To understand the paralysis in Israel’s political system, think of a Mexican standoff, like in a Quentin Tarantino movie, minus the guns.
Author: DAVID M. HALBFINGER
Arabic Readers in Israel Have to Hope the Border Guards Are Sloppy
Books by famed Arab authors, and Arabic translations of writers like Orwell and Joyce, are scarce because of an Israeli ban on imports from Lebanon, Syria and Iraq.
Netanyahu’s Fate May Depend on Israeli Arab Voters. Will They Turn Out?
Arab citizens make up a sixth of the Israeli electorate. They could determine whether the prime minister is re-elected, but few voted in the last election.
How Jewish Should the Jewish State Be? The Question Shadows an Israeli Vote
The long-simmering conflict between Israel’s secular and religious Jews takes center stage in the national election on Tuesday.
Netanyahu, Facing Tough Israel Election, Pledges to Annex a Third of West Bank
The move by Israel’s prime minister, who faces an election in a week, would reduce any future Palestinian state to an enclave encircled by Israel.
Scandals, Rivals and U.S. Tarnish Netanyahu’s Aura of Invincibility
While Israelis have learned never to count out their wily prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, his victory in the coming election faces serious hurdles.
Hezbollah Hits Back at Israeli Army but Without Casualties
The Iran-backed Lebanese militia said it fired missiles at an Israeli border post in retaliation for recent Israeli strikes.
Israel Says It Struck Iranian ‘Killer Drones’ in Syria
The military says Iran was planning to attack Israeli targets with a new kamikaze-style weapon.
Bomb Kills Israeli Girl, 17, at a West Bank Oasis
Her father, who is a rabbi, and an older brother were both wounded. Israel set up roadblocks as part of a manhunt near Ramallah.
Tlaib Renounces Trip to West Bank Under Israel’s Conditions
Israel said Ms. Tlaib could visit her grandmother in the West Bank if she agreed not to “promote boycotts.” Ms. Tlaib initially agreed then canceled.