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The article reports on an attack made by the terrorist group Hamas from Gaza on a music festival in Israel, which led to the death and injury of more than 1,000 people. Topics discussed include the experiences of the survivors from the festival during the attack, the life of the Palestinian people under the leadership of Hamas, and the stories of the individuals under hostage by Hamas.

The author discusses detention of Columbia University professor Katherine Franke for 14 hours at the Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv, Israel for meeting with civil rights advocates and support Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement.

The article reports on the prohibition of Palestinians' travel on the Shuhada Street in Hebron, Jerusalem and discusses the problems faced by Israeli soldiers during their service at this checkpoint.

The article discusses the political and social future of the country of Israel, highlighting the implications of March 2015 elections. Topics addressed include frustrations with the leadership of Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the possible election of Labor Party candidate Isaac Herzog, and Israel's conflict with Palestine.

The author reflects on the election in Israel on March 17, 2015 where the Likud political party of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu won majority seats, leading to his fourth term in office.

The article focuses on the strained relatuons between Israel and Palestine.

The article presents the author's opinion on Israel's take on the interim deal between Iran and major powers concerning the nuclear program.

The author discusses the need for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to stop his global threat assumptions against Iran and focus instead on how to achieve a peace agreement with Palestine in 2013.

The article profiles Yair Lapid, an Israeli journalist and politician, and highlights the political condition in Israel.

The author reflects on the effects of war between Israel and Palestine to its citizens. He mentions that at least 150 Palestinians are dead, as well as five Isralelis and the chief mediator Mohamed Morsi was killed. He cites Robi Damelin, an Israeli woman who lost her son to a Palestinian sniper in 2002, killed in the West Bank where he employed.

Examines the relationship between the U.S. President George W. Bush administration and Israel, in light of Palestinian Authority leader Yasir Arafat's comatose condition. Question of whether it is time for the administration to adjust its approach to Israel and put peace first; History of U.S. policy concerning Israel; Arguments against a change of policy; Bush's largely uncritical embrace of Ariel Sharon's Israel; Views of political analysts; Outlook for an Israeli-Palestinian peace; Issue of leadership; The need for American help in organizing a Palestinian election; Arab and European response to U.S. support for Israel.

Argues that the "war on terrorism" in an inaccurate term for America's involvement in Iraq. Belief that terrorism is a method and not an enemy; How the term is being used to justify the military desires of world leaders; Examples of how the term is being used by Russia's President Vladimir Putin to describe the war of decolonization being fought with Chechnya; How Israel's use of the term for their struggle against the Palestinians is really about homeland issues; Use of the word which allows countries to look the other way over egregious acts performed in the name of stopping terrorism; Why it may be a mistake for America to lump all wars and attacks as terrorism; Contention that the war on terrorism is a domestic political issue in the 2004 presidential election and that George W. Bush is presenting himself as the war candidate.

Discusses the creation of a wall in Israel separating its borders with Palestine. Monitoring by Israeli soldiers of intruders of the barriers; Details on construction of the barriers; Decision of the International Court of Justice that it is illegal.

Reports on the reactions of American Jews to increasing ties between Germany and Israel. How Germany has become one of Israel's strongest allies, providing military, political, and economic support; Continued difficulties between American Jews and Germany; Suggestion that the American Jewish community is prejudiced against Germans as a result of the Holocaust.

Presents information on the first concert on German soil by the Israeli Philharmonic playing with a German orchestra. Setting of the concert beneath the hill where the concentration camp Buchenwald sat; Conductor Zubin Mehta and the pieces performed; Daniel Barenboim's workshop of young musicians drawn from Israel and Arab countries in an effort to promote reconciliation through music.

The article focuses on negotiators meeting in Cairo to reach an agreement to temporarily halt the war in the Gaza Strip, with international concern over Israel's plan to extend its ground offensive into the city of Rafah, where a significant portion of the population has sought refuge.

The article reports on Israel's reaction to the formal announcement on February 19, 2021 that U.S. President Joe Biden's administration was seeking a return to nuclear negotiations with Iran.