netanyahu's government and, eight years later, ousted him from power. Lapid has repeatedly stepped aside in the race for PM to help build alliances aimed at unseating Netanyahu
Archaeologists uncovered skeletons of two men who died at different times in the same spot, highlighting how the volcano may have killed more people than previously thought
Omitting former party partner Benny Gantz and all Arab parties, the ex-IDF chief urged opposition leaders Bennett, Lapid, Lieberman and Golan to meet to coordinate efforts to 'ensure victory through Zionist and patriotic votes'
Former PMs Bennett and Lapid reunite on a joint list for 2026 election, aiming to unseat Netanyahu. From settler violence to LGBTQ marriage, Bennett in 2026 strikes a markedly different tone from his early political years
Netanyahu's statement comes a week before the annual Mount Meron celebrations near the Lebanese border. The statement cites concerns over a potential 'mass casualty event because of the fragility of the cease-fire with Lebanon'
The activists allegedly broke into a German subsidiary of an Israeli defense company to protest Berlin's support for Israel during the Gaza war. They were arrested at the site without resisting and have spent months in pre-trial detention
In a heritage-listed building in Tel Aviv's Gan Hahashmal, three partners who left careers in film and education have opened Pensia – a hand-built community wine bar reviving Levontin Street's bohemian charm
The remaining 6,000 members of the community are expected to immigrate by 2030. Back in India, Bnei Menashe have experienced spasms of ethnic violence in recent years, causing some members of the group to become displaced and its synagogues damaged
Residents say dozens of teens gathered in the square hours before Yimano Binyamin Zelka was stabbed, with only a few patrol cars present. 'It was boiling over for hours, and nobody stopped it,' one said, as neighbors questioned the police's response
Roughly 100 Hamas gunmen overran Kibbutz Holit within minutes of the Oct. 7 attack, while nearby IDF battalions did not enter for hours. The probe cites a collapse in command and a 'professional mistake' in decision-making
Netanyahu is nearing the end of cross-examination in Case 4000 as court hearings have repeatedly been scaled back due to his wartime duties as prime minister. The delays come amid renewed calls for a pardon and pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump
A Turkish source told Haaretz that mediators are working to ensure a unified Iranian position across rival factions, and that credible guarantees are needed to prevent the regime from unraveling the deal immediately after it is signed
Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid made the impression that a merger was off the table for the upcoming election – until reality forced their hand. With Gadi Eisenkot expected to join the fold, the trio is finding – for now – that they agree on more than they differ
I always hoped to see a rocket launched into space. While hiking the Israel Trail, I heard the thunder of an Arrow 3 interceptor cutting through the skies. It was neither Apollo 8 nor Artemis II, but evidence of a never-ending war
The High Court of Justice ruled that the government must take concrete measures to enforce its previous ruling on the conscription of ultra-Orthodox men. The justices ordered certain state benefits to be canceled for draft dodgers
Yair Lapid deserves credit for weathering a polling slump and criticism as opposition leader, while still mobilizing his party. Gadi Eisenkot may be better off cutting his losses and joining the ex-PMs' new party, kicking off Israel's next election