An Israeli unity government, a weak Europe, and very strong ties with the United States means that Israel has options open to it now that it may not have again in the foreseeable future, but time is running short. Secretary … Read More
It turns out that solving the Palestinian question isn’t essential after all. And the Trump administration, Israel and a few of the Gulf Arabs seem fine with that. Without much fanfare or notice, the first known commercial aircraft from the … Read More
Faced with the threat of illegal annexation, the Palestinian Authority is signaling that it is running out of options. An Israeli activist holds a banner during a protest against the US peace plan for the Middle East, in front of … Read More
King Abdullah II of Jordan said in an interview with the German magazine Der Spiegel that Israeli annexation of parts of the West Bank “will lead to a massive conflict with Jordan.” Why it matters: This is the harshest statement by … Read More
Poll finds a slight majority of Israeli Jews back advancing sovereignty in parts of West Bank, though even many supporters are doubtful government will actually go ahead with it soon. An Israeli flag is seen in the E1 area of … Read More
Envoys from UK, France, Germany, other states say move would violate international law, harm regional stability, Israel’s international standing. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu points at a map of the Jordan Valley as he gives a statement, promising to extend Israeli … Read More
Benny Gantz and Benjamin Netanyahu agreed to a coalition to tackle the coronavirus crisis – EPA Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his political rival, Benny Gantz, have signed an agreement to form an emergency unity government. The deal will … Read More
The deep distrust between Netanyahu and Gantz shapes every facet of the new coalition deal, transforming the nascent coalition into a two-headed hydra of contradictory impulses. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Blue and White party leader Benny Gantz in the … Read More
Sources break down Israeli defense officials’ disagreements. A member of Iranian Border Guards wears a protective face mask, following an outbreak of the new coronavirus, inside the Shalamcha Border Crossing, after Iraq shut a border crossing to travelers between Iraq … Read More
People of both parties seem rather okay with undermining core civil liberties in order to fight the pandemic. KINKARKINPHOTO / SHUTTERSTOCK / PAUL SPELLA / THE ATLANTIC Countries are taking extraordinary measures to slow the COVID-19 pandemic. Many of these … Read More