Fresh Air

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

Israelis are quite patriotic, but will they be willing to turn out to vote for the second time this year?

Ten wildcards which could decide the election

August 30, 2019 | Ahron Shapiro

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Good Money after Bad: Why is Australia continuing to pour money into the UN’s refugee efforts in Palestine?

August 23, 2019 | Ahron Shapiro

President Hassan Rouhani speaks in a meeting during his provincial tour to the North Khorasan, Iran, on July 14, 2019. Photo: Iranian Presidency Office via AP

World must keep pressure on Iran over nuclear deal

July 22, 2019 | Ahron Shapiro