Israel

A flurry of diplomatic activity accompanied Israel's war on Lebanon in the summer of 2006. Fast-forward to today, there has been a lacklustre response to end the war. Why? Al Majalla explains.

While many Israelis celebrate the news, others wonder how this will affect the lives of the remaining hostages as both Netanyahu and Hamas double down on their demands

Israel has attacked Damascus multiple times this past year, but the Syrian capital is no stranger to such tactics. It has come under shelling from occupation powers numerous times in the past century.

Israel is widely regarded as having the world's most sophisticated air defence systems, but a Hezbollah drone strike on a military base has rattled Israelis. Is it time for a reality check?

The leaked four-page letter addressed to Israeli defence minister Yoav Gallant speaks of a possible halt to weapons transfers if Israel fails to comply within 30 days

Israel has fought four wars in Lebanon, and each had their own unique dynamics. But parallels between the 1982 and current war paint an unsettling picture of what could come.

Netanyahu is trying to drag Tehran into direct conflict, and Iranians' 'strategic patience' is running out. Will he finally get what he wants? Time will tell.

Israel was never sincere about a two-state solution, but we will continue to push for our national independence, with or without the 'peace process'

After success attracting big-name investors into the country, there is speculation about the overlap between cutting corporate know-how and applications for the army and intelligence gathering

Many believe Tel Aviv covets more than the destruction of Hamas and Hezbollah. After Gaza and Lebanon, many in Turkey worry just how far Israel will go in its territorial ambitions.