Shimon Peres

Shimon Peres was a proud holder of an Israeli organ donor card.

Shimon Peres wanted Israelis to be organ donors — like him

Belief

Israel has one of the lowest rates of organ donation in the developed world. But advocates hope that religious and political leaders like the late Shimon Peres can help persuade Israeli Jews to sign up.

Israel has a smart idea – and it’s all about brains

Health & Medicine

Is there Hope for Middle East Peace in Obama’s Second Term?

Egypt to Keep Peace Treaty, but Anti-Israeli Pressure Remains

Arts, Culture & Media

This Week’s Agenda: Budget, Election 2012, Middle East

The World

Pope Benedict’s Pilgrimage of Peace to Israel

Global Politics

Pope Benedict XVI arrived in Israel today after spending three days in neighboring Jordan. But the Pope’s visit is not without controversy. For more we turn to the BBC’s Rome correspondent and Pope watcher, David Willey.