Critics argued that the remake of the Italian film “Perfect Strangers” flouted moral standards by projecting Western norms out of sync with the largely religious public across much of the Arab world.
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Israeli leader, Naftali Bennett, Meets Bahrain Counterpart, Signaling Regional Shift
But the trip by Naftali Bennett, the first visit to Bahrain by an Israeli prime minister, also highlighted how the new relationship remains far from a society-wide compact.
Israeli leader, Naftali Bennett, Meets Bahrain Counterpart, Signaling Regional Shift
The trip by Naftali Bennett, the first official visit to Bahrain by an Israeli prime minister, showcased growing ties between his country and several Arab governments.
As Other Arab States Falter, Saudi Arabia Seeks to Become a Cultural Hub
While conflicts and crises have battered Arab cultural capitals, Saudi Arabia is hosting film festivals and bankrolling new movies.
Sex Ed, One Instagram Post at a Time
Activists are using social media to do what Arab countries have failed to do: teach women about their bodies. They are aiming for nothing less than a cultural awakening.
Traveling Through a Divided Israel
Two Times journalists drive the length of Israel to discover what it means to be Israeli today. They meet a kaleidoscope of people, searching for belonging but far apart on how to find it.
Violent Crime Spikes Among Arabs in Israel as Officials Admit Neglect
Killings of Arabs by Arabs have soared in Israel. The prevailing assumption, an official said, was “as long as they are killing each other, that’s their problem.”
Riots Shatter Veneer of Coexistence in Israel’s Mixed Towns
Israel’s Jewish and Palestinian communities looked past each other until violence and bloodshed forced a reckoning.
Coalition Deal to Oust Netanyahu Puts Israeli Arabs in the Spotlight
An Arab party’s decision to join a right-leaning Israeli government would be an important, if uncertain, step toward inclusion rather than perpetual opposition.
Planned Israel Coalition Brings Palestinians Relief but No Rejoicing
The leader of a small Arab party that is joining forces with the planned coalition “has done this to make his mark,” one analyst said, “but he will not get anything.”