Critics, including opposition leaders and the father of a fallen IDF soldier, accuse Prime Minister Netanyahu of avoiding a truly independent investigation due to fear of the findings. According to the government, a ministerial committee will give its recommendation on the investigation's members and powers within 45 days

Israelis and Palestinians seem further apart than ever, with a chasm separating Hamas and an extremist Israeli government. But Palestinian citizens of Israel offer a different model – and Israel's liberal and left-wing parties must include them, and their narrative, ahead of fateful elections

Since journalist Guy Peleg first aired a leaked video showing IDF soldiers abusing a Palestinian detainee, he has faced sustained attacks from right-wing activists, media figures, and politicians. Last week, right-wing activist Mordechai David followed Peleg, tailing his car and blocking it