Fresh Air

Ahron Shapiro

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Understanding the Israeli election result

March 3, 2020 | Ahron Shapiro

The Arab League: Trump plan was to be accepted, but key states got “cold feet”

Insights and Admonitions from Ehud Yaari

February 26, 2020 | Ahron Shapiro

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Right-wing parties reunite

January 16, 2020 | Ahron Shapiro

Labor leader Amir Peretz and Meretz Leader Nitzan Horowitz celebrate their election pact.

Mergers, reshuffles ahead of tonight’s Israeli election deadline

January 15, 2020 | Ahron Shapiro

Iranian President Rouhani reviewing centrifuges: Iran is now saying it will cease adhering to any of the JCPOA nuclear deal restrictions on enrichment.

Time to push for new Iran nuclear deal

January 10, 2020 | Ahron Shapiro

President Rivlin’s (centre) rotation plan could not bridge the gap between Netanyahu (left) and Gantz (right)

Why Israel’s quest for a unity government failed

December 18, 2019 | Ahron Shapiro

A contract for a Chinese company to manage Haifa port is raising concerns in Israel

China, Iran dominate Australia/Israel Be’er Sheva dialogue

November 29, 2019 | Ahron Shapiro

Hebron memorial to Israeli infant Shalhevet Pass (inset), murdered by a Palestinian sniper in 2001.

Truth, Hebron and “Breaking the Silence”

October 16, 2019 | Ahron Shapiro

The prime ministerial rotation deal between Shamir and Peres in the 1980s was uncomfortable, but surprisingly effective

Bound for Unity?

September 26, 2019 | Ahron Shapiro

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Insider’s guide to the Israeli elections

September 17, 2019 | Ahron Shapiro

Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu announces his intent to extend Israeli sovereignty to the Jordan Valley in the near future, at a press conference on September 10.

Understanding Bibi’s controversial campaign pledge on the Jordan Valley

September 13, 2019 | Ahron Shapiro

Iranian oil tanker Grace 1 sits anchored off the Strait of Gibraltar July 20, 2019. Photographer: Marcelo del Pozo/Bloomberg

We’re right to protect oil supplies against Iranian attack

September 6, 2019 | Ahron Shapiro