Why some Turkish sports fans terrorize their opponents

Turkish sports fans' recent show of disrespect for moments of silence for victims of Islamic State terror and other occasions is not necessarily a show of support for the extremist group.

Israel

Israel makes it official: Another wall on the way

Palestinians are interested to see what kind of wall Israel will build along the Gaza border to discourage Hamas attacks.

Palestine

Who's afraid of the 'intifada'?

The use of the expression ''wave of terror,'' rather than ''intifada,'' has created the illusion that the recent violence against Israelis will pass without the need for tangible measures to relieve the despair felt by young Palestinians.

Palestine

Why IDF is urging Israeli government to keep calm, strengthen Palestinian Authority

The IDF has learned its lesson from the previous intifada, recommending now to contain the terror incidents and try to spread calm, as called for by Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon, instead of launching a military confrontation.

Palestine

Hebron radio stations closed for 'exercising incitement'

The Israeli army has closed three Palestinian radio stations in Hebron so far, a step that concerned parties say will only escalate the violence witnessed in the Palestinian territories.

Palestine

Will Palestine shun the shekel?

Many Palestinian officials consider dethroning the shekel as a necessary step toward limiting Palestine's economic ties with Israel.

Palestine

Why Kerry should have skipped his stop in Israel

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu depends on his right-wing Knesset members for his political survival, and is not interested in US Secretary of State John Kerry's efforts for some goodwill gestures toward the Palestinians.

Palestine

8 steps to peaceful two-state solution

Israeli-Palestinian-Egyptian-Jordanian security coordination is the key to any unilateral move on Israel's part.

Palestine

Foodies invade ultra-Orthodox cuisine scene

In Bnei Brak, the popularity of food stalls offering Eastern European cuisine has ultra-Orthodox leaders scrambling to control the resulting "idleness" of youths and others sitting in cafes and enjoying themselves.

Israel

From smoking weed to sexual harassment, Israel's Knesset members struggle with scandal

Knesset member Yinon Magal is accused of improper behavior, Knesset member Oren Hazan mocked a handicapped colleague, and Sharon Gal had to resign from the Knesset in order to avoid a scandal.

Israel

Freed Palestinian prisoner: Swap deal with Israel is worthless if it excludes the sick

In an interview with Al-Monitor, freed Palestinian prisoner Mohammed Allan talks details about his detention and release, stressing that he would not hesitate for one moment to resume his hunger strike if the Israeli army were to put him under administrative arrest again.

Palestine

Kerry, the tourist

Secretary of State John Kerry has paid a visit to Israel amid an increasing wave of violence in Jerusalem and the West Bank, yet he has no new solutions to offer either side.

Palestine