Israel

Published
March 24, 2023

Maine Voices: A liberal case for Israel

The narrative that this Middle East democracy is self-evidently the oppressor of Palestinian-Israelis ignores much of history and present reality.
Published
March 7, 2023

At least 6 Palestinians killed during Israeli West Bank raid

Tuesday’s raid was the latest in a string of deadly arrest operations by the Israeli military in the northern West Bank, as violence surges to its highest levels in years.
Published
February 27, 2023

Palestinian gunman kills Israeli motorist as violence roils West Bank

Israel sent hundreds more troops to the northern West Bank to restore calm after Sunday's violence.
Published
February 22, 2023

Israel says Palestinian militants fired rockets after raid

The raid, which reduced a building to rubble and left a series of shops riddled with bullets, was one of the bloodiest battles in nearly a year of fighting in the West Bank and east Jerusalem.
Published
February 14, 2023

Maine Voices: Silence of our state’s senators on human rights violations equals complicity

Angus King and Susan Collins should hold Israel to the same standard that they now hold Russia.
Published
February 13, 2023

Thousands march in Israel as Netanyahu allies push overhaul

The proposed changes have triggered weeks of mass demonstrations, drawn cries of protests from influential business leaders and former military men.
Published
January 30, 2023

U.S. Secretary of State urges Israel-Palestinian calm as violence soars

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is urging Israel and the Palestinians to exercise restraint amid a spike in violence that has put the region on edge
Published
December 29, 2022

Israel swears in Netanyahu as prime minister of right-wing government

Despite his political comeback, he remains on trial for charges of fraud, breach of trust, and accepting bribes in three corruption cases.
Published
November 14, 2022

Israel condemns U.S. investigation of slain Palestinian-American journalist

Israel's Defense Minister says the U.S. inquiry into the fatal shooting of Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh is a 'grave mistake.'
Published
November 1, 2022

Israel’s Netanyahu appears to hold lead in election

Exit polls show former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu holds a narrow lead in Israeli elections paving the way for a return to power.