Planned construction encroaches on Temple Mount, Western Wall

Palestinians have not reacted to the wave of plans approved lately by Jerusalem's planning committee to build rabbinical colleges and a Jewish visitor center at the heart of East Jerusalem.

Palestine

American Christians join Israel's fight against poverty

In an interview with Al-Monitor, Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein, head of Israel's largest philanthropic organization, explains how it donates millions of shekels to welfare projects, effectively making up for the government’s failure in dealing with poverty.

Israel

Palestinians should consider halt to diplomacy

The Palestinians should heed the suggestion of a group of distinguished Americans and halt diplomacy with Israel until it complies with international law.

Palestine

Israeli social media analyst: 'no desire for a violent intifada'

In an interview with Al-Monitor, social media analyst on trends in the Arab world Orit Perlov claims that Israelis often depict a black and white picture of their neighbors, unaware of the complexity of their society.

Palestine

Netanyahu caught between Obama, Bennett

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces a tough choice between US President Barack Obama and negotiations with the Palestinians on one hand and the integrity of his coalition and the threat of elections on the other.

Palestine

Ultra-Orthodox request gender-segregated university study

As more ultra-Orthodox seek higher education, universities are struggling with whether to offer segregated courses and programs, which would undermine educational principles and devalue female academics.

Israel

Netanyahu needs Obama more than ever if talks fail

Israeli Ambassador to Washington Ron Dermer participated in the Republican Jewish Coalition spring meeting, exactly when his prime minister needs the full support of US President Barack Obama for advancing negotiations or backing Israel in the case that they fail.

Israel

Kahlon's comeback doesn't worry Netanyahu

Former Communications Minister Moshe Kahlon's popularity after the cell phone reform he championed might be enough to establish a mid-sized party, but his lack of diplomatic or security experience will pit his path to the premiership.

Israel

Kerry's possible failure opens new, dark era in peace talks

Even Menachem Begin did not support annexation of West Bank lands.

Palestine

Israel's Jewish people and the Palestinian public

Since its founding, Israel has defined itself as both a Jewish and democratic state, while denying Palestinians their right to self-determination.

Palestine

Israeli settlers attack IDF, Palestinians

The Palestinians living in the villages near the Yitzhar settlement were not surprised this week at the violence perpetrated by the settlers on IDF soldiers: “If this is what they do to the soldiers, think what they do to us.”

Palestine

Israeli institute prepares priests for Jerusalem's third temple

The movement to rebuild the third temple expands, with a first ever course to prepare the priests for the offering rituals, and with prefabricated models for the third temple's modernized artifacts.

Israel