Israeli Palestinian Conflict

Japan’s ambassador to Israel: Why the new Middle East matters to Asia - opinion

As Israel and Gulf states build deeper strategic and economic ties, Tokyo has a growing interest in regional stability and cooperation.

Then-incoming Japanese Ambassador Yusuke Arai presents his credentials to President Isaac Herzog in Jerusalem on July 11, 2024, while wearing a yellow ribbon pin calling for the release of the hostages held by Hamas in Gaza.
ISRAELI SECURITY forces operate during a raid in the West Bank city of Nablus, May 3, 2026.

Group of deaf Israeli civilians rescued from heart of Nablus in unusual West Bank incident

An anti-Israel protest in New York City. Ilustrative.

Message to Zohran Mamdani: Focus on New York's problems, not Israel's - opinion

On the Temple Mount.

For Jerusalem activist Jehad Abu Sneineh, coexistence starts in the streets - interview


The hills of Samaria: The northern West Bank between politics and daily life

Reporter's Notebook: The hills of Samaria: The northern West Bank between politics and daily life

overlooking Nablus from Elon Morey and the Kabir Winery.

Israel can talk to Lebanon - so why not the Palestinians? - opinion

What is the government’s long-term policy? What is the vision for the future between the two peoples who live in the West Bank?

PALESTINIAN STUDENTS gather near a fence installed by Israeli settlers on their way to school, near Umm al-Khair in the West Bank, on April 14, 2026.

Let’s build King David’s Zion, not some Super-Sparta - opinion

Israel mustn’t become Super-Sparta, featuring muscle-bound warriors with coarsened souls, and paralyzed consciences.

Knesset approves death penalty for terrorists bill, March 30, 2026.

Israeli officials consider paying some Gazan war victims to rebuild global legitimacy - exclusive

Officials raised a controversial idea to free Israel from the black and white debate of war crimes without admitting criminal fault, starting the painstaking process of rebuilding Israeli legitimacy.

Palestinians live among the ruins of their destroyed homes after returning to the town of Beit Lahia in the northern Gaza Strip, February 8, 2026

Why dismissing Palestinian reform voices is a strategic mistake - opinion

The argument that Gaza’s future is “doomed” because Gazans are morally irredeemable is a prescription for permanent war.

PALESTINIANS WALK past the rubble of destroyed buildings in Gaza City.

Israeli-Palestinian peace is just one election away – and it could happen in 2026 - opinion

In 2026, the State of Israel will go to elections to elect a new government. In 2026, the Palestinians will also go to elections to elect a new government.

 A man casts his vote in the Israeli general elections, at a polling station in Jerusalem, on November 1, 2022.

Why Somaliland meets the legal test for statehood and Palestine does not - opinion

Israel’s move may prove, in the context of Somaliland, to be a turning point enabling its recognition by other countries, while realizing its right to self-determination.

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar meets with Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi in first diplomatic visit to Somaliland on January 6, 2026.

The Palestinian partner: Could this new political party's vision be a path to peace? - opinion

The path to peace must be based on the belief that on the land between the river and the sea there are two peoples who are deeply connected to the same land.

Israel and Palestine flags on geopolitical Map.

How Hebrew education is sustaining Jewish Arab ties after October 7 - opinion

Hebrew aptitude, however, is essential for advancing in Israeli society, from graduating high school to attending college or university to pursuing many careers.

 Hebrew letters toy (illustrative)

Enduring Israeli-Palestinian peace impossible without religious faith leaders - opinion

Without faith leaders who take responsibility to stop the harm done in religion’s name and actively champion human rights, there will be no moral foundation for peace to endure.

Participants are seen at the day-long conference organized by Rabbis for Human Rights and the Interfaith Forum for Human Rights, in Jerusalem.