Richard Pater
Richard Pater is Director in Israel of Israel and Middle East think tank BICOM
The Iranian threat looms over Israel – but a full-scale war does not suit its agenda
Despite mounting tensions, all-out war is not inevitable at this point
War cabinet split could get worse if Temple Mount flares up again
Growing divisions in Israel’s ruling forum do not bode well for dealing with traditional Ramadan flashpoint
The IDF is preparing for the long haul in Gaza after the anticipated hostage release
So far, Israeli forces have reached 'decisive victory' over ten Hamas battalions
Who will have the final say: the Supreme Court or the Knesset?
Where this goes from here is far from clear - and it is still possible President Isaac Herzog’s compromise track will yield fruit
How Eritrean street fights link to Bibi’s court reforms
Several questions also remain unanswered from the rioting
Security fears grow as politicians and IDF argue
Prolonged crisis has exposed sharp dividing lines in the fabric of Israeli society
Why is Israel launching the biggest raid in 20 years on Jenin?
The background to the latest West Bank flare-up
Israel's bitter political divisions of today are nothing new
As Israel’s celebrates its 75th birthday this month, we examine the triumphs and the challenges of an extraordinary nation
Bibi trusts inner circle to tackle Iran and seek new Arab allies
Now Netanyahu's cabinet has been sworn in, it's clear the country will be led by a small cohort of moderate loyalists
Did the Bible predict the return of Bibi?
The former prime minister looks set to make a spectacular comeback
This could be the year Israel is seen as force for good in region
Relations with Egypt and Jordan will continue to improve
Prince William's historic visit is a milestone for British-Israeli relations
The Duke of Cambridge's visit this week will leave a profound impression, writes Richard Pater
If Bibi could unite the centre…
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