Opinion: Israel’s economy has grown and living standards have risen, but compared with other OECD countries it has failed to realize its full potential, falling behind peers due to policy choices and a lack of deep structural reforms

Opinion: After weeks of fighting and failed ceasefires between Damascus and the Kurds, the fate of the current truce is uncertain; with Syria’s Foreign Ministry warning that 'all options are open,' the likely outcome is easy to predict

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

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