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Cyber Monday deals spike Israeli spending seven-foldCyber Monday deals resonate with Israelis used to paying more than Americans for daily goods, spurring a big leap in weekend spending.
Donkey carts replace garbage trucks in fuel-starved GazaAn acute fuel shortage has left much of Gaza's garbage truck fleet idle,聽one of many ways that Gaza's political crisis is weighing on daily life.
Tweets put a twist on diplomacy at Iran nuclear talksIranian officials frequently used Twitter to get out their message during talks, particularly when they disagreed with US claims.- The man behind secret US-Iran talks: Sultan QaboosSultan Qaboos of Oman, an understated renaissance man, is perhaps quietly enjoying news of the Iran nuclear deal he helped bring about over a cup of British tea.
Facebook makes the wait easier at Qalandia checkpointSome 13,000 members of the 'Qalandia conditions' page share stories of exasperation and pass on tips for negotiating a checkpoint where the wait can last three hours.
Why one Israeli settler invites tour groups over for teaArdie Geldman, who lives in the Israeli settlement of Efrat, regularly speaks to groups with a predominantly pro-Palestinian agenda.
Israel's Women of the Wall inspire 'cutting-edge' fashion lineThe Jewish feminist activists who pray at the Western Wall have inspired designers at Comme Il Faut, one of Tel Aviv鈥檚 top fashion houses.
Why Auschwitz survivor frowns at Israeli plan to teach Holocaust to 1st gradersIsraeli education Minister Shai Piron has promised that the new Holocaust curriculum will be 'age-appropriate,' but it has drawn significant criticism.
Why Arab presidents and princes are pledging millions to Philippines in typhoon Haiyan aidMiddle Eastern countries employ an estimated 2 million Filipino migrant workers, often illegally, giving them a strong if sometimes problematic connection to the Philippines.
Palestinian artist resists Israeli occupation 鈥� with his paintbrushAli Al-Wahsh, who honed his artistic skills while serving time in Israeli prisons, focuses his paintings on the land Palestinians claim as their own.- Propelled by a nation, wounded Israeli soldier runs the NYC marathonAharon Karov said letters from Israelis of all stripes strengthened him over the course of his remarkable five-year journey from the Gaza war to the New York City finish line.
How to pick up a girl in occupied territoryThese quips may not actually get you a Palestinian girl (or guy), but they shed light on how humor helps ease the hardship of daily Palestinian life.
A West Bank crusade against pollutionThe West Bank used to be a 'pollution haven' because of a dearth of environmental regulation, but Israeli settlement officials are seeking to change that.
90-year-old Israeli peacemaker asks if Israel will exist in 90 yearsUri Avnery, a prominent early supporter of the two-state solution, is using his 90th birthday to prompt discussion about Israel's future. His 1982 handshake with Yasser Arafat infuriated Israelis.
From Jerusalem to Ramallah: a short bus ride and time zone awayFor a few weeks, Israelis and Palestinians are on different time zones 鈥� a clear sign of how divided the two populations are despite no discernible borders.
Why rabbis are helping Palestinians defend their olive harvestRabbis for Human Rights has been caught in the crossfire as settlers attack Palestinians trying to harvest the crucial prized olive crop.
Bank of Israel appoints first female chief, boosting gender equalityIsrael ranks 46th聽in the world for representation of women among legislators, senior officials, and managers. But appointments like Flug's are slowly improving the situation.
Tying the knot with investors was the easy part, says Arabia Weddings founderBut now Samar Shawareb is struggling to convince small businesses to market their services on her wedding website.- Humanity in the wake of a terrorist attack in IsraelHaaretz writer Ilene Prusher brings out glimmers of humanity in an interview with American Jewish writer David Harris-Gershon, whose wife was almost killed in a 2002 attack.
Jordanian band slammed by fans for touring IsraelSome among Autostrad's loyal聽 fan base say it is betraying the Palestinian cause by not upholding an Arab cultural boycott against Israel.
