Opinion

The only possible explanation for the conduct of China and Russia is the desire to prevent a Western 'takeover' of the Arab Spring, no matter the cost in human life.

If Israel accepts an invitation to the conference in Helsinki, it will have an opportunity to move ahead on a deal: comprehensive nuclear disarmament in exchange for comprehensive peace, says researchers' position paper.

All these years, Israel's Arab MKs have traveled to seek the favor of the Syrian ruler who is now butchering his people. They sat with the killer-leader, soaking up his every word, and after all that, there isn't a single voice among them saying 'Enough bloodshed.'

We must continue to preserve the universities' academic and administrative freedom - but at the same time, the universities must take care not to deviate from the rules and decisions of the council.

The hope held by the left that the social protest would be translated into electoral support is gradually turning into an illusion.