After four years, Israel is once again facing parliamentary elections. A full legislative term without early elections is anything but self-evident in this country. Since the founding of the state, only three governments have completed a full term.
Author - Dov Eilon
Dov worked for 22 years on Israeli radio and television responsible for background music and sound effects for programs after completing studies at the Jerusalem Music Academy. Dov plays the cello.
But he always had a knack for journalism, and since 2001 has been writing for several German-language websites in addition to his work on television.
With Israel Today since May 2016, Dov enjoys focusing on reporting from Israel that gives readers abroad an honest picture of life and events in Israel. Dov oversees the website in German.
Dov is married with three grown children and lives in Modiin between Tel Aviv and Jerusalem.
More articles from Dov Eilon
Israel has lost a musician today whose songs have accompanied me for many years—during my studies, in my professional life, in everyday moments.
Despite war, Israel is economically successful – growth, high-tech, and structural challenges.
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Well-intentioned naivety
Impressions from an event in Jerusalem on antisemitism, political responsibility, and the alarming naivety of the West.
Daily life in Israel between normality, open wounds, and the question of what a possible US strike against Iran would mean for us.
Why good intentions alone do not create security – Europe’s approach to the Middle East.
A UN report levels the apartheid accusation against Israel in Judea and Samaria – thereby further intensifying an already deeply polarized international debate.
The UK elevates the Palestinian mission to embassy status – a diplomatic move that meets with widespread rejection in Israel.
After the Hamas massacre of October 7, a BBC team filmed the destroyed home of an Israeli family—without their consent. Now the British broadcaster is paying compensation. The case is emblematic of a deeper problem in international reporting on Israel.
Three lines, 109 underground stations, and up to two million passengers daily: the new metro is set to transform transportation in the heart of the country.
