Israel

Israel has a comprehensive public education system from early childhood through adulthood.

Government's disinterest in Sabbath inspection of businesses underscores waning Orthodox power.

From the Caucasus region, their home is now Israel.

It's not an oxymoron: Secular Jewish Israelis value a variety of Jewish religious practices.

Israeli Bedouin have an ambiguous relationship with the state.

Believe it or not, Israelis need Jewish education.

Israel's legal system provides for freedom for all religious groups.

Agriculture plays a huge role in Israel's society.

An unequal partnership?

The highest court in the land stands up to the government policy and second-guesses parliamentary regulations.

While some Palestinian intellectuals condemn it, the tactic remains popular in Palestinian society.

The Second Intifada brought with it a wave of suicide bombings by Palestinians against Israeli civilians.