The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/writers/lazar-berman/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:18:52 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Lazar Berman | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/writers/lazar-berman/ 32 32 Lebanon’s death toll tops 3,000 in fighting between Israel and Hezbollah https://www.timesofisrael.com/lebanons-death-toll-tops-3000-in-fighting-between-israel-and-hezbollah/ Mon, 18 May 2026 18:40:32 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3826145 Figures don't identify combatants, and list 292 women and 211 children among casualties; IDF kills senior Islamic Jihad commander; Lebanese president defends talks with Israel

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]]> The only Iran deal Trump can get is no better than Obama’s ‘horrible’ JCPOA https://www.timesofisrael.com/the-only-iran-deal-trump-can-get-is-no-better-than-obamas-horrible-jcpoa/ Mon, 18 May 2026 13:49:44 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3821983 The US president pulled out of his predecessor's 2015 agreement, saying it didn't address Tehran's ballistic missiles or proxies. Neither will any conceivable deal, even after weeks of bombing and a month of threats

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]]> Trump says US attack on Iran called off after Gulf assurances that deal now possible https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-says-it-responded-to-excessive-us-proposal-after-trump-warns-clock-ticking/ Mon, 18 May 2026 13:35:05 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3825896 After US official said to warn of ‘conversation through bombs,’ president claims attack planned for Tuesday will be back on if deal blocking Iran from obtaining nukes not reached

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]]> First Somaliland ambassador in history presents credentials to Herzog https://www.timesofisrael.com/somalilands-first-ambassador-in-countrys-history-presents-credentials-to-herzog/ Mon, 18 May 2026 10:33:38 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3825852 Dr. Mohamed Hagi, adviser to Somaliland's president and architect of ties with Israel, to serve as top envoy; Herzog hails 'important new partnership' that will benefit region

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]]> Israel built two covert military bases in Iraq to support Iran strikes – report https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-built-two-covert-military-bases-in-iraq-to-support-iran-strikes-report/ Sun, 17 May 2026 16:29:53 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3825382 NYT says Israel built first base in country in late 2024; this year, Israel built another installation there; Iraqi soldier and civilian killed to protect the secret

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]]> 4 IDF troops wounded, one severely, by roadside bomb in south Lebanon https://www.timesofisrael.com/4-idf-troops-wounded-one-severely-by-roadside-bomb-in-south-lebanon/ Sun, 17 May 2026 15:06:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3825274 Amid growing public anger over Hezbollah drone toll, Netanyahu claims he warned of the danger six years ago, but doesn't say why it wasn't addressed

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]]> Netanyahu speaks with Trump amid reports Israel, US preparing Iran strikes https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-convenes-security-cabinet-amid-reports-israel-us-preparing-iran-strikes/ Sun, 17 May 2026 14:44:47 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3825198 PM to convene limited security cabinet; drone strikes UAE nuclear station; Iran media says US offered no concrete concessions, demands shutdown of all but one nuclear facility

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]]> ‘Now 60%’: Netanyahu admits Israel taking more territory in Gaza, despite ceasefire https://www.timesofisrael.com/now-60-netanyahu-admits-israel-taking-more-territory-in-gaza-despite-ceasefire/ Sun, 17 May 2026 14:25:58 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3825265 PM confirms to cabinet the IDF is pushing past the Yellow Line demarcating the 53% of Gaza that Israel retained under US-brokered truce; IDF strikes in Strip allegedly kill 8

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]]> Dakar Eilat: Inside prisons for Hamas terrorists https://www.timesofisrael.com/dakar-eilat-inside-prisons-for-hamas-terrorists/ Fri, 15 May 2026 13:17:11 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3824008&preview=true&preview_id=3824008 An ex-prison commander reacts to The New York Times sexual abuse allegations, gives personal insights into treatment of prisoners, and explains who makes sure guards follow the rules

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]]> Israel to sue NY Times over op-ed alleging widespread rape of Palestinian prisoners https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-to-sue-ny-times-over-opinion-alleging-widespread-rape-of-palestinian-prisoners/ Thu, 14 May 2026 15:31:24 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3823588 Netanyahu, Foreign Minister Sa'ar, say piece by columnist Nicholas Kristof is 'one of the most hideous and distorted lies ever published against the State of Israel in the modern press'

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]]> Hezbollah drone threat is serious, but blown out of proportion, IDF tells ToI in Lebanon https://www.timesofisrael.com/hezbollah-drone-threat-is-serious-but-blown-out-of-proportion-idf-tells-toi-in-lebanon/ Thu, 14 May 2026 13:52:53 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3822974 In Khiam, southern Lebanon, Givati officers say UAV attacks prove that 'the enemy are cowards,' take ToI into Hezbollah tunnel found deep under children's clothing charity

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]]> IDF officers said to tell PM Jewish terror accounts for up to 80% of West Bank incidents https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-officers-said-to-tell-pm-jewish-terror-accounts-for-up-to-80-of-west-bank-incidents/ Wed, 13 May 2026 21:35:02 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3823026 Officers reportedly decry lack of tools to address the issue, which they warn is distracting them from offensive operations; Palestinian teen said killed by IDF after settler raid

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]]> Netanyahu says he secretly visited UAE during Iran war; UAE denies it https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-reveals-he-secretly-visited-uae-during-iran-war-hails-historic-breakthrough/ Wed, 13 May 2026 19:28:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3822960 PM hails ‘historic breakthrough’ as source says his meeting with Emirati president took place on March 26 in a city close to the Oman border; Abu Dhabi denies premier made covert trip: 'Entirely unfounded'

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]]> Trump says US will ‘finish the job’ against Iran, ‘peacefully or otherwise’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-says-us-will-finish-the-job-against-iran-peacefully-or-otherwise/ Wed, 13 May 2026 00:27:04 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3822280 'I don't think we need any help with Iran,' US president insists as he heads to China; Islamic Republic remains defiant, claims US must accept its 'rightful and definitive demands'

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]]> Saudi Arabia covertly launched strikes on Iran during war, sources say https://www.timesofisrael.com/saudi-arabia-covertly-launched-strikes-on-iran-during-war-sources-say/ Tue, 12 May 2026 21:37:19 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3822160 Strikes were 'tit-for-tat' for Iranian attacks on kingdom; UAE, which similarly struck Islamic Republic before and after truce, said to have coordinated at least one attack with Israel

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