Israel
Explore our coverage of Israel’s politics, economics, business and culture, in articles, charts, podcasts and video
Middle East & Africa
A narrow corridor in Gaza has become an obstacle to a ceasefire
Binyamin Netanyahu says the presence of Israeli troops is crucial. His generals disagree
Asia
Taiwan is trying to learn from the wars in Gaza and Ukraine
Could it repel a potential Chinese invasion?
Middle East & Africa
The relationship between Israel and Turkey is at breaking point
But the Turkish president is desperate to avoid a regional war
Britain
Britain’s ban on arms sales to Israel mixes politics and legalism
The government has outlined grounds for concern but not a coherent rationale
Middle East & Africa
The one thing Israelis agree on: rescuing the hostages
Bibi’s failure to do so has prompted huge protests
Middle East & Africa
Have Israel’s far-right religious nationalists peaked?
They wield great power but schisms within the movement are deepening
Middle East & Africa
Israel’s settlers are winning unprecedented power from the war in Gaza
They are gaining land—and sway over the army, police and politics
Middle East & Africa
Israel and Hizbullah play with fire
They both attempt escalating attacks that fall short of all-out war
Middle East & Africa
Making love not war in the Middle East
Israelis and Lebanese are finding each other on dating apps, whether they want to or not
Middle East & Africa
The Middle East’s bizarre waiting game: ceasefire or Armageddon?
Israel accepts a proposal to pause fighting but Hamas’s hardliners may not
Middle East & Africa
Iran’s electronic confrontation with Israel
The two adversaries are engaged in an intense cyber struggle, with Israel still a click ahead
Middle East & Africa
The bunkers on Beirut’s golf course are in the crosshairs
Still, hazards off the fairway are no excuse for slow play
Middle East & Africa
Israel’s ultra-Orthodox still won’t fight, invoking scripture
An age-old argument is making Binyamin Netanhayu face an enduring dilemma
Finance & economics
How vulnerable is Israel to sanctions?
So far, measures have had little effect. That could change
Middle East & Africa
Iran’s frightening new playbook for war
It is abandoning the restraint that has prevented open conflict with Israel
Middle East & Africa
Israeli aircraft buzz Beirut as the drums of war bang loud
As Iran and Hizbullah threaten retaliation for Israeli assassinations, Lebanon is in the firing line