The COVID infection rate known as the R number – the average number of people each coronavirus carrier infects – continues to drop below 1, meaning that the pandemic is shrinking in Israel

Israeli company Hargol wants to convince Westerners of the benefits of eating locusts, including serving them as candy or chocolate-flavored protein shakes

Four bodies were found in a grave on the edge of the Atacama, a place prone to terrible quakes, and tsunamis

'Physical observations that we see show the opposite of some of the recent rhetoric coming out of the Kremlin,' British defense secretary says

U.S. House Speaker Pelosi, who once lauded the 2015 Iran nuclear deal as a 'diplomatic masterpiece,' arrives in Israel as U.S. efforts to reenter the agreement reach an inflection point

Israel’s dependence on Russia has greatly increased since its entry into Syria. If Moscow invades Ukraine, any sanctions imposed will require Israel to toe the Western line

Three Palestinians were injured in the incident, after a convoy of cars passed through the West Bank village of Hawara and some passengers hurled stones at vehicles and shops

The third visit by a senior Israeli official to Bahrain in less than six months shows how much the Abraham Accords have changed the Middle East, with a renewed focus on the shared enemy in Tehran

The quake, measuring 3.1 on the Richter scale, follows another only a few hours earlier and marks the fifth felt in Israel since October

The search was conducted by Shin Bet and military officers during her arrest and despite admissions by those who conducted it, the case was closed for lack of evidence

Volunteer work on land developed by Elad and the Israel Parks and Nature Association counts toward students’ matriculation requirements

In Russia, the church has become intertwined with the nuclear establishment. Is a similar process happening in Iran, and will it happen in Israel?

Iran was discussed behind closed doors during the Israeli prime minister's visit to Bahrain, but in public, it was all about trade and tourism

Biden voices skepticism over Moscow's intentions in Ukraine and says invasion remains a possibility

After records examination the prosecution is expected to inform the court that only key witness Shlomo Filber was hacked by police, who exceeded the warrant it was granted, as well as another hacking attempt that failed

Europe Asia Pipeline Company, former CEO and two executives are convicted of water pollution in two incidents in which pipeline leaks spilled thousands of liters of fuel into a stream in the Negev

The quake, measuring a 3.5 on the Richter scale, was the fourth felt in Israel since October

Political leaders fear that the clashes in East Jerusalem's Sheikh Jarrah, which involve provocations by right-wing activists, may bring about an escalation of the security situation in the West Bank and Gaza Strip

The victim, Fadi Hakroosh, 39, had been involved in a feud between families and convicted of manslaughter about 15 years ago, was released from prison two years ago

'Gen-Z does things we perceive as absurd,' says Israeli researcher Tom Divon, who studies Holocaust representations on social media. He reassures that 'TikTok has been working hard to improve its algorithmic awareness regarding the cheapening of the ...

Two years since her last visit to Israel, the Speaker of the House will lead a congressional delegation to the Knesset

NATO says it 'has not seen any sign of de-escalation on the ground from the Russian side,' despite Putin's claims

Following the meeting with Prime Minister Bennett, Bahrain's king says visit was 'successful,' expresses hope it would boost bilateral ties ■ Bahrain's crown prince accepts Bennett's invitation to visit Israel

We British Jews aren’t afraid of being in a true dialogue with Israel, and insisting on the primacy of democratic values. That’s why we told the Israeli far right politician and hate-merchant Bezalel Smotrich to go home

Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu arrived in Syria to oversee the drills, which Russia says will involve several fleets, MiG-31K, Tu-22M and hypersonic Kinzhal missiles

Nihad Amin al-Barghouti was shot in the village of Nabi Saleh, according to a local activist, after an Israeli force entered the village northwest of Ramallah

New analysis of an early Iron Age stronghold in the heart of the mountainous Upper Galilee, an anomaly in time and place, explains who may have built it, why it was built and why it didn’t last long

According to reports in Israeli media, Morocco has agreed to purchase Israel Aerospace Industries’ BARAK MX Integrated Air & Missile Defense System following Gantz's visit

Rogue police officers or agents who overstep their authority are a well-known phenomenon. We can’t let intelligence agents do as they see fit

Chaos in post-coup Sudan continues as politicians join civilians in a hunger strike against military rule

Senior Erdogan adviser, deputy foreign minister are set to meet with Foreign Ministry and presidency officials in Israel, in another sign of thaw in relations

Israel's R number, or the average number of people each COVID carrier infects, reaches lowest point since September

Israeli police's use of Pegasus spyware has become the biggest story in the country. What lessons does it offer other democracies, and how can you know if your phone was hacked by NSO, Cellebrite and their competitors?

In front of a packed auditorium, President Sissi crossed the room to find Israel's Energy Minister Karine Elharrar, and invite her to schedule more visits to his country

The Taliban's hard-line interpretation of Islam means no political freedom and no western aid for Afghanistan, leaving many fearing for their futures

A radical proposal by Israel's religious services minister would open the door to civil marriage, but couple it with tightening the criteria for aliyah. Finance minister Lieberman and MK Gilad Kariv are up in arms against it

Israel is due to become the 29th country to post an attache to the U.S. Navy's Fifth Fleet's Bahrain headquarters

Tower specializes in analog chips used in the automotive, mobile, medical and aerospace industries, and it will allow Intel to expand into the foundry market of bespoke chips

Rebel Tigrayan forces have retreated since threatening to march on Addis Ababa in November

State media says Hamas' foreign liaison unit chief offered support to militants in the Philippines in exchange for killing Jews, attacking Israelis and rallying at embassies in the country

'It is an honor to sit at this table and be able to have these conversations, because they are important,' Goldberg said, without offering another direct apology or mentioning the Holocaust or Jews at all

The rare attack in Syria's capital occurred during rush hour near the city's landmark Omayyad Square, state media says

Despite troops' return, Russia starting new contentious military exercises, and parliamentary house votes to recognize two Russian-backed breakaway regions in Ukraine as independent

An Israeli newspaper has provided a shocking series of reports about Pegasus and the police - but has claimed, illogically, that it cannot provide proof without compromising sources

Social media posts show Tunisians on seemingly carefree trips across the Mediterranean, but many criticized them for 'normalizing' a journey that leaves thousands dead each year

A focal point of ethnic violence last year, local leaders in Bat Yam insist Jewish-Arab tensions are a national problem but admit radicalization has taken hold of the city. How did it happen?

'We fight Iran and its proxies every day, and we will help our friends in strengthening peace, security and stability,' Bennett tells Bahraini paper ahead of meetings with king, prime minister

While in criminal cases the court must appoint an interpreter, in civil cases this is up to the presiding judge's discretion, leaving some Arab litigants burdened with expenses

Appointment may be dropped over opposition by Public Security Minister Bar-Lev, who says officer's criminal record is disqualifying

Why did clashes erupt in Sheikh Jarrah this week, what is the land’s legal status and where do eviction cases stand? | Haaretz explains

Animals in the kitchens, mold in the salads, meat that isn’t fully cooked and E. Coli bacteria in other dishes. The Israeli army is feeding 200,000 people daily, but too many of them are left hungry and malnourished

Moscow, which denies it has any plans to invade Ukraine, wants Western guarantees that NATO won’t allow Ukraine and other former Soviet countries to join as members

Likud supporters rally in Sheikh Jarrah with Israeli flags, as Kahanist lawmaker Itamar Ben-Gvir returns to a makeshift office he set up in the flash point neighborhood

Israel's national airline to launch pilot program setting specific times for group prayers, following years of complaints over passengers congregating in aisles

Ministry circular says medical professionals attempting to change someone's sexual orientation or gender identity will face sanctions, including revocation of their licenses

Two years since her last visit to Israel, the Speaker of the House will lead a congressional delegation to the Knesset on Wednesday. Also visiting Jerusalem this week: Republican Senator Lindsey Graham

Jewish community leaders tell Haaretz they are not currently preparing to leave Ukraine. ‘I cannot, as a rabbi, just pack my suitcases and go to Israel and leave everybody behind,’ says one situated close to the Russian border

The Turkish president's trip to the UAE caps a months-long rapprochement for the two nations born out of the coronavirus pandemic and geopolitical necessity

In a first visit by an Israeli premier, Bennett is expected to meet with Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and Prime Minister and Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa

Dozens of cars block the entrance of Jerusalem, carrying banners reading 'new world order,' 'cancel the mask mandate' and other slogans

Over 2,000 Arab students are studying in Ukraine, most of them in medical schools. With warnings of a pending Russian invasion, their next steps are unclear

Smokey Monkey, located in the Arab city of Tira, is a haven for smokers of all backgrounds. But will trouble with local conservatives, drug dealers and the Israel police prove too much for its owner?

Paramedics found an Israeli-Arab man in his 30s unconscious and pronounced him dead at the scene

The major economic crisis plaguing Lebanon has severely affected schools and universities. Even if you get a job, the average salary of an untenured teacher is about $90 a month

Life in Gaza is a little better than it was in past years, and Hamas is still recovering, but Israel will have to manage upheaval in Jerusalem to prevent it from spilling over into another military confrontation

Russia’s intervention in Syria put it on the map; it had asserted itself as a global military and diplomatic player and sent an important message, ignored by the West, which reverberates all the way to Ukraine today

A growing number of cyber sexual blackmail cases against women is rocking Egypt. Will the current uproar prevent the next tragedy?

Amid the soaring tensions, there is an unlikely point of congruence between Russia and Ukraine: Admiration for Israel, as the paradigmatic example of a modern Sparta

Itamar Ben-Gvir returns to his office in East Jerusalem, after his arrival sparked clashes ■ Officials are concerned that the clashes might lead to a wider escalation in the West Bank and Gaza

Scholz has ratcheted up his engagement in the Ukraine crisis over the past week after critics accused him of a lack of leadership in one of Europe's worst security crises in decades and mixed signals

The cause of the fire, which was put out, is still being investigated and no casualties were reported

War in Ukraine, despite all that’s happening on the ground, is not yet inevitable. Putin can still reach the conclusion that he has an option of getting at least some of what he wants through bullying and bluffing

The firing of Yaakov Bardugo, Netanyahu's most prominent mouthpiece, is a major blow to the former prime minister, but also represents a deeper, more disturbing truth about media and democracy in Israel

Moscow and Washington are not pressuring Israel to take a stand in the conflict and Israeli ministers were ordered to 'keep a low profile,' despite a close relationship with the Ukrainian administration

Evusheld, which will arrive in Israel within days, will be offered mainly for those with preexisting conditions that severely suppress the immune system

The State Prosecutor's order follows an October request by the Supreme Court that the prosecution to seek stiffer sentences for illegal arms dealing

Clashes broke out around the village of Silat al-Harithiya as the military demolished the home of one of the Palestinians convicted of killing Yehuda Dimentman in a December shooting attack

Far-right MK Ben-Gvir came to Sheikh Jarrah to reopen an office and pour some more fuel on the flames which threaten to reignite simmering Arab-Jewish tensions in the neighborhood

With the winds of war in the air, Israelis tell Haaretz about their fear for the safety of their families in Ukraine, which range from anxiety to denial about the threat of Russian invasion

Despite the spate of citations, the Economy Ministry’s safety administration only brought the company up before the registrar of contractor in September

Ex-police commissioner says recent reports that the infamous NSO software was used by police to surveil citizens and public figures are 'a spin'

Russia is demanding that the West keep former Soviet countries out of NATO, that it refrain from deploying weapons near its border and that it roll back forces from Eastern Europe — demands the West has rejected

Eight-year-old Fawaz Quteifan appeared on state TV to recount his kidnapping and beatings, after his release in exchange for a ransom of nearly $140,000

From the transcripts we learn that the then-director general of the Communications Ministry, Shlomo Filber, strongly believed that 'the police play with the evidence' and make 'inconvenient' evidence disappear