Saudi Arabia: A Kingdom in Turmoil
The Mideast's biggest paradox: Extremist ideology and an alliance with the U.S. ■ A modern army with not enough manpower ■ A Mideast peace initiative and a quagmire in Yemen ■ Where is Saudi Arabia headed?
Saudi Arabia: A Kingdom in Turmoil
Saudi Arabia, Oil Superpower, Now Forced to Play by Others’ Rules
As more countries reduce their dependence on Saudi crude oil, the kingdom is trying to transform its economy – and finds itself at the mercy of buyers
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Bye Bye, Queen of the Sky: How El Al's 747 Connected Israel and the Jewish World
El Al was among the first to buy the gigantic jumbo with its iconic hump, and went on to break the record for most people on a flight, bringing 1,088 Ethiopian Jews to Israel. This is the story of El Al 001, the flight that made the Jewish world smaller
Down and Out in Jericho, Where the Oslo Process Began in the West Bank
Idle taxi driver: ‘Look around at the coffee shops – all the young people are sitting there unemployed. No one thinks about Oslo. All they’re thinking about is how to earn a decent livelihood each day’
Netanyahu in Deep Water: Everything You Need to Know About the Submarines Scandal
A timeline of the prime minister's stake in a U.S. company with links to a German shipbuilder, Israel's purchase of submarines and developments in the police investigation
One state, two states, whatever
Haaretz Poll: 42% of Israelis Back West Bank Annexation, Including Two-state Supporters
Thirty-four percent support a two-state solution ■ Twenty percent of non-Jews support entire West Bank annexation ■ Only three Israeli parties openly support two-state solution
Two-state Solution: U.S. Jews Won't Budge. Will It Cost Them Their Relationship With Israel?
Supporting two states was not always a given for American Jews. But once it became the preferred solution, while Israelis grew increasingly skeptical, it drove the two biggest Jewish communities in the world apart
On a Clear Day in the West Bank, You Can See the Israel You Lost Forever
A visit to a settlement leader whose vision of Israel’s future borders includes parts of Syria, Iraq, and Lebanon and even Iran
Analysis Benjamin Netanyahu, the Undertaker of the Two-state Solution
The only leader of the Israeli right to accept the two-state solution only to do everything to prevent it from happening
Opinion What Will Trump Do First: Make Mideast Peace or Strike Iran?
Fresh off the president's help securing re-election, Trump and Netanyahu appear more closely aligned than ever. But both that alliance, and relations with their Arab allies, is about to face a series of severe reality tests
Explained Two States, One and Other Solutions to the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Two decades after Oslo, Haaretz maps the different approaches to resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
What to do in Tel Aviv
We Found Out What Makes Tourists Crazy About Tel Aviv
The beaches, the clubs, the food, the transportation, the pleasant natives (yes!) – all these, according to a random poll, make the city a true tourist destination. If only the prices weren't insane!
Insider’s Guide to Tel Aviv: Eating, Partying, Shopping and Hot Tips From Cool Locals
Eat, drink and party like a local when in Tel Aviv for the Eurovision. We asked the coolest residents for the city's secret gems and recommendations, so you won't have to
17+ Best Restaurants in Tel Aviv You Must Try
Where to eat in Tel Aviv: These best restaurants, bars, stands and markets will ensure that a stay in the city encompasses the full gamut of culinary experiences
15 Best Bars in Tel Aviv: A Bar-hopping Guide to Israel's Sin City
Drinks at bars in Tel Aviv are expensive - on par with New York City or London - and Israelis aren’t big drinkers themselves, but the bar culture is still thriving
12+ Must-have Apps to Get Around, Eat Well and Hook Up in Tel Aviv
From bikes, scooters, taxis and ride-sharing to food, dating and money: Haaretz lays down all the apps necessary for tourists to get through the Tel Aviv Eurovision madness
Tel Aviv's Best Beaches: The Ultimate Guide
Which Tel Aviv beach should you pick? How much will beer cost? And where should you stop to eat on the way? We've got you covered
