Netanyahu directs supporters to protest law enforcement

For the first time in Israel's history, the prime minister has called upon his supporters to demonstrate against the country’s law enforcement agencies.

Israel

Questions arise about Hamas' absence in fight with Israel

Hamas and Islamic Jihad are touting their unity following a brief dust-up after Hamas sat out the most recent battle between Israel and the resistance.

Palestine

Coalition talks: Why Netanyahu jumped off the wagon

According to the Blue and White party, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu bolted out of the coalition talks at the very last moment over the issue of his immunity.

Israel

Demolition of Palestinians' Jerusalem homes surges

Israeli authorities have picked up the pace of destroying Palestinian homes in Jerusalem, which Palestinians blame in part on US officials' statements.

Palestine

With Israel politically paralyzed, Hamas wants deal now

The IDF is recommending relief measures for the Gaza Strip, but with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu indicted and with new Defense Minister Naftali Bennett preparing for elections, there is no one to make the call.

Palestine

How Iran's protests could impact foreign policy

Critical comments from France and Germany about the Iranian protests could further accelerate the dismantling of the Iran nuclear deal.

Israel

Israel: plenty of bread but no butter

Since the price of butter is controlled by the government, Israeli dairies prefer using the butterfat for other dairy products.

Israel

Pompeo’s gift to Netanyahu might bring about new Israeli annexation

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s legitimization of Israeli settlements is seen as giving a green light to Israel’s prime minister to annex the Jordan Valley if a government is formed.

Palestine

Why the West Bank went silent when Israel attacked Gaza

Following the recent military escalation between Israel and Palestinian factions in Gaza, residents of the besieged enclave have expressed bewilderment and anger at the lack of support for them expressed by West Bank Palestinians.

Palestine

Hamas, Islamic Jihad — an unbreakable bond

The recent escalation between Israel and Islamic Jihad in the Gaza Strip has raised questions as Hamas refrained from partaking in the fighting.

Qatar

Israelis hop on Tel Aviv's new Sabbath bus service

Tel Aviv's first fleet of minibuses rolled out Friday evening, breaking a longstanding deadlock over whether municipalities can or should operate public transportation on the Sabbath.

Israel

Like every other suspected civil servant, Netanyahu must step down

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu does not care that any low-level civil servant suspected of a felony is requested immediately to suspend himself until the end of his trial.

Israel