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Palestinian journalist arrested over videos sent two months ago to outlawed media agency

Haaretz - 22:14 Feb 16, 2026

It is unclear whether the journalist knew that AlQastal News was designated a terrorist organization. Clips were sent more than two months ago, and her defense attorney questioned why the arrest was carried out only now, and why she was not summoned earlier for police questioning
Use and discard: How Netanyahu weaponized language after October 7

Haaretz - 22:11 Feb 16, 2026
Netanyahu must tell Trump to stop meddling in Israel's affairs

Haaretz - 22:08 Feb 16, 2026
Justice minister says he won't commit to High Court order to convene Judicial Appointments Committee

Haaretz - 22:05 Feb 16, 2026

According to data provided to the High Court, Levin is delaying the appointment of around 150 judges – 15 percent of the total number of judicial positions – including four Supreme Court justices. Responding to a show cause order, Levin said, 'We'll wait and see'

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Haaretz - 21:19 Feb 16, 2026
Huckabee: 'Legitimate doubt' Iran will compromise; Graham: Intervention 'within weeks'

Haaretz - 20:59 Feb 16, 2026

U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee said at a conference for American Jewish organization presidents in Jerusalem that he doubts Iran will abandon nuclear or missile ambitions. In Tel Aviv, Sen. Lindsey Graham said Trump is still deliberating between a diplomatic or military response to Iran

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Ex-hostage slams contentious government plan to drop 'massacre' from October 7 bill

Haaretz - 20:44 Feb 16, 2026

Or Levy, who was freed from Gaza captivity in February, said that the move feels as if Israeli ministers would 'deny the Holocaust.' Sixteen people, including Levy's wife, were killed in the roadside shelter Levy fled to from the Nova festival
All rioters arrested in Sunday's Bnei Brak riots released from custody

Haaretz - 20:28 Feb 16, 2026

Seven were transferred to house arrest, but all those arrested during the riots were released from detention despite the police's request to keep several in custody. 'Soldiers can't feel safe in Bnei Brak, they're unwanted here,' one relative said

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Bnei Brak riots break from ideology and become an outlet for aimless rage

Haaretz - 20:08 Feb 16, 2026

After hours of clashes and police stun grenades, the streets still reeked of smoke. Children picked through debris while residents described the chaos as pure venting. 'The ultra-Orthodox community loves action,' one rioter said. 'This is the true rage of the persecuted,' added another
Judge rebukes lower court for easing restrictions on Netanyahu's embattled chief of staff

Haaretz - 19:47 Feb 16, 2026

A District Court judge criticized a magistrate's decision to allow Tzachi Braverman to contact the prime minister, noting the communications ban had already been approved by a higher court. He also warned that restrictions cannot be imposed indefinitely
Opposition leader Yair Lapid 'not certain anti-Netanyahu bloc will win' upcoming elections

Haaretz - 19:15 Feb 16, 2026

The opposition leader cited 'published polls, troubling in-depth research' in his forecast of a possibly-doomed fight against Netanyahu's coalition. Far-right minister Smotrich condemned the Haredi attack on two female IDF soldiers, but said their service goes against his values
American Jewish college students are giving up on Israel. This is how we can stop the drift

Haaretz - 19:11 Feb 16, 2026

When young U.S. Jews on campus are faced with accusations about Israel's imperialism, colonialism and racism, they are woefully unprepared – and often choose disengagement. Instead of worn-out slogans, we need to educate them about Israel – and to mobilize them to aid Israel's democratic forces, in the face of the fascist tyranny of the Kahanist right

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Israel's prison chief privately doubts effectiveness of far-right death penalty bill

Haaretz - 18:37 Feb 16, 2026

Prison Service Commissioner Kobi Yaakobi raised objections to the bill promoted by far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, but ultimately said he would implement it if passed. Non-Israeli citizens convicted of murdering Israelis in the West Bank would be executed within 90 days of sentencing
Why is Palestine missing from the Israeli election campaign?

Haaretz - 17:46 Feb 16, 2026

There's an opening for an Israeli leader brave enough to argue that Israel's future security depends on reconciliation with the Palestinians. Without an alternative to managing the occupation, one may ultimately be imposed from outside

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Police tear gas Bedouin community elementary school in southern Israel

Haaretz - 17:43 Feb 16, 2026

A school employee said children in Tarabin had difficulty breathing and some began choking as a result of a police search underway in the area. The incident comes a month after a two-week long police raid in Tarabin saw the arrest of 30 suspects, but no charges were pressed
Why did Muslim nuclear power Pakistan join Trump's Gaza Board of Peace, alongside Israel?

Haaretz - 17:12 Feb 16, 2026

By signing up to the Board of Peace for Gaza, Pakistan effectively endorsed a quieter form of normalization with Israel, marked not by grand declarations but a slow erosion of taboos and shared frameworks. But Pakistan's real motivations lie in D.C. – and the Gulf

Tags: Pakistan Peace Israel
Johannesburg private school sparks furor for canceling tennis match with Jewish girls' team

Haaretz - 17:07 Feb 16, 2026

While Roedean School initially claimed the match with King David High School's girls team was canceled due to players having 'academic commitments,' a Roedean School official admitted in a leaked call that parents were pressuring the team 'because of the stance that the South African government took' against Israel
Your car is spying on you – and Israeli firms are leading the surveillance race

Haaretz - 16:53 Feb 16, 2026

From hands-free systems to tire-pressure data, a new field known as CARINT turns vehicles into powerful intelligence tools
Three Israelis arrested for crossing into Syria in demand of Jewish settlements

Haaretz - 16:42 Feb 16, 2026

The right-wing activists are set to be brought for a custody hearing on Monday. After crossing into Syria in August, one of the activists said 'it was a bit of a surprise that it took the IDF so much time to get here, but ... the fence was simply open'

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State Prosecution: Unknown when former Likud adviser Srulik Einhorn will be brought to Israel for trial

Haaretz - 16:24 Feb 16, 2026

At a hearing the witness-harassment case of Shlomo Filber, the state prosecution submitted classified documents outlining the efforts to bring Israel Einhorn from Serbia to Israel. The court ordered prosecutors to explain the trial will continue without him

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