In 'The Human Scale,' Lawrence Wright imagined a Palestinian-American FBI agent and an Israeli policeman investigating a murder in Hebron. He handed in a draft in August 2023: Two months later, the prolific novelist, screenwriter and journalist had a Gaza-shaped problem

Netanyahu is trying to ditch one of the few remaining gatekeepers of Israel's fragile democracy, Trump-style favoring personal loyalty above all else. But there's another reason for why he acted right now

Despite criticism against the visit voiced by members of the Druze community, thousands came out to welcome them in Israel. 'We are not seeking political goals,' Sheikh Tarif said. 'Our brothers deserve to visit the holy places, just as members of other communities visit their holy places in the Middle East'

HOSTAGE TALKS: Israel and Hamas reportedly submit cease-fire demands to mediators ■ GAZA: Israeli airstrikes kill nine, including two journalists, Palestinian medics say ■ LEBANON: Israeli drone strike targeting Hezbollah operative kills two, local media report ■ YEMEN: U.S. launches military campaign against Houthis, Trump announces

Seven months passed between Lior Rudaeff's death and the IDF's confirmation that his body was taken into Gaza. Without a grave, the family feels they cannot fully grieve: 'Every psychologist we've spoken to calls it "delayed mourning,"' his son said

Organizers say they were surprised by the large number of people who joined what they expected to be a short-lived experiment. The sorrow is ever-present, but participants are empowered by songs, solidarity and conversations into the night

Haaretz's exclusive reporting last year revealed that PM Netanyahu's military secretary, Maj. Gen. Roman Gofman, allowed a 17-year-old access to confidential information so that he would post it on social media. The teenager was detained for over a year, but Gofman was only reprimanded