Newly Vulnerable, Israelis Remain Traumatized and Mistrustful Despite U.S. pressure, the idea of a Palestinian state seems farther away than ever, as Israel’s Jews move rightward and its Palestinians fear a backlash.
Violence by West Bank Settlers Cannot Be Ignored The Palestinians there whom I spoke to by telephone said people were aware of how terrible the consequences of an uprising would be.
Peace Activists in Israel Renew Their Push for a Solution Long derided as naïve, even traitors, the bridge builders between Israelis and Palestinians sense opportunity in the aftermath of the Hamas attack.
Hamas Attack Is a Psychological Blow to Israel The attack by Hamas forces Israel once again to confront the conflict that has haunted it since the creation of the modern state.
West Bank City of Jenin Has Long Ties to Palestinian Armed Struggle In the northern reaches of the occupied West Bank, near the boundary with Israel, Jenin and its refugee camp have nurtured an ethos of defiance.