The incongruous arrival of a large and endangered monk seal has distracted Israelis from a period of violence and political unrest.
Author: PATRICK KINGSLEY
Israelis March Through Jerusalem, Raising Tensions in a Divided City
The annual parade marks the unification of the city after Israel captured East Jerusalem in 1967. Israelis see it as a celebration, but Palestinians consider it an insult, and it was marred by incitement against Arabs.
Brief Rocket Fire Disrupts Gaza Cease-Fire. How Long Can the Truce Last?
Another violent escalation in Gaza ended in another cease-fire. But it did not completely halt the rocket fire and the region’s instability means the next conflagration is never far away.
The 2 Israels: Court Crisis Is Front Line for Dueling Visions of a Nation’s Future
For many Israelis, their country’s future rests on the fate of a government plan to overhaul the courts. In a remote part of northeastern Israel, ethnic and religious differences among Jews show why the issue has become so important.
The 2 Israels: Court Crisis Is Front Line for Dueling Visions of a Nation’s Future
For many Israelis, their country’s future rests on the fate of a government plan to overhaul the courts. In a remote part of northeastern Israel, ethnic and religious differences among Jews show why the issue has become so important.
He’s 86 and Long Retired. Why Are Israelis Protesting Outside His Home?
Years ago, Aharon Barak helped shape Israel’s judicial system. Now the government wants to unravel his legacy, thrusting the retiree back into the spotlight.
In Israel, Ron DeSantis Promotes His Foreign Policy Credentials
The Florida governor, a likely contender for the Republican presidential nomination, stressed his strong interest in the country’s affairs, an issue that Donald J. Trump once made his own.
Ishay Ribo, Religious Pop Star, Is Winning Over Secular Israel
The songs of Ishay Ribo, who was raised in a settlement on the West Bank, are a staple of Israeli radio. He is part of a wave of singers from religious backgrounds who are also gaining a wider audience.
Israel Strikes Gaza After It Is Hit by Militia Rockets From Lebanon
The Israeli military blamed Palestinian exiles in Lebanon for what appeared to be a retaliatory attack over Israel’s raid of a mosque at a Jerusalem holy site one day earlier.
Israel Moves Forward With Far-Right Plan for National Guard
Itamar Ben-Gvir, one of the most extreme voices in the Israeli government, had long sought to create a national guard. Ministers agreed on Sunday to set up a committee to discuss next steps.