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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the launch of the National AI Program, August 9, 2026.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu leads Likud into the October 27 election as the ruling party seeks to retain power amid slipping polls and questions over Netanyahu’s future.

Netanyahu announces planned libel lawsuit over Haaretz report claiming UAE warned of Oct. 7

The PMO stated that the story was completely fabricated, and that there had been no communication between Netanyahu and the UAE from the start of September, 2023, until the October 7 attack.

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A photograph of the glass door at Haaretz smashed by a masked vandal.

Israeli man indicted for throwing bricks at media offices, threatening 'someone will die'

According to the indictment, Avraham Hadi, 44, threw bricks at the entrance doors of the Channel 12 and Haaretz headquarters, as well as a Justice Ministry building.

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Front door of Channel 12 News offices shattered by vandals in Tel Aviv, July 5, 2026.

Prosecutors signal indictment over vandalism attacks on Justice Ministry, Israeli media outlets

The suspect, in his 40s, was arrested on July 30 following a weeks-long investigation. Police linked him to attacks on buildings housing Channel 12, Haaretz, Israel Hayom, and the Justice Ministry.

|BySARAH BEN-NUN

Hundreds of Palestinians protest barriers in Jerusalem during Ramadan

This year, police placed barriers on the steps of the gate, effectively preventing people from gathering there, in order to ease the flow of crowds in the area.

APRIL 20, 2021ByBEN SALES/JTA
Police Officers stand guard during clashes between Palestians and Israeli police outside Damascus Gate in Jerusalem on April 18, 2021. Clashes erupted after Israeli police put barriers that prevented people from sitting on the steps in the plaza outside the gate.

IDF accidentally reveals location of secret bases online

The map was detailed enough to include boundaries and names of the bases.

MARCH 23, 2021ByMICHAEL STARR
IDF OFFICERS examine a map of the Middle East.

New ‘kosher Netflix’ service in Israel lets viewers skip 'immodest' parts

The Tov TV service, dubbed the “kosher Netflix” by the Israeli daily Haaretz, is geared toward observant Jews who follow the religious laws of modesty.

JULY 29, 2020ByMARCY OSTER/JTA
An illustration photo shows the logo of Netflix, the American provider of on-demand internet streaming media.

Golani officer to be blocked from promotion, combat duty after review

Lt. Guy Eliahu was the subject of a 'Haaretz' exposé which accused him of violating orders and of cover-ups by his superior officers.

JULY 7, 2020ByANNA AHRONHEIM
IDF soldiers of the Golani Brigade train for scenarios involving enemies similar to Hezbollah.

Criminal probe launches against 'Haaretz' writer for incitement to terror

No probe of ‘Haaretz’ itself, State freezes NGO case against him

FEBRUARY 20, 2020ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
Palestinian incitement activity has continued unabated