Rafik Hariri
In a Landmark Case, International Court Opens Trial Against Hezbollah Operatives
But none of those charged with crimes have actually been apprehended—illustrating the limits of justice when dealing with terrorists
The Road From Damascus
Hamas finally comes out against the Assad regime, its longtime patron, striking a major blow against Iran’s bid for Shia regional dominance
The New Consensus: Confirm Robert Ford!
Neoconservatives about-face on U.S. envoy to Syria
Daybreak: Hariri Indictments Revealed
Plus AJC controversy, movement (maybe) on Shalit, and more in the news
Mad Men
The recent massacres in Oslo, Norway, and Hama, Syria, were both carried out by heartless sociopaths. Why does one of them—Syria’s Bashar al-Assad—continue to enjoy diplomatic relations with Washington?
Daybreak: Abbas Lukewarm on Unity Pre-U.N.
Plus Hariri indictments handed down, and more in the news
Daybreak: Egypt To Honor Peace Treaty
Plus P.A. upheaval, Iran redux?, and more in the news
Burning Bush
The mass uprising in Egypt that seems set to overthrow the Mubarak regime is the latest test of George W. Bush’s Freedom Agenda. The U.S. and Israel are hoping it works out better than the previous three.
U.N. Files Sealed Indictment in Lebanese Killing
Hezbollah grabs more power to Israel’s north
Hezbollah Departs Lebanese Government
Obama and PM meet; Israel’s northern border could turn chaotic
Daybreak: Iran Scientist Assassinated
Plus the leaks, the reactor, the Wall, and more in the news
Reassessing Menachem Begin: Terrorist? Humanist? Man of the People?
Daniel Gordis examines the legacy of the Israeli statesman who fled the Holocaust, fought the Mandate, and made peace with Egypt
From Baghdad to Tel Aviv and Back: An Israeli Star Digs Into His Grandfather’s Music
Dudu Tassa immerses himself in the Arabic music of his late grandfather and reinterprets it for modern audiences
Fyvush Finkel: A Charming Conversation With a Longtime Serious Mensch
As the 91-year-old Yiddish theater star embarks on a Purim cabaret show, we revisit his appearance on Vox Tablet
- Young Orthodox Man Makes Buckingham Palace Guard Laugh In Hilarious Video
- Not Your Bubbe’s Purim Cookie: Kolooschen
- Scarlett Johansson Speaks Out About SodaStream Boycott Scandal
- Joshua Malina Does NOT Wish Mel Gibson A Shabbat Shalom
