Isabel Kershner
Death toll rises in violent confrontation over Gaza Strip
The violent clash between Israel and Palestinians in the Gaza strip continues, with death tolls rising as the conflict seemingly expands. For the first time since the Gulf War in 1991, rockets landed in Tel Aviv, though no one died. More than a dozen Palestinians, as well as three Israelis, weren’t so fortunate.
A Religious War Inside Israel
Tensions between ultra-Orthodox Haredim and more secular Israelis have been growing over the past year. With strict codes in regards to clothing, observance of the Sabbath, and male-female interactions, this 1 million-strong segment of the population has become increasingly vocal about its displeasure with what it perceives as an insufficiently observant state. Specifically, the majority of this […]
Syrian-Israel Border Protests Shift Attention From Government Conflict
We are joined by journalists on both sides of the border: Isabel Kershner, is a reporter for The New York Times in Jerusalem. A correspondent working anonymously in Syria says the situation is much worse than is being reported to the outside.
Planned Israeli settlement expansion complicates peace process
Israel has announced plans to expand a Jewish district of Jerusalem captured in the 1967 war. The Palestinians have said this district belongs to their future state. Isabel Kershner, a reporter for our partner The New York Times, joins us from Jerusalem.