Jerusalem Report

Israel Election 2026: The parties, blocs and battles that will shape Israel's future - explainer

Israel’s first post-October 7 election brings shifting alliances, new political faces and an uncertain path to power

|ByKESHET NEEV, SHIR PERETS
Results of a Maariv poll measuring how many seats each party would receive in the October 2026 Knesset elections, results shared on August 28, 2026.
Gadi Eisenkot, head of Yashar, is the main challenger to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the upcoming October election.PremiumPremium

How a military record and personal grief made Netanyahu's biggest rival

Gadi Eisenkot’s military record, personal loss, and political rise have made him the strongest new challenger to Israel’s longest-serving prime minister

|BySHIR PERETS
Venezuelans swarm to aid trucks where other civilians have come to deliver aid and food. PremiumPremium

Beneath the rubble': Photojournalist documents Venezuela's earthquake aftermath and Israeli aid

Two weeks after Venezuela’s devastating earthquakes, Photojournalist Chen G. Schimmel documented the rubble and the search for loved ones

|ByMATHILDA HELLER
Haredi demonstration in front of the military recruitment office in Jerusalem, April 12, with a sign that reads: ‘We will die and not enlist.’PremiumPremium

Netanyahu's haredi bargain: A lifeline that became a liability - analysis

The haredi draft deal was meant to secure Netanyahu’s political future, but it may be what unravels his coalition’s electoral prospects

|BySHIR PERETS

How Israel's western Galilee is rebuilding through tourism after war

After nearly 3 years of war, small business owners, artists, and restaurateurs are rebuilding tourism in Israel’s North – one visitor at a time

JULY 13, 2026BySHANNA FULD
The rolling hills of the Western Galilee during Spring.
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From Masa to MasterChef: Young immigrants cook their way into Israel

Masa fellows cook their way into Israel’s hospitality industry

JULY 13, 2026ByTOBIAS SIEGAL
Participants in Masa Israel Journey’s culinary program pose for a group photo after completing their final exams, marking the culmination of their hands-on training in Israel’s food and hospitality industry, May 26, Eilat.
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Modern luxury meets old-world grandeur at Jerusalem's Waldorf Astoria

Modern luxury at Jerusalem’s Waldorf Astoria

JULY 13, 2026ByRUTH MARKS EGLASH
Despite the struggles facing Israel’s tourism industry, the hotel has striven to maintain a high level of service and make sure visitors receive the same care and attention.
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Step through a time machine at Tiberias's Dona Gracia Hotel

A boutique hotel, untold Jewish history and lakeside charm make Tiberias an unexpectedly rewarding getaway

JULY 13, 2026BySHIFRA JACOBS
Dona Gracia Hotel and Museum blends hospitality with storytelling
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With foreign tourists gone, Eilat's hotels reinvent for Israeli guests

With foreign tourism still lagging, Isrotel is reshaping Eilat through innovation, investment and new experiences

JULY 13, 2026ByTAL SPUNGIN
Isrotel is developing no fewer than 10 new hotel and resort projects across Israel, including five in Tel Aviv and another in Jerusalem.
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Tel Aviv's Dan Panorama makes the case for a staycation spa day

A day of massages, poolside relaxation and outstanding service makes for the perfect Tel Aviv escape

JULY 13, 2026ByMATHILDA HELLER
The Dan Panorama hotel in Tel Aviv.
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Despite war, Israel still beckons as its tourism industry fights to survive - from the editor

Despite war and few tourists, Israel’s people, places, and resilience continue to welcome visitors

JULY 13, 2026ByRUTH MARKS EGLASH
Despite three years of war and dwindling tourists, Israel still has many experiences to offer.

To disarm Hezbollah, Lebanon must first dismantle its parallel state - analysis

Why disarming the weapons without dismantling the parallel state will remain an illusion

JULY 10, 2026ByAVIRAM BELLAISHE
US officials, along with Israeli and Lebanese envoys, participate in the signing ceremony in Washington on June 26. While the agreement has been termed a diplomatic breakthrough, no direct public interaction between the Israeli and Lebanese envoys was documented.
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Israel-Lebanon framework is a first step, but Hezbollah remains the test - opinion

A new Israel-Lebanon framework offers hope for lasting security, but its success hinges on whether Hezbollah can truly be contained

JULY 10, 2026ByANDREW FOX
Israeli and Lebanese flags on display at a monument called the ‘Good Fence’ in the northern town of Metula, bordering Lebanon, on June 18.
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Trump floats Syrian re-entry into Lebanon, reviving decades of trauma

US President Donald Trump’s suggestion that Damascus return to confront Hezbollah has reopened old wounds, exposing deep fears that one foreign occupier could simply replace another

JULY 9, 2026ByDANA BEN-SHIMON
US President Donald Trump’s suggestion to let Syria take on Hezbollah has unsettled many in the country, reviving memories of past prolonged Syrian interference.
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