Richard Pater

The IDF is preparing for the long haul in Gaza after the anticipated hostage release

So far, Israeli forces have reached 'decisive victory' over ten Hamas battalions

Who will have the final say: the Supreme Court or the Knesset?

Where this goes from here is far from clear - and it is still possible President Isaac Herzog’s compromise track will yield fruit

How Eritrean street fights link to Bibi’s court reforms

Several questions also remain unanswered from the rioting

Security fears grow as politicians and IDF argue

Prolonged crisis has exposed sharp dividing lines in the fabric of Israeli society

Why is Israel launching the biggest raid in 20 years on Jenin?

The background to the latest West Bank flare-up

Israel's bitter political divisions of today are nothing new

As Israel’s celebrates its 75th birthday this month, we examine the triumphs and the challenges of an extraordinary nation

Bibi trusts inner circle to tackle Iran and seek new Arab allies

Now Netanyahu's cabinet has been sworn in, it's clear the country will be led by a small cohort of moderate loyalists

Did the Bible predict the return of Bibi?

The former prime minister looks set to make a spectacular comeback

This could be the year Israel is seen as force for good in region

Relations with Egypt and Jordan will continue to improve

William's visit is a milestone for British-Israeli relations

The Duke of Cambridge's visit this week will leave a profound impression, writes Richard Pater

If Bibi could unite the centre…