More From Meredith Mandell
'Boycott Israel' Event At Brooklyn College Draws Protests
The BDS movement wants to boycott Israel -- and when it held an event at a university in the middle of a heavily Jewish neigborhood of New York, sparks flew.
Feb 08, 2013
No Pants Subway Ride: What It Was Like On The No-Pants Subway In New York City [PHOTOS]
The 12th Annual No Pants Subway Ride attracted a varied cast of half-naked characters to New York, from 18 to 80-plus years old.
Jan 14, 2013
Conciliatory Obama Focuses On The American Dream
In his victory speech at the McCormick Place arena, the president highlighted what keeps America together to close the bitter 2012 election season.
Nov 07, 2012
On Israel's Border With Syria, The Druze Still Love Assad. Or Do They?
Living on land annexed by Israel, but still close to Syria, Druze townspeople in the Golan Heights have put their chips on a tyrant they see as their defender from radical Islam. Some are rethinking that strategy.
Aug 25, 2012
Talking About Egypt, Thinking About Iran: Clinton's Real Focus In Israel
During her last visit in Israel as Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton talked about Egypt but really thought about Iran. And made scant mention of the Palestinians, nowhere near as pressing an issue for America as the Arab Spring
Jul 17, 2012
Water From The Sea: The Risks And Rewards Of Israel's Huge Bet On Desalination
Israel is faced with a major water deficit, and it's investing in desalination to solve the problem -- but the country's big push for getting water from the sea is not without risks.
Jul 14, 2012
Iran, Syria, And A Red Carpet: What Was Vladimir Putin Doing In Israel?
Worries about present-day issues overshadowed unsavory history this week as Russian President Vladimir Putin made a 24-hour whirlwind visit to Israel.
Jun 28, 2012
New Arms Race - Sleuth Eugene Kaspersky Stresses Rush To Protect Against Cyberweapons
Hackers gathered in Tel Aviv last week to discuss the state of cybersecurity, amid suspicions that Israel is behind attacks on Iranian computers.
Jun 12, 2012
Religion Or Rule Of Law? Vote On West Bank Settlement Exposes Sharp Rift In Israel
Ulpana is a tiny Israeli settler outpost in the West Bank that has been making headlines after the Israeli Supreme Court said it had to be demolished.
Jun 06, 2012
