Israel

Israel seems to prefer military pressure, but if it thinks outside the box, it may find better—and more creative— ways to achieve its goal

In the final part of a two-part interview with Al Majalla, Syria's foreign minister says the policy of having good relations with neighbours does not equate to acquiescence over land grabs

As Americans rethink the moral—and strategic—calculus of US support for Israel, politicians are scrambling to keep pace

His belief that Palestine was an uninhabited land—a blank canvas devoid of people or history—betrays a mindset just as colonial as his grand uncle, Arthur Balfour

The West's response to Israel's war on Gaza exposed its weakness and damaged its collective reputation, while also eroding civil liberties at home

This is the second time that Zamir has reported to Israel's prickly prime minister, but the first time he has publicly disagreed with him. Who will get the better of the argument?

Türkiye and Spain have led calls for Israel to be treated like Russia in 2022, and expelled from UEFA, FIFA and Olympic competitions, but most sporting boycotts have not changed states' behaviour

Trump's ceasefire has ostensibly put an end to hostilities in Gaza, but still leaves key questions about the "Palestinian problem" unaddressed