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Unpacking Mahmoud Abbas’ controversial claims on the Holocaust and Jewish history

Abbas’ statements have received widespread backlash and brought his decades of pushing of Holocaust conspiracy theories to the forefront.

Should Israel get a divorce?

A proposal currently on the fringes of political discussions would have the State of Israel split into two: one liberal, secular state and one religious, traditional state.

What to watch and listen to for Yom Hazikaron and Yom Haatzmaut

Check out these videos, podcasts and films in honor of Israel’s Memorial Day and Independence Day.

Why are Christians celebrating Passover?

Passover has been gaining in popularity in Christian communities in recent years. Why are many churches holding Passover seders?

Netanyahu pressed pause on the judicial reforms, what’s next?

Despite the prime minister calling a time-out, the crisis is far from over.

Why is Israel the fourth happiest country?

We asked Israelis on the streets of Haifa to find out what’s behind Israel’s high happiness ranking.

Judicial reform plan update: What is going on in Israel?

After three months of protests and a general labor strike, Netanyahu said he was allowing a “delay” in voting on the plan.

We answer your burning questions about Israel’s judicial reform

Netanyahu’s government just passed the ‘reasonability clause’ of the judicial reform.

What in the world happened in Huwara?

Hallel Yaniv’s WhatsApp status was: “What happened to you is not the story. The story is what you do with what happened to you.”

Why doesn’t Israel have a constitution?

“The very fact that we don’t have acceptable rules of the game is the reason for all the problems.”

Why did Israel send aid to Turkey and Syria?

Helping both Jews and non-Jews in need has always been a fundamental part of Israel’s identity.

When does legitimate criticism become ‘incitement’?

Three Israeli public figures came under criticism this week for incitement against the prime minister and his government.

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