A renowned Egyptian feminist, psychiatrist and novelist, Saadawi's writings have stirred controversy for decades in an overwhelming conservative society

Abdel-Fattah al-Sissi of Egypt and Saudi Arabia's Mohammed bin Salman hope to use new cities to transform their countries. Don't count on it

With rapid COVID-19 testing, Israel prepares for next phase of reopening ■ Israelis with weak immune systems are more hesitant to be vaccinated against COVID ■ Palestinian Authority launches vaccine drive

Israelis head to the polls on Tuesday, for the fourth time in two years ■ Military announces West Bank closure on Election Day ■ Activists take down anti-Netanyahu protest encampment

To reduce crowding, many Israeli voters have been assigned to different polling stations than in past election cycles

Why is the number of undecided voters lower than the polls predict? Who will Israelis who didn't go abroad due to COVID vote for? Who is this election's tragic hero? Four takes on Israel's March 23 vote

The coronavirus crisis was a collection of governmental mistakes, but Netanyahu got lucky: Israel's return to routine coincides with the election

The educational system needs to adopt the structure and management style of the heath maintenance organizations

Taking a cue from Wall Street, tech is dominating the new issues on the Israeli stock market. But what happens next?

Israel's Health Ministry released new guidelines for the next stage in the COVID-19 reopening, including directives for rapid testing for those who don't have a Green Pass

Itamar Ben Abu, 47, was killed while crossing the road after Ibrahim Hamad attempted to flee violent attack by group of teenagers

Trump plans return with new platform that will 'completely redefine the game' after his account was suspended from Twitter, Facebook and other social media sites following the Capitol attack

After establishing the study program in the U.S. and bringing it to Europe, the Israeli cloud-based platform for designing websites is set to expand to Israel

The threats, which were reported following chatter in Iran's elite Quds Force, rekindle a debate around increased protection of Washington, D.C.'s waterways

Israel immediately and without evidence pointed the finger of blame at Iran when oil started washing up on its beaches. But the disaster could have a much less conspiratorial explanation.

Despite evidence that 'seemingly amounts to criminal offenses,' state prosecutor rules that there would be no reasonable chance for conviction of former Israel Bar Association Chairman Effi Nave

Palestinian Foreign MInister al-Malki met with ICC prosecutor Fatou Bensouda on Thursday, and had his permit revoked at the border upon his return to the West Bank Sunday

Extreme wildfires in southeastern Australia encountered 'perfect storm' of circumstances that produced a high-atmosphere haze comparable to that of a volcanic eruption, say Weizmann Institute scientists

Haaretz writers Noa Landau, Anshel Pfeffer and Allison Kaplan Sommer give a special pre-election briefing

Seven Asian-American Jews explain in their own words, how they are processing and handling the uptick in anti-Asian hate crimes while simultaneously dealing with an increase in antisemitism

It's easy to think that the entire 2021 Israel election campaign is about Netanyahu. But flattening the elections to a cult of personality - love Bibi or hate him - is both inaccurate and dismissive to voters

Iran would be willing to restore nuclear deal pledges only after U.S. lifts sanctions, Iranian Supreme Leader said

Public fatigue over lockdown measures, now in their fourth month, is growing but the numbers suggest state premiers may be forced to pull the 'emergency brake'

The shelling in the town of Al Atarib killed one child, the ministry said on Twitter

Tucker Carlson is pulling Republicans rightwards beyond Trump's 'America First' talk. And his claims that the Capitol insurrection and violent white nationalism are 'hoaxes' weaponized by Democrats are going mainstream

Victim's employers attribute the attack, which left the man requiring medical attention, to 'antisemitic hate speech that is being sounded against the ultra-Orthodox community' in Israel during COVID

'It is so precious, so wonderful, such a heartwarming feeling to know they went together,' their only child, Sarah Milewski said, then adding, 'I miss them'

You're advised to set up base camp before attempting 'Zack Snyder's Justice League,' while Netflix's 'Sky Rojo' is a disappointment from the creator of 'Money Heist'

As she approaches 59, the renowned Israeli singer is daring to open old wounds in her new memoir: from a childhood in Iran that included a five-story fall that nearly ended with a kidnapping, to her struggle for survival in Israel as she was forced t...

According to indictment, Sisat Fanti cursed three Ethiopian Israeli police officers during protest over the killing of 18-year-old Solomon Teka by an off-duty police officer

Up to 50,000 anti-Netanyahu demonstrators turned out in Jerusalem on Saturday night, three days before the election, to hear the message: It's in your hands now

European countries are occupying nine of the top 10 spots on the list of the word's happiest places, with New Zealand rounding out the group

Israel election: Two protesters report that they were attacked by Netanyahu supporters in 39th consecutive week of protests against the prime minister

The majority of Israelis say they don't want four more years of Netanyahu and the ultra-Orthodox parties leading the country. But in this election, a vote for Naftali Bennett's Yamina will produce exactly that

Right-wing and religious politicians are vowing to curtail the powers of Israel's top court if their bloc triumphs on Election Day. How and why did the judicial branch become such a divisive issue in Israeli politics?

An email sent to members said that service had been temporarily suspended in the clubs dining room and at its beach club because some staff members had recently tested positive

Medical staff, people over the age of 75, and cancer and dialysis patients will be inoculated against COVID first, Palestinian Health Ministry said

Last year, Saudi Arabia needed an oil price of more than $76 a barrel to balance its budget. In April 2020, the price of international benchmark Brent crude dipped below $20 a barrel

An Israeli historian demands to know why a gag order was placed on the identity of Shin Bet security agents involved with the case that rocked Israel: the assassination of Rudolf Kasztner

When a 'feminist rewrite' of Hitler's autobiographical manifesto was accepted for publication, the stunt won breathless kudos from right-wing media stars. But what did the three academic provocateurs actually 'prove'? And how does their prank fit int...

On Saturday, the coalition said it intercepted and destroyed an explosive-laden drone launched towards the southern Saudi city of Khamis Mushait

Revolutionary Guards statement quoted in IRNA report blames what it called terrorist groups for the blast in a square in Saravan, near the border with Pakistan

Britain hits milestone as half of all adults get first vaccine dose

Emergency curfew issued for Miami Beach, effective immediately after hard-partying spring break crowds trashed restaurants, brawled in the streets and gathered by the thousands without masks

In precedent-setting decision, Israeli judge writes court did not believe that teacher's aide's rights not to receive COVID vaccine or get tested 'outweigh right and duty to take care of the well-being of her students'

Israelis with weak immune systems are more hesitant to be vaccinated against COVID ■ Palestinian Authority launches vaccine drive ■ Israel says it vaccinated 105,000 Palestinian workers with first dose

Israel election, two days to go: Simulation held by three institutions reveals 'worrisome gap between the perception of Israel's preparedness to protect upcoming election and what might actually happen'

Low voter turnout in Israel's election on Tuesday worries four parties fighting to stay in Knesset

The holiday cuisine has been shaped by waves of Jewish immigrants who brought their recipes and added local flavors

In interview with Arabic-language newspaper Kol al-Arab, premier asserts that there is lack of understanding of law that stipulates only Jews have right to national self-determination in Israel

In Washington, U.S. President Joe Biden issued a Nowruz message calling for peace, prosperity and understanding

Israel hit several dozen Iranian oil tankers, causing Iran cumulative damage of billions of dollars and disrupting its shipping

In his campaign speeches and press interviews, Netanyahu has singled out Lapid as his adversary for the premiership, though the opposition leader has thus far avoided claiming he's gunning for the position

Quake hits areas wrecked areas by the massive March 2011 quake that caused nuclear meltdowns and mass evacuations ■ No deaths or injuries reported

The international accord pledges to prevent, prosecute and eliminate domestic violence and promote equality ■ Turkey saw a rise in femicides in 2020

Alyssa McGrath, a current aide to New York Governor, has become the latest of at least eight women who publicly alleged sexual misconduct by Cuomo

The Taliban strongly warns the U.S. to honor its commitment to withdraw troops by May 1 or face 'reaction'

The show, which besides the name will share few thematic elements with the original, will be directed by the acclaimed Jewish filmmaker Kennet Lonergan

The letter comes after earlier this month the ICC prosecutor Fatou Bensouda announced on a formal investigation of war crimes in the Palestinian Territories

Months after the United Arab Emirates normalized ties with Israel, an Israeli national rugby squad touched down in Dubai to meet the Emirati team on the field for the first time

Visiting the baptismal site of Qasr al-Yahud - also known as the Land of the Monasteries - in the occupied Jordan River Valley, is usually impossible for civilians. However, some have found a way in

Mossad's Yossi Cohen and Israel's former U.S. envoy Ron Dermer 'spoke with top U.S. officials over many months' on Dan Gertler's case, Bloomberg reports

Study shows under 80 percent have been inoculated compared with 86 percent for all Israelis over 50, even though the vaccine is recommended for immunosuppression patients, too

Neither major bloc secures a majority, polls show, but Prime Minister Netanyahu's Likud may have an easier path. Meanwhile, prospect of fifth election also remains likely

34 percent of Americans want to see the U.S. government further push Israel and 67 percent of Democrats polled support Palestinian statehood, according to Gallup's annual survey

Talks come amid ongoing maritime dispute between Turkey and Greece, a member of the European Union, and after months of intense tensions between Ankara and the 27-nation bloc

Egypt's information minister calls the move 'good initiative that creates an appropriate climate for discussing issues of dispute between the two sides,' as Erdogan seeks to improve strained ties with Sissi

Four leaders of the far-right Proud Boys conspired to encourage members of the group to attend the Stop the Steal protest, indictment alleges, in an attempt to block Congress from certifying Joe Biden's election

HDP calls the latest moves, including a court case to ban the party, 'political coup'

His death 'is an immense blow to administrating the affairs of the community's remaining assets, including cemeteries, shrines, synagogues, and legacies'

Now Icelandic Jews may register themselves and their children as belonging to the country's Jewish community

Public Security Minister Amir Ohana deleted the post soon after. He said the writing was added without his knowledge to the photo from an interview with Israel Hayom, which said 'there was no intention of promoting violence'

With schools nationwide locked down amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the mental health consequences on students have come into a sharp focus

On Monday, Greene toured an Orthodox neighborhood in Brooklyn at the invitation of a local Republican activist

Suggesting Biden was hypocritical in his remarks, Putin said that every state had to contend with 'bloody events' and added Biden was accusing the Russian leader of something he was guilty of himself

Witnesses say Atef Hanaisheh, an imam at a local mosque, was shot in the head at close range by live fire during a protest in the West Bank against the establishment of an settler outpost

Iran has recently accelerated its breaches of the 2015 international nuclear deal in an apparent bid to pressure U.S. President Joe Biden to reverse his predecessors abandonment of the agreement

Large numbers of Paris residents headed to railway stations on Friday morning so they could get out of the city before the restrictions, due to last for a month, come into force at midnight

Israelis with weak immune systems are more hesitant to be vaccinated against COVID ■ Israel says it vaccinated 105,000 Palestinian workers with first dose

'Greetings from Ahuvia,' says graffiti in Palestinian town near Jerusalem, referring to 16-year-old Israeli settler's death in a police chase

Secretary of State Blinken opens remarks with list of grievances including, 'Xinjiang, Hong Kong, Taiwan, cyber attacks on the United States, economic coercion of our allies'

Witnesses of Qalansawe shooting say perpetrators broke into house and opened fire ■ Police say main avenue of investigation is crime family feud

Victory for the pro-Netanyahu bloc might make him unstoppable, but the opposition's impulse to depose the ruler could lead to some short-term pragmatism ■ Lapid is concerned for Gantz's future in the Knesset, while also pushing for his extinction

Netanyahu's loyalists in the media praised Aviv Kochavi's when he was appointed. So why is he coming under an orchestrated attack?

The town is enjoying unprecedented growth, but many residents fear plans for a big ultra-Orthodox neighborhood will change its character

Police believe the incident occurred due to the fathers mental problems and are looking into whether he had taken any mind-altering substances before attacking his son

This year Said Awwad has filed three trespassing complaints, but the police ask him to 'bring proof.' When he tried to take a picture of an incursion, masked men from the nearby outpost attacked him, his wife and their children ages 1 to 15

Fifteen labor law experts write that a policy limiting the right to employment for those who are unvaccinated against COVID will mainly harm weaker segments of Israel's labor force

'I cant explain it, I dont know what came over me' said Aviad Moshe who is accused of stabbing his ex-wife 20 times and beating her with a rolling pin in front of their son

Incomes fell more than spending, causing the share paid on VAT to grow