El Al was among the first to buy the gigantic jumbo with its iconic hump, and went on to break the record for most people on a flight, bringing 1,088 Ethiopian Jews to Israel. This is the story of El Al 001, the flight that made the Jewish world smaller
Since early last decade, Defense Ministry teams have scoured local archives and removed troves of historic documents to conceal proof of the Nakba
Laws in many Muslim-majority countries in the Middle East are actually more lenient than those currently being pushed in some U.S. states, Haaretz finds
Allies, officials and now the Congress have sounded the alarm about the U.S. president's foreign policy. From Syria to Iran, Haaretz takes a deep dive into the impact of three years of Trumpism in the Mideast. Click on 'hotspots' and 'administration' for the complete breakdown
A year since the mass shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue that killed eleven congregants – the deadliest attack ever on the Jewish community in the United States
Haaretz reached out to new immigrants to Israel to see what's the biggest issue for them this election
The Mideast's biggest paradox: Extremist ideology and an alliance with the U.S. ■ A modern army with not enough manpower ■ A Mideast peace initiative and a quagmire in Yemen ■ Where is Saudi Arabia headed?
As more countries reduce their dependence on Saudi crude oil, the kingdom is trying to transform its economy – and finds itself at the mercy of buyers
The West has long overlooked Saudi Arabia's dismal human rights record, but the Khashoggi murder could change that
Under the crown prince, the kingdom takes direct responsibility for its meddling in the region
Disgruntled members of the Saudi royal family are challenging Crown Prince Mohammed's power – endangering themselves in the process
These burgeoning ties, marked by resistance to Iran, depend on Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s ability to stay in power
Thirty-four percent support a two-state solution ■ Twenty percent of non-Jews support entire West Bank annexation ■ Only three Israeli parties openly support two-state solution
Supporting two states was not always a given for American Jews. But once it became the preferred solution, while Israelis grew increasingly skeptical, it drove the two biggest Jewish communities in the world apart
A visit to a settlement leader whose vision of Israel’s future borders includes parts of Syria, Iraq, and Lebanon and even Iran
The only leader of the Israeli right to accept the two-state solution only to do everything to prevent it from happening
Fresh off the president's help securing re-election, Trump and Netanyahu appear more closely aligned than ever. But both that alliance, and relations with their Arab allies, is about to face a series of severe reality tests
One state or two? Confederation or annexation? Two decades after Oslo, Haaretz maps the different approaches to resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict:
The beaches, the clubs, the food, the transportation, the pleasant natives (yes!) – all these, according to a random poll, make the city a true tourist destination. If only the prices weren't insane!
Eat, drink and party like a local when in Tel Aviv for the Eurovision. We asked the coolest residents for the city's secret gems and recommendations, so you won't have to
Where to eat in Tel Aviv: These best restaurants, bars, stands and markets will ensure that a stay in the city encompasses the full gamut of culinary experiences
Drinks at bars in Tel Aviv are expensive - on par with New York City or London - and Israelis aren’t big drinkers themselves, but the bar culture is still thriving
From bikes, scooters, taxis and ride-sharing to food, dating and money: Haaretz lays down all the apps necessary for tourists to get around Tel Aviv (updating)
Which Tel Aviv beach should you pick? How much will beer cost? And where should you stop to eat on the way? We've got you covered
