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Thomas Helm

Thomas Helm

Correspondent
Jerusalem
Thomas Helm is Jerusalem Correspondent at The National. He was previously its staff opinion writer in Abu Dhabi

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Naftali Bennett initially denied that his phone had been hacked. EPA
Former Israeli PM Naftali Bennett says Telegram account hacked

Cyber attack by pro-Palestinian group published high-level phone contacts and images

MENADecember 18, 2025
Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, right, with US ambassador to Turkey and special envoy to Syria Tom Barrack. Photo: Prime Minister of Israel / X
US Syria envoy Barrack meets Israel's Netanyahu in Jerusalem

Meeting comes amid signs the US wants to improve relations with Syria and mounting Israel-Lebanon tensions

MENADecember 15, 2025
BONDI UPSET GIF
Sydney shooting: Anger in Israel and condemnation from Middle East

Israeli politicians renew feud with Australian leadership, while Middle East countries offer condolences

MENADecember 15, 2025
Ran Gvili is the last Israeli hostage whose remains are believed to be still in Gaza. Photo: Israel Police
Body of Israel's last hostage 'difficult' for Hamas to find

Dead man's family say Israel must not enter next stage of ceasefire until their son is found

MENADecember 09, 2025
Israeli police 'forcibly entered' the compound and seized computer equipment and other items. Reuters
Israeli forces storm UNRWA headquarters in East Jerusalem

Actions against the organisation by Israel have increased since October 7

MENADecember 08, 2025
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu denies charges of bribery, fraud and breach of trust. AP
Netanyahu rules out retiring in exchange for pardon

Israeli leader vows to fight on at meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz

MENADecember 07, 2025
Ultra-Orthodox protesters at a rally in Jerusalem to oppose compulsory military service. EPA
Pressure grows on Netanyahu over plan to exempt ultra-Orthodox from Israeli army

Opposition leaders accuse Israeli leader of betraying his soldiers

MENADecember 03, 2025
Prime Minister Nawaf Salam briefed the media on Lebanon's involvement in ceasefire discussions. AP
Lebanon enters direct civilian talks with Israel to 'defuse tension'

Political representatives, not military officers, meet 'at same table' during US peace push

MENADecember 03, 2025
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas at the opening the Fatah youth conference in Ramallah, in the occupied West Bank. AFP
Saudi Arabia gives $90m to Palestinian Authority amid funding crisis

Lifeline comes as Israel continues to withhold tax revenue transfers

MENADecember 02, 2025
Protesters gather outside Israeli President Isaac Herzog's home in Tel Aviv after he was asked to pardon Benjamin Netanyahu. AFP
AnalysisA pardon – or graceful exit? How Netanyahu corruption case could unfold

Israel on edge as President Isaac Herzog expected to take weeks to consider PM's divisive request

MENADecember 01, 2025
Israeli soldiers take position during a raid in Jenin in the occupied West Bank. Reuters
Israel accused of 'execution' of Palestinians in West Bank

Palestinian leaders say Israeli troops 'executed' two men during military operations

MENANovember 27, 2025
Israeli soldiers patrol the streets of Tubas in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. AFP
Israel launches new operation in northern West Bank

Assault is on city of Tubas and surrounding areas, Palestinians say

MENANovember 26, 2025
Kerem Reim settlement in Talmon area, West Bank. Photo: Yehudaasa
VideoA scandal in the West Bank that the UK won’t explain

British MPs are demanding an inquiry after The National revealed that a senior staff member at the British embassy in Tel Aviv lives on an ultra-nationalist Israeli settlement

MENANovember 21, 2025
Kerem Reim settlement in Talmon, in the occupied West Bank. Photo: Yehudaasa
MP ups pressure on UK government over settler employed at Tel Aviv embassy

Foreign affairs committee chairwoman says The National's revelations are 'shocking'

UKNovember 19, 2025
Palestinians transport relief materials in Gaza city amid a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Reuters
Netanyahu welcomes UN resolution adopting Gaza peace plan

Israeli Prime Minister at odds with his allies over wording that refers to Palestinian state

MENANovember 18, 2025
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