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Israel's fifth column

Israel is ignoring the tremendous toll of homegrown pro-enemy propaganda on Israel’s diplomatic and military position abroad and at home. Why is this allowed during a war? Op-ed.

Israel's fifth column

'We're no better than Hamas'

Haaretz pulls controversial headline after backlash

Users who saw the headline quickly enough denounced the newspaper for equating Israel to Hamas.

Haaretz pulls controversial headline after backlash

Haaretz daily attacks Min. of Finance:

most dangerous politician in Israel after Netanyahu

Haaretz journalist Yasmin Levy explained that Smotrich "is not just any minister, but the most dangerous and sly politician in Israel, after Netanyahu."

most dangerous politician in Israel after Netanyahu

Haaretz caricaturist defends right-wing caricaturist

Amos Biderman defends Communications Min. Karhi, condemning court's demand to remove right-wing caricature. 'Right is absolutely correct, there is no justification for censoring this caricature.'

Haaretz caricaturist defends right-wing caricaturist

Haaretz, there is no ‘humiliated Israeli masculinity’

What the IDF is doing in Gaza has everything to do with Israel’s determination to rescue its hostages and to finally destroy Hamas. Op-ed.

Haaretz, there is no ‘humiliated Israeli masculinity’

'The writing is on the wall in blood'

Public concern grows over Itamar Ben-Gvir's policy of arming civilians.

'The writing is on the wall in blood'

Criticism of military censor: "It's becoming unbearable"

Heated discussions on X: journalists surprised to find out that news rejected by censors - were later published in competing media outlets.

Criticism of military censor: "It's becoming unbearable"

Haaretz journalist cries, denounces Israeli conduct against Gaza

Journalist Amira Hess claims that Israeli conduct against Gaza is 'impossible to justify'.

Haaretz journalist cries, denounces Israeli conduct against Gaza

Haaretz apologizes for ad opposing military refusal

Haaretz issues apology for publication of Torat Lehima ad opposing refusal to serve in military.

Haaretz apologizes for ad opposing military refusal

Haaretz to end discrimination against Shabbat-observant workers

The publication has stopped publishing help wanted ads that exclude those who refuse to work on weekends.

Haaretz to end discrimination against Shabbat-observant workers

Anti-reform protests:

Channel 14 reporter attacked, equipment stolen

Atti Shalev, a Channel 14 reporter who came to cover the protests in Tel Aviv, was attacked by protesters.

Channel 14 reporter attacked, equipment stolen

Taub fired from Haaretz for ‘articles in favor of coup d'état’

Haaretz explained that democracy is on the defensive and there is no room for articles in favor of judicial reform.

Taub fired from Haaretz for ‘articles in favor of coup d'état’

Haaretz, Walla sued for NIS 350,000

Chotam, Bochrim B'Mishpacha organization sue news orgs for defamation for claiming they are politically affiliated with Noam party.

Haaretz, Walla sued for NIS 350,000

Religious Zionism demands:

'Haaretz must register as a body that is involved in elections'

The letter written to the newspaper's publisher claims that the paper publishes propaganda for specific parties and against others

'Haaretz must register as a body that is involved in elections'

Haaretz warns: Labor leader taking dangerous gamble

Haaretz editorial warns: Transportation Min. Michaeli's refusal to run with Meretz 'may end in tragedy.'

Haaretz warns: Labor leader taking dangerous gamble

Will Yamina MK abandon party for Blue and White?

Haaretz analyst expects Yamina's Dep. Min. Matan Kahana to leave his party. 'Obviously, Kahana and Shaked were not meant to run together.'

Will Yamina MK abandon party for Blue and White?

Sources close to PM estimate: Government will last another month

Haaretz analyst: 'PM Bennett, Interior Min. Shaked, can lead processes that won't give United Arab List a choice.'

Sources close to PM estimate: Government will last another month

Ethics board blasts Ha'aretz:

'Racist and inciteful' misinformation

The Press Council's Ethics Committee called a Ha'aretz column bashing hardedim 'racist and inciting', forcing it to remove it from its site.

'Racist and inciteful' misinformation

4 Arab-Israelis arrested for attack on Haaretz reporter

3 of 4 sets of parents only had resident status due to Family Reunification Law.

4 Arab-Israelis arrested for attack on Haaretz reporter

Op-Ed:

Why do neo-Nazis love ‘Haaretz’?

The reason right-wing anti-Semitic extremists frequently cite a radical leftist Israeli newspaper is its hostility to the Jewish state.Op-ed

Why do neo-Nazis love ‘Haaretz’?

Bedouin torch vehicle of Haaretz reporter during riots

Haaretz reporter attacked by about 20 Bedouin while covering violent protest in Segev Shalom in southern Israel.

Bedouin torch vehicle of Haaretz reporter during riots

Haaretz publisher: Shalhevet Pass' parents to blame for murder

"Shalhevet was killed because of her parents' irresponsibility in thinking they could raise children in a war zone," wrote Amos Schocken.

Haaretz publisher: Shalhevet Pass' parents to blame for murder

Haaretz blasts Israel's new President for planned Hebron visit

Hebron symbolizes 'ugliness and cruelty of the occupation, and settlers' violence and domineering,' Haaretz claims.

Haaretz blasts Israel's new President for planned Hebron visit

Chaim Walder: I am innocent

Author responds to serious allegations made against him, alleges his defense of abuse victims led to a calculated campaign against him.

Chaim Walder: I am innocent

Former Meretz head to national camp: Get out, you racist animals

"We're not afraid of you; we'll deal with you like we dealt with the original fascists," writes Zehava Gal-On in Haaretz rant.

Former Meretz head to national camp: Get out, you racist animals

Haaretz: Tax on disposables is aimed against 'haredi mothers'

Journalist accuses Finance Minister of hypocrisy in targeting 'the greenest sector of society' under guise of caring about the environment.

Haaretz: Tax on disposables is aimed against 'haredi mothers'

Hacker takes over Haaretz Instagram account

Unknown hacker posts pictures of people in pilot uniforms on Haaretz social media account.

Hacker takes over Haaretz Instagram account

Gideon Levy: Obsession with Ron Arad is 'necrophilia'

Haaretz columnist slams Israel's focus on returning bodies of dead soldiers.

Gideon Levy: Obsession with Ron Arad is 'necrophilia'

Ron Arad's wife: No agents were endangered in operation

Widow of missing Israeli navigator responds to Haaretz columnist's accusations over efforts to bring back, denigration of her husband.

Ron Arad's wife: No agents were endangered in operation

Left-wing journalist says two state solution is 'irrelevant'

Gideon Levy, a journalist for the left-leaning publication Haaretz, says that he believes a two-state solution irrelevant.

Left-wing journalist says two state solution is 'irrelevant'

The New York Times is more demonic every day

The fact that too few Jews were killed and that Israel has the power to defend itself against terrorists is what has enraged the NYT. Op-ed.

The New York Times is more demonic every day

Haaretz depicts Arab child victims of conflict on front page

Efrat leader Oded Revivi: In Israel we take pity on the wrong mothers.

Haaretz depicts Arab child victims of conflict on front page

Haaretz op-ed: 'Smotrich wants to lead the Right'

'Bezalel Smotrich 'isn't looking to lead just Religious Zionism, but the entire Israeli Right,' Haaretz columnist Anshel Pfeffer claims.

Haaretz op-ed: 'Smotrich wants to lead the Right'

Former Meretz MK lashes out at Smotrich in op-ed

Haaretz opinion piece aired on Holocaust Remembrance Day refers to Religious Zionist Party as 'Smotrich and co. list of hate.'

Former Meretz MK lashes out at Smotrich in op-ed

Haaretz columnist: Give settlement leaders the Israel Prize

Left-wing Haaretz columnist says prize returned by embattled ZAKA founder should go to movement which has influenced Israeli society.

Haaretz columnist: Give settlement leaders the Israel Prize

Left wing media shocked as soldiers sing religious song

Haaretz journalist says IDF becoming 'army of G-d and literal Messianic Jews' after soldiers sing song affirming belief in the Messiah.

Left wing media shocked as soldiers sing religious song

Haaretz journalist: 'Haredi birthrate huge danger to State'

Eugenics today? Haaretz journalist Naama Riva on families with many children: 'When will they start eradicating this crazy birth rate?'

Haaretz journalist: 'Haredi birthrate huge danger to State'

'Yitzhak Rabin has more blood on his hands than Netanyahu does'

''Anyone but Bibi' started in order to cover up the emptiness of the Zionist left,' Haaretz journalist Gideon Levy says.

'Yitzhak Rabin has more blood on his hands than Netanyahu does'

'Haredim are more dangerous than Hezbollah's missiles'

In Haaretz column, journalist Uri Misgav promises 'top star' status to anyone who starts a 'secular intifada.'

'Haredim are more dangerous than Hezbollah's missiles'

Minister Omar Yankelevich condemns Rabbi Kanievsky illustration

Diaspora Minister outraged by illustration in Haaretz against Rav Kanievsky: 'No room for hatred, portraying brothers as disease spreaders.'

Minister Omar Yankelevich condemns Rabbi Kanievsky illustration

Haaretz website crashes after central fuse box sabotaged

One suspect has been arrested after Haaretz's fuse box was broken into, causing disruptions on the website.

Haaretz website crashes after central fuse box sabotaged

Haaretz editor-in-chief: Anyone but Bennett

Aluf Benn writes that Bennett is 'the most impressive politician' to emerge in the last 10 years, and that makes him dangerous.

Haaretz editor-in-chief: Anyone but Bennett

'If Gamzu gives in on Uman - he's finished'

Haaretz economic commentator Nehemia Shtrasler warns Coronavirus Czar not to surrender to haredi opposition to his stance on Uman pilgrimage

'If Gamzu gives in on Uman - he's finished'

Gideon Levy's nightmare: Naftali Bennett as PM

Haaretz columnist predicts Yamina chairman will replace Netanyahu as prime minister. 'A man who wears a kippah would represent a new image.'

Gideon Levy's nightmare: Naftali Bennett as PM

Haaretz journalist defends haredi schools

Haredim deserve money 'no more than others, and no less,' Haaretz's Chaim Levinson tweets.

Haaretz journalist defends haredi schools

Seth Rogen denies apologizing for comments on Israel

Seth Rogen claims Jewish Agency head Isaac Herzog misrepresented his position.

Seth Rogen denies apologizing for comments on Israel

Why the 42 leading British Jews are wrong about annexation

It is for Israel, and not those who live outside the country, to make these decisions. Opinion.

Why the 42 leading British Jews are wrong about annexation

INTO THE FRAY: Haaretz – One outrage too far?

INTO THE FRAY: Haaretz – One outrage too far?

Anarchist Jonathan Pollack takes part in riot day after release

Radical left-wing activist and Ha'aretz employee Jonathan Pollack renewed participation in violent riots day after release from detention.

Anarchist Jonathan Pollack takes part in riot day after release

Haaretz publisher attacks deceased Zionist activist

Amos Schocken calls Yanai Cohen, founder of Im Tirtzu Tel Aviv branch, a "fascist" one week after his death.

Haaretz publisher attacks deceased Zionist activist

JFNA President: We are not divided

Jewish Federations of North America President takes to stage at Diaspora Conference with inspiring message of unity.

JFNA President: We are not divided

Haaretz accuses haredim of 'extortion' to fund yeshivas

Haaretz journalist claims haredim 'unable to support themselves,' cause secular Israelis to pay high taxes.

Haaretz accuses haredim of 'extortion' to fund yeshivas

Stop dehumanizing the 7-year-old rape victim

Stop dehumanizing the 7-year-old rape victim

Haaretz 'compliments' Naftali Bennett

The budget for the Jewish Culture Division at the Education Ministry reached its peak in Bennett's time, according to Haaretz.

Haaretz 'compliments' Naftali Bennett

'When Haaretz attacks us, we've done something good'

MK Gilad Erdan: 'Their hypocrisy cries to heaven. Haaretz is simply on the side of those who are fighting against us.'

'When Haaretz attacks us, we've done something good'

Betrayed by the West, Israel is turning East

Betrayed by the West, Israel is turning East

'Haaretz has been annoying us for about a century'

President Rivlin speaks at Haaretz centenary conference, suggesting, 'It would be right to revive the paper's Judaism supplement.'

'Haaretz has been annoying us for about a century'

Gideon Levy fighting cancer

Extreme left-wing Haaretz columnist reveals he has been fighting two different types of cancer over the last six months.

Gideon Levy fighting cancer

Judge orders Haaretz to pay 75,000 shekels to whistleblower

Haaretz ordered to pay former IDF soldier for exposing her identity after she leaked classified documents to the newspaper.

Judge orders Haaretz to pay 75,000 shekels to whistleblower

Haaretz commentator: In present situation, I'll vote Netanyahu

Who said Erel Segal and a Haaretz columnist could not share the same ballot in the ballot box? Listen to the summit meeting at Studio 103fm.

Haaretz commentator: In present situation, I'll vote Netanyahu