‘A Normal Family’
Yoel Shalit expresses relief and joy about his brother’s pending release, while Israelis mostly celebrate at the family’s Jerusalem encampment
Everyone’s Son
In opposing the mass release of terrorists in exchange for Gilad Shalit’s freedom, I felt as if I was betraying my own son
Crossed
The deadly crackdown on protesting Egyptian Copts marks a turning point in the military’s post-Mubarak rule. Is this what democracy looks like?
Deal for Shalit Signed
UPDATED: Israeli soldier has been in captivity in Gaza for more than five years; deal reached with Egyptian mediation
Loner
Leon Panetta says Israel is increasingly isolated. But the big problem is that Washington is running away from its influence in the Middle East.
Sundown: What About Gaza?
Plus the French surrender, Eric Cantor shuns pro-Israel letter, and more
Daybreak: Ho-Hum Homs
Plus Galliano convicted, tent protests tested, and more in the news
Daybreak: 400k Israelis to the Streets
Plus Iran offers limited nuclear deal, Egypt shuts down tunnels, and more in the news
September Dawns, the General Assembly Nears
Will the P.A. go through with its statehood bid?




