November 09, 2009, 12:00 AM
LEBANON'S JEWISH COMMUNITY
The Jewish community in Beirut keeps shrinking due to emigration and mortality. But the few Jews who remain hope to strengthen their ties by renovating a historic synagogue in the city center. By Daniel Steinvorth more...
November 05, 2009, 11:21 AM
36 CONTAINERS FROM IRAN
It was only weeks ago that a German ship was found carrying weapons intended for the Islamist militants of Hezbollah. Now, Israeli special forces have discovered another German-owned ship carrying 36 containers full of munitions and have accused Iran of having sent the cache to Hezbollah. By Matthias Gebauer and Ulrike Putz more...
November 02, 2009, 04:53 PM
THE STORY OF 'OPERATION ORCHARD'
In September 2007, Israeli fighter jets destroyed a mysterious complex in the Syrian desert. The incident could have led to war, but it was hushed up by all sides. Was it a nuclear plant and who gave the orders for the strike? By Erich Follath and Holger Stark more...
October 23, 2009, 12:37 PM
ADMINISTRATIVE DETENTION IN ISRAEL
Hundreds of Palestinians are kept behind bars in Israel without charges having been filed and with no access to a fair trial. Not even their lawyers are allowed to look at the evidence. Some governments in the West have expressed their concern, but the Israelis haven't budged. By Christoph Schult more...
October 15, 2009, 12:48 PM
THE REMOTE CONTROL PRESIDENT
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is damaging his standing with his own supporters as he careens back and forth between Israel and the United States. As his support fades, Palestinians are beginning to discuss a possible successor. Someone who might pave the way for reconciliation between Abbas' Fatah party and the radical Hamas. By Christoph Schult in Jerusalem more...
October 07, 2009, 04:03 PM
GAZA LOVE STORY
He lived in the Gaza Strip, she in the West Bank. It seemed as though the Israeli blockade would prevent their marriage. Then May risked her life to crawl through a smugglers' tunnel into Gaza and join Mohammed. Now they face an uncertain future together. By Ulrike Putz in Nuseirat, the Gaza Strip more...
October 05, 2009, 01:59 PM
SPIEGEL INTERVIEW WITH HAMAS LEADER MAHMOUD ZAHAR
Hamas recently provided video proof to the Israelis that Galid Shalit, the soldier kidnapped in 2006, is still alive. SPIEGEL spoke with Hamas leader Mahmoud Zahar about Shalit's impending release and the role that Germany has played in the negotiations. more...
September 07, 2009, 12:00 AM
MISSING FOR 23 YEARS
The case of Israeli soldier Ron Arad, who has been missing for 23 years, has long been the focus of international attention. Now an Israeli journalist claims to have obtained the truth about Arad's fate. By Christoph Schult and Holger Stark more...
August 31, 2009, 04:31 PM
PAVING THE WAY FOR PEACE TALKS
US President Barack Obama is serious about his new Mideast policy. He is urging Israel to halt its settlement activities in the occupied territories and is pushing Europe to impose tougher sanctions on Tehran. Israel, Iran and even Hamas are already reacting to the new policy. Does it present an opportunity for compromise? By Erich Follath and Christoph Schult more...
August 30, 2009, 10:58 AM
THE HONEST BROKER FROM BERLIN
At the request of the Israeli government, Gemany's foreign intelligence service, the BND, is negotiating with Hamas, Jerusalem and Egypt in order to secure the release of Gilad Shalit, who has been held hostage in Gaza since June 2006. Coupled with the release of Palestinian prisoners, it could be a win-win situation for both sides. By Christoph Schult and Holger Stark more...
