Israel and Palestine
When all criticism looks like hostility, both sides lose to their extremes - opinion
Israel must distinguish between legitimate criticism and campaigns aimed at denying its legitimacy – and its serious critics have a responsibility to make the same distinction
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Only 17% of Israelis, 21% of Palestinians believe peaceful coexistence is possible, poll finds
Qatari official: War in Gaza was the ‘nucleus’ for Iran’s attacks on the Gulf, pushes for deal
Court orders return for Jalud Palestinian families home after extremist settlers drove them out
How being pro-Palestinian has changed - opinion
They insist it is possible, indeed necessary, to be both pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian because the two peoples are bound together. On the surface, this sounds reasonable.
Singing together across the divide: What a Jerusalem chorus taught me - comment
One familiar melody on a Jerusalem street became a reminder that music can open doors where conversation alone often cannot
Some young Jews are pulling back from Jewish life over Israel discourse, study finds
A new survey shows a complex picture of young Jewish life: 39% have pulled back from some Jewish spaces, yet 75% still regularly participate in Jewish activities.
Is Netanyahu the Palestinians’ new BFF? - opinion
The Saudis insisted they would not normalize relations until Israel and the Palestinians had made credible progress on negotiations toward statehood, something Netanyahu rejected.
My home was destroyed, my arm was broken, but my commitment to peace remains unshaken - opinion
Palestinian children and Israeli children deserve the same future: to wake up without fear, to sleep without the sound of war, and to grow up with hope instead of trauma.
Going on a narrative offensive: It’s time to demythologize the mystique of Palestinianism - opinion
Not only have facts been ignored, inverted, and misrepresented, but the narrative of Palestinianism has also awarded protection and immunity from all the evil deeds of the Palestinian community...
The many lives of karate champion Danny Hakim, from Maccabiah bronze to peacebuilder
From global competition to social impact, an Israeli martial arts champion uses sports to bridge divides and empower youth
Israel’s policy on the future of Gaza, West Bank - opinion
But what is Israel’s long-term policy in the Gaza Strip? There was short-lived enthusiasm both by Netanyahu and the rest of the government about Trump’s Middle East Riviera program in Feb 2025.
The Palestinian Authority is not Hamas's rival – it's part of the same ecosystem - analysis
A proposed postwar vision for Gaza risks repeating old mistakes by misreading the relationship between Qatar, Hamas, and the PA
Israel's next election is a battle for the country's soul - opinion
What is on the minds of Israeli voters as they prepare to head to the ballot box?
