Short of resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Prime Minister Naftali Bennett wants to “shrink” it. Critics say it’s just a new term for the old policies.
Author: PATRICK KINGSLEY
Israel Captures 4 of 6 Palestinian Fugitives Who Escaped Prison
The escape on Monday was seen as a rare humiliation of Israel’s security establishment, and was celebrated by Palestinians. The other two inmates were still at large on Saturday.
A Hole, a Tunnel, a 32-Yard Crawl: Palestinians Still Free After Jailbreak
A huge manhunt has failed to find six Palestinian prisoners who escaped an Israeli jail early on Monday morning.
Manhunt Underway After 6 Palestinians Escape Israeli Prison
Four of the fugitives had been convicted of terror offenses and were serving at least two life sentences, while legal proceedings continued for the other two.
Tensions Flare Again Along Israel-Lebanon Border
Militants in Lebanon fired rockets at Israel, which retaliated with artillery fire. Amid rising frictions in the region, Israeli officials hinted they would respond forcefully to recent escalations linked to Iran.
Israeli Officials Say Iran Is Behind Deadly Attack on Oil Tanker
Drones carried out the attack on a tanker managed by an Israeli-led firm, killing two people, officials said — apparently the latest in a series of maritime clashes between Iran and Israel.
Israel to Give Third Covid Vaccine Shots to Those Over 60
Whether booster shots are needed by older citizens is an issue that is far from settled among scientists.
Israel Briefly Shells Southern Lebanon After Militant Rocket Fire
No injuries were reported, but the brief incident underscored the fragility of the security situation on the border of Israel and Lebanon.
As Secular Peace Effort Stutters in Israel, Religious Mediators Hope to Step In
The inclusion of an Islamist party in Israel’s government has spurred a group of imams and rabbis hoping to build a religious-based peace movement.
Israel’s New Leaders Tilt Right With Settler Deal, Hinting at Approach
Prime Minister Naftali Bennett’s decision about an unauthorized settlement has provided an early idea of how he hopes to manage his unlikely coalition.