62 minutes ago Netanyahu’s boycott of Haaretz won’t stop us reporting the grim truth about Israel’s wars | Aluf Benn

Unlike most Israeli news outlets, my paper shows the suffering in Gaza and Lebanon. That’s why the government has targeted usAluf Benn is the editor-in-chief of Haaretz“Truth is the first casualty of war” goes the old cliche, but like any other adage, it holds a grain of verity. Battlefield reporting is always challenging: you are hampered by limited access, mortal danger, deliberate fog, and officials who get away with being less than truthful. And it becomes even more complicated when the journalists are part of a belligerent society, especially if the fight enjoys wide popular support as a just war.On 7 October 2023, Israel was attacked by Hamas, invading from Gaza to kill, loot, rape and kidnap civilians and soldiers. The next day Hezbollah joined the fray from Lebanon. Israel fough...

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69 minutes ago Egypt tourist boat latest: More survivors rescued as search intensifies for remaining missing passengers

Two Britons are still unaccounted for after a tourist yacht sank in the Red Sea

Events

85 minutes ago Roofer dies working on building and remains there for days as holiday party goes on below

The man had been reported missing in Burbank, California, on Thursday

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2 hours ago Watch live: Liz Kendall questioned on Labour’s ‘Get Britain Working Again’ employment plans

Watch live as Liz Kendall is questioned on Labour's "Get Britain Working Again" employment reform plans on Tuesday, 26 November.

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2 hours ago On Saturday afternoon Greater Manchester Police 'dispersed' travellers from our city centre... do you agree?

The actions of officers have caised anger and upset, but we want to know what you think

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3 hours ago Israel bombards Beirut suburbs as its leadership prepares to vote on ceasefire with Hezbollah

Israeli warplanes struck buildings in Beirut’s suburbs and in a southern Lebanese city Tuesday

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3 hours ago A schoolgirl’s remains were found in 1973. Now police have finally identified her

Pennsylvania State Police announced on Thursday that the remains found in 1973 belong to 14-year-old Ruth Elizabeth Brenneman, who vanished on her way to school one day

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3 hours ago South Londoner tells of 'nightmare' mouse infestation: 'I can't live like this'

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4 hours ago Barclays bucks the trend with imminent 'bold move' measure on mortgage rates

'This could also signal the potential for more repricing across the market if conditions remain stable'

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