12 Questions for Israeli Writer Etgar Keret
The novelist spoke to "Newsweek" about his new memoir and whether he will stay in Israel.
Exiled in Abu Dhabi, Mohammed Dahlan Dreams of Gaza
The former Palestinian strongman wants to become the next president of Palestine.
If Israel Attacks Iran...
Will America get pulled into another Mideast war? We hosted a 'war game' with former U.S. officials to find out.
The Irresistible Islamist
Dan Ephron on Abdel Moneim Aboul Fotouh, who may be Egypt's next president.
When a Writer Draws a Blank
Dan Ephron says Israeli author Etgar Keret turns a dry spell into gold in his latest short story collection.
No Arabs Allowed
Jerusalem's favorite football team has hiring policies reminiscent of Apartheid and Jim Crow.
The (Ultra-Orthodox) Jewish State?
Israel's Haredi communities are booming. Why that spells trouble for the country's future.
When the Judge Is Your Enemy
A new documentary looks at Israel's military courts in the West bank.
Oz the Wizard
A consummate Sabra's latest work explores small-town life—with a distinctly Israeli backdrop.
State of Alarm
How Israel reacts to Abbas's bid for U.N. recognition will shape the future of the Middle East.
The Survivor
In a region beset by conflict and revolution, the enigmatic king of Morocco has managed to retain control.
'HE BELIEVED HE WAS EVERYTHING'
During most of last Thursday Yasir Arafat wouldn't hear of leaving his West Bank headquarters for medical treatment abroad. Though he'd lost consciousness the day before and couldn't stomach even the plain broth served up by his personal cook, the 75-year-old Palestinian leader told aides he wanted to remain in the Muqataa, as his crumbling Ramallah compound is known.