The Israel Archives

This week marks the 60^th anniversary of Israel's independence. To commemorate the event, we went through TNR's writings on Israel, decade-by-decade, and selected some of the most memorable. Below, you’ll find pieces from 1997 to the present, including those from our Zionism at 100 issue, which featured a piece by Martin Peretz on its history and another by Michael Ignatieff on the legacy of Theodor Herzl. In addition, Hillel Halkin and Leon Wieseltier meditate on the two-state solution. Stay tuned for more lists as we dig deeper into the archives.

“Unwanted Man”
The grim persistence of Ehud Olmert.
Yossi Klein Halevi(10/16/06)

“Close Quarters”
A wartime visit to Haifa, where Arabs and Jews get along.
Yossi Klein Halevi  (8/28/06)

 “Plan B”
A right-wing settler and the West Bank pullout.
Yossi Klein Halevi (07/03/06)

“Past Perfect”
How Sharon’s successor could succeed.
Yossi Klein Halevi (01/23/06)

“Center Stage”
Will Sharon’s centrist party last?
Yossi Klein Halevi  (12/12/2005)

“In Withdrawal”
For years, Israel's religious Zionists have sought a greater role in the army. Now that they have it, many wish they didn't.
Yossi Klein Halevi (03/07/05)

“Rigor Mortis”
Why Israel thinks a post-Arafat Palestine will mean more of the same.
Yossi Klein Halevi  (11/15/04)

“Tough Love”
The woman who may save the Likud.
Yossi Klein Halevi (08/09/04)

“Like A Prayer”
Kabbalah goes Hollywood.
Yossi Klein Halevi  (05/10/2004)

By TNR Staff