When public bus line 18 stops at the entrance to the Barzilai Medical Center, Palestinians have to get off and go through security checks, while Israeli passengers continue their journey uninterrupted

‘I kind of fell into it,’ says Robert Alter of his decades-long project of retranslating the Bible, ensuing from a request to write ‘about Genesis or Kafka’

One of only two members of Congress to support BDS, Omar’s appointment will bring a new level of criticisms toward Israel to the pivotal committee ■ J Street welcomed the appointment: 'smearing Omar as an anti-Semite is wrong'

Ayelet Shaked found a perfect partner for her plan to recreate Israel's judiciary, but his fall from grace will only make her stronger

Under American pressure, the Palestinian Authority released 55-year-old Issam Akel, who sold his East Jerusalem home to an NGO run by Israeli settlers, and is now expected to move abroad

How the attack that killed U.S. forces in Syria could affect Trump’s pullout ■ The question of Iran’s nuclear program is set to make a comeback

The Friday protests at the Gaza fence are the first test for the new Israeli army chief ■ Does the IDF shrug off criticism, even if it’s true?

Mayor’s attempt to have it both ways after ordering the removal of an artwork cannot be allowed to conceal