When is a terrorist a terrorist?

The Israeli public and its leaders are trapped in their thinking about who is a terrorist, and that bodes ill for peace.

Palestine

Is Israel seeing a shift on sexual violence?

A parole board refused the request by former President Moshe Katsav for early release in part because he did not express regret for the sexual assaults for which he was convicted.

Israel

Why Israel's millennials refuse to leave home

Israeli parents accuse their 30- and 40-year-old children of being spoiled and uncommitted to work hard as they did, while children blame them for handing over a country in a dire economic and security situation.

Israel

Palestinian PM says he is 'bitterly disappointed' in US

In an interview from Ramallah with Al-Monitor, PA Prime Minister Rami Hamdallah says Palestine is ready for statehood as soon as Israel ends the occupation.

Palestine

Will reports of hospital segregation spark debate on racism in Israel?

The scandal on the segregation of Jewish women and Arab women in Israeli hospitals has succeeded in breaking the long-held public silence on racism and discrimination.

Palestine

Will Ya'alon leave Likud?

With the Likud veering toward the radical right, Israeli Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon might be tempted to leave in favor of a moderate-right party.

Israel

How Hebron shooting highlights shift in Israeli society

Contrary to the first intifada, where violations of the IDF code of ethics was considered shocking, many Israelis now support soldiers who act immorally.

Israel

Will Ramallah be Palestine's first 'smart city'?

The Ramallah municipality has implemented a number of technology projects in an effort to become a "smart city," but it faces numerous obstacles.

Palestine

Can Egypt's parliament learn from Israeli Knesset?

Egyptian member of parliament Sayed Farag has sparked controversy with his call for a parliamentary delegation to visit the Knesset to discuss pending issues between the two countries and take advantage of Israel's military experience.

Egypt

How the once-moderate Likud was radicalized

Over the past few years, the Likud has abandoned its image as a liberal, center-right party, becoming more radical and identifying with the extreme Israeli right.

Israel

Has Israeli army become defender of democracy?

In the case of the IDF soldier who shot a Palestinian assailant on the ground, it was Chief of Staff Gadi Eizenkot who defended categorically the army ethics and values of democracy.

Palestine

Why more Israelis are shying away from interaction with Palestinians

A new survey by the Israeli Democracy Institute reveals that Jewish Israelis perceive the violent conflict with the Palestinians as unrelated to the occupation.

Palestine