Judean hills

Israeli study finds plants absorb nutrients from airborne dust, challenging root-only theory

The study shows that leaves can take in minerals, including iron and phosphorus, from airborne dust, challenging the long-held understanding that plants depend solely on soil for nutrients.

Newly sprouted plants stand out in the soil, reaching for light, as the sun shines down in a garden setting during the spring season.
PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu and the author.

An open letter to PM Benjamin Netanyahu: Make this Israel's last war with Iran - opinion

Rare Byzantine-era gold coins discovered at the Hyrcania archaeological site in the northern Judean Desert.

Byzantine-era coins, ring discovered in Judean Desert point to Christian presence in region

Walking in the Judean Hills, it’s clear that the end of summer has descended upon the Land of Israel.

Hiking the Holy Land: The land that wakes the soul


Here to stay

Gush Etzion’s residents grapple with future hopes and present realities.

A Hanukka event at the Oz Vega’on outpost.

A legal right and a moral imperative

Israel holds legal title to all land that is not privately owned in Judea and Samaria.

The ‘state lands’ of Gvaot in the Etzion Bloc

Ein Mata, one of the Eila Valley's best-kept secrets

What could be better than chilling out at a refreshingly cool spring on a hot summer day?

Moshav Mata vista.

Likud ministers being pressured to quit Knesset

Party activists are urging ministers to step down in order to allow new MKs to enter political arena.

Wide view of the Knesset

Ya’alon: IDF prioritizes demolitions of illegal homes in settlements with violent record

Rights group slams defense minister, IDF for "collectively punishing" communities.

Border Police in Yitzhar 370

The legality of the settlements

The Levy Report is Israel’s response to those who unfairly and incorrectly conclude that the settlements are illegal under int'l law.

A view of the Jewish settlement of Maale Ephraim.