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Haaretz - 20:20 Aug 06, 2025
Hezbollah says it won't heed Lebanese cabinet decision calling on it to disarm

Haaretz - 20:01 Aug 06, 2025

The group accused the government of 'an act of national treason' committed under outside pressure, adding that the organization's weapons are 'an inseparable part' of the country's defense and deterrence against Israel.
IDF cracks down on ultra-Orthodox draft dodgers; Haredi leader: 'This is war'

Haaretz - 19:18 Aug 06, 2025

The military has arrested five yeshiva students so far, including two in their homes in Tel Aviv. The spiritual head of Israel's Lithuanian faction announced that 'Haredi Judaism will embark on a global struggle like no other,' and all options are on the table
What about the crimes that leaders of Israel and Hamas are committing against their own people?

Haaretz - 18:49 Aug 06, 2025

Israel is causing undeniable carnage in Gaza, and Hamas has committed horrendous atrocities against Israel. But many Israelis are saving their harshest judgement for their own leaders, and it's time to address how deep their sense of betrayal runs

Tags: Hamas Israel
Denial accomplished: Israelis can't be moved by a Gaza famine they don't think exists

Haaretz - 18:08 Aug 06, 2025

This week's sad statistic that 79 percent of Israelis aren't 'troubled' by reports of famine in Gaza is precisely what the government wants: How can anyone be 'troubled' by something they've either chosen not to believe, or aren't allowed to?

Tags: Gaza Israelis
Israel seeks to delay hearing over Red Cross access to Palestinian prisoners for 20th time

Haaretz - 16:23 Aug 06, 2025

The Israeli state asked to delay responding to a petition demanding it allow Red Cross visits to Palestinian prisoners, despite reports of abuse and warnings the ban could harm Israeli hostages' chances of receiving aid

Tags: Red Cross Palestinian
Source: Gazan detainee died in Israeli custody after falling from height while handcuffed

Haaretz - 15:29 Aug 06, 2025

Sources familiar with the investigation say that the detainee from Gaza fell while attempting to escape from the Shin Bet facility where he was being interrogated. At least six Palestinians have died while under questioning by the security service since the war began
'No one expects justice from the U.S.': Palestinians unfazed by Trump sanctions on Palestinian Authority

Haaretz - 15:22 Aug 06, 2025

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
Not Just Gefilte Fish: One Instagrammer's quest to share Mizrahi Jewish stories

Haaretz - 15:13 Aug 06, 2025

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
Iran executes man accused of spying for Israel

Haaretz - 14:55 Aug 06, 2025

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

Tags: Iran
Aid groups warn Israeli requirement may block life-saving help in Gaza, West Bank

Haaretz - 14:40 Aug 06, 2025

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'
The concert fundraiser for Gaza was actually helpful, unlike the open letter signed by Israeli musicians

Haaretz - 13:33 Aug 06, 2025

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

Tags: Gaza
Israel's top court rules West Bank settlement may display sign declaring secular identity

Haaretz - 12:55 Aug 06, 2025

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
Two decades after Gaza pullout: What Haaretz writers saw coming – and what we missed entirely

Haaretz - 12:31 Aug 06, 2025

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?
'A hostage deal must be made. That's what I tried to convey even at Carmel's funeral'

Haaretz - 12:29 Aug 06, 2025

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
Top IDF commanders clash over Gaza failures, high civilian deaths

Haaretz - 12:17 Aug 06, 2025

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'
Member of iconic Israeli rock band questioned for online incitement against Netanyahu

Haaretz - 12:03 Aug 06, 2025

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

Tags: Israeli Netanyahu
Twenty Palestinians killed in Gaza after truck carrying food flipped, Hamas says

Haaretz - 11:21 Aug 06, 2025

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
Despite reaffirming Israel's support, Kyiv was disappointed by Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar's visit

Haaretz - 10:34 Aug 06, 2025

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
Not Antisemitism: Israeli soccer player Shon Weissman is facing the consequences of his extremism

Haaretz - 09:11 Aug 06, 2025

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

Tags: Israeli Shon Weissman

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