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Tires, fires, lasers: Palestinians smoke out settlers in West Bank

Residents of Palestinian town of Beita hold nighttime protests to keep those living in Eviatar outpost awake in effort to force them to relocate, claiming the settlers 'will not stay in our land'; one of the outpost's founders says 'kids are coughing, getting sick'

AFP , 10:03 , 06.24.21

Israelis opt to volunterily use face masks as COVID resurges

While the majority of Israelis are waiting for officials to reinstate the mandate before putting on their masks back on, there are those who are worried that the recent uptick in COVID cases might lead to another mass infection wave

Ynet , 23:35 , 06.23.21

Israeli scientists at forefront of mRNA vaccination revolution

While crucial in the development of the first effective COVID-19 vaccines, Israeli immunology researcher Prof. David Naor's research found that mRNA could also help treat autoimmune diseases as well as cancer

i24NEWS , 17:32 , 06.22.21

Israel's Bedouin skeptical of new government promises

After repeated razing of illegal Bedouin villages during Netanyahu's 12-year rule, the sector remains skeptical of Bennett coalition's promises to freeze further demolitions and officially recognize Bedouin settlements, most of which are in the Negev

AFP , 13:01 , 06.21.21

New leaders, new era: U.S.-Israel ties at crossroads

The Israeli government sworn in last week says it wants to repair relations with Democrats and restore bipartisan support for the country, while Biden moves to reverse Netanyahu-backed Trump policies that alienated the Palestinians and caused a near-total rupture in official contacts

Associated Press , 20:54 , 06.20.21

'Police must do something before we are all dead'

In just one day, the Arab sector suffered an assassination attempt caught on CCTV, the shooting of a local official, a brawl that ended in a stabbing and gunfire at a residential home; Ra'am made tackling this violence a priority when joining new coalition, but community is cautious on its success

Hassan Shaalan , 19:22 , 06.18.21

Money row threatening Egyptian mediation between Hamas, Israel

Sides disagree over who should control international aid, aiming to keep terror groups from using it to rebuild military infrastructure after May 2021 conflict, while Jerusalem also insists progress on prisoner swap be condition for funding and materials needed for reconstruction of Gaza

Mohammed al-Kassim/The Media Line , 10:13 , 06.18.21

Sidelined ultra-Orthodox parties fear new government

Haredi lawmakers worry Lapid-Bennett coalition will push for changes in religion and state affairs such as cutting subsidies to yeshivas, not exempting Haredim from military service and appointing a state inquiry into Meron disaster

AFP , 10:35 , 06.17.21

Netanyahu defeat brings relief, if no policy shift, for Biden

Unseating of hawkish right-winger brings sigh of relief to many in the White House, but the shift could be more about tone than substance as the new Israeli government is unlikely to take a different view on Iran and the Palestinian issue

AFP , 17:14 , 06.15.21

'Who is Bennett?' Arab media enthralled by Israel's change of guard

Arab news outlets cover extensively Yamina chief's accession to power, ending former mentor Netanyahu's long grasp over Israeli politics, and voice skepticism of far-right leader and alliance with Islamist Abbas

Liad Osmo , 20:23 , 06.14.21

Palestinians wary Israel’s new gov’t ‘more extreme than one it replaces’

No hope for positive change under Bennett, experts say, determining incoming premier must cater to far-right and kick Palestinian issue into the long grass to ensure longevity of his administration

Mohammad al-Kassim/The Media Line , 18:55 , 06.14.21

Who's who in Israel's new patchwork coalition government

The coalition spans the far-left to the far-right and is expected to focus mostly on economic and social issues rather than risk exposing internal rifts by trying to address major diplomatic issues such as the Israeli-Palestinian conflict

Reuters , 21:05 , 06.13.21

Bennett: From tech millionaire to prime minister

The hard-right Yamina leader shares ideology with Netanyahu, having served in several of his governments, but in recent years tensions between the two intensified, with the outgoing PM making little effort to hide his disdain for former protégé

AFP , 14:39 , 06.13.21

From face of Israel to belligerent opposition leader

After 12 years of ruling over Israeli politics, Benjamin Netanyahu inspires both ardent adoration and profound disgust in a country that has become deeply divided during his tenure; even so, his place in history is secure

News Agencies , 11:35 , 06.13.21

A new government to end Israel's political impasse

In-depth: With coalition agreements signed and ministerial appointments finalized, Knesset will Sunday to elect new parliament speaker to preside over vote to approve new government led first by Naftali Bennett and later by Yair Lapid

Moran Azulay , 10:02 , 06.13.21

‘We invest in defending our citizens; I wish Palestinian leaders would do same’

Q&A: Foreign Ministry spokesman Lior Haiat offers a diplomat's perspective on the 11-day conflict waged last month between Israel and the terror groups in Gaza, the social media response and the reaction around the world

Felice Friedson/The Media Line , 19:17 , 06.12.21

Marble bases and bombs: Ex-Mossad chief hints at Israeli ops to thwart Iran nukes

Going against a long-standing practice of secrecy involving spy agency's activities, Cohen describes Israeli effort to dissuade Iranian scientists from taking part in nuclear program, discusses operation to seize thousands of archival documents from Islamic Republic's military atomic program

Associated Press , 13:59 , 06.12.21

Al Jazeera is a network that makes the news

Qatari outlet is boycotted in many Arab countries, including Jordan, Egypt and Gulf states but welcomed in Iran, Syria and Lebanon; despite its confrontational approach to guests from Israel, it hosts many officials including the PM in waiting

Smadar Perry , 08:42 , 06.12.21

Time for negotiating with Iran is over, Israeli analysts warn

As Blinken says it 'remains unclear' whether Tehran even wishes to return to 2015 nuclear deal, experts say West should consider imposing tighter sanctions on Islamic Republic given that policy of 'appeasement' has proven fruitless

Maya Margit/The Media Line , 13:47 , 06.11.21

In the belly of the whale: Israeli sub simulates strike

Submerged off the coast of Israel and almost completely cut off from the outside world, the crew of the navy submarine Leviathan patrol the country's territorial waters and ready to defend it from any threat

Reuters , 13:43 , 06.10.21

Biden embraces Trump policy in backing Arab-Israeli deals

Officials in Washington see significant prospects with several other Arab governments in normalizing relations with Israel, with former envoy to Jerusalem Dan Shapiro reportedly to spreadhead these efforts

Associated Press , 09:29 , 06.10.21

Estranged wife of Palestinian terror suspect fights to prevent house demolition

Sanaa Shalaby, whose husband is believed to have carried out deadly drive-by shooting last month, says he lives in U.S. and only visits his children in the West Bank once a year, claims she knew nothing about attack until IDF raided her home

Associated Press , 12:56 , 06.07.21

Israel-Palestinian violence prompts 'uncomfortable' Israel-UAE conversations

Bilateral business ties official says conversations were 'open' and 'everybody was very moderate and understanding', hopes trade between both countries would exceed the billion-dollar mark in the coming year

AFP , 15:56 , 06.06.21

Amid civil unrest, Israeli rescue service emerged as beacon of coexistence

United Hatzalah, which relies on a nationwide network of thousands of Jewish, Muslim and Christian volunteer EMTs, paramedics and doctors, remained steadfast during weeks of racially motivated riots throughout the country

Maya Margit/The Media Line , 18:54 , 06.05.21

No fruit, no milk: Israelis still suffering economic fallout of pandemic

Recent report shows that coronavirus outbreak and subsequent financial crisis have led to massive household cutbacks, more than half of entire population making tough choices about food, buying fewer dairy products, fruit and vegetables

Hadar Gil-Ad , 08:54 , 06.05.21

Outrage in Gaza as Mansour Abbas signs onto new government

Palestinians in coastal enclave, with which Israel fought bitter 11-day war in May, accuse Islamist leader of being 'opportunist' who is motivated by self-interest and political ambition rather than seeking to represent the Arab community within Israel

Sanaa Alswerky/The Media Line , 09:40 , 06.04.21

Legal woes facing Netanyahu as opposition readies to unseat him

If ousted, the veteran prime minister would lose the ability to change Israel's basic laws in order curb the power of courts and might face a prison sentence of up to 13 years for corruption, fraud and breach of trust

AFP , 22:23 , 06.03.21

LGBT+ conversion therapy: banned on Facebook, but thriving in Arabic

While global battle against practice grows, it remains legal across many Arab states, where LGBT+ people often face persecution or discrimination, with advocators on social media acting virtually uncontested despite community rules

Reuters , 11:15 , 06.03.21

In Syria camp, forgotten children are molded by IS ideology

Most of them not yet teenagers, spending their childhood in a limbo of miserable conditions with no schools, no place to play or develop — with only the extremist group to fall back on

Associated Press , 10:48 , 06.03.21

20 years on, Dolphinarium bombing victims still struggle

Two decades after the suicide attack at the Tel Aviv seaside discotheque, the survivors still bear the mental scars and have been all but abandoned by the state, describing their efforts to receive compensation as 'a second trauma'

Tamar Trablesi Hadad, Meir Turgeman , 18:35 , 05.31.21

Benjamin Netanyahu: Master politician fights to the end

The 71-year old premier, who's been occupying the post for past 12 years, clings to power, calling pending opposing coalition a danger to Israel after his ally-turned-foe Naftali Bennett said he's set to form government with Yaid Lapid

AFP , 08:45 , 05.31.21

Combating surge in anti-Semitism after the Gaza war

Anti-Defamation League calls on world leaders to educate against anti-Jewish prejudice following increase of nearly 65% in number of anti-Semitic incidents since the start of the latest round of hostilities between Israel and Palestinian terror groups

Tara Kavaler/The Media Line , 23:44 , 05.30.21

Naftali Bennett: The right-wing millionaire who may end Netanyahu era

Though a staunch supporter of Israel's religious right and the settler community, the Yamina head is comparatively liberal on issues such as gay rights and the relationship between religion and state in a country where Orthodox rabbis wield strong influence

Reuters , 23:40 , 05.30.21

How data and AI drove the IDF operation in Gaza

The latest campaign saw the military and the Shin Bet cooperating in new state-of-the-art methods to hit and destroy high-level targets with great precision, something that defense officials say could be used in a war with Hezbollah or even against Iran

Ron Ben-Yishai , 23:30 , 05.29.21

Social media became a new front in latest Gaza fighting

Supporters for both Israel and the Palestinians used the platforms in order to sway public opinion and pressure leaders to intervene, with posts becoming louder and more graphic in order to get more viral and have a greater impact

Keren Sotten/The Media Line , 13:57 , 05.29.21

Blinken’s vows to box out Hamas on aid ‘extremely impractical’

While secretary of state vowed that millions in humanitarian assistance will be administered via UNRWA and PA, INSS expert believes this will be 'extremely difficult to translate into practical terms' and rebuilding Gaza likely to follow familiar path

Uri Cohen/The Media Line , 09:10 , 05.28.21

'We will not be silenced': Families of Mount Meron victims find strength in unity

Relatives of some of the 45 people who perished in a Lag B'Omer stampede last month say the state has abandoned them to fend for themselves, warn some Haredi politicians are trying to limit the scope of the probe into the disaster

Chen Artzi Sror , 21:23 , 05.27.21

UAE and Israel press ahead with ties after Gaza ceasefire

Jewish state's top diplomat to the Gulf kingdom attends Holocaust remembrance exhibition - the first event since the end of the fighting in Gaza - proving there has been no visible impact on the blooming relations between the two states

Associated Press , 17:31 , 05.27.21

Organ donations bring hope after Jewish-Arab clashes

Yigal Yehoshua and Muhammad Mahammid Kiwan's families agreed to donate their organs after both died in Israel's communal violence, saving lives across conflict lines

Reuters , 15:08 , 05.27.21

Reeling from riots, Israel's Jews and Arabs remain wary of one another

Manifestation of tensions that have existed in Israeli society since 1948 left some questioning whether, even after Gaza-Israel hostilities subsided, inter-communal suspicion could poison relations for years to come

Reuters , 16:34 , 05.26.21

How split is the Democratic party over Israel?

Biden is adamant on U.S. commitment to Israeli security, but analysts warn his predecessor's one-sided approach politicized the issue, coupled with 'small but loud chorus' of critics in Congress and shift among young Americans who don't know Israel's history

Mike Wagenheim/The Media Line , 23:30 , 05.25.21

How safe are Israel's cable cars?

In wake of the disaster that claimed 14 lives in Italy on Sunday, Yedioth Ahronoth examines the inspection procedures, safety standards and maintenance of similar aerial lifts that are dotted throughout Israel, primarily at tourist sites

Ilana Curiel, Iris Lifshitz Klieger , Lior El-Hai , 15:47 , 05.25.21

Gun license requests spike after violence in Israel’s mixed cities

According to government data, gun license applications soared from 270 to 1,900 per week, as Israelis blast the police for not responding to calls from terrified citizens caught up in violent rioting triggered by the latest Gaza war

The Media Line , 14:29 , 05.25.21

Uneasy calm returns to Israeli village on Gaza border

Netiv Haasara is only some 200 meters from northern edge of the Gaza Strip and it came under heavy rocket fire during latest war; local residents, however, say calm won't last more than 5 years

AFP , 10:12 , 05.25.21

Amidst rocket debris, 88-year-old Israeli intends to rebuild home

Uri Kimhi says he is not impressed with the Egyptian-mediated ceasefire that came into effect on Friday, says he was not shaken by the rocket that destroyed his home, having fought in three Arab-Israeli wars during his lifetime

Reuters , 18:06 , 05.24.21

After another war, displaced in Gaza face familiar plight

UN estimates that about 1,000 homes were destroyed in the 11-day war between Israel and Hamas that ended last Friday, as one resident says he hopes the international community will once again provide financial support to rebuild Gaza

Associated Press , 12:56 , 05.24.21

On top of the world: First Israeli woman conquers Everest

Daniel Wolfson has reached the world's highest peak above sea level at an altitude of 8,848.86 meters, a decade after an accident abroad that prompted doctors to warn her she would never be able to walk again

Ynet , 16:09 , 05.23.21

Gaza residents: We are tired of fighting Israel

Some Palestinians living in the Strip say not everyone there supports the terror group that has controlled the enclave since 2007, say they are losing hope after seeing all reconstruction efforts after 2014 war reduced again to ruins

Elior Levy , 15:14 , 05.23.21

Hour-by-hour: Biden’s behind-the-scenes push for Gaza ceasefire

The president's first major foreign policy crisis was handled largely behind the scenes, conducting over 80 engagements, by phone or in person, in search of an endgame to the fighting, which some U.S. officials worried might take months to reach

Associated Press , 13:40 , 05.22.21

Israel-Gulf relations pass first major test unscathed

While Gaza fighting threatens to put any future agreements on hold for now, some are reassured that commerce with Emirati and Bahraini companies will progress as usual, citing relatively lukewarm reaction to violence

Daniel Sonnenfeld / The Media Line , 19:11 , 05.21.21

On the sidelines, Hezbollah looms large over Gaza battle

Throughout the fighting, Iranian proxy's show of solidarity — including three unclaimed rocket barrages into Israel — appeared carefully calibrated for limited impact, but still serve a clear warning of its capabilities

Associated Press , 13:59 , 05.21.21

Mediating in Gaza conflict, Egypt seeks broader influence

Successful Egyptian mediation could help improve the strained ties between President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi’s government and the Biden administration, which has raised concern over human rights record under the former general's regime

Associated Press , 09:15 , 05.21.21

Netanyahu's prospects bolstered amid Israel-Hamas fighting

With violence raging across the country and chances of opposition gov't all but gone, long-time Israel leader - who just few weeks ago seemed to be done for - regains comfortable role of Mr. Security ahead of a possible fifth election in over 2 years

Associated Press , 16:56 , 05.20.21

Biden's pattern with Israel: public support, private scolds

POTUS consistently brandishes pro-Israel views in public while criticizing Israeli leaders in private talks hold, following the same formula during the current fighting in Gaza

Associated Press , 10:33 , 05.20.21

Living under fire in Israel, when the rocket shelter becomes your home

With more than a week of most intensive bombardment ever from Gaza and IDF saying it will continue to attack until Palestinian terror groups wave the white flag, Ashkelon residents now only want respite and peace

Reuters , 17:45 , 05.19.21

Under fire from Gaza, disabled Israelis left to their own devices

Advocacy groups say their warnings about disabled people being unable to reach shelters during attacks remain unanswered, even in cities that have become the favored sites for Gaza terrorists to target, such as Ashkelon and other border communities

Matan Zuri, Hadar Gil-Ad , 14:01 , 05.19.21

Will Israel's Gaza campaign strain new Gulf friendships?

Criticism of Israel from Gulf allies now often comes balanced with popular expression of hard words for the other side and even echoes Israeli talking points, but scenes of devastation in Gaza may make it harder for Israel to win its biggest diplomatic prize: recognition by Saudi Arabia

Reuters , 18:27 , 05.17.21

How East Jerusalem flashpoint Sheikh Jarrah got its own hashtag

When potential evictions of 4 Palestinian families from Jerusalem's neighborhood was covered by a Palestinian influencer, hashtag '#SaveSheikhJarrah' was picked up by singer Dua Lipa and even Israeli-born actress Natalie Portman, gaining momentum overseas

Reuters , 15:41 , 05.17.21

Synagogue bleacher collapse draws comparisons to Meron disaster

Footage from construction of the makeshift venue in Givat Zeev shows wooden extensions were negligently attached to an existing bleacher, causing hundreds of parishioners to fall from great height, killing 2 people

Eli Sinyor, Haim Goldich, Nina Fuchs, Roi Rubinstein , 14:20 , 05.17.21

Over half of Israeli homes not properly protected against rockets, report shows

Israel Builders Association says Jerusalem, Tel Aviv and Haifa lead in number of apartments without proper bomb shelters; state comptroller warned in 2020 that about 2.6 million Israelis live without standard rocket protection

Hila Tsion , 15:59 , 05.13.21

Stories and faces behind the numbers: Israel's victims of Gaza rocket fire

As 'Operation Guardian of the Walls' enters its fourth day, the death toll on the Israeli side climbs to seven — including five civilians, one IDF soldier and one Indian national; among the dead is also a 6-year-old child

Ynet reporters , 13:14 , 05.13.21

How Jerusalem tensions sparked heaviest Israel-Gaza fighting in years

Explainer: The heaviest round of hostilities in years between Palestinians and Israelis comes after weeks of tensions in the capital, which Hamas exploited in order to present itself as the protector of the Al-Aqsa Mosque

Reuters , 20:56 , 05.12.21

Palestinians fear loss of family homes as evictions loom

While rights groups say point to potential Sheikh Jarrah evictions as an example of what they say has become an apartheid regime, Israel the situation is a private real-estate dispute the Palestinians have seized upon to incite violence

Associated Press , 13:53 , 05.10.21

Mourning Meron victims: 'I am the head of the family now'

Mandy Tzadik, 19, was one of 63 people who lost a father in the tragic crush on Lag BaOmer; as the oldest of five siblings, he says he is determined to honor his father Ariel's memory by following in his footsteps

Nina Fox , 11:42 , 05.09.21

Young and female: The soldiers operating Israel's eyes in the sky

Satellite Unit 9900 recruits 'creative nerds' out of high school who show extraordinary skills in math and physics but in theater and the arts too; they are problem solvers who make critical decisions in real time as they control the country's watchers from space

Udi Etzion , 19:13 , 05.07.21

The spiritual father of the Haredi soldiers killed on Mount Meron

Hundreds took part in the funeral procession of Rabbi Moshe Tzarfati, who for years volunteered to mentor Haredi IDF soldiers; 'He would come and breathe life into the soldiers,' ex-soldier says

Gilad Cohen , 17:56 , 05.03.21

Austria's newest citizens reclaim birthright stolen by the Nazis

2019 change in the law made it possible for descendants of Holocaust victims, driven away by the Nazis, to gain Austrian citizenship, giving a chance to Jewish people, now scattered across the world, piece together fragments of their relatives' history

AFP , 09:56 , 05.03.21

Came from abroad, perished on Mount Meron

Freshly engaged man, a famous singer and composer and young yeshiva students were just some of the casualties who came to Israel to partake in the Lag BaOmer festival which turned into a disaster

Roy Rubinstien, Nina Fuchs , 22:47 , 05.02.21

Two families face double grief after Meron disaster

Yehoshua (12) and Nathan (14) Engelrad tried to escape the mayhem and were trampled to death; their father had to identify their bodies twice due to forensic misidentification; Moshe (12) and Yosef (18) Elhadad's father says they split up shortly before 'the Lord took them to be with him'

Nina Fuchs, Ahiya Raved, Sivan Hilaie , 20:49 , 05.02.21

'That's where I realized I lost them, I did everything I could'

Avigdor Hayut, who lost his son in the Meron disaster, meets with the father of one of his students who also perished in the tragedy; 'I loved him as if he were my own son'

Sivan Hilaie , 18:35 , 05.02.21

Two centuries on: Napoleon's campaign in Palestine, Egypt still contentious

Speaking ahead of May 5 bicentenary of Napoleon's death, head of history at the Islamic University of Gaza says the occupation of the ancient port city in 1799 by the French was 'worse than that of Israel'

AFP , 12:43 , 05.02.21

'I put down my camera and rushed to help the casualties at Mount Meron'

Ynet lensman Moshe Mizrahi, who was assigned to document the festivities at the world's biggest Lag BaOmer Hilula, recounts the fateful moment great joy turned into tragedy; 'They would pull one stretcher after the other, I couldn't comprehend what I was filming'

Moshe Mizrahi , 23:39 , 05.01.21

Gazan behind Mars drone says visiting home is no small step

Loay Elbasyouni, who helped develop a robotic helicopter which eventually made its way to Mars, says visiting his home in Gaza, which he left in 1998 to study in U.S., is an even trickier venture because of Israeli and Egyptian restrictions

Associated Press , 22:29 , 04.29.21

Iron Dome veterans link their service to high rates of cancer

Soldiers claim radiation emanating from missile defense system's radar made them ill after some were diagnosed with the disease at the end, or immediately after, their military service; IDF dismisses claims despite new study further backing allegations

Gabi Bar-Haim, Ido Shvartztuch , 14:22 , 04.29.21

In Jaffa, gentrification stokes discord as Arabs pushed out

With real estate in the ancient port city becoming accessible only to the ultra-wealthy Israelis and foreigners, the rift between mostly working-class Arab residents and the government has taken on nationalistic overtones

Associated Press , 11:17 , 04.28.21

Virus surge in crowded Gaza threatens to overwhelm hospitals

Hamas' decision to lift most restrictions in Gaza, coupled with Palestinians' disregard of safety precautions, new COVID variants and the lack of sufficient vaccines have led to aggressive resurgence of the virus in the enclave

Associated Press , 11:51 , 04.26.21

Medical teams struggle with COVID blues, major hospital finds

After 75% of medical staff and over 80% of nursing staff report they are struggling mentally during pandemic year, hospital tries to address feelings of burnout but Health Ministry does not provide adequate guidance or resources

Adir Yanko , 14:28 , 04.25.21

Can Iran afford to walk away from nuclear talks?

For the first time since the Iranian Islamic revolution in 1979, Tehran turned to the IMF last year and asked for emergency assistance after inflation rose to 50% in three years and approximately 6 million Iranians are out of work while the pandemic continues and vaccines are far off in the future

Daniel Sonnenfeld/The Media Line , 09:00 , 04.23.21

For Israeli cigarette butt collector, every day is Earth Day

Julian Melcer, 26, prowls the beaches of Tel Aviv every day with a large plastic bag, picking up butts that litter the shores and apparently contain 'most toxic single-use plastic on the planet'; he then sends them for repurposing

Reuters , 14:39 , 04.22.21

Gaza gravediggers and medics stretched as COVID spikes during Ramadan

Health officials in the Palestinian enclave record 86 virus-related deaths in the past 6 days, an increase of 43% from the week before; 'Wartime was difficult, but the coronavirus has been much harder for us,' says gravedigger in Gaza City

Reuters , 09:49 , 04.22.21

Lebanon's crisis-hit farmers turn to growing hashish

As value of Lebanese currency plunges on black market, more small farmers, who were already in dire straits before crisis, decide to grow cannabis instead but production costs priced in dollars skyrocket

AFP , 22:18 , 04.20.21

Place of healing for bereaved Israeli and Palestinian families

Parents of Bnaya Rubel honored their son who fell in 2014 Gaza war with family guest room at Wolfson Hospital, and there they met Gazan Saher Sabera, who lost a brother in an IAF raid and whose grandson is being treated at the medical center

Adir Yanko , 15:50 , 04.18.21

Jerusalem merchants welcome Ramadan with open arms and less restrictions

While lockdown last year put a dampener on spirits during Islam’s holiest month, with rules eased this year thanks to Israel's successful vaccination drive, people are out in the Old City and buying all they need to celebrate the holiday with friends and family

Mohammad Al-Kassim/The Media Line , 09:08 , 04.17.21

Did Natanz attack weaken or strengthen Iran's hand?

While one expert argues strike on uranium enrichment plant will bolster resolve of Tehran's hardliners, thereby giving Islamic Republic leverage in talks on return to 2015 pact, another says Iranians will have less atomic advantages to back them up

Daniel Sonnenfeld/The Media Line , 14:12 , 04.16.21

Hamas did not break the spirit of Israel's south

After 20 years of rocket fire, residents have adapted despite their daily life, with their safety and wellbeing coming under repeated attack from Gaza terror groups even when the rockets and missiles increased in range and accuracy

Matan Zuri , 10:09 , 04.16.21

For those who lost loved ones, Memorial Day siren never stops

For many Israelis who lost their relatives in one of Israel's many military campaigns or terror attacks, every day is Memorial Day; to regular people it is merely a chance to share part of the grief felt by bereaved families constantly

The Media Line , 15:00 , 04.14.21

The heroes of 1948

Now in their 90s, Menachem Zaira and Yocheved Ben-Shmuel share their experiences from the dramatic days leading up to the inception of the country, when they fought to make sure the Jewish people would have a state and a future after the horrors of the Holocaust

Noam Barkan, Chen Artzi Sror , 22:03 , 04.13.21

Ramadan decorations up in Jerusalem as Palestinians prepare for Muslim holy month

Jerusalem's Old City decked out for Ramadan and shop owners hope for brisk holiday business; Gaza faces surge of COVID infections ahead of Muslim holy month

Reuters , 17:31 , 04.12.21

What does U.S. shift on Mideast mean for Israel?

Biden is reversing his predecessor's all-encompassing embrace of Israel and focusing more on the Palestinians; while these may seem like extreme moves after Trump, experts point out they are more akin to traditional American policies

Mohammad al-Kassim/The Media Line , 13:02 , 04.09.21

'When I saw Eichmann, I thought of millions of murdered Jews'

Retired German-born Supreme Court justice Gabriel Bach will never forget first coming face to face with the architect of the Final Solution to exterminate the Jews of Europe, as he prosecuted the Nazi in his 1960 Jerusalem trial

Itay Ilnai , 09:35 , 04.09.21

Holocaust survivors harness social media to spread knowledge

#ItStartedWithWords campaign, organized by the Claims Conference and launched to coincide with Israel's Holocaust Remembrance Day, aims to educate people about the atrocities of the Nazi genocide by recounting survivors' stories

Associated Press , 10:04 , 04.08.21

COVID forces switch from hairdresser to dog groomer

Arab Israeli hairdresser, Jeje Jouly Touk, who was struggling financially through the pandemic, decided to turn adversity into opportunity and open a luxurious dog spa in the historic coastal city of Acre, offering grooming, claw clipping and other services

Reuters , 20:06 , 04.07.21

Young Palestinians express little faith in first elections they have known

With no one under 35 having voted in 2006 polls and over half of the population under 29, youths across West Bank and Gaza are tired of corruption and lack of political participation, call for much-needed reforms

Reuters , 17:39 , 04.05.21

In election aftermath, Netanyahu legal and political fates converge

While the evidentiary phase of his trial begins at the Jerusalem District Court, members of Netanyahu's Likud party are meeting with President Reuven Rivlin to recommend he be tasked with forming the next government after winning the greatest number of Knesset seats on March 23

Ynet, AFP , 07:36 , 04.05.21

Ra'am, Arab politics and becoming Shas

In-depth: This election revolutionized the political power of the Arab sector, with its representatives now the deciding voice who could either end the political stalemate or plunge the state into a fifth vote in some two years

Sivan Hilaie , 18:37 , 04.03.21

Israel’s dilemma: Can the unvaccinated return to workplaces?

While the country provides a glimpse into what may be possible with high immunization rates, it also offers insight into the problems that lie ahead, pitting public health concerns against individual rights

Associated Press , 14:57 , 04.02.21

Gaza man says Hamas forced him to divorce after torture

Palestinian activist Rami Aman says his life completely unraveled after he participated last year in a Zoom call with Israeli peace activists, with Hamas officials breaking up his marriage and charging him with 'weakening the revolutionary spirit'

Associated Press , 11:01 , 04.01.21

A drone's eye view of the Holy Land as Christians look to Easter

Before Israel launched its rapid vaccination drive, there was little hope any Easter festivities will take place; but now, sacred Christian locations are slowly reopening in order to celebrate Jesus's crucifixion and resurrections

Reuters , 22:04 , 03.31.21

$600M worth of food to be thrown away in Israel during Passover

Average household will spend more than $770 on meals during the weeklong holiday, but 13% will go to waste; Israeli food bank tries to make sure less fortunate Israelis will also enjoy a full stomach

Daniel Sonnenfekd/The Media Line , 13:42 , 03.30.21

Israel’s National Library highlights world’s oldest, rarest Passover Haggadot

Handwritten on parchment, the precious fragments were discovered among the 400,000 pages and fragments from an astounding collection of Jewish texts that were kept in the storeroom of the Ben Ezra Synagogue in Old Cairo

The Media Line , 19:49 , 03.28.21