Op-ed: Israel's prime minister, who rejected economic-social populism his entire professional and political life, has now strongly embraced it in his quick and shameless acceptance of the ultra-Orthodox parties' demands.

Op-ed: Xenophobia is not only rooted in Israel – it is also encouraged by politicians on the eve of elections. The young protestors are forcing Israelis to look in the mirror, and it's not a pretty sight.

Op-ed: If United Nations wishes to secure its facilities in Gaza and avoid future death and injury, it must enforce the law it preaches to others and end its highly damaging role in enabling Hamas attacks.

The army is almost the only place in Israel where one sees members of the Ethiopian community fulfilling all roles and positions.