‘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

What Egyptian Democracy Means for Israel

A newly empowered citizenry looks northward

September Dawns, the General Assembly Nears

Will the P.A. go through with its statehood bid?