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Israel
Dealing With Iran’s Nuclear Ambitions
The question for Washington, “what to do about Iran’s nuclear program?” is not a new one. But in recent weeks, another question has made things more complicated for the US. And that is, “what are the Israelis planning to do?”
Shocking Speech From Muslim Leader In Jerusalem
Israelis are used to hearing hateful speech from some of their neighbors. Today, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei referred to the Jewish State as a “cancerous tumor.” But a recent speech from a local Muslim leader has drawn criticism from the highest levels of the Israeli government.
Israeli Settlement Ordered Demolished
Israel’s settlements in the West Bank have long been a point of contention with the Palestinians. Now, a legal ruling to demolish one of those settlements could prove to be a test case for many more.
No Israeli Citizenship for Palestinian Spouses
Israel’s Supreme Court ruled earlier this month that Palestinians married to Israelis will be blocked from getting Israeli citizenship.
Wall Posters in Ultra-Orthodox Neighborhood
Here is a photo I took of several wall posters in an Ultra-Orthodox neighborhood accusing the Israeli government of trying to wipe out Judaism.
Israel’s Ultra-Orthodox Jews Debate Mainstream Involvement
There is a debate going on within the Ultra-Orthodox community over how much they should integrate into the Israeli mainstream.
New Cyber Attacks on Israeli Websites
The websites of Israel’s national airline, El Al, and the Tel Aviv stock exchange have been disrupted just hours after they were reportedly threatened by a Saudi computer hacker.
Settler Cartoonist Shay Charka Skewers All Sectors of Israeli Society
The World’s Middle East correspondent, Matthew Bell, profiles Israeli cartoonist Shay Charka who lives in the West Bank. He hopes for peace with his Palestinian neighbors but doesn’t believe that a two-state solution is possible. Charka’s cartoons skewer all sectors of Israeli social and political society.
The Israeli Roots Of Showtime’s ‘Homeland’
You may not know it, but Israeli TV is taking the US by storm. Showtime’s Homeland, up for three Golden Globe awards this weekend was originally an Israeli program.
The World Of Covert Operations In Iran
Iranian officials are blaming the killing of a Iranian nuclear scientist in Tehran on Israel and the US. Washington has denied any involvement, but Israel isn’t saying one way or the other.
Iran Blast Kills Nuclear Scientist
A nuclear scientist is killed after a suspected bomb exploded in a car in northern Tehran, the latest in a string of such nuclear-linked attacks.
Increasing Number of Religious Soldiers Joining Israel Army
Would large numbers of Israeli soldiers refuse orders to evict Jewish settlers from the West Bank?
Iran Remains Defiant After Test-Firing Two Long Range Missiles
Anchor Marco Werman speaks with the BBC’s Mohsen Asgari in Tehran about the latest news that Iran test-fired two long range missiles and has produced that country’s first nuclear fuel rods.
Big Issues Face Israelis and Palestinians in 2012
The World’s Matthew Bell looks at the big issues facing Israelis and Palestinians in 2012.
A Vanishing Jewish Community in the Indian State of Kerala
The south Indian state of Kerala is home to one of the oldest synagogues in the world and its Jewish community dates back to ancient times. But over the past several decades, most of Kochi’s Jews have gone to Israel.
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