Campaign Against Hagel Was A Loser

Another few unnecessary, unjust and unwise campaigns, such as the one against Chuck Hagel’s nomination for Secretary of Defense, and the myth that the Jews control the United States will become a legend, writes Akiva Eldar.

Israel

Instagram Scandal HighlightsRacism Among Israeli Youth

The image of a Palestinian child in the crosshairs of a gun posted by an Israeli soldier on Instagram may reflect an undercurrent of racism against Palestinians in Israeli society, not just an indictment of an Israeli military culture, writes Lena Odgaard.

Palestine

Hezbollah-Israel Psychological War Continues in Nasrallah Speech

Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah’s television appearance on Feb. 27 was a carefully crafted psychological warfare operation, writes Nasser Chararah.

Israel

Israel Braces for Cyberwarfare With Palestinians

After a series of cyberattacks and incidents of hacking from Palestinians, Israel has amped up efforts to protect its vital computer systems, reports Adnan Abu Amer.

Palestine

Knesset Member Ahmad Tibi On Prospects for 'Armed Intifada'

Knesset Member Ahmad Tibi, in an exclusive interview with Mazal Mualem, says that while there is a general consensus opposing an "armed intifada" by Palestinians, the situation is explosive and will deteriorate without diplomatic measures.

Palestine

Tunisian Turmoil Threatens Local Jewish Community

The desecration of an ancient Jewish cemetery in Sousse has brought back long-forgotten memories and fears of anti-Semitism in Tunisia, writes Jacky Hugi.

Israel

Europe Holds No Promise For the Middle East

The EU foreign policy for the Middle East is paralyzed, concludes Akiva Eldar, after spending three days in the organization’s Brussels headquarters.

Israel

Israel Should Reconsider Administrative Law

Israel doesn’t understand the depth of the problem but, as Shlomi Eldar determines, the issue of Palestinian prisoners in Israel is the Achilles heel of any peace agreement and could set the region on fire again.

Palestine

Rubio Says US Should Give Ammunition to Syrian Rebels

Sen. Marco Rubio, a possible candidate for president in 2016, urged more U.S. support for Syrian rebels and cast doubt on the likelihood of success of negotiations with Iran.

Palestine

A Third Intifada Can Be Avoided

Nadav Eyal writes that if a third intiada breaks out, it will have been the result of a lack of foresight and diplomacy.  

Palestine

Arens: Netanyahu Made A "Mistake" With Livni

Former Defense Minister Moshe Arens, in an interview with Mazal Mualem, criticizes Prime Minister Benjamin Netantahu's decision to ask Tzipi Livni to join his government, while praising Netnayahu's handling of Iran.

Palestine

Abu Mazen: The Strongest of Weak Leaders

Abu Mazen is not a weak leader as so many tend to claim, Ben Caspit writes; it's Israel that's been suffering from weak leadership ever since the days of the late Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin.  

Palestine