Hamas Holding Israeli Captive Inside Gaza

Hamas has been holding an Ethiopian-Israeli captive in the Gaza Strip since October, it was revealed Thursday, after a gag order was lifted.
The Illusions of Hope

Mr. President, it is natural to man to indulge in the illusions of hope.
Faith Means Joyful Uncertainty

We are currently living in a transitional phase of monumental proportions and far-reaching consequences.
Israeli Court Rules: Priceless Kafka Collection Goes to Israel’s National Library

After decades of legal wrangling, an Israeli court awarded custody of the estate of Max Brod, Franz Kafka’s friend and publisher, to the National Library of Israel in Jerusalem.
Temple Mount Off-Limits to Jews Until End of Ramadan

Israel Police shut down access to the Temple Mount for Jewish visitors on Tuesday until the conclusion of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan on July 17.
With Second Missed Deadline to Seal Nuclear Deal, Netanyahu Warns Iran Wants to “Take Over World”

With yet another deadline expired to seal a final nuclear deal with Iran, PM Benjamin Netanyahu warned that Iran is planning to “take over the world.”
Costa Rica 33rd Country to Establish Israel Allies Caucus

Costa Rica’s parliament launched an official Israel Allies Caucus, becoming the 33rd country worldwide to do so.
John Le Carre and the Last of Empire

The British novelist David Cornwell is best known for his fictional depictions of the British intelligence services during the period of the Cold War.
Turkey’s View of Terror

Turkey boldly challenged its Western allies to join them in a fight against terror.
Europe’s Crisis Proves Israel is No ‘Anachronism’

Back in 2003, as some readers will recall all too clearly, the noted historian Tony Judt penned a searing critique of Israel in the New York Review of Books.