Prisoners belonging to Palestinian Islamic Jihad in Ofer Prison say they would set their cells alight and harm guards if they are transferred to other prisons ■ Four of Gilboa fugitives' relatives arrested, Palestinians say

With the nuclear deal standoff between Iran and world powers persisting, Iran is ordered to respond 'without further delay' after enrichment sites were not declared to the International Atomic Energy Agency

Sources tell Die Zeit that after Germany's Federal Criminal Police Office failed to develop their own spyware program, they turned to Israeli cyber-espionage firm

This came after the countrywide dragnet for six Palestinian security prisoners honed in on the village of Na'ura

Criticized by right-wing Israelis and left-wing Arabs (among others), Ibtisam Mara’ana makes no apologies for serving as a Labor MK or for her bold vision for a joint society where Jews and Arabs are equal

The lesson for the Jewish New Year: As long as progressives gain traction in the Democratic Party and there is no improvement with the Palestinians on the ground, the policy debate in Washington will continue to shift

Israeli authorities say 'no progress has been made' in search for escaped prisoners ■ Palestinian factions in Gaza warn of 'retaliation' against other security inmates

A Hamas rocket site and a military compound in Khan Younis were targeted, the Israeli army said

The floor plan was published online by the architecture firm that took part in the prison's construction, making it accessible to the public

The soldier's remains were discovered last month during construction work at Ammunition Hill, the site of a famous battle between Israeli and Jordanian forces

In Palestinian eyes, this is the second time Israel has been humiliated recently

Gidon Lev’s memoir was selling poorly, so his girlfriend put him on the video-sharing site TikTok. Now, the 86-year-old is educating hundreds of thousands of kids about the Shoah and the coronavirus

The Gulf state's Gaza envoy said the agreement, which will see 'major goods' enter the Strip, was made in full coordination with the UN and the Palestinian Authority, but Israel has so far refused to comment

One buried a body in a cistern, another masterminded an attack on a Likud HQ. The six Palestinian militants who are on the run from Israeli authorities

From politicians to cricketers to Islamists, Pakistan is celebrating the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan. But, as Beijing flexes its muscles, its attempts to start a bidding war for access to Kabul will be short-lived

Lack of intel and loose supervision also paved the way for the escape of six Palestinian militants ■ Gilboa Prison's architectural blueprint was available online prior to the prisoners' escape ■ Guard fell asleep during escape

A letter sent by Bennett in the past week reinforced the Prime Minister's support for the Yesh Atid minister Elazar Stern, despite his dwindling prospects of securing the candidacy

Former Al-Aqsa Martyrs' Brigade leader Zakaria Zubeidi, who perpetrated a 2002 attack on a Likud office, is thought to be one of the inmates on the lam ■ Prison official dubs breach as 'major security and intelligence failure'

On Jewish New Year's Eve, a critical component in IDF prowess is that Israel is the only democracy in the Middle East ■ American concern over Israel-China ties is one of the many challenges Jerusalem is facing

The agreement follows a petition by the asylum seekers, who generally live in poorer south Tel Aviv neighborhoods, seeking to have their children attend schools in areas in the center and north of the city

In a statement, the U.S. State Department said violence and any extra-constitutional measures would only erode Guinea's prospects for peace, stability and prosperity

Netanyahu wanted Israelis to think of him as indispensable, but he has been proven wrong and may actually be helping keep the fragile Bennett-Lapid coalition together

Haya Freiman's family became aware of her death three days after she was buried ■ Health Ministry says it is forming a committee to investigate

The defense ministry, however, says the attack on the presidential palace in Conakry had been repelled

30 years ago they made Aliyah from the crumbling Soviet Union. Upon arrival Haaretz interviewed them and their photos were printed. This is where their journey took them decades on

Sources say Kremlin requested to hold a meeting between Lapid and his Russian counterpart ahead of the planned first meeting in October between Bennett and Putin

Micah Goodman, whose book ‘Catch-67’ made waves in both English and Hebrew, tells Haaretz how he doesn’t have ‘any control or power’ over what Naftali Bennett does. But he sure has influence

Herzog will replace Gilad Erdan in Washington ■ Cabinet approves former lawmaker Ronen Hoffman's appointment as ambassador to Canada

The 2016 agreement called for enlarging the existing egalitarian prayer space to the south of the gender-segregated main Western Wall plaza and making it more accessible to worshippers, but it was never implemented

Sharon Alroy-Preis demonstrates awe-inspiring resilience; Merav Michaeli is responsible for one of the most important aspects of society; and Esther Hayut believes in stability and moderation. Meet the strongest women in the country

Leader of Hasidic sect, whose followers illegally built a walkway where dozens died while celebrating a religious festival, claims the tragedy is 'far beyond human comprehension'

Here's a recipe for chilling out: Grab yourself a watermelon sorbet, or maybe a cool vodka watermelon soup, and sit back with one of these relaxing reads

The one-year-old Israeli twins were joined at the head and separated in a complex operation last week that involved 50 staff members and months of preparation

Are babkas really the new bagel? One thing is for sure: This classic Jewish cake is going mainstream

Seeing it simply as a religious West Bank phenomenon stifles debate. Differences among Jews and between Jews and non-Jews can be reduced, but first reality must be faced

Like in all major Jewish holidays, the closure means that even Palestinians with permits won't be able to enter Israel

Separate trips aim to reassure U.S. allies in the Gulf that the end of the war in Afghanistan does not harbinger an abandonment of Mideast partners

The Gulf state’s plan to lure foreign talent reflects a growing contrast with some other oil-rich economies in the region that are becoming increasingly protectionist

Soccer fans jeered and booed an Arab player who criticized on social media Israel's policies during the latest escalation with Hamas, but coach and teammates stood by Munas Dabbur

The Health Ministry and the treasury will transfer $300 million by the end of the year. The government and hospitals aim for an agreement on next year’s budget by November

Israeli soldiers serenaded under her window, the papers hid her real name and a NYC mafia capo was her lover during the 1960s. Who was Lili Dajani, the mysterious Israeli star who vanished almost without a trace?

We can wish each other a sweet Rosh Hashanah and dodge the ethical issues of honey using alternatives that the Bible itself suggests

We begin our year by turning the Torah scroll to the story of the first Nakba, the expulsion of Hagar and Ishmael, a story of shame, guilt and moral failure

Two Poles discovered hundreds of pieces of Jewish headstones torn out decades ago and used in construction of a railroad station. Israeli students are helping them decipher the writings on the stones

Alleged Islamic State gunmen opened fire at a police checkpoint in rural Iraq, also wounding five officers

Much of today's Rosh Hashanah traditions originated with Babylonian worship. Here's how a calf's head morphed into gefilte fish

Being a doctor may be more prestigious and saving lives more important, but the lure of tech is getting harder to turn down - and Israel is losing many potential physicians

About 48,000 people have died since last Rosh Hashanah, approximately 5,800 of them from COVID

The trance music party scene has become increasingly popular in Israel among those seeking to escape the country's hectic reality. A new docuseries examines how the phenomenon provides a therapeutic space

The 16-year-old defendant was invited to the home of the sex offender, having met online, police say in a statement. The youth allegedly brought a knife, claiming he wanted to 'murder a pedophile'

Israeli Playtika has spent $400 million on an acquisition that will earn it just $30 million this year. But this is part of a well thought out strategy

So far the excavators have uncovered about 600 square meters, but they believe the quarry may be at least two or three times as large

Aviv Kochavi defended the military's actions, saying 'we don’t punish' for mistakes in battle, as Prime Minister Bennett condemns 'using the IDF to serve cynical political goals'

The missile was intercepted over a suburb of the city of Dammam, with scattered shrapnel causing light damage to 14 houses, state media says, accusing Yemen's Houthis

ADL chief said opposing an Islamic center planned close to the World Trade Center site of the 9/11 terrorist attacks over a decade ago was a 'mistake,' citing rising Islamophobia in the U.S.

The state says that there has been 'significant progress' in coming up with a plan to evict Khan al-Ahmar that would be acceptable to all parties

Health professionals are concerned that Israel's efforts to curb the COVID spread could be undermined by a combination of the new school year and large family gatherings over the Jewish High Holy Days

Beginning Sunday, some 100,000 students in grades 8-12 in “red” communities, where infection rates are high, will shift to distance learning or classes held outdoors

For years the Sea of Galilee's beaches were wracked by neglect, litter, loud music, violence and vandalism. The introduction of beaches designated as quiet zones is changing the lake's future

Politicians and the media have fueled an extremist campaign against Bennett and the Israeli army. Long-term damage may have been done to trust within the IDF and between the army and the public

The two victims were shot at while driving down a highway in central Israel, in an incident police believe to be crime-related

In light of continuing COVID wave, restrictions on private gatherings will be limited to 50 people indoors and 100 people outdoors

'We are seeking goal-oriented negotiations so sanctions on the Iranian people are lifted,' said Iran's president on state television

Tens of thousands of Jews who gather for the Rosh Hashanah pilgrimage will have to get tested before flying to and from Ukraine, as well as quarantine for seven to 14 days upon returning to Israel

Israel’s President, King Abdullah II met in Amman to discuss collaborating on agriculture, energy, economy and the climate crisis in first official meeting ■ Herzog says he intends to meet with more regional leaders

A long-standing Australian tradition may be part of the solution as the Knesset looks to reduce the number of swimmers dying in Israel’s waters

Media outlets in Gaza say Israel removed about 2,000 families from the list of those entitled to receive the stipend, citing security reasons ■ Hamas says it will employ 'all available measures' to lift the blockade

This year the country might see the first increase in its crime rate in nearly two decades, with the biggest rises so far in sex crimes, vandalism and public-order breaches

Family members of victims of the September 11 attacks have asked to investigate their suspicions that the FBI lied about or destroyed evidence linking Saudi Arabia to the hijackers

Since the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan, reports have stressed how biometric databases might be exploited by the new rulers to hunt their enemies

The Russian military said that Syria intercepted more than 20 missiles launched from Israeli F-15 fighter jets from Lebanon’s airspace

The delegation stressed the importance of reopening the consulate 'to better serve Palestinians'. Foreign Minister Yair Lapid publicly opposed the plan prior to the visit

Shahaf Weisbein, an Israeli human rights activist, went to Mexico to help the Zapatista movement in its fight for rights and services for indigenous peoples and was caught up in a confrontation with invading forces

The medical team in a central Israeli hospital returned to the COVID ward earlier and more dramatically than expected, where most of the patients in the fourth wave have one shared characteristic

The sanctions come after U.S. prosecutors in July charged four Iranian intelligence operatives with plotting to kidnap the Iranian-American journalist who was critical of Tehran

The Panjshir valley was where the final opposition forces to the Taliban had been holding out, but reports have not yet been confirmed

The U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan and the Taliban's new leadership has brought about a multitude of surprising alliances

The visit is part of a U.S. brokered initiative with Egypt, Jordan and the World Bank to help find solutions to Lebanon's energy shortage

Militant groups in Gaza said that Egypt used toxic gas in the killing, according to reports in the Strip, but Egypt has not yet commented on the unconfirmed accusations

Salman Zarka urges those aged 12 and under to take a rapid COVID test before joining family gatherings over the High Holidays and for synagogues to conduct open-air prayers

At stake is whether the Taliban can govern a country facing economic meltdown, a humanitarian disaster and threats to security and stability from rival jihadist groups, including a local offshoot of Islamic State

Violence and plunder were always anathema in Judaism. What went wrong?

Ursula Kuczynski was a full-time mother until a meeting in Shanghai transformed her into ‘Sonya.’ Her biographer describes the Jewish KGB spy's career, which climaxed with the theft of American atomic secrets

According to the investigation, soldiers have been warned since 2019 that the post at which Bar’el Hadaria Shmueli was shot has a limited field of vision, but nothing had been done to address the matter

Israel arrivals who have received a COVID booster shot are exempt from quarantine starting Friday

The Sri Lankan national stabs and wounds at least six people in a supermarket in the city of Auckland

Meanwhile, an impressive logistical operation supported schoolchildren’s return to routine ■ On the Palestinian front, Bennett's reservations clashed with Gantz's plans

The operator is apparently trying to downplay the gender separation, which isn’t mentioned in its advertisements or registration forms

Paradoxically, Biden’s humiliating Afghanistan withdrawal could force him to take a tougher stance on Iran

The PA is suffering from a severe legitimacy process, and in its paralysis is handing Hamas the advantage