Author: PATRICK KINGSLEY
Why Does Israel Keep Having So Many Elections?
A divided electorate and shifting alliances make for a delicate balance in the country’s voting outcomes and lawmakers’ ability to hold diverse blocs together.
Israeli Blockade in West Bank Angers Palestinians
To fight a growing insurgency, the Israeli Army has closed off several entrances to a major Palestinian city, harming its economy and stirring more protest.
As Israel Votes, Again, Netanyahu Pins Hopes on the Far Right
To regain power, Benjamin Netanyahu, the longest-serving Israeli prime minister, will most likely need the support of Itamar Ben-Gvir, a far-right leader with a history of extreme views.
Unrest Grows in West Bank in Deadliest Year Since 2015
Israeli security forces shot dead two Palestinians on Friday during a raid in the northern West Bank, after a week of intensifying unrest and shootings.
Israel and Lebanon Reach Landmark Maritime Agreement
If ratified by both governments, the deal is expected to avert the immediate threat of conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, and could eventually help salve energy shortages.
In Israel, a Solemn Yom Kippur Also Creates a Giant Playground
Yom Kippur, the holiest day in Judaism, brings Israel to a standstill. For the nonobservant, that briefly turns highways into bike trails.
4 Palestinians Killed in West Bank During Israeli Raid
The militants were among more than 90 Palestinians and two Israeli security officials killed in the territory in 2022, as violence continues to surge.
What Ibrahim al-Nabulsi’s Killing Reveals About the West Bank
The life of Ibrahim al-Nabulsi, the son of a Palestinian security official, reflects some of the dynamics at play as leaders jockey to succeed Mahmoud Abbas, the Palestinian Authority president.
Anti-Monarchists Tread Lightly After Queen’s Death, but Their Goal Persists
King Charles III is less popular than his mother, offering republican campaigners their best chance of momentum in years. But they risk offending mourners by moving too soon.