Affairs

Explore In-Depth Insights and Latest Developments on Israeli and Middle Eastern Affairs with Haaretz.com

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Tel Aviv, Israel – Haaretz.com, the digital counterpart of the long-standing Haaretz Newspaper, continues to serve as a primary source of news in English about Israel, providing in-depth coverage on political, cultural, and social developments. The platform engages readers with a rich mix of analytical pieces and opinion columns that delve into the intricate dynamics of the Middle East and the broader Jewish world. Known for its exhaustive journalistic standards, Haaretz.com is committed to delivering both breaking news and thorough investigative reports that illuminate the varying perspectives in regional conflicts and global Jewish affairs. This … Read more

Haaretz.com: Your Gateway to In-Depth News and Perspectives on Israel, the Middle East, and Jewish Global Affairs

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Tel Aviv, Israel – Haaretz.com serves as the digital face of the Haaretz Newspaper, providing up-to-the-minute coverage and authoritative analysis on topics spanning Israel’s socio-political landscape, the broader Middle Eastern region, and Jewish World affairs. This English language platform extends the legacy of one of Israel’s oldest daily newspapers, reaching an international audience with its diverse array of news and opinion content. Founded in 1918 during the British Mandate in Palestine, Haaretz has established itself as a prominent journalistic voice. It’s celebrated for its thorough examination of democratic ideals, human rights issues, and for holding … Read more

Veterans Affairs Employee Sues Over Allegedly Inaccessible Electronic Health Records System

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WASHINGTON — A lawsuit has been filed by Laurette Santos, a Department of Veterans Affairs employee, against the VA concerning its implementation of a new electronic health record system which she claims is not accessible to users with disabilities, particularly affecting employees and veterans who are visually impaired. The litigation, initiated last month in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, centers on the system’s failure to integrate with screen readers and other assistive technologies. Santos, who has served as a licensed social worker at the VA for over a decade, currently works … Read more

Federal Judge Allows Lawsuit Against Department of Veterans Affairs for Racial Discrimination in Benefits to Proceed

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WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal district court judge has ruled that a lawsuit against the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) alleging racial discrimination in disability benefits can proceed. The suit claims that the VA systematically rejected applications for benefits from Black veterans at a higher rate than their white counterparts, a practice that has allegedly persisted since World War II. The case was brought by Vietnam veteran Conley Monk Jr. of Connecticut on behalf of himself and his late father, a World War II veteran. The lawsuit asserts that the VA engaged in “systematic benefits … Read more