Heed Israeli Soldiers on Iran

by Peter Beinart Feb 7, 2012 4:45 AM EST

American Jews should listen to top Israeli soldiers and spies who warn against bombing Iran, says Peter Beinart. MORE

Israel, Pipe Down

by Leslie H. Gelb Feb 6, 2012 4:45 AM EST

Tone down the threats and give economic sanctions on Iran time to work, writes Leslie H. Gelb. MORE

Israel’s Case for War With Iran

by Niall Ferguson Feb 6, 2012 12:00 AM EST

There are plenty of arguments against an Israeli attack on Iran. And all of them are bad. MORE

Paul Auster’s Turkish Dust-Up

by Oray Egin Feb 4, 2012 4:45 AM EST

The author had barely finished criticizing Turkey’s treatment of writers when the Turkish prime minister attacked him. MORE

U.S. Fears Israel Will Strike Iran

Feb 2, 2012 10:34 PM EST

Panetta reportedly warns that it could happen. MORE

Officials: Iran Willing to Attack U.S.

Jan 31, 2012 10:40 AM EST


Grows bolder in response to Western threats. MORE

Unbowed Egyptian Blogger Freed

by Alastair Beach Jan 30, 2012 6:59 PM EST

Mikael Nabil—atheist, fan of Israel—is Egypt’s odd man out, and he condemns the protest movement for deserting him. MORE

Toddler Chews Snake’s Head Off

Jan 28, 2012 8:18 AM EST

Emerges from brawl without a scratch. MORE

Egypt’s New Flash Point

by Ursula Lindsey Jan 28, 2012 4:45 AM EST

Egypt may finally be forced to address the status of its long-neglected native nomads, reports Ursula Lindsey. MORE

Cyberwar Hits the Holy Land

by Eli Lake Jan 17, 2012 8:32 PM EST

A group called Nightmare causes Israeli sites to shut down. Eli Lake on a new form of Mideast conflict. MORE