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The first edition of Haaretz's English newspaper was published 25 years ago, on September 1, 1997, offering English speakers a greater insight into events in Israel. And when it went online a few years later, the world started reading – including U.S. presidentsOn September 1, 1997, on one of the biggest news days in history,

Iran's nuclear program, a new COVID variant, a war in Gaza and the Evangelicals who discovered Saudi Arabia. A roundup of Haaretz podcasts that captivated our readers and listeners in the year that's about to end

Iran's nuclear program, a new COVID variant, a war in Gaza and the Evangelicals who discovered Saudi Arabia. A roundup of Haaretz podcasts that captivated our readers and listeners in the year that's about to end

PLUS: Why an Israeli video-on-demand service has just added Sally Rooney’s hit TV show ‘Normal People’ to its catalog – despite calls to boycott the BDS-supporting author

Alan Leveritt, publisher of the Arkansas Times, explains how he found himself at the forefront of a legal battle against Israeli-sponsored legislation against the BDS movement.

PLUS: Does Hollywood have a 'Jewface' problem?

Host Simon Spungin is joined by photographer and artist Spencer Tunick, who is best known for organizing large-scale naked photoshoots – including a 2011 project at the D

Israel's 11-day campaign against Hamas has left the Gaza Strip in ruins - but, as Hamas claims victory, Palestinians are encouraged by global solidarity protests.

Israel's 11-day campaign against Hamas has left the Gaza Strip in ruins - but, as Hamas claims victory, Palestinians are encouraged by global solidarity protests.

In this breaking news episode, host Simon Spungin is joined by Anshel Pfeffer to discuss the deadly escalation between Israel and Palestinian factions in the Gaza Strip –