Ariel Oseran
The World
Thousands of children are stranded at a camp in northern Syria. Who will repatriate them?
In al-Hol camp alone, there are currently 27,000 children living in dire conditions. They ended up in this camp after ISIS was territorially defeated.
As COVID-19 cases spike, Israel leads world in vaccine distribution
To cheer up COVID-19 patients, Israeli hospitals send in the clowns
What does Pompeo's historic West Bank visit mean for US-Israel policy?
PLO official: Biden is 'no savior' for Palestinians but should hold Israel 'to account'
Amid US-UAE arms deal and US election, Israelis wonder how balance of power in region might change
The news of a proposed $10.4 billion deal for the US to sell up to 50 F-35 fighter jets to the UAE has raised questions among Israeli defense officials, who warn that it could have negative effects for Israel.
Stateless Palestinian becomes Spanish citizen after proving Sephardic origin
Even before discovering her Jewish roots, Heba Iskandarani was always fascinated by Judaism. Subconsciously, she says, she always knew there was something there. But her genealogical journey took years before reaching back far enough into the past.
Israeli ultra-Orthodox celebrate Simchat Torah holiday despite lockdown orders
Under lockdown rules, gatherings are limited to 20 people outdoors and 10 indoors. But on Saturday night, in the Shikun Hahistadrut neighborhood, music and singing rang out from the open windows of a Torah study seminary as celebrants gathered.
Israelis protest against new COVID-19 measures that restrict protests
Under new measures against the coronavirus, the Israeli government has banned protesters from holding demonstrations more than 1 kilometer (about a half-mile) from their homes. In response, some activists have turned to WhatsApp, Facebook and an interactive map to find protest sites near them.
Israel hoping to boost regional security with Abraham Accords
While Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu takes a victory lap in Washington, the Palestinian leadership remains opposed to what they have termed "betrayal" by fellow Arab states.
Lithuanian foreign minister calls for support for Belarusian protesters
Linas Linkevicius, the Lithuanian minister of foreign affairs, has been one of the most vocal world leaders speaking up against Alexander Lukashenko. He tells host Marco Werman why he supports the protesters.
UAE-Israel normalization: A 'real breakthrough' for Arab Gulf state, former ambassador says
Israel and the United Arab Emirates look set to establish full normalization of relations. As part of that framework, Israel has agreed to suspend annexation plans in the West Bank.
Israel considers a second lockdown as coronavirus cases surge
Israeli officials took quick action against the coronavirus this spring and reduced the rate of infections to one of the lowest in the world. The situation is quite different today. Experts say Israel went from being a model for other nations to a cautionary tale on what happens when a nation opens too much and too quickly.
Social media misinformation is 'growing threat' to coronavirus vaccine efforts, survey shows
A new survey shows nearly one in six Britons say they'll refuse to get a coronavirus vaccine once it's available — and an even higher portion of US respondents say the same. The survey found differences between those who get their news from social media and those who rely on more traditional forms of media.
Former US ambassador: Israel would be 'making itself an international outlaw' with West Bank annexation
The annexation process could start as soon as next week, despite widespread condemnation from Palestinians, US-Arab allies and numerous foreign governments.