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Will Biden be Obama redux for the Middle East?

In-depth: Recent normalization between Israel and parts of the Arab world – borne largely out fear of Iranian influence – means the new president and his foreign policy team are returning to a region very changed from just four years ago

The Media Line , 22:40 , 01.16.21

Fake news and frankincense: The battle for Haredi health in a pandemic

As the virus spread, so did misinformation fueled by a mistrust of the government and its establishments, often despite rabbinical authorities urging caution even as some ultra-Orthodox leaders flouted health regulations

Yitzhak Tessler , 09:15 , 01.15.21

Meet Haredi woman who teaches oral sex

Despite preconceived notions, Rachel Yakobov established 'The Pleasure Academy' and decided to teach women about their sexuality after enrolling in a 'sex school' in Moscow, as her own way to do a mitzvah

Lori Stadtmauer , 18:56 , 01.13.21

Coronavirus amplifies distrust in Israel's public institutions, poll finds

Israeli Democracy Index shows citizens have lost faith in every aspect of government from presidency to IDF, even though military remains most trusted state institution; expert blames public perception of government’s failure to deal with pandemic

The Media Line , 15:51 , 01.13.21

Inside Israel's social media campaign to woo the Middle East

Israel seeks to gain broader Arab support for recently signed peace deals with region's countries than its previously signed treaties with Egypt and Jordan received, agreements that are regarded with little enthusiasm by many Egyptians and Jordanians

Reuters , 19:57 , 01.12.21

Sa'ar, longtime Netanyahu ally, emerges as his top challenger

Former Likud MK's chances of becoming PM after the next elections are far from great, but his entry into the race could complicate Netanyahu's task of forming a coalition, perhaps sidelining him after more than a decade as Israel's leader

Associated Press , 09:22 , 01.11.21

Holocaust survivors live in mold and poverty with no money for cancer drugs

Victor Urahi fled the Nazis in Belarus as a child with his mother and sister; 30 years after arriving in the Jewish state, he and wife Ella are struggling to pay their bills and buy food - and advanced medication is far out of reach

Hadar Gil-Ad , 10:13 , 01.10.21

Public distrust could hamper Israel’s vaccination drive

Some Israelis are hesitating to get vaccinated, citing everything from conspiracy theories about Bill Gates culling the global population to unfounded concerns about side effects; experts attribute phenomenon to public losing faith in politicians

The Media Line , 19:07 , 01.08.21

Trump leaves behind Arab world inundated with weaponry

In-depth: The final year of the GOP president's term in office has seen the sale of sophisticated fighter jets to the UAE, drones and munitions to Morocco and precision bombs to Saudi Arabia - moves that may irreversibly shape the Mideast

The Media Line , 08:55 , 01.08.21

Netanyahu re-election hopes hinge on vaccination campaign

PM appears to be in a hurry to vaccinate the majority of Israeli public by March 23 elections amid lacklustre showing in the latest polls, accusations of mishandling of the pandemic and corruption charges

Associated Press , 11:57 , 01.06.21

Three cheers for Israel's health system and its pioneers

The world has watched in amazement as Israel rolled out its dynamic vaccination campaign, inoculating one million people - half of its at-risk population - in the first two weeks; and the key to this success lies with the early Zionists who settled the land

Itay Gal , 23:30 , 01.04.21

Paralyzed, sick and jobless, couple face eviction amid virus crisis

Wheelchair-bound Vera, who suffers from Crohn’s Disease, and her partner Uri have turned to every official body for help, but pleas to the welfare and housing ministries, and even PM's office have gone unanswered

Hadar Gil-Ad , 12:39 , 01.04.21

The Arab Spring: A rendezvous with destiny and unfulfilled dreams

Some argue that countries touched by the protests of a decade ago are better off now than they were while others disagree; Middle East governments do not think major changes are needed and experts warn more protests will be needed

The Media Line , 09:19 , 01.02.21

Battle for control in East Jerusalem

The race for authority the Muslim holy sites in Jerusalem after more Arab nations normalize relations with Israel is raising concerns in Jordan that it may be sidelined as Turkey is seen as attempting to step in and assert its role as representatives of Palestinian cause

The Media Line , 19:27 , 01.01.21

Peace, pandemic and politics: Our top 20 of 2020

As one of most significant years in Israel's history draws to a close, Ynetnews takes a look at what you were reading - from normalization with Muslim states to earthshattering coronavirus crisis and almost inevitable fourth election campaign

Sara Miller , 22:47 , 12.31.20

In new playground Dubai, Israelis find parties, Jewish rites

Scores of Israeli tourists, seeking revelry and relief from monthslong virus restrictions, rush to the UAE to celebrate weddings, bar mitzvahs and even the Jewish festival of Hanukkah

Associated Press , 11:35 , 12.31.20

Once Netanyahu's greatest rival, Gantz is down if not out

Ex-IDF chief has vowed to press on and end prime minister's 11-year reign, but poll shows his centrist Blue & White party sliding to near irrelevance after he alienated voters, enraged allies by striking power-sharing deal with PM

Reuters , 15:34 , 12.30.20

Elections in a time of coronavirus

From designated polling booths for infected and quarantined citizens to ballot boxes in nursing homes, Israel will spend up to NIS 65 million to protect poll workers and voters; 'We want people to be safe when voting,' says Central Election Commission

The Media Line , 18:40 , 12.26.20

Israel's latest elections point to markedly different landscape

With former Likud MK Gideon Sa'ar leading a right-wing push to oust Netanyahu from power and continued efforts to revive the almost non-existent left-wing, the outcome of the March 2021 vote will herald a new political reality in Israel

The Media Line , 12:36 , 12.25.20

Women in Gaza determined to overcome economic, social challenges

In the closed-off and poverty-stricken coastal enclave, women are starting to take a far more active role in male-dominated economic and social life, but many challenges remain on the road to success for the Strip's female entrepreneurs

The Media Line , 22:29 , 12.24.20

Bethlehem's other children, and the home that cares for them

Crèche is home to around 50 children, including those born out of wedlock, at risk of violence or rescued from garbage bins; although a Christian institution, the children are raised as Muslim according to local law

Reuters , 12:42 , 12.22.20

In East Jerusalem, a battle over 'every inch' of land is waged

Palestinians in the poor neighborhood of Silwan claim Jews have taken control of land that historically belonged to them, a premise which settlers generally reject

AFP , 13:37 , 12.20.20

When Russian Jews tried to steal a plane to reach Israel

The 1970 plan to hijack an aircraft to flee the Soviet Union, aka 'Operation Wedding', failed and the 12 Jewish dissidents received harsh sentences, but international pressure and spy swaps saw their eventual release to fulfill their dream of aliyah

Shlomit Sharvit Barzilay , 09:50 , 12.19.20

Jerusalem families find creative ways to celebrate Hanukkah

With COVID-19 restrictions limiting all sorts of events and social interactions, some 600 buildings across the capital are taking part in a city-led initiative that aims to help neighbors to get to know one another via small outdoor events

The Media Line , 13:12 , 12.16.20

Coronavirus widens Israel's religious rifts

Flouting of nationwide public health rules in ultra-Orthodox areas reinforced perception community prioritizes faith over science and cares little about the greater good, triggering backlash that threatens to ripple throughout Israeli society for years

Associated Press , 08:07 , 12.16.20

Morocco has 'special' ties to Israel and Jews, says its FM

Nasser Bourita says newly revived formal ties between two countries were 'already normal', noting the 'special history' the kingdom has with its local Jewish community, saying its religious autonomy 'is unheard of in Arab world'

Yaniv Halili , 17:58 , 12.13.20

Israel's political rumblings may be felt in Washington

With long-term Likud rival Gideon Sa'ar forming a new party, Netanyahu may be rethinking plan to have one person serve as UN and U.S. envoy, and could plan to send another party powerhouse away from the fray with a tempting posting

The Media Line , 18:29 , 12.12.20

Israel's ex-UN envoy hopes Biden is more Clinton than Obama on Mideast

Before heading a global summit on innovation in post-COVID times, Danny Danon hails new U.S. leader's vast experience in the region and says he expects a more pragmatic approach than that of the last Democrat president

Ilan Levinsohn , 18:59 , 12.11.20

Waiting for Gadi

With elections nearing, the former IDF chief has become hottest new thing in Israeli politics, with multiple parties across the spectrum attempting to court him as they anxiously wait to hear if he plans to swap his uniform for a suit

The Media Line , 09:10 , 12.11.20

Christian Gaza jeweler struggles to sell Christmas gold

Palestinian enclave's usually bustling 500-year-old gold market has become dormant this holiday season due to the coronavirus pandemic and declining Christian population, with vendors worrying for their livelihood

Reuters , 15:13 , 12.10.20

Israeli baker offers 'Abu Dhabi' doughnut for Hanukkah

Jerusalem-based chef Itzik Kadosh offers traditional pastry filled with Emirati dates, nougat and cream, topped with a golden leaf in honor of new diplomatic relations between the UAE and Israel

AFP , 22:55 , 12.09.20

Gaza's 'only Iranian' wants to go home

Qassem Sheyasi, an explosives expert, says he left Tehran 40 years ago to join Arafat's PLO, later becoming Palestinian leader's bodyguard and confidant, but his connections to Fatah made it impossible to fit in with Hamas, leaving him destitute

AFP , 10:15 , 12.09.20

New roads pave way for massive growth of Israeli settlements

Rights activists say the infrastructure will transform settlements into affordable suburban communities with safe, easy access to cities and public transportation, calling it 'de facto annexation on steroids'

Associated Press , 09:55 , 12.07.20

Even as global leader, Israel's women entrepreneurs 'not even close' to level playing field

While the government has many initiatives to promote female entrepreneurship, such as providing more funding, some feel that their experience on the ground is not commensurate with the ranking jump

The Media Line , 09:12 , 12.05.20

Tired and afraid, Palestinian children report brutal IDF arrests

Many of the testimonies describe young boys being taken from their homes in the dead of night for interrogation, where they are forced to sit alone for hours, without food or drink or often even a bathroom break

Elior Levy , 08:53 , 12.04.20

Pandemic brings dark times to Jerusalem's Old City

Coronavirus outbreak is keeping visitors away from the Old City with less than a month to go until Christmas, the period when the ancient site is usually filled with tourists 24/7, bringing hardship to locals

Reuters , 19:35 , 12.01.20

Amid uncertainty, Israeli museum dedicates entire space to pandemic

While the Haifa Museum is not one of the cultural venues yet allowed to open amid the pandemic, it did dedicate a large space for artists to show how the pandemic-induced crisis affected them, us and even the wildlife of israel

The Media Line , 20:27 , 11.26.20

Gaza's first female gas station attendant challenges 'traditions'

Salma al-Najjar, who is only 15, says she wants to 'support Palestinian women and show they can do whatever they want', while her boss says he was more than happy to hire a female

AFP , 21:52 , 11.25.20

Biden’s foreign policy picks could change approach to Middle East

In Depth: U.S. President -elect Joe Biden's administration to be looking for a way to reenergize the Israeli-Palestinian peace process , Linda Robinson, director of the Center for Middle East Public Policy says

The Media Line , 13:03 , 11.25.20

Israeli conscientious objector, 19, leaves army prison

Hallel Rabin is released following 56 days in detention after an army board finally accepted that her pacifism was sincere and not driven by 'political considerations', which would have landed her in jail for much longer

AFP , 10:02 , 11.24.20

Israel's tracing blurs line between military and civilian

While army and police tracing activities have focused on finding those who break quarantine and halting large social gatherings where the coronavirus can easily spread, many Israelis have been concerned about privacy and civil right violations

The Media Line , 10:14 , 11.22.20

Chaos, lockdowns and vaccine hopes: A year of coronavirus

It has been 12 months since the first person was diagnosed as infected with novel coronavirus, and as hopeful news of vaccines emerges, we take the good opportunity to look back at the harshest pandemic humanity has faced since the Spanish flu outbreak over 100 years ago

Alisaf Kosman , 07:54 , 11.20.20

Meet Gaza's first woman taxi driver

In the impoverished Hamas-controlled enclave, where unemployment is sky high, Nayla Abu Jubbah, 39, found a way into the male dominated trade of taxi driving and now hopes to expand her business by hiring more women

AFP , 17:54 , 11.18.20

Bombs planted near Syrian border were designed to inflict maximum damage

In-depth: Each detonation would have killed anyone in 15-meter radius, wound those up to 50 meters away; each contained 2,000 iron ball-bearings, 2.5 kilograms of explosives; IDF observed devices placed three weeks ago by Syrian residents aided by Iran force

Yoav Zitun , 13:30 , 11.18.20

Swimming Santa brings Dead Sea to life with tree and cheer

Issa Kassissieh dresses up as Saint Nick for campaign by Tourism Ministry to bring some joy during a global pandemic that has kept Christian pilgrims away from the Holy Land

Reuters , 23:26 , 11.15.20

Palestinians torn as Israel seeks Gulf tourists in Jerusalem

Expanded religious tourism seen as beneficial to Israelis and Palestinians alike, as wealthy Gulf tourists and Muslim pilgrims from further afield take advantage of new air links and improved relations to visit Al-Aqsa and other holy sites

Associated Press , 13:17 , 11.15.20

Subterranean stronghold: IDF's secret anti-Hezbollah bunker

The Northern Command's underground complex close to the Lebanese border is nothing less than a concrete-studded city that helps to ensure Israel's military superiority even under heavy shelling or attack from nonconventional weapons

Itay Ilnai , 22:15 , 11.13.20

Israel's female politicians delight in Kamala Harris shattering glass ceiling

Celebrating the United States' achievement in electing the senator from California as first its ever female vice president, women across the political express less optimism about seeing another female prime minister at home

The Media Line , 14:51 , 11.13.20

Cocktails to cleanup: coronavirus forces Israeli job shifts

According to government data, 19% of Israel's labor force - some 750,000 people - remain either unemployed or on unpaid leave because of the pandemic, with many switching professions to make ends meet

AFP , 07:50 , 11.12.20

Palestinian baker keeps lion cubs as pets on Gaza rooftop

While owner Naseem Abu Jamea and his neighbors and friends dismiss the risks, animal experts express their concern over situation, advising authorities to take the 75-day-old cubs away for their own safety

Reuters , 18:45 , 11.11.20

Israeli expert: Biden could block F-35 sale to UAE over Iran fears

Prof. Eytan Gilboa says in order to resume talks with Iran, President-elect Joe Biden and his allies may alter the terms of the defense deal with the Emiratis and even halt the advancement of the Abraham Accords

The Media Line , 22:44 , 11.08.20

'Generation Rabin' quest for peace dims 25 years after assassination

While the trauma of his murder persists, calls to end the Palestinian conflict have dimmed with young Israelis shifting focus to demonstrating against Netanyahu's alleged corruption and calling for his ouster

AFP , 17:34 , 11.01.20

Palestinian marks shoes Trump and Macron in stamp of disapproval

Shoemaker from Ramallah says shoes he chose to stamp the names of U.S. and French presidents because they 'assaulted our people'; shoes run for 200 shekels (about $50) a pair and are made of 'genuine leather'

AFP , 14:01 , 11.01.20

First face-to-face forum between Gulf and Israeli women is a hit

A dozen Israeli and Emirati women - including Jerusalem's deputy mayor and a Hebrew-speaking professor born in Abu Dhabi met last week in Dubai to discuss life, work and the future, creating a space to exchange cultural and business ideas

The Media Line , 08:08 , 10.31.20

Ultra-Orthodox facing 'unprecedented' crisis as young people drift away

New study suggests that drop-out rate partly explains sector's violations of virus regulations; researcher warns country must tackle 'alienation and marginalization' that leads many who leave their Haredi lives to end up on streets

Eliezer Hayun , 13:44 , 10.30.20

New 'Made-in-Gaza' device fights coronavirus spread

The two-meter (6.6-foot) high device offers an all-in-one disinfection experience to the residents of the Strip, who have become especially vulnerable to COVID-19 due to poor health care system and chronic electricity shortages

AFP , 13:24 , 10.29.20

Mideast arms race: Is Israel’s qualitative military edge eroding?

In depth: Experts on U.S. strategy in region say advanced U.S. weaponry sold to Arab states is traditionally less sophisticated than that sold to Jerusalem, but warn that 'part of price of peace is that Arabs receive American weapons'

The Media Line , 23:33 , 10.28.20

Married for 64 years, dead within days of virus

Adnan and Hakmat Masri from northern Israel were hospitalized in the same room and lost the battle against the virus just 2 days of each other; they are survived by 6 children, 28 grandchildren and 46 great-grandchildren

Hassan Shaalan , 19:19 , 10.27.20

From 'The Three No's' to normalization - a timeline of Israel-Sudan relations

Khartoum - one of Israel's hardline Arab foes - hosted the Arab League summit that gave birth to stringent anti-Israel policies, cooperated with al-Qaeda, Iran and Hamas, but now it has finally agreed to lay decades-old hostilities to rest

Itamar Eichner, Daniel Salami , 00:35 , 10.24.20

Despite state-of-the-art system, IDF virus trackers face uphill battle

New unit tasked with breaking chains of infection has to contend with confirmed carriers' reluctance to be honest about their movements, says task force head, even as investigators work with new computerized system that cuts process time from days to hours

Nahum Barnea , 15:17 , 10.22.20

Israel among many thorny global situations hinging on U.S. election

From Iran to Cuba, China to Israel, American involvement and influence on international stage has evolved sharply since Trump took office; the world is watching to see what happens next and who will be in the White House in three months

Associated Press , 13:10 , 10.21.20

With cakes, solitary Shabbat sweetened for older Israelis

Sara Weinsten, 85-year-old Holocaust survivor who lives in Yavne, is one of many older Israelis living alone who get a knock on the door from one of thousands of volunteers bringing pastries ahead of Shabbat, in an effort to brighten their day

Associated Press , 10:09 , 10.21.20

'Trump Heights' a symbol of U.S. shift on Mideast policy

Naming the community after Trump has given Israeli authorities an opportunity to revive it and 20 Jewish families are due to move to the remote spot by the end of November, with the aim of 20 families arriving each year for the next decade

AFP , 08:37 , 10.20.20

Israeli hospital hosts wedding for son of COVID-19 patient

Groom’s father, who has been hospitalized in serious condition since September, looked on from a window above the ceremony, which was held in stark contrast to Haredi marriages that usually include hundreds of guests

Associated Press , 13:15 , 10.19.20

White House election race reaches streets of Tel Aviv

Both Democrats and Republicans are targeting Israeli-Americans, with estimated number of eligible dual citizens in the country ranging from 100,000 to 300,000; there are also many Palestinians, in both West Bank and Gaza, eligible to vote

Reuters , 18:53 , 10.17.20

‘I discovered angels’: Israeli photographer documents heroes of pandemic

Micha Brikman snapped hundreds of pictures inside Haifa’s Bnai Zion Medical Center, capturing compelling images of daily life inside a place most would not dare approach, aiming to honor those working in increasingly tough conditions

The Media Line , 13:41 , 10.17.20

Israeli-Americans feel gravity of U.S. election as they cast their ballots

While U.S. citizens in Israel normally participate in the presidential elections in low numbers, this year both supporters of Republican incumbent Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden believe that their vote could really matter

Eyal Lehman, Roy Rubinstein , 18:56 , 10.16.20

Coronavirus lockdown 2.0 deepens divisions in Israel

Even before pandemic, Israel had one of the largest income gaps and poverty rates among developed economies and the nationwide lockdowns only exasperated the situation with businesses that could not adapt, going under

Associated Press , 11:03 , 10.14.20

Spearfishing in Gaza, a living improvised under the sea

With unemployment rate at 50% and tight restrictions imposed by Israel over continued clashes with militant groups, thousands of Palestinians in the coastal enclave find fishing at the only stable work

Reuters , 23:02 , 10.13.20

Gaza female bodybuilder is breaking the mould

Palestinian fitness guru Sheerin al-Ila, who is today a nutrition consultant, a bodybuilder and trainer, was one of the first women in the coastal enclave to break gender stereotypes and advance equality in the sport

Elior Levy , 12:11 , 10.11.20

Israel's gaming grandmas of the pandemic

With no apparent end to the outbreak and social distancing, several Israeli high-tech companies decided to harness their knowledge and expertise in order to help elderly and at-risk ease their boredom and even get some exercise

Yisrael Wolman , 13:36 , 10.10.20

A sober Sukkot in settlement under lockdown

A Ynet correspondent joins local police chief who says most residents of the Haredi West Bank settlement of Beitar Illit adhere to public health orders, but still several 'radicals' continue to endanger the community and make their job difficult

Elisha Ben Kimon , 13:14 , 10.09.20

'We are treating a woman in my old parking spot,' says Haifa coronavirus doctor

Dr. Ami Neuberger of Rambam hospital says he no longer believes he has seen everything, expresses awe for work being done by team of Jewish and Arab medical professionals 'who work together in total dedication'

Adir Yanko , 16:05 , 10.07.20

U.S. push for Arab-Israel ties divides Sudanese leaders

Washington attempts to condition removal of Khartoum from terror sponsor blacklist, needed for the poverty-stricken nation to receive much needed international aid, on normalizing relations with Jerusalem

Associated Press , 10:01 , 10.04.20

Tel Aviv doctor's plea shines light on brutality of coronavirus

Anesthesiologist Or Goren writes widely shared emotional Facebook post expressing hope that more people realize dangers of COVID-19, protect themselves and their loved ones from its devastating impact of unprecedented death toll and long-lingering damage

Attila Somfalvi , 08:59 , 10.03.20

Home learning in Gaza hindered by blackouts and poverty

With schools closed since August, Gazans struggling to pay for internet or buy extra computers or phones as they get an average of 8 hours of electricity a day from its lone power plant

Reuters , 15:07 , 09.30.20

Gazans left stranded abroad by Israeli-Palestinian standoff

Many Palestinians from Gaza and the Palestinian Authority unable to return home since Ramallah is not coordinating travel permits with Israel after cutting ties over plans to annex parts of the West Bank

Associated Press , 10:32 , 09.30.20

20 years after Second Intifada, Palestinians look toward bleak future

Two decades after the events of September 28, 2000, the older generation involved in the fighting back then believes the Third Intifada is a matter of time, while young people's main concerns involve either finding a job or moving overseas

AFP , 19:11 , 09.28.20

Pompeo: World is better place when Israel and other Mideast nations work together

Interview: U.S. Secretary of State discusses economic and security impact of Abraham Accord on the region, new snapback sanctions on Iran, expressing belief that America’s allies will come around to supporting White House call for pressure on Tehran

The Media Line , 08:22 , 09.27.20

'Alone and afraid,' Israelis fight for mental health amid pandemic

1.2 million Israelis over age of 21 reported deterioration in mental and emotional state after first nationwide closure, and Haifa University psychologist warns of '40% increase in anxiety and depression during current lockdown'

Hadar Gil-Ad , 08:02 , 09.27.20

Israel's coronavirus czar fights outbreak and politics

In an interview to AP, Prof. Ronni Gamzu says he sleeps only 4 hours a night, while facing harsh criticism from opponents, pushback from Israel’s political leadership and surging number of new cases that shows no sign of declining

Associated Press , 18:19 , 09.25.20

Face of 2,000-year-old Egyptian child gets virtual reconstruction

Researchers use data gathered in CT scan to create an image of the child who died and was mummified sometime between 50 BCE and 100 CE; team say facial reimaging turned out relatively similar to portrait placed on top of mummy

Ynet , 17:39 , 09.24.20

No deal with Israel, but Saudis push outreach to Jews

Saudi Arabia decides to prohibit the disparagement of Jews and other non-Muslims in mosques and school textbooks, despite only 9% of Saudis being in favor of normalizing ties with the Jewish state

AFP , 10:24 , 09.23.20

The year 2020 breathes new life into Foreign Ministry

While PM worked tirelessly to bury the ministry in previous years, it was rejuvenated once Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi took the helm and its staff experienced a professional renaissance

Itamar Eichner , 22:59 , 09.17.20

Israeli-Gulf deals change little at tense Gaza border

Just as PM was telling the audience in Washington the agreements with UAE and Bahrain could 'end the Arab-Israeli conflict once and for all,' southern Israelis were running for bomb shelters yet again

AFP , 15:41 , 09.17.20

Fifty years on: 'Black September' for PLO in Jordan

The power of the Palestinian armed groups developed into a state within a state in Jordan and began challenging King Hussein's authority; on September 17, 1970, the leader ordered his army to kick the PLO fighters out of the kingdom

AFP , 11:28 , 09.15.20

Wars and peace: History of Israeli ties with Arab world

After decades of unrest, which include eight conflicts between Israel and its neighbors, the Jewish state is set to sign 'historic' peace agreements with UAE and Bahrain, only 3rd and 4th Arab nations to establish formal ties with the country

AFP , 09:16 , 09.15.20

Bahrain deal win-win for Trump and Israel in changing region

Following an agreement with UAE, a peace deal with another Arab country is a new step in a cherished dream by Israeli and U.S. conservatives to win Arab recognition of the Jewish state without having to fully commit to the two-state solution

AFP , 13:50 , 09.12.20

Politics plague Israeli virus response ahead of holidays

Netanyahu finds himself caught between his ultra-Orthodox partners and the need to drive down surging infection rates as coronavirus czar scorned by Haredi leadership

Associated Press , 19:11 , 09.10.20

Soaring numbers of Israelis seeking food aid, charity warns

Amid pandemic and ensuing economic crisis, food bank organization records 86% increase in applications for assistance compared to same period last year; new applicants include previously financially stable households

Hadar Gil-Ad , 14:26 , 09.09.20

Saudi acquiescence to Israeli overflights surprises few

In-depth: Following Monday’s history-making flight from Israel to Abu Dhabi, Riyadh announced that 'all countries' will be able to use Saudi airspace en route to the UAE; announcement prompted livid response from the Palestinians, who claim they were betrayed

The Media Line , 08:46 , 09.05.20

Israel readies for High Holidays without foreign visitors

Major Israeli-based tour operators say they do not expect the country’s skies to open for international visitors in time for some of the most important religious dates on the Hebrew calendar, which start in just a couple of weeks

The Media Line , 08:13 , 09.04.20

UAE's warm welcome to Israelis reflects changing region

Despite commitment to Palestinians, UAE compelled to move ahead with Israel and convey new spirit of friendship following historic deal between countries as Iranian threat still looms on the region

Associated Press , 11:58 , 09.02.20

Israel, UAE 'normalization' moves follow years of failed peace initiatives

There have been numerous Middle East peace initiatives since the 1967 Six-Day War, when Israel captured the West Bank and East Jerusalem from Jordan, the Sinai peninsula and the Gaza Strip from Egypt and the Golan Heights from Syria

Reuters , 10:43 , 08.31.20

Denied permits, Palestinians raze own homes in Jerusalem

Many Palestinians lacking construction permits prefer to demolish their property themselves, fearing arrest if unable to pay city's demolition bill or fines; 44 houses have been demolished in East Jerusalem in 2020

AFP , 10:35 , 08.30.20

Palestinians see little difference between Trump and Biden

While some say that the Democratic presidential nominee would be a more sympathetic leader during peace negotiations, most believe that U.S. policy will automatically favor Israel regardless of who sits in the White House

The Media Line , 13:59 , 08.28.20

Dousing the flames: Israel battles Gaza fires from the sky

As Israeli civilians living along southern frontier are terrorized by constant deliberately set wildfires and international mediators try to defuse rising tensions, Palestinians behind launches of airborne incendiary devices vow IAF strikes won't stop them

Reuters , 07:20 , 08.28.20

Silicon Wadi: Israeli tech's 'thirst' for UAE cash must overcome old enmity

Israeli investment experts say although the Emiratis have excess amounts of money, there are 'not enough places to invest it in the Middle East,' making Israel the perfect option as long as Arab investors overcome their deep-seated animosity towards the Jewish state

Reuters , 13:16 , 08.27.20

Prospect of peace stirs nostalgia for Israeli who fled Bahrain

As Israel deepens its ties with Gulf states, Rosa Katzav remembers her life almost seven decades ago in a country where Jews and Muslims lived together in harmony; 'our neighbors were like family,' she says

Alexandra Lukash , 19:18 , 08.21.20

UAE, Israel eye economic benefits of normalization deal

From oil to tourism to cutting edge technologies and both nations emphasizing innovation in various fields, Jerusalem and Abu Dhabi hope to benefit from the 'ripple effect' of the historic agreement

AFP , 15:12 , 08.20.20