Analysis

Israel's pledge to close Al Jazeera will prove impossible

Netanyahu was aiming to placate his right-wing base when he first floated the idea.

The Israeli government can be seen as radically anti-Zionist

The aim of Zionism aim is the establishment, development, and growth of a state in which Jews are a solid majority and the non-Jewish minority has equal rights

Avi Gabbay’s inspiration 
is not Macron but Blair

Anatomy of 
an escalation

After a week of grandstanding by Israeli ministers the metal detectors, justified or not, are no longer there

Temple Mount? It’s a mound of trouble

Pride? It’s hard to feel it

'Is it now unacceptable to some that Zionism — supporting the existence of the state of Israel — can form a legitimate and proud part of Jewish identify for some Jews? '

Questions linger, not least over ‘gay love’

The outcome of this complex case is itself a complex compromise

Macron: most pro-Israel leader in Europe?

By inviting Netanyahu to the Velodrome d’Hiver ceremony, the French President revealed his understanding of Jewish life

Trump's legal attack dog

Marc Kasowitz, who represents Trump in the Russia scandal, is reported to be deeply frustrated with his client