Matthew Bell
Israel to Deport African Migrants
Israel this week started a campaign to deport African migrants from the Jewish state, arresting more than 200 people in recent days.
Israel’s Defense Minister Confirms Cyber-Warfare Campaign
Israel’s defense minister Ehud Barak made a rare public disclosure on Wednesday but he didn’t go into specifics. Barak said Israelis are engaged in a campaign of cyber-warfare that is both defensive and offensive.
Israel to Put More Liberal Rabbis on State Payroll
Israel says it will put non-Orthodox rabbis on the state payroll.
Egypt Election: No Clear Winner
The Muslim Brotherhood’s candidate for Egyptian president, Mohammed Mursi, is likely to face former Prime Minister Ahmed Shafiq in a run-off vote, according to partial election results. Early counts put Mursi on about 26% and Shafiq at roughly 24 percent.
Egypt Elections: How Free And Fair?
Egypt completes voting today in its first competitive presidential election. Millions of people have come out to vote. The official results are expected in the coming days. Meanwhile, there are questions about just how free and fair this election is turning out to be. The World’s Middle East Correspondent Matthew Bell reports.
Egypt Chooses New President
Egyptians are voting in their first free presidential election, 15 months after ousting Hosni Mubarak in the Arab Spring uprising.
Beyond Class Part II: Revolution – the Struggle and Sacrifice for Middle Class
Revolutions, it is said, need the support of the middle class to be successful; often they’re led by the middle class. In Egypt, a year after Tahrir Square, a bank employee still holds out hope that the promise of the anti-Mubarak revolution will usher in a more democratic, tolerant society.
Islamist Rivals in Egypt’s Presidential Race
Tens of millions of Egyptians are preparing for the country’s first competitive presidential elections. 13 candidates are vying for the job.
Tension and Uncertainty Between Israel and its African Migrants
In the wake of the Arab Spring, Israel is struggling to deal with an influx of refugees from Africa. Israel has always welcomed immigrants of a certain religion. With thousands of Africans coming across the border, Israelis are worried about losing the country’s Jewish character.
28-Day Palestinian Hunger Strike Ends Following Deal
Palestinian prisoners agree to end their hunger strike after winning significant concessions from the Israeli government. Some 1,500 prisoners were demanding better conditions in jail and an end to administrative detention.
Where Does Israel’s New Coalition Go From Here?
It started with a cosmogony flip-flip. The head of the opposition Kadima party, Shaul Mofaz had called Benjamin Netanyahu a “liar” and said he would never join the prime minister’s coalition [...]
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu Strikes Surprise Coalition Deal
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has struck a deal with the opposition Kadima party, avoiding the early general election he had sought.
Greek Orthodox Priest Praying in Arabic
Listening to Arabic prayers from a Greek Orthodox priest in a Palestinian Muslim village [...]
St. George Festival on West Bank Attracts Muslims and Christians
Al-Khader is a Palestinian village where the Festival of St. George is celebrated each year. The World’s Matthew Bell visited the monastery in Al-Khader where the legend of St. George the Dragon Slayer still inspires Christians and Muslims alike.
Israeli TV Personality Running For Knesset
The official date for Israel’s next election is late 2013 but Israeli officials are hinting that the vote could come as soon as this September. The World’s Matthew Bell looks ahead with a profile of Yair Lapid, a well-known Israeli journalist who’s now running for office.
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