LAZAR BERMAN
A screenshot of a May 2026 New York Times column by Nicholas Kristof, set against the New York Times building in New York City. Photo: Screenshot/Angela Weiss / AFP via Getty Images via JTA via TOI
May 15, 2026, 12:42 pm
NY Times op-ed alleges widespread rape of Palestinian prisoners
Netanyahu, 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’
By LAZAR BERMAN
A protester holds a portrait of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during a protest against US and Israeli attacks on multiple cities across Iran at a bridge leading to the fortified Green Zone where the US embassy is located in Baghdad, Iraq, February 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Hadi Mizban)
March 1, 2026, 6:07 pm
Trump: Justice for Iranians and beyond
US president urges regime security forces to surrender as PM Netanyahu calls on Iranians to topple regime.
By Jacob Magid, LAZAR BERMAN, Emanuel Fabian and TOI Staff and Agencies
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks to Australian host Erin Molan.
November 14, 2025, 12:09 pm
Netanyahu insists he will not ask for pardon
In wide-ranging interview, Netanyahu vows to run for another term, says he can make progress with Syria’s Sharaa and denies US prematurely halted strikes on Iran.
By LAZAR BERMAN
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu lights a candle in memory of the victims of the war against Hamas in Gaza, next to a wall with faces of victims, at the National Library of Israel in Jerusalem, October 12, 2025. (Amos Ben Gershom/GPO)
October 13, 2025, 11:36 am
Netanyahu appeals for unity on eve of hostage releases
IDF chief declares victory over Hamas, vows to keep working so Gaza doesn’t pose a threat.
By LAZAR BERMAN, ARIELA KARMEL and Emanuel Fabian
US President Donald Trump talks to the media before heading to Marine One on the south lawn of the White House on October 5, 2025 in Washington, DC. (TASOS KATOPODIS / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
October 6, 2025, 10:32 am
Hamas faces ‘complete obliteration’ if it clings to power
Trump expressed optimism that the deal was going to move ahead, despite serious gaps between Israel and Hamas.
By LAZAR BERMAN, NURIT YOHANAN and Jacob Magid
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
June 30, 2025, 1:15 pm
Netanyahu: Iran war shifted region
Top-level cabinet meeting held amid US pressure on Israel to reach a Gaza deal.
By LAZAR BERMAN, Jacob Magid and Agencies and TOI Staff
Defense Minister Yoav Gallant salutes as a sign of respect to Israel's security forces at the end of a press conference and after he was fired by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, at the Ministry of Defense in Tel Aviv, November 5, 2024. (The Times of Israel: Reuters/Nir Elias)
November 6, 2024, 8:54 am
After being fired, Gallant says ‘moral darkness’ has engulfed country
“In these circumstances, there is no choice. Everyone must serve in the IDF, and participate in the mission of defending Israel.”
By LAZAR BERMAN
Israelis call for the release of hostages held captive by the Hamas terror group in Gaza, during a protest outside the Knesset in Jerusalem, November 4, 2024. (The Times of Israel: Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
November 6, 2024, 8:35 am
Netanyahu offering hostages’ captors millions of dollars, safe passage from Gaza
Hamas had rejected a proposal for a short-term ceasefire and hostage release deal.
By Emanuel Fabian, LAZAR BERMAN, JEREMY SHARON, Jacob Magid and AGENCIES
Illustrative: Mossad chief David Barnea attends a farewell ceremony in his honor, at the National Police Academy in Beit Shemesh, on July 14, 2024. (The Times of Israel: Chaim Goldberg/ Flash90)
October 28, 2024, 1:58 pm
As Mossad head goes to Doha, Egypt proposes 2-day ceasefire for release of 4 hostages
While Hamas wants a comprehensive agreement that ends the war and keeps it in Gaza, Israel looks for initial deal to understand who calls shots after terror chief Sinwar killed.
By LAZAR BERMAN
An ambulance leaves the scene of a Hezbollah drone strike on a military base near the town of Binyamina, on October 13, 2024, (Oren Ziv/ AFP)
October 14, 2024, 11:35 am
Four soldiers killed, seven seriously hurt in Hezbollah drone strike on military base
58 soldiers wounded as UAV crashes into dining hall at training base in central Israel; IDF investigating how projectile breached Israeli airspace without detection.
By LAZAR BERMAN and TOI Staff and Agencies
Image taken from video shows missiles fired from Iran being intercepted over Jerusalem, Oct. 1, 2024. (The Times of Israel: AP)
October 2, 2024, 9:24 am
Israel warns of ‘consequences’ after Iran launches 181 missiles
IAF, along with US and Jordan, intercept most of the projectiles; 1 Palestinian killed, 2 Israelis hurt; IDF says no harm to ‘competence’ of Air Force after attack targets bases.
By LAZAR BERMAN and Emanuel Fabian
A video shows a man, left, just before he was injured by an explosion in Beirut on September 17, 2024. (The Times of Israel: Screen capture: X)
September 18, 2024, 8:56 am
Several killed, thousands injured as vast wave of pager explosions strikes Hezbollah
Terror group blames Israel, vows revenge; hospitals in Lebanon overwhelmed by wounded, including Iranian envoy, after unprecedented, coordinated attack amid surging war fears.
By GIANLUCA PACCHIANI, Emanuel Fabian, LAZAR BERMAN and TOI Staff and Agencies
Yuval Tal, girlfriend of IDF Sergeant Amir Lavi who was killed battling Hamas terrorists in southern Israel on October 7, visits his grave at Mount Herzl Military Cemetery in Jerusalem on August 18, 2024. (The Times of Israel: Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)
August 19, 2024, 9:48 am
Hamas rejects US hostage-ceasefire proposal as PM said to warn chance for deal ‘not high’
Reports say Israeli negotiators warn there’ll be no deal if Netanyahu insists on keeping IDF on Philadelphi Corridor; he retorts there’ll be no deal unless Hamas accepts demand.
By LAZAR BERMAN and TOI STAFF
Ismail Haniyeh, the Doha-based political bureau chief of Hamas, speaks to the press after a meeting with the Iranian foreign minister in Tehran on March 26, 2024. (The Times of Israel: AFP)
May 7, 2024, 11:01 am
Hamas claims to accept ceasefire, hostage deal; Israel: This isn’t what we agreed to
Gazans celebrate in streets; families of hostages plead for deal; US studying response; war cabinet says negotiators will meet mediators, but orders IDF to push ahead with Rafah op.
By LAZAR BERMAN, AGENCIES and Jacob Magid
Hostages Keith Siegel (right) and Omri Miran are seen in a Hamas propaganda video aired April 27, 2024. (The Times of Israel: Screenshot: Telegram)
April 28, 2024, 9:57 am
Hamas airs clip of 2 hostages, as FM says Israel would delay Rafah op for a deal
Sign of life from Omri Miran and Israeli-American Keith Siegel ups pressure on government to okay deal; Miran’s father urges Sinwar: ‘Show humanity’.
By EMANUEL FABIAN and MICHAEL BACHNER, CANAAN LIDOR and LAZAR BERMAN
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