Haaretz

During a late June lecture at an Israeli military's officer training school, Ofer Winter told future officers that "there are no uninvolved civilians in Gaza." He also accused two former chiefs of staff of politically blocking his career. While regulations prohibit political activity and the Israeli military called the episode a failure, cadets noted it was part of a pattern of guest speakers.

Close to 270,000 Israeli citizens have left the country since 2023, according to a Tel Aviv University study. The study found annual emigration rates of around 90,000 between 2023 and 2025, using data from Israel's Central Bureau of Statistics and other agencies. It counted individuals spending at least three months abroad and excluded recent immigrants from Ukraine and Russia who left within three years.

Elbit Systems, Israel’s largest defense contractor, discussed selling over $1 billion in military equipment to the UAE, including drones and aircraft. The UAE requested $180 million in drones after a 2022 Houthi missile attack and later explored $1.3 billion for 45 aircraft. Improved military ties since the 2020 Abraham Accords and U.S. support for the deal are highlighted.

Leaked emails reveal Israel's Elbit Systems discussed selling advanced Hermes 900 drones and SkyEye sensors to the UAE following a 2022 Houthi attack on Abu Dhabi. The $225m deal, described as urgent, aimed to enhance UAE surveillance capabilities after a missile and drone strike targeting oil infrastructure and an airport. The UAE normalized relations with Israel under the Abraham Accords in 2020.

Dr. Mazen Rantisi, a Palestinian physician known as the 'doctor of the poor,' claims he faces physical abuse and medical neglect in an Israeli prison. He was detained in June 2023 and indicted for his role as chairman of the Union of Health Work Committees, a Palestinian non-profit providing medical care. Rantisi alleges Israeli prison authorities withheld his medication for 10 days and continue to deny him one of his required medicines.

Israel is expected to release 60 Palestinian detainees to the Gaza Strip on Monday, marking the largest release since October's ceasefire deal. The Israeli army stated these detainees are not considered 'terrorists', unlike those released under the October agreement.

Award-winning writer Amir Tibon is returning to his kibbutz, Nahal Oz, where his family survived October 7. He recently received the Sami Rohr Prize for his memoir and is moving back after three years as an evacuee. Tibon, a Haaretz journalist, discusses what still gives him hope.

Shin Bet chief reportedly seeks permission to question Channel 12 journalists about an Iran-related leak. The inquiry aims to identify the source of information on planned Israel-US strikes on Iran, which thousands of people were aware of.

Yair Netanyahu, son of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, changed his name to Yonatan Hon. The name change follows previous use of 'Hoon,' linked to his mother Sara's father's original surname. The move occurs amid political and legal challenges facing the Netanyahu family, including an International Criminal Court arrest warrant against Benjamin Netanyahu.

Yair Netanyahu, son of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has changed his name to Yonatan Hon, following a pattern of family name changes. The shift comes amid growing political and legal challenges linked to the Netanyahu name, including an International Criminal Court arrest warrant against Benjamin Netanyahu over alleged war crimes. The Netanyahu family has a history of altering surnames, including previous changes by Yair's brother Avner and Benjamin Netanyahu himself.

The door to Haaretz offices in Tel Aviv was smashed in a second attack on media this week. The newspaper filed a police complaint and increased security, while media organizations warned of escalating violence and blamed the government for a hostile attitude toward news outlets.

A masked assailant attacked the Tel Aviv office of Haaretz, a newspaper, by throwing bricks at the entrance after failing on his first attempt. Security footage captured the individual putting his arm through a metal security gate before the attack. The assailant fled the scene after smashing the glass door.

An Israeli minister admitted that the destruction of Shia villages in southern Lebanon was intentional as part of Operation Silver Plow, aiming to demilitarize Hezbollah by systematically destroying infrastructure and preventing population return. The operation has led to the displacement of hundreds of thousands of Lebanese civilians, with reports confirming systematic demolition of homes and public buildings.

Israel has rebranded its Gaza displacement plan as the 'Freedom of Movement Plan', replacing the term 'voluntary migration' amid international criticism. Israeli security officials and Mossad are instructed to avoid the previous term, while an Israeli official stated the goal is to increase Palestinian departures from Gaza. Mossad officials reportedly struggled to find countries accepting displaced Palestinians.

The Israeli military may partially withdraw from southern Lebanon's yellow line as part of diplomatic efforts. Israeli and Lebanese representatives are set to identify areas to be transferred to the Lebanese army under American supervision, including locations not currently held by Israeli troops.

Israel fears a US-Iran memorandum of understanding (MoU) could reduce Washington’s leverage over Iran, complicating efforts to address enriched uranium, Iran’s ballistic missile program, and its ties with Hezbollah. Israeli political sources express concern over limited influence in the decision-making process and uncertainty about how the deal would meet Israel’s war aims.

The Israeli military is establishing a permanent base near Jenin refugee camp in the occupied West Bank, according to Haaretz. The base aims to replace troop presence in residents' homes and support security operations in the area, which has seen repeated Israeli operations since 2025 causing displacement and infrastructure damage.

The article argues that Israel's current actions in Gaza are part of a decades-old pattern of military conduct, citing testimonies from Israeli soldiers in the 1967 Six-Day War who admitted to committing war crimes under orders. It highlights recent revelations by Haaretz about historical accounts of soldiers describing systematic violence against Palestinians, drawing parallels to the ongoing situation in Gaza since October 2023.

Israel's Likud party announced that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu intends to run in the upcoming election following comments from US President Donald Trump. Trump questioned whether Netanyahu wants to continue as prime minister, while Likud stated Netanyahu will 'win, God willing.'

Hezbollah thanked Iran for retaliating against Israel over attacks on Beirut and urged Lebanon to strengthen ties with Tehran. The group highlighted ongoing U.S.-Iran truce talks as an opportunity for Lebanon to advance national goals like land liberation and sovereignty.

A senior Iranian lawmaker warned that Tehran would respond severely to any provocations. Ebrahim Azizi, head of the Iranian parliament's national security committee, stated that any miscalculation against the Islamic Republic would result in a more severe and regrettable response than previous operations.

The Gaza Health Ministry demanded the immediate release of two detained ambulance drivers from the Palestinian Red Crescent, who were among seven crew members stopped on Gaza's Salah al-Din highway during medical duties. Five crew members were later released, while the article notes reports of armed groups in Gaza expanding their presence with Israeli backing.

A Palestinian driver was detained by Israeli forces after defending himself during an attack by Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank. The incident occurred as settlers threw rocks at vehicles following an attempt to evacuate an illegal settler outpost, resulting in a minor injury to a settler.

An Israeli soldier killed a seven-month-old Palestinian baby, Sam Fahd Abu Haikal, in Hebron, occupied West Bank. The family's car was stopped, and the soldier fired despite seeing the family. The father, Fahd Abu Haikal, and grandmother described the incident, stating the soldier walked away after shooting.

Israeli forces intensified strikes in Lebanon and killed Hamas's military chief in Gaza, driven by fears a potential US-Iran deal might limit Israel's military actions. The attacks killed at least 31 people, targeting Hezbollah, while analysts warn of humanitarian crises amid escalating tensions.

Five European nations have boycotted Israel's participation in Eurovision 2024, citing concerns about the country's military operations in Gaza. Israeli singer Noam Bettan's presence at the 70th Eurovision final in Vienna has sparked protests, with critics calling for Israel's ban from the event while others warn such action could increase antisemitism in Europe.

Israeli army chief Maj Gen Avi Bluth admitted to discrimination against Palestinians in the West Bank, including fatally shooting stone-throwers, and different treatment for Jewish settlers. The remarks were leaked to Israel's Haaretz newspaper. Bluth has not denied the authenticity of the report.

The article discusses how covert surveillance actors are exploiting global telecom networks for espionage and data interception, raising concerns about cybersecurity and privacy. It highlights vulnerabilities in international communication infrastructure and the challenges of mitigating such threats.