KARKUR JUNCTION, Israel — It’s no longer just a job for Israel’s bus drivers. For the past two years, they have been thrust onto the front lines as their vehicles become the ideal target for suicide bombers determined to wreak havoc and instill fear across Israeli society. The burden has taken its toll. “I’m not letting him go back,” said … Read More
TEL AVIV, Israel _ With hatred and distrust of each other at an all-time high, Israelis and Palestinians have finally found something they have in common – their love of soccer. But for many, World Cup 2002 means so much more than the games themselves. The breathtaking matches in the Far East have become a form of escape and even a … Read More
TEL AVIV, Israel _ Pushed into the background by nearly 20 months of violence, Israel’s peace camp is slowly stirring into action. But the constant threat of terrorism and widespread Israeli mistrust of the Palestinians have taken their toll. Veteran peace activists are optimistic that peace negotiations can be resumed but most average Israelis just want some quiet. Two weeks ago, … Read More
TEL AVIV, Israel — In a society accustomed to grief and tragedy, many Israelis have become inured to the horrors of terror. But the worst terrorist attack in 15 months of Israeli-Palestinian violence devastated Russian immigrants, a community unaccustomed to such bloodshed. More than seven months after the attack, students at a high school that seven of the victims attended … Read More