Will Gaza kites lead to war with Israel?

Many have been surprised by the effectiveness of the incendiary kites flown from Gaza that are frustrating Israeli politicians, flummoxing the Israeli military and attracting worldwide attention.

Palestine

Israeli defense minister calls for compromise on draft dispute

Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman advances a compromise outline on the enlistment of the ultra-Orthodox, even though the opposition accuses him of caving in to them.

Israel

Ultra-Orthodox, leftists join forces against Israeli draft

Ultra-Orthodox and leftist Knesset members have joined forces and advanced a proposal to abolish Israel's compulsive military service.

Israel

Israel announces destruction of underwater Hamas tunnel

Palestinian analysts believe that Israel announced the destruction of a recently discovered underwater tunnel in the Gaza Strip as part of a media strategy aimed at deflecting attention from its response to Gaza border protests.

Palestine

Indonesian cleric’s call for compassion lost in controversy over Jerusalem visit

During a visit to Israel, Yahya Staquf, leader of the world’s largest Islamic organization, expressed his vision for the peaceful resolution of the Arab-Israeli conflict and his strong support of the Palestinian cause.

Palestine

Palestinians skeptical of humanitarian efforts in Gaza

Israel and the United States have indicated that they seek to ease the blockade on Gaza and improve the humanitarian situation in the coastal enclave, but Palestinians question their real intent.

Palestine

Israeli bill forbids documentation of IDF abuses

Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman claims an Israeli bill criminalizing the filming of Israeli soldiers is meant to protect them from harm, but human rights workers point out that it will also shield them from prosecution.

Palestine

Israel's three-way deal on Iran in Syria and Russia in the G-7

Israel’s political and security echelons are intently nurturing ties and coordinating with Russia to oust Iran from Syria.

Israel

Israel's Labor party in search of a savior

Israeli Labor is holding its breath as former IDF chief Benny Gantz decides whether to join and save the sinking party or leave it to its fate.

Israel

Police not apologizing over death of Israeli Bedouin

New reports indicate that a police doctor failed to treat an Israeli Bedouin wounded during an evacuation of his village last year, yet no one has approached his widow to apologize.

Israel

How changing West Bank name could advance peace

The struggle between the Greeks and the Macedonians of the former Yugoslavia over what the latter should call their state can serve to remind Israelis and Palestinians that nomenclature — i.e., the West Bank versus Judea and Samaria — does not determine borders or stop historical necessity.

Palestine

Assad says he's open to establishing Iranian bases in Syria

In a wide-ranging interview with Iranian Al-Alam TV, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad discussed Iran's presence in Syria.

Israel