The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/yedioth-ahronoth/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:21:47 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Yedioth Ahronoth | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/yedioth-ahronoth/ 32 32 PM denies backing bill that would have hobbled newspaper, on last day of direct questioning https://www.timesofisrael.com/pm-denies-backing-bill-that-wouldve-hobbled-newspaper-on-last-day-of-direct-questioning/ Wed, 07 May 2025 23:04:02 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3544054 Netanyahu claims Yedioth publisher Arnon Mozes played role of 'opposition leader' and was behind legislation against rival Israel Hayom, as premier now faces cross-examination by prosecutors

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]]> Report: Netanyahu’s rejection of Saudi peace offer led to Qatari cash corridor to Hamas https://www.timesofisrael.com/report-netanyahus-rejection-of-saudi-peace-offer-led-to-qatari-cash-corridor-to-hamas/ Fri, 28 Feb 2025 20:10:13 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3493273 Yedioth Ahronoth says days after the 2014 war in Gaza, Riyadh proposed to rebuild Strip and normalize ties with Israel, but PM thwarted talks to avoid empowering the PA over Hamas

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]]> In court, Likud’s Levin denies he met Netanyahu to discuss alleged bribery deal https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-court-likuds-levin-denies-he-met-netanyahu-to-discuss-alleged-bribery-deal/ Tue, 21 May 2024 15:41:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3294994 PM said to be always opposed to 2014 bill to hamper Israel Hayom, which prosecutors say was part of a quid pro quo bid in exchange for positive coverage in rival newspaper

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]]> Why Hezbollah is obsessed with Mount Dov, and how Israel has shifted its approach https://www.timesofisrael.com/why-hezbollah-is-obsessed-with-mount-dov-and-how-israel-has-shifted-its-approach/ Sun, 09 Jul 2023 00:30:16 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3047686 Defense Minister Gallant equating Lebanon with Hezbollah marked a subtle threat to the country after the terror group set up tents in Israeli territory

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]]> Herzog: Feeling of ‘sorrow’ after judicial vote; onus on government to negotiate https://www.timesofisrael.com/herzog-feeling-of-mourning-after-judicial-vote-onus-on-government-to-negotiate/ Tue, 21 Feb 2023 11:24:45 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2957024 President says he regrets coalition did not heed his call for compromise; says it's not too late to hold talks before final legislation passes; justice minister: We will press on

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]]> ‘No other option’: Israeli ex-commandos said to secretly train Ukrainian civilians https://www.timesofisrael.com/no-other-option-israeli-ex-commandos-said-to-secretly-train-ukrainian-civilians/ Fri, 25 Mar 2022 19:01:39 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2732856 Yedioth Ahronoth says Israeli officials turning blind eye to program run by group of former IDF soldiers; 'We're not only fighting for Ukraine, but for ourselves,' says instructor

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]]> Secret plea deal in Netanyahu corruption trial said to await his approval https://www.timesofisrael.com/secret-plea-deal-in-netanyahu-corruption-trial-said-to-await-his-approval/ Thu, 13 Jan 2022 20:50:47 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2683159&preview=true&preview_id=2683159 Prosecutors reportedly fuming over attorney general's back-channel negotiations with former PM; issue of moral turpitude and timing of resignation said key to final deal

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]]> Report: Prosecutors could close Case 2000, nix Netanyahu bribery charge in plea deal https://www.timesofisrael.com/talks-for-netanyahu-plea-deal-said-ongoing-with-sides-disagreeing-over-details/ Thu, 13 Jan 2022 10:05:56 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2682657&preview=true&preview_id=2682657 Some reports say ex-PM willing to admit breach of trust, step down from politics for a few years; AG said not to be demanding jail term; gaps between sides said to be narrow

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]]> Ex-aide testifies Netanyahu saw newspaper publisher as his ‘true opposition’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/ex-aide-testifies-netanyahu-saw-newspaper-publisher-as-his-true-opposition/ Mon, 27 Dec 2021 15:45:35 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2673140 Nir Hefetz says at cross-examination that former premier blamed all Israeli negative coverage on Yedioth Ahronoth's Arnon Mozes, wanted to threaten him

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]]> Revealed: What Netanyahu really thought of UAE envoy’s peace for no-annexation offer https://www.timesofisrael.com/uae-op-ed-that-offered-normalization-to-nix-annexation-riled-netanyahu-toi-told/ Fri, 17 Dec 2021 14:16:11 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2668045 When landmark op-ed appeared, Israeli envoy Dermer called Emirati counterpart irate at being kept out of loop, and warned that Jerusalem would have no choice but to annex, ToI told

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]]> Pompeo says F-35 sale to UAE was ‘critical’ to the Abraham Accords https://www.timesofisrael.com/pompeo-says-f-35-sale-to-uae-was-critical-to-the-abraham-accords/ Thu, 10 Jun 2021 07:52:04 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2561859 Former US secretary of state suggests Biden's support for Israel during the recent Gaza war was hiding 'an entirely different message'

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]]> Bezeq ex-owner Elovitch indicted in case that led to probe against Netanyahu https://www.timesofisrael.com/bezeq-ex-owner-elovitch-indicted-in-case-that-led-to-probe-against-netanyahu/ Wed, 23 Dec 2020 11:05:01 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2454271&preview=true&preview_id=2454271 Tycoon and series of former executives accused of securities fraud; prosecutors say they're weighing filing charges against Walla, Yedioth Ahronoth media groups in Case 4000

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]]> ‘Yalla Fauda’: After setting up submarine probe, Gantz says he’s ready for fight https://www.timesofisrael.com/after-setting-up-submarine-probe-defiant-gantz-says-hes-ready-for-a-fight/ Mon, 23 Nov 2020 09:55:58 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2435029&preview=true&preview_id=2435029 Alternate PM accuses Netanyahu of putting country on backburner to deal with his legal woes, insists he is not afraid of early elections

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]]> Media groups embroiled in Netanyahu graft cases won’t be charged — report https://www.timesofisrael.com/media-groups-embroiled-in-netanyahu-graft-cases-wont-be-charged-report/ Mon, 02 Nov 2020 08:35:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2420236 Attorney general has decided not to indict Yedioth Ahronoth, Walla and Bezeq, meaning PM’s trial won’t face delay; premier's associates decry ‘absurd’ decision

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]]> Gamliel rejects misconduct allegations, says enemies trying to get her fired https://www.timesofisrael.com/gamliel-rejects-misconduct-allegations-says-enemies-trying-to-get-her-fired/ Fri, 23 Oct 2020 16:54:56 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2414295 Cleared of lying to virus contact tracers after she broke lockdown and caught COVID-19, environment minister says her reforms are provoking the ire of 'narrow-minded stakeholders'

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