The battle for the soul of Israel
The country’s moderates are not giving up the struggle against their rogue government — and progressives elsewhere must not give up on them, writes historian Fania Oz-Salzberger
The country’s moderates are not giving up the struggle against their rogue government — and progressives elsewhere must not give up on them, writes historian Fania Oz-Salzberger

Disagreements emerge between cabinet ministers and IDF on possible reconquest of entire territory

Public opinion and elite sentiment has turned decisively against Netanyahu

Ultra-Orthodox parties oppose bill but deep divisions remain over religious exemptions for military service

Backlash over Gaza war stokes fears from travellers to entrepreneurs that country is heading for pariah status

A small window exists for Israel’s allies to dissuade it from further escalation

A permissive environment has been created in which Israel is conflated with all Jews, everywhere