Jerusalem Report

Without an inquiry, October 7 conspiracy theories fill the void - analysis

Three years on, Israel still lacks an independent account of the failures that led to October 7

|ByDR. DANA BLANDER
Calls for a state commission of inquiry have continued as Israelis seek an authoritative account of the failures that led to October 7. Families of victims of the October 7 attacks and supporters hold photos and signs during a protest march on July 2, 2026, in Tel Aviv.Premium
Rising violence and organized crime in Arab communities have deepened frustration among the Arab population, leaving many residents skeptical that a change of government will improve their personal security. PremiumPremium

'Nobody is taking us seriously': Could Arab turnout decide Israel's October 27 election?

Arab Israelis head to the polls frustrated by crime and distrust, but aware their turnout could shape results

|ByDANA BEN-SHIMON
Israeli voters choose among competing party lists, but election day is often only the beginning of the battle to form a government.PremiumPremium

Israel and Sweden: Same voting system, same deadlock - analysis

In Israel and Sweden, proportional elections keep producing narrow winners and no government

|ByTZVI JASPER
Even the children of the moshav were honored in a special tribute ceremony at the Sde Nitzan community hub, alongside NATAN and Operaration Blessing volunteers. PremiumPremium

'Aid cannot recreate belonging': How Sde Nitzan is healing after October 7

Three years after October 7, residents of Moshav Sde Nitzan are rebuilding the relationships and community life shattered by war and displacement

|ByTANIA SHALOM MICHAELIAN

'A living landscape': Exploring Israel's shifting terrain through photography

From Jerusalem’s ancient streets to the shifting shores of the Dead Sea, one Israeli photographer documents a land that refuses to stand still

JULY 13, 2026BySHIMON PERLSTEIN
The colors of each sinkhole come from minerals, salt, clay, and water.
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Israel's desert wines gain appellation, offering tourism a reason to look South

International recognition is putting the Negev on the global wine map. Supporters hope it will also bring visitors south

JULY 13, 2026ByCHANI KAPLAN
Tushia Winery, an agricultural-educational farm in Be’er Milka, is in the heart of the desert between sand dunes, near the border with Egypt.
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Mapping Israel’s path to independence: 12 sites that tell Israel's real story

Twelve heritage sites under the umbrella of the Society for Preservation of Israel Heritage Sites give an authentic voice to our story as a nation

JULY 13, 2026ByTANIA SHALOM MICHAELIAN
Moshe Novomeysky established a community beside the Dead Sea in 1934, today an outdoor museum pays tribute to the tough, heat-resistant laborers and their families who lived there.
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Mystery meals: Rehovcharlotte's secret dinners build a global community, one table at a time

How Rehovcharlotte kept setting the table through war

JULY 13, 2026ByTOBIAS SIEGAL
Rehovcharlotte began as a small street dinner in Jaffa during the pandemic, growing into a roaming culinary experience stretching across Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Paris, and New York.
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The drone gap: Israel's defense giants are not building the weapon this war demands - analysis

Why Israel’s world-leading defense industry is failing to deliver the one weapon modern warfare demands most

JULY 13, 2026ByJUDAH TAUB
A member of the Lava Unmanned Systems Regiment, Norman, poses for a photograph with a Bulava strike drone, a kamikaze UAV capable of carrying a 3.5-kilogram payload with a range of up to 100 kilometers in Kharkiv region, Ukraine.
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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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