Israel
'Land for arms': Can Israel finally make a peace deal with Lebanon work?
DIPLOMATIC AFFAIRS: After decades of failed formulas, Israel is testing a new approach in Lebanon - one that seeks to change Beirut's behavior rather than Jerusalem's.
Parashat Va'ethanan: Behind the curtain
Jerusalem cafe became symbol of secular defiance, until Israelis learned it's run by Jews for Jesus
Suspect shot in leg by Border Police at Shuafat crossing near Jerusalem
Israel urges rabbis to help stop Iranian spy recruitment after dozens of indictments - report
Iranian agents use a simple recruitment method, relying on "fishing expeditions and luck," gradually escalating their demands in exchange for "easy" money.
New Colombian and Slovenian governments flip Israel policy, to move their embassies to Jerusalem
Within one month of each other, leftist, pro-Palestine governments in both countries were voted out and replaced by right-wing leaders who vowed to restore full diplomatic relations with Israel.
Hiking in the Holy Land: Ein Haniya, an easy water outing outside Jerusalem
A Roman fountain and Byzantine pools, hiding in plain sight on the outskirts of the capital.
War, boycotts, and shrinking budgets push Israeli culture to the brink
How much of a helping hand do our culture purveyors get from the authorities?
Can Israel finally stub out smoking? Experts turn to AI, brain stimulation, and new drugs
While smoking is declining in many countries around the world, it is growing in Israel, rising in the last few years from one in five adults to one in four.
After 100 years, Israel's kibbutzim are still adapting to war, change, and an uncertain future
Israel’s kibbutzim have moved far beyond agriculture, balancing industry, private income and community life while confronting the scars of October 7.
Heaven in the Judean Hills: Where desert wine, slow food, and history meet
How a Finnish-inspired eco-retreat is pioneering Israel’s generational slow food movement.
In the kitchen with Henny: Meatless meals for the Nine Days that go beyond pasta and cheese
From tuna patties and watermelon salad to fresh rolls and cinnamon buns, these recipes make meatless meals easier during the Nine Days.
Turkey and Qatar: The face of the Muslim Brotherhood’s murderous ideology - opinion
No two countries illustrate this more clearly than Turkey and Qatar, close allies that have long been associated with political support for the Muslim Brotherhood and hostility toward Israel.
Grapevine: Vexing logistics
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.