Israeli settlement leader says Paris initiative will 'die a slow death'

In an interview with Al-Monitor, Oded Ravivi, head of the Efrat Regional Council, said that those supporting the French peace initiative are detached from the reality on the ground in the West Bank.

Palestine

What's so special about a Jewish prenup?

More and more ultra-Orthodox couples are signing prenuptial agreements, financially protecting women in case their husbands refuse to divorce them.

Israel

Why this renowned Israeli artist wants his sculpture removed from Knesset

Famous Israeli artist Dani Karavan suggests that if Culture Minister Miri Regev penalizes those who refuse to perform in the West Bank, artists should "present texts that tell the truth about bloodshed, racism, aggressiveness and injustice."

Israel

Will retaliatory measures on Tel Aviv attackers' hometown curb violence?

Following the Tel Aviv attack, Israel has completely isolated Yatta, the hometown of the perpetrators, under its policy of collective punishment.

Palestine

Has race to Israeli premiership begun?

After quitting the government, former Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon declared that he will run against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the next elections.

Israel

Why Turkey is striking out on the diplomatic field

Despite some diplomatic gestures by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his new prime minister, it appears Turkey's isolation and desperation in foreign policy will continue.

Egypt

Initiative to divide Jerusalem faces own internal split

Former security establishment officials who supported the plan of former Minister Haim Ramon to divide Jerusalem now claim that he uses racist means to gain political popularity.

Palestine

Will East Jerusalem airport become another Jewish settlement?

Israeli plans to build yet another Jewish settlement have many Palestinians worried that they will block the contiguity between East Jerusalem and Ramallah.

Palestine

Former defense ministers turn their backs on Netanyahu

Former Defense Ministers Moshe Ya'alon and Ehud Barak joined a long line of defense ministers who turned their backs on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, stating that they no longer trust him.

Israel

Can Palestinian right of return issue be solved?

Palestinians are elaborating creative ideas to solve the complex issue of the right of return so that a two-state solution can be reached.

Palestine

Israeli defense minister moves to muzzle Palestinian voices for peace

Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman has revoked the entry permit of Mohammed Madani, who was appointed by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to organize dialogues with Israelis to promote peace.

Palestine

Has ultra-Orthodox war against Israel's supreme court ended?

Shas leaders have been accusing Israeli judges of evil and persecution for years; yet in their battle against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's associate Rami Sadan, they have turned to the court for assistance.

Israel