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Right-wing parties hold steady lead ahead of Israeli polls
15/01/2013 - ISRAEL

Right-wing parties hold steady lead ahead of Israeli polls

In just a week's time, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu will find out if his gamble has paid off. He's called early elections and it looks like it will work for him, with very little doubt that he will remain in power. However, the race between the runner-ups is hotly contested; it is likely Netanyahu will not get enough seats to rule alone and will be forced to form a coalition once again.
Hamas offers Hebrew classes in Gaza
12/01/2013 - PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES

Hamas offers Hebrew classes in Gaza

Since the beginning of the academic year in the Gaza Strip, a university programme – put in place by Hamas – to teach Hebrew to aspiring Palestinian teachers has been in full swing. The militant Islamic group is calling it “an act of resistance”.
Car explodes near Israeli defence ministry in Tel Aviv
10/01/2013 - ISRAEL

Car explodes near Israeli defence ministry in Tel Aviv

A car exploded near Israel’s defence ministry in Tel Aviv on Thursday, injuring several people in an incident police said was most likely crime related rather than linked to militant groups.
In pictures: Wild weather strikes the Middle East
09/01/2013 - WEATHER

In pictures: Wild weather strikes the Middle East

Winter storms have left much of the Middle East in chaos over the past week, leaving cities flooded and even claiming lives, in what is the worst weather the region has seen in over 10 years.
Bernard Guetta, International Affairs Commentator with Libération and France Inter Radio
08/01/2013 - THE INTERVIEW

Bernard Guetta, International Affairs Commentator with Libération and France Inter Radio

Annette Young talks to Bernard Guetta, an international affairs commentator for the French daily, Liberation, about the challenges that lie ahead for the world’s leaders in 2013.
Pro-settlement extremists to gain from Israel’s right shift
08/01/2013 - ISRAEL

Pro-settlement extremists to gain from Israel’s right shift

The surge in popularity of a pro-settlement movement has caught Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu by surprise, prompting him to call on his right-wing base for support in the January 22 snap legislative election.
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Meet the Israeli journalists running for office
07/01/2013 - THE WEEK IN THE MIDDLE EAST

Meet the Israeli journalists running for office

In Israel, increasing numbers of journalists are launching political careers, aiming to run in the country's coming parliamentary election. Next, Hamas leaders in Gaza allow rival movement Fatah to celebrate the anniversary of the secular party's existence, in a sign of improving ties between the two camps. Finally, Turkey removes hundreds of books from a list of censored works, as Ankara seeks to shake off criticism of its record on freedom of expression.
Netanyahu pledges new border fence with Syria
07/01/2013 - SYRIA

Netanyahu pledges new border fence with Syria

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to erect a new barrier on the country’s border with Syria in a bid to prevent jihadists fighting against Bashar al-Assad’s regime from entering Israel.
Striking Observers stories from 2012
29/12/2012 - THE OBSERVERS

Striking Observers stories from 2012

This show is made up entirely of amateur images. We've seen time and time again how images captured by ordinary citizens then uploaded onto the Web can change history, or at least shift the balance of power. This week, we take a look back at some of those moments.
'Orphans as pawns'
27/12/2012 - In the World Papers

'Orphans as pawns'

IN THE WORLD PAPERS, 27/12/12: Le Monde explores the situation in the Central African Republic as rebels advance on the capital. Israeli and pan-Arab papers report that Benjamin Netanyahu met King Abdullah II in Jordan to discuss the situation in Syria. And Russian and American papers react to the decision by Russia's Upper Chamber to unanimously back a measure banning Americans from adopting Russian children.
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