Natalie Lisbona

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Letter from Jerusalem

Israel’s existential conflict may bring economic hardship but for Gulf states there’s no going back

War has global impact but looks very different in Europe, US and Middle East

4 min read

Israel’s existential conflict may bring economic hardship but for Gulf states there’s no going back

Even after sleepless weeks of nightly missile attacks by Iran, Israel remains determined

4 min read

Trump shakes hands with Netanyahu during a press conference at his Mar-a-Lago club on December 29, 2025 in Palm Beach, Florida. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

EXCLUSIVE: Trump and Netanyahu decided on war timing ‘in phone call two days before it began’

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Israeli President Isaac Herzog (Image: Israeli embassy)

Herzog voices concern for Commonwealth Jewry in the wake of terror attacks

1 min read

In a nation at war, the battle over draft exemption for Charedi men has only been delayed

One of the most heated issues in Israeli society is set to return as a pivotal question in the election later this year

5 min read

March 17, 2026 11:00

In a nation at war, the battle over draft exemption for Charedi men has only been delayed

In this new looking-glass world, Lebanon wants to talk directly to Israel

Once unimaginable relationships are emerging in a Middle East being rapidly reshaped by war

5 min read

March 11, 2026 11:29

In this new looking-glass world, Lebanon wants to talk directly to Israel

When did Israel start planning Operation Roaring Lion? Go back to October 7

This week shows how the massacre that took place in Israel more than two years ago changed the Middle East forever – but not in the way Iran and Hamas had hoped for

5 min read

March 4, 2026 14:21

When did Israel start planning Operation Roaring Lion? Go back to October 7

Three months on, Nova Festival victims’ families return to remember them

Relatives of the 40 young hostages kidnapped from the festival are in limbo as they keep their memory alive

2 min read

January 8, 2024 14:28

Israeli soldiers walk among the pictures of people taken captive or killed by Hamas militants duing the Supernova music festival on October 7, at the site where the deadly incident took place near Kibbutz Reim in southern Israel, on December 1, 2023. (Photo by Jack GUEZ / AFP) (Photo by JACK GUEZ/AFP via Getty Images)

I had to flee Hamas three times: Kibbutz Be’eri resident's miraculous escape

Sagi Shifroni describes how a refurbishment in his home and his daughter's sheer bravery helped them evade the terrorists

3 min read

November 2, 2023 13:03

I had to flee Hamas three times: Kibbutz Be’eri resident's miraculous escape

BBC reporting is 'atrocious' says Israeli president

Isaac Herzog praised British Jew's support of Israel in its 'darkest days'

1 min read

October 19, 2023 09:10

President Isaac Herzog seen during a visit in the southern Israel city of Sderot, October 11, 2023. Photo by Chaim Goldberg/Flash90 *** Local Caption *** ???? ????? ???? ?????? ????? ???? ????? ?????

Israeli woman 'stopped breathing' after family's house 'set on fire' by Hamas terrorists

Emma Segev says she has lost touch with her family in a Kibbutz that has been infiltrated by the terrorist group

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October 7, 2023 12:10

The scene where a rocket fired from Gaza into Southern Israel, hit and caused damaged in the southern Israeli city of Ashkelon. October 7, 2023. Photo by Erik Marmor/Flash90 *** Local Caption *** אשקלון רקטה נפילה חרבות ברזל

Hamas 'controls several Israeli population centres' as residents beg for help

Residents of southern cities in desperate call for help amid wide-scale terror attack

2 min read

October 7, 2023 09:44

Palestinians take control of an Israeli tank after crossing the border fence with Israel from Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip on October 7, 2023. Barrages of rockets were fired at Israel from the Gaza Strip at dawn as militants from the blockaded Palestinian enclave infiltrated Israel, with at least one person killed, the army and medics said. (Photo by SAID KHATIB / AFP) (Photo by SAID KHATIB/AFP via Getty Images)

Arab Israeli woman launches bid for top Jerusalem city post

Sondos Alhot heads a new political party called 'All Its Residents'

2 min read

October 4, 2023 18:07

Arab Israeli woman launches bid for top Jerusalem city post

Prince Harry hailed by IDF veteran as ‘our king’ at Invictus Games

Kobi Garshony said he was 'in awe' of Harry’s openness following their meeting after the first day of the games

2 min read

September 13, 2023 16:00

Prince Harry hailed by IDF veteran as ‘our king’ at Invictus Games

David Draiman: Defending Israel, getting divorced and his quest for love

Draiman, the frontman of US heavy metal band Disturbed, is about to perform in Israel

3 min read

May 24, 2023 11:07

CHICAGO, IL - OCTOBER 10: David Draiman of Disturbed performs at SiriusXM Presents Disturbed Live From The Vic Theatre In Chicago on October 10, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jeff Schear/Getty Images for SiriusXM)

Forget the anger, let’s party, says Israel’s Eurovision hope

Noa Kirel captures the mood of a country that wants to forget its troubles and dream of glory in Liverpool

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May 13, 2023 22:15

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 25: Noa Kirel performs during Youth Pride at Rumsey Playfield, Central Park on June 25, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Roy Rochlin/Getty Images)

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Natalie Lisbona

Latest from Natalie Lisbona

Israel’s existential conflict may bring economic hardship but for Gulf states there’s no going back

Even after sleepless weeks of nightly missile attacks by Iran, Israel remains determined

EXCLUSIVE: Trump and Netanyahu decided on war timing ‘in phone call two days before it began’

Herzog voices concern for Commonwealth Jewry in the wake of terror attacks

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In a nation at war, the battle over draft exemption for Charedi men has only been delayed

In this new looking-glass world, Lebanon wants to talk directly to Israel

When did Israel start planning Operation Roaring Lion? Go back to October 7

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I had to flee Hamas three times: Kibbutz Be’eri resident's miraculous escape

BBC reporting is 'atrocious' says Israeli president

Israeli woman 'stopped breathing' after family's house 'set on fire' by Hamas terrorists

Hamas 'controls several Israeli population centres' as residents beg for help

Arab Israeli woman launches bid for top Jerusalem city post

Prince Harry hailed by IDF veteran as ‘our king’ at Invictus Games

David Draiman: Defending Israel, getting divorced and his quest for love

Forget the anger, let’s party, says Israel’s Eurovision hope