Israeli protesters bring Tel Aviv to a halt, demand deal to free captivesLarge-scale protests in Israel reflect frustration over government's handling of captive negotiations.
Israel is redrawing the West Bank, cutting into a prospective Palestinian stateIsraeli settlement expansion and land seizures have reached unprecedented levels in the West Bank, undermining potential peace solutions.
Will ultra-Orthodox Jews have to enlist in the Israeli army?The debate over the ultra-Orthodox serving in the Israeli military could have significant political repercussions.Israel has faced challenges in enforcing mandatory military service for the ultra-Orthodox community for decades.