Israeli officials had a plan to prevent tragedy. It was ignored
New York Times: Years of negligence preceded the stampede that killed 45 people.
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Children and teens among dead in Israel festival stampede
The stampede cut short the annual festival of Lag BaOmer on Israel's Mount Meron.
Festival of tragedy: Families rushed to identify their dead relatives
Police launching probe into possible criminal misconduct by officers as anger, blame grow.
At least 44 killed in stampede at big Israeli religious festival
The stampede occurred during the celebrations of Lag BaOmer at Mount Meron.
Human rights group hits Israel with explosive accusation: Apartheid
New York Times: Israel is accused of the racist system that governed South Africa.
Jerusalem tension erupts in Israel-Palestine rocket fire
Clashes between Palestinians and Israeli police have become a nightly occurrence.
Iran accuses Israel of attack on nuclear site
Media report a cyberattack cut power to the Natanz facility.
The Iran nuclear talks, explained
New York Times: Both Iran and the US insist they want to return to the 2015 deal.
'Nuclear terrorism': Suspicion falls on Israel for Iran attack
If Israel was responsible, it further heightens tensions between the two nations.
Experts predict when to expect expanded NZ travel bubble
While there was confidence the vaccine reduced transmission, further data was required.
My life in Israel's brave new post-pandemic future
New York Times: Israel's real-time experiment leaves many questions unanswered.
Our Covid jab rollout lags behind other nations. Experts see this as a good thing
New Zealand may appear behind the pack, but is it to our advantage?
Israel in deadlock after fourth inconclusive election
An Islamist lawmaker has emerged as the kingmaker most likely to choose the next PM.
Is there a tech solution to unlocking more MIQ rooms?
Tourists consider a Thai holiday not 'in spite of' but 'because of' the novel take on MIQ.
Israel offers quarantine alternative to returning travellers
Could returning Kiwis soon be opting out of MIQ for isolation at home?
Rob Berg: International Criminal Court joins anti-Israel movement
Opinion: One of two viewpoints on the International Criminal Court decision on Palestine.
John Minto: Time to end the impunity for Israel
Opinion: One of two viewpoints on the International Criminal Court decision on Palestine.
Secretive Israeli nuclear facility undergoes major project
The facility is at the centre of the nation's undeclared atomic weapons programme.
As Israel reopens, 'whoever does not get vaccinated will be left behind'
New York Times: Israel reopens certain places to vaccinated people only.
Covid-19 vaccines bring political power in Middle East
Forget about oil and arms. Covid-19 vaccines are emerging as the new Middle East currency.
'How many funerals will come out of this one?'
New York Times: The coronavirus is devastating Israel's ultra-Orthodox communities.
Israel's Covid-19 vaccine success sparks debate on Palestinian inequities
New York Times: Israel's responsibilities as an occupying power are under scrutiny.
Blind man's sight restored after decade in world-first
He was blind for 10 years. Now a successful world-first operation could be a gamechanger.
Covid-19: WHO blasts vaccine profits and priorities
Director-General claims vaccine makers targeting locations where 'profits are highest'.
Israel rushes to expand West Bank settlements
The UN considers the settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territories to be illegal.
Are the US and Iran headed for a military showdown?
Middle East tensions are running high in the waning days of the Trump administration.
Israel heads to fourth election in two years as Govt collapses
Israel's divided Government has collapsed, triggering yet another election.
An autistic man is killed, exposing Israel's festering police brutality
New York Times: The police killing of a disabled Palestinian fuelled nationwide protests.
'Drone machine gun' killed nuclear scientist, Iran claims
The remote weapon 'zoomed in' on scientist using facial recognition tech, Iran alleges.
Israeli parliament takes step toward elections
Israel took a step towards elections after passing a proposal to dissolve parliament.
Iran mulls response to assassination of nuclear scientist
New York Times: Iran must now choose between revenge and pragmatism.
Iran's supreme leader vows revenge over slain scientist
The military-style killing has renewed fears of Iran striking back against the US.
UN calls on Israel to lift 'severe' blockade of Gaza
Israel's 13-year blockade of Gaza has sent poverty and unemployment skyrocketing.
The secret US-Israel plot to kill al-Qaida's second in command
Officials say Abu Mohammed al-Masri was secretly killed by assassins in Iran in August.