The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/writers/michal-shmulovich/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Sat, 19 Sep 2026 17:38:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Michal Shmulovich | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/writers/michal-shmulovich/ 32 32 Judge’s shooting exposes internal tensions in Jordan https://www.timesofisrael.com/shooting-of-judge-exposes-internal-tensions-in-jordan/ Fri, 14 Mar 2014 03:22:44 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=912374 Amid mystery over Raed Zeiter's fatal trip, some in Amman see his death at the border as a Palestinian issue, rather than a national one

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]]> Glimpsing Jewish memories amid the mellahs of Morocco https://www.timesofisrael.com/the-mellahs-of-morocco/ Sun, 09 Mar 2014 12:29:35 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=898020 Hundreds of years of vibrant history are preserved among the colorful silver and spice souks of Marrakech and Fez

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]]> Four detained in connection with Tel Aviv killing https://www.timesofisrael.com/four-picked-up-in-connection-with-tel-aviv-killing/ Sat, 15 Feb 2014 22:33:57 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com?p=875318&preview_id=875318 In suspected gang hit, 27-year-old Taher Lalah gunned down in broad daylight near a crowded beachfront center

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]]> Man gunned down in broad daylight in Tel Aviv mob hit https://www.timesofisrael.com/man-murdered-in-possible-tel-aviv-mob-hit/ Sat, 15 Feb 2014 13:21:23 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=874994 Taher Lalah, 27, shot dead in his BMW by masked assassins near crowded beachfront center -- the latest in a string of underworld killings

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]]> Saudis reportedly to arm Syrian rebels with advanced weaponry https://www.timesofisrael.com/saudis-reportedly-to-arm-syrian-rebels-with-advanced-weaponry/ Sat, 15 Feb 2014 10:17:20 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=874888 Shoulder-fired missiles and anti-tank guided missiles could undermine Assad forces' advantages; US to help pay rebels' salaries

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]]> ‘Kerry fails to get Obama backing to confront Israel on peace terms’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/kerry-fails-to-get-obama-backing-to-confront-israel-on-peace-terms/ Sun, 09 Feb 2014 20:13:20 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com?p=866460&preview_id=866460 Israeli TV report says secretary's plans for substantive framework deal have 'pretty much collapsed' in light of president's stance

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]]> ‘Netanyahu won’t back down on demand that IDF stay in Jordan Valley’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-wont-back-down-on-demand-that-idf-stay-in-jordan-valley/ Sat, 08 Feb 2014 18:45:17 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com?p=864984&preview_id=864984 Jerusalem officials respond to Kerry's suggestion that the question of third party forces 'is something for the parties to work out'

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]]> Kerry: Netanyahu, Abbas can express objections to framework deal https://www.timesofisrael.com/kerry-netanyahu-abbas-can-express-reservations-on-framework-deal/ Sat, 08 Feb 2014 11:02:18 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=864632 In order to 'embrace an endgame,' both leaders need room to weigh in with their reservations, secretary says

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]]> Now playing in Jaffa, the yearning, hopeful music of New Jersey https://www.timesofisrael.com/now-playing-in-jaffa-the-yearning-hopeful-music-of-new-jersey/ Mon, 23 Dec 2013 03:17:25 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=788366 Originally from southern New Jersey, and inspired by Bruce, Bob et al, Ami Yares brings Israelis and Palestinians together under the banner of Americana rock

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]]> PM: Iran’s nuclear drive ‘directly threatens Israel’s future’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/pm-irans-nuclear-drive-directly-threatens-israels-future/ Sat, 16 Nov 2013 23:10:36 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=751292 Netanyahu tells CNN he'll do what he has to do to ensure the survival of the Jewish state

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]]> Minister says coalition will collapse over peace talks ‘sooner or later’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/praise-criticism-for-netanyahu-over-iran-negotations/ Sat, 16 Nov 2013 12:57:30 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=750966 Opposition MKs lash out at PM for public 'slap in the face of America' over possible nuclear deal with Iran

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]]> Couple questioned for running illegal abortion clinic for migrant women https://www.timesofisrael.com/couple-questioned-for-running-illegal-abortion-clinic-for-migrant-women/ Sat, 16 Nov 2013 10:56:48 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=750948 Police reportedly find 3,000 miscarriage-inducing pills at center; duo also suspected of trafficking migrant babies

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]]> Netanyahu to France: Don’t waver on Iran https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-to-france-dont-waver-on-iran/ Sat, 16 Nov 2013 08:41:13 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=750904 Speaking to a French daily ahead of talks in Geneva, PM urges Hollande not to let up his objections to an interim nuclear deal with Tehran

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]]> Obama said ready to engage in talks with Iran based on ‘mutual respect’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/obama-said-ready-to-engage-in-talks-with-iran-based-on-mutual-respect/ Sat, 21 Sep 2013 03:42:22 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=681724 Echoing other White House officials, deputy spokesman says president willing to sit down with Rouhani if Tehran can show its nuclear program is civilian in nature

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]]> Army to pull soldiers from 22 towns near Gaza, Lebanon https://www.timesofisrael.com/army-to-pull-soldiers-from-22-towns-near-gaza-lebanon/ Tue, 17 Sep 2013 13:10:18 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=677814 IDF says better border security means troops no longer needed inside communities; West Bank settlements to retain protection

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