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Vox’s coverage of Israel, from the Israel-Palestine conflict to Israel’s elections to its relationship with the US and more. You can find more coverage of the October 7, 2023, attack on Israel here or by following Vox’s storystream of the 2023 Israel-Hamas war.

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Trump’s signature Israel policy had a key flaw. We’re seeing it now.Trump’s signature Israel policy had a key flaw. We’re seeing it now.
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The Abraham Accords didn’t resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Thursday’s deadly violence makes that clear.

By Alex Ward
Politics
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is exposing a deep schism in the Democratic PartyThe Israeli-Palestinian conflict is exposing a deep schism in the Democratic Party
Politics

Democrats have moved left on Israel. Biden hasn’t.

By Alex Ward
Politics
Israel’s actions in East Jerusalem are a human rights test for BidenIsrael’s actions in East Jerusalem are a human rights test for Biden
Politics

The Biden administration said it wants human rights at the “center” of its foreign policy. Now is its chance to prove that.

By Alex Ward
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Israel’s suspected attack on an Iranian nuclear site complicates US-Iran talksIsrael’s suspected attack on an Iranian nuclear site complicates US-Iran talks
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Iran has been ramping up its uranium enrichment. The suspected Israeli cyberattack on the Natanz nuclear site might be retaliation for that.

By Alex Ward
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The assassination of a top Iranian nuclear scientist, briefly explainedThe assassination of a top Iranian nuclear scientist, briefly explained
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Iran has blamed Israel for the attack, and pledged retaliation.

By Cameron Peters
Explainers
Israel’s anti-Netanyahu protests, explainedIsrael’s anti-Netanyahu protests, explained
Explainers

Between the prime minister’s corruption trial and coronavirus failure, Israelis are calling on him to resign.

By Conor Murray
Explainers
Mysterious explosions keep happening in Iran. Israel is likely behind it.Mysterious explosions keep happening in Iran. Israel is likely behind it.
Explainers

Experts say the suspected sabotage is part of Israel’s long-term efforts to delay any and all of Iran’s nuclear development.

By Alex Ward
World Politics
Netanyahu wins big in Israel’s elections — but not enough to secure full controlNetanyahu wins big in Israel’s elections — but not enough to secure full control
World Politics

Israel’s confusing election results, and why they matter, explained.

By Zack Beauchamp
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Israeli forces shot a Palestinian journalist in the leg. He got no compensation.Israeli forces shot a Palestinian journalist in the leg. He got no compensation.
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Israeli forces have a pattern of not compensating Palestinian journalists they injure.

By Farah Al Sharif
The war on Israeli democracy
Politics

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has attacked the foundations of democracy. If he wins his 2020 reelection bid, things could get a lot worse.

By Zack Beauchamp
World Politics
Palestinians don’t need Jared Kushner to civilize them. They need rights.Palestinians don’t need Jared Kushner to civilize them. They need rights.
World Politics

I’m Palestinian American. I reject my people’s oppression. And I want my government to listen.

By Hanna Alshaikh
World Politics
Trump releases Middle East peace plan for Israel-PalestineTrump releases Middle East peace plan for Israel-Palestine
World Politics

The proposal attempts to solve the intractable problems between Israelis and Palestinians that have stymied US administrations for decades.

By Vox Staff
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What will Palestinians do now?What will Palestinians do now?
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An expert explains Palestinian leaders’ options after Trump revealed his peace plan.

By Alex Ward
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US Embassy in Israel moves to JerusalemUS Embassy in Israel moves to Jerusalem
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By Vox Staff
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Jared Kushner, architect of Trump’s Middle East peace plan, still doesn’t get itJared Kushner, architect of Trump’s Middle East peace plan, still doesn’t get it
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Kushner’s main talking point on the peace deal highlights the whole problem with it.

By Alex Ward
Explainers
Trump’s Israel-Palestine peace plan, explainedTrump’s Israel-Palestine peace plan, explained
Explainers

“The real threat to peace is if the plan succeeds,” an expert told Vox.

By Alex Ward
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Trump’s Israel-Palestine peace plan: Read the full text of his so-called “deal of the century”Trump’s Israel-Palestine peace plan: Read the full text of his so-called “deal of the century”
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Some experts say it’s dead on arrival.

By Alex Ward
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is officially going to trial on corruption chargesIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is officially going to trial on corruption charges
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The leader dropped his push for immunity on the same day Trump unveils his Middle East peace plan.

By Jen Kirby
World Politics
Benjamin Netanyahu is trying to put himself above the lawBenjamin Netanyahu is trying to put himself above the law
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The Israeli prime minister’s latest attempt to avoid jail time further demonstrates his threat to democracy.

By Zack Beauchamp
World Politics
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wins party primary, weeks after indictmentsIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wins party primary, weeks after indictments
World Politics

The strong primary performance suggests Israel’s controversial leader is still in the game.

By Zeeshan Aleem
Future Perfect
An artificial intelligence company backed by Microsoft is helping Israel surveil PalestiniansAn artificial intelligence company backed by Microsoft is helping Israel surveil Palestinians
Future Perfect

Facial recognition and algorithm searches of social media are only part of it.

By Hannah Brown
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Trump’s top Middle East peace envoy is quitting. There’s still no Israel-Palestine deal.Trump’s top Middle East peace envoy is quitting. There’s still no Israel-Palestine deal.
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“Trump picked loyalists who knew little about the conflict to help resolve one of the most intractable conflicts in the world,” an expert said.

By Alex Ward
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Netanyahu blocks Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib from visiting IsraelNetanyahu blocks Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib from visiting Israel
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President Donald Trump urged the prime minister to stop the two Muslim members of Congress from visiting.

By Alex Ward
Politics
“A shameful, unprecedented move”: Democrats react to Israel blocking Omar and Tlaib’s trip“A shameful, unprecedented move”: Democrats react to Israel blocking Omar and Tlaib’s trip
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Everyone from speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi to 2020 hopeful John Delaney have weighed in.

By Alex Ward
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Violent protests erupt in Israel over police shooting of unarmed Ethiopian teenViolent protests erupt in Israel over police shooting of unarmed Ethiopian teen
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Israel’s Ethiopian community has long experienced discrimination.

By Alex Ward
Politics
Pete Buttigieg calls Israel a “strong ally” and says he’d keep the US embassy in JerusalemPete Buttigieg calls Israel a “strong ally” and says he’d keep the US embassy in Jerusalem
Politics

Buttigieg is more pro-Israel than many other 2020 Democratic candidates.

By Alex Ward
World Politics
The Israeli-Palestinian peace process is dead. An expert explains why.The Israeli-Palestinian peace process is dead. An expert explains why.
World Politics

“If your solution does not include self-determination for everyone, and basic civil, human, and political rights for everyone — it’s not a real process.”

By Alexia Underwood
World Politics
5 things to know about one of Israel’s most important elections in decades5 things to know about one of Israel’s most important elections in decades
World Politics

Benjamin Netanyahu and Benny Gantz are both vying to be Israel’s next prime minister.

By Alexia Underwood
Vox’s guide to where 2020 Democrats stand on policy
Democrats are increasingly critical of Israel. Not Pete Buttigieg.Democrats are increasingly critical of Israel. Not Pete Buttigieg.
Vox’s guide to where 2020 Democrats stand on policy

Buttigieg’s staunch support of Israel bucks the Democratic party’s trend.

By Alex Ward
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Israel and Gaza inch closer to war after a rocket attack and a forceful responseIsrael and Gaza inch closer to war after a rocket attack and a forceful response
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“Both sides might inadvertently plunge themselves into a new a war” if they don’t step back from the brink, said an expert.

By Alex Ward
World Politics
Trump just made a highly controversial decision about Israel — againTrump just made a highly controversial decision about Israel — again
World Politics

Trump’s Golan Heights decision, briefly explained.

By Alex Ward
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Israel responded forcefully to rockets launched from GazaIsrael responded forcefully to rockets launched from Gaza
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The Israeli military said it struck 100 Hamas targets.

By Alex Ward
World Politics
2 rockets from Gaza targeted Tel Aviv. Israel is likely to respond forcefully.2 rockets from Gaza targeted Tel Aviv. Israel is likely to respond forcefully.
World Politics

After a failed rocket attack on the major city, conflict between Israel and Gaza could get worse.

By Alex Ward
World Politics
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu to be indicted on bribery charges pending hearingIsraeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu to be indicted on bribery charges pending hearing
World Politics

The announcement comes less than two months before Israel’s elections.

By Alexia Underwood
Politics
The controversy over laws punishing Israel boycotts, explainedThe controversy over laws punishing Israel boycotts, explained
Politics

A bill encouraging a crackdown on the BDS movement just failed in the Senate.

By Zack Beauchamp
World Politics
Egypt’s president tried to stop a 60 Minutes interview from airing. It’s now clear why.Egypt’s president tried to stop a 60 Minutes interview from airing. It’s now clear why.
World Politics

Sisi admitted to close military cooperation with Israel and denied that Egypt was holding any political prisoners.

By Alexia Underwood
Why Trump’s withdrawal from Syria is bad news for Israel — and good news for Iran
Politics

It could turn a simmering conflict into something much more dangerous.

By Michal Kranz
World Politics
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu could be indicted. Here’s what you need to know.Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu could be indicted. Here’s what you need to know.
World Politics

This is the third time Israeli police have recommended that the prime minister be put on trial for corruption charges.

By Alexia Underwood
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Israel and Gaza just saw their worst violence in years. It could get worse.Israel and Gaza just saw their worst violence in years. It could get worse.
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“It’s entirely possible that it will spiral into a full-blown war,” an expert said.

By Alex Ward
Politics
Trump says Palestinians will “absolutely” come to the negotiating table — because he cut their aidTrump says Palestinians will “absolutely” come to the negotiating table — because he cut their aid
Politics

The president’s remarks came at a meeting on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly.

By Alexia Underwood