The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/sabra-and-shatila/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Mon, 15 Jun 2026 02:39:35 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Sabra and Shatila | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/sabra-and-shatila/ 32 32 In Jish, an indigenous Christian minority defiantly stays in Hezbollah’s crosshairs https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-jish-an-indigenous-christian-minority-defiantly-stays-in-hezbollahs-crosshairs/ Wed, 07 Aug 2024 07:53:58 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3348726 Instead of fleeing the Galilee, hundreds of Zionist Arameans are digging in as they brace for a major escalation

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]]> Herzog must threaten to resign as the government begins to enact a judicial overhaul https://www.timesofisrael.com/herzog-must-threaten-to-resign-as-the-government-begins-to-enact-a-judicial-overhaul/ Wed, 25 Jan 2023 08:36:48 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2934338&preview=true&preview_id=2934338 The president warned that Israelis are facing a struggle 'that could consume us all'; with the Netanyahu coalition determined to remake the country, he will have to take a stand

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]]> Journalist reckons with Israeli blame for Sabra and Shatila https://www.timesofisrael.com/journalist-reckons-with-israeli-blame-for-1982-sabra-and-shatila-massacre/ Fri, 18 Sep 2020 07:23:30 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2388580 38 years ago, hours before the Jewish new year, word arrived of bloodshed by an Israeli ally in Beirut. A reporter set off to Lebanon to seek out the truth

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]]> Jewish teacher in Scotland fired for screening Israeli film ‘Waltz with Bashir’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/jewish-teacher-in-scotland-fired-for-screening-israeli-film-waltz-with-bashir/ Thu, 29 Aug 2019 03:27:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2138465 Court rejects Jonathan Guetta's claims dismissal was anti-Semitic after he was removed for showing graphic scenes of Sabra and Shatila massacre from R-rated movie to 12-year-olds

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]]> Philadelphia imam calls Jews ‘vilest people’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/philadelphia-imam-calls-jews-vilest-people/ Sat, 09 Mar 2019 16:25:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2033058 Abdelmohsen Abouhatab of the Al-Aqsa Islamic Society live-streams anti-Semitic sermons on YouTube

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]]> Lebanese president Gemayel’s killer convicted, 35 years later https://www.timesofisrael.com/lebanese-president-gemayels-killer-convicted-35-years-later/ Fri, 20 Oct 2017 17:12:10 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1714641 He was seen as a hero by many Lebanese Christians but hated by others in Lebanon for his cooperation with Israel

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]]> Rivlin remembers Sharon as man of principle, bold leader https://www.timesofisrael.com/rivlin-remembers-sharon-as-man-of-principle-bold-leader/ Fri, 26 Feb 2016 20:33:33 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1347682 At memorial to mark 2nd anniversary of PM's death, president hails 'brave commander ready to sacrifice everything' for Israel

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]]> Viral image of Arab Israelis celebrating TA attack is a fake https://www.timesofisrael.com/viral-image-of-arab-israelis-celebrating-ta-attack-is-declared-fake/ Sun, 03 Jan 2016 18:55:09 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1314193 Photo shared on Facebook is actually of rejoicing in Lebanon over Ariel Sharon's death in 2014

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]]> Israel prepares to bid farewell to Ariel Sharon https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-prepares-to-bid-farewell-to-sharon/ Mon, 13 Jan 2014 03:22:15 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com?p=825698&preview_id=825698 Joe Biden lands at Ben Gurion for funeral; ceremonies to be held Monday at Knesset, Latrun, before burial at family farm in southern Israel

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]]> Ariel Sharon, an old soldier who faded away https://www.timesofisrael.com/ariel-sharon-an-old-soldier-who-faded-away/ Mon, 13 Jan 2014 00:34:12 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=825564 Eight long years separate the ex-PM's exit from public life and his death, turning this week's commemorations into a subdued affair

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]]> Major IDF base to be named after Sharon https://www.timesofisrael.com/major-idf-base-to-be-named-after-ariel-sharon/ Sun, 12 Jan 2014 23:22:38 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=825492 Army chief of staff accepts recommendation to dedicate training complex in the Negev to the deceased PM

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]]> Sharon was reviled by Arabs, but that’s not the whole story https://www.timesofisrael.com/sharon-was-reviled-by-arabs-but-thats-not-the-whole-story/ Sun, 12 Jan 2014 21:06:22 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=824388 To his death, he was widely hated as a war criminal, but some who came into direct contact with him conceived a certain grudging appreciation

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]]> For Arab world, there was no late shift to peace by ‘butcher’ Sharon https://www.timesofisrael.com/for-arab-world-there-was-no-late-shift-to-peace-by-butcher-sharon/ Sun, 12 Jan 2014 12:20:16 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=824016 Response to PM's death in Middle East media focuses firmly on Sabra and Shatila massacre, opposition to Oslo peace process

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]]> Sharon saluted outside Knesset as final funeral arrangements set https://www.timesofisrael.com/thousands-to-pay-last-respects-to-ariel-sharon-in-knesset/ Sun, 12 Jan 2014 04:17:52 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=823958 Netanyahu: He was 'among the greatest' military commanders in Jewish history; Joe Biden, other foreign dignitaries to attend funeral Monday, public also invited; Arab world joyful at death

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]]> Sharon’s secret: War record, tough reputation, personal charm https://www.timesofisrael.com/sharons-secret-war-record-tough-reputation-personal-charm/ Sat, 11 Jan 2014 20:09:19 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=823448 Those who wrote 'the bulldozer' off after Sabra and Shatila overlooked the appeal he had for straightforward, hardworking Israelis

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