Why some Israeli settlers are willing to live in a Palestinian state
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has backed the idea, which could make implementation of a two-state solution more feasible. But some say it’s a recipe for friction.
Joshua Mitnick
Israel, no longer a haven, sends African migrants to prison
The opening of an Israeli detention facility for African migrants has sparked alarm and led to a rare show of strength in Tel Aviv protests.
Why Israel wants more Arab women earning a paycheck
Less than 25 percent of Israeli Arab women are formally employed. Economists are warning they could become a major economic burden if they aren’t integrated into the workforce.
Assad harvests support from Druze in Israel — with apples
The Syrian Druze living under Israeli control in the Golan Heights are loyal to President Assad because they consider him an economic lifeline and a protector of minority rights.
New Israeli settlement announcement overshadows peace talks
Days before Israeli and Palestinian officials are expected to return to peace talks, Israel has announced settlement expansion plans in East Jerusalem and the West Bank.
Abbas accepts new Palestinian prime minister’s resignation
President Mahmoud Abbas accepted on Sunday the resignation of Prime Minister Rami Hamdallah. His quick exit highlights internal divisions in the Palestinian Authority that could upset foreign donors.
Israel debates branding settler price tag attacks ‘terrorism’
So-called price tag attacks on Palestinian property by West Bank settlers and their supporters have surged this year. Israel wonders if it should call the attacks ‘terrorism.’
Defying naysayers on all sides, Kerry keeps pushing Israelis, Palestinians to table
Conventional wisdom is that the Israelis and Palestinians are too far apart to even begin talks, but Secretary of State John Kerry appeared undaunted on his fourth visit in as many months.
In Israel, a modern wall is halted by ancient terraces
Israel’s high court has issued an injunction against extending the separation barrier through the Palestinian village of Batir, famed for its 2,500-year-old terraces and aqueducts.
First West Bank marathon highlights barriers to Palestinian movement
Marathoners observed a moment of silence for the victims in the Boston attacks before running a landscape scarred by the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Business before politics: Merchants set up court to handle Israeli-Palestinian trade disputes
Tired of waiting for a political solution, Israeli and Palestinian businessmen are taking matters into their own hands, launching a court to handle business disputes properly.
Israel takes heat for de facto segregation on new West Bank buses
Israel’s government inaugurated two new buses in the West Bank that are effectively Palestinian-only. Critics say it’s an attempt to separate Israeli settlers from Palestinian neighbors who commute side-by-side.
Big losers in Israeli election: American political strategists
The largest parties on both the left and right in Israel relied on US consultants to shape their campaigns, but analysts say foreign advising may no longer be a reliable strategy.
Interest in Jordan’s parliamentary elections goes up in smoke
In an attempt to placate voters angry about fuel price hikes, Jordan has lowered cigarette prices. But the two moves have overshadowed the key thing: voting in upcoming elections.
Israel moves quickly to congratulate Obama
Netanyahu paid tribute to ‘rock solid’ ties between the US and Israel. Many Israelis are worried about how the frosty first-term relationship will affect Obama’s actions during his second term.
Why the Palestinian president shocked his people over ‘right of return’
President Mahmoud Abbas appeared to give up on a longtime Palestinian demand that refugees be allowed back into homes from before the 1948 founding of the Jewish state.
GOP backer Adelson accused of commandeering Israel’s media market
Casino mogul Sheldon Adelson, who has poured millions into GOP coffers, also bankrolls a pro-Netanyahu Israeli newspaper that could transform the media market.
Israel faces off with African migrants on Egyptian border
A weeklong standoff between a group of Eritreans seeking entry to Israel and a get-tough Israeli government policy on African migrants ended today with the deportation of most of the Eritreans.
Romney’s Israel speech: Iran will be ‘highest national security priority’
The presumptive Republican candidate for president offered few hints of what he would do differently from Obama aside from avoiding public disputes with Israel.
With military draft reform, Netanyahu learns he can’t please everyone
Prime Minister Netanyahu is accused of catering to ultra-Orthodox with his stance on draft exemptions, but the religious group isn’t happy with him, either.
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