Opinion: In a healthier political culture, a former IDF chief of staff, bereaved father and widely respected public servant like Gadi Eisenkot would be a leading contender for prime minister. His struggle to reach double digits says far more about Israeli society than about him

Opinion: Unlike Lebanon, which remains too weak to disarm Hezbollah, the shared interests between Israel and Syria’s new regime outweigh the differences, making Syria the arena that should be placed at the forefront of Israel’s diplomatic efforts