Following the weakening of its proxies and loss of loyal allies like Bashar Assad and Hassan Nasrallah, Iran will have to decide whether to risk war by 'going nuclear' or to engage the Americans in an effort to reach a new nuclear deal
Israeli adults placed 27th out of 31 countries in the survey that tested skills, suggesting that the country's future in a high-tech world may prove challenging
The Amsterdam riots last month exposed how the Israeli-Palestinian conflict has been transplanted from the Middle East into European cities. With animosity toward Dutch Jews rising, many feel abandoned by mainstream political parties and media outlets
The army estimates that recent attacks have damaged most of the Assad army's defense systems, including surface-to-air missiles, creating a direct and threat-free air corridor to Iran
It's true that we met and mixed with Neanderthals many times, but only one 'gene flow event' produced all non-Africans alive today, and it was later than we thought, studies find
Israeli laureate Maoz Inon accepted his Franco-German human rights prize in the French ambassador's Tel Aviv residence, while Palestinian activist Issa Amro received his on the street outside an Israeli military checkpoint, calling it 'a small taste of life under occupation'
How the deadly Hamas assault has led to Israel's demolition derby in Syria – and a bitterly ironic rehabilitation for the prime minister's party in the polls, as Defendant Netanyahu testifies in court
The three are alleged to have beaten the Palestinian, causing broken bones, before leaving him unconscious on the side of the road in the Jordan Valley. He managed to seek help some hours later
Married to a non-Jewish woman, raising his children in a blended family, Doug Emhoff showed what may have been an otherwise hostile community how Jewish families in the 21st century can take on many forms. He should be remembered appropriately for his service over the past four years
In an interview with Time Magazine, President-elect Trump was asked about the war in the Gaza Strip. 'I think he knows I want it to end,' he answered, referencing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. In regard to a war with Iran, Trump said that 'anything can happen'
European diplomats watched in astonishment this week as Israel wiped out many of Syria's military capabilities. In the space of a few days, tacit support has turned to concern and harsh words
After the food aid group fired dozens of workers, some are arguing that the move will undermine desperately-needed humanitarian efforts. Others say it validates Israel's claims
Historically, Israeli governments have exploited crises to carry out far-reaching changes that guaranteed economic growth. Alas, that's not what the government and the Knesset legal adviser are doing with the vital Economic Arrangements Bill
The stated purpose of the law passed by the Knesset – despite the Justice Ministry's opposition – was to give Israeli police additional tools in its fight against organized crime in Arab society