Herb Keinon
He has been at the paper for 35 years, 20 of those as its diplomatic correspondent, and during this time has covered up close the major stories that have shaped the nation for more than three decades: from the first intifada to the withdrawal from Gaza; the massive immigration of Soviet Jews to the Rabin assassination; the Ariel Sharon premiership to that of Benjamin Netanyahu.
Keinon also writes a popular monthly "light" column on daily life in Israel. A collection of these columns, French Fries in Pita, was published in 2014.
Keinon lectures widely in Israel and around the world on political and diplomatic developments in the country.
Originally from Denver, Keinon has a BA in political science from the University of Colorado, Boulder, and an MA in journalism from the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana.
Israel at a crossroads: Is Netanyahu's government on the brink of collapse?
Rocket fire from Syria meets recalibrated Israeli deterrence - analysis
Why Israel barred Saudi FM, Arab counterparts from visiting Ramallah - analysis
Coke, parking, and the long game of parenting - opinion
I do know that at some point, I, too, cut back on Coca-Cola – realizing that too much of a good thing can kill you.
Breaking Hamas's grip: Israel and US bypass terrorist group to deliver aid
DIPLOMATIC AFFAIRS: A new Israel – and US-backed – aid model bypasses Hamas and delivers food directly to Gazans, shifting dynamics on the ground and triggering strong criticism abroad.
Iran deal déjà vu: Netanyahu plays familiar role, Trump a surprising one - analysis
In the unfolding drama of US–Iran diplomacy, Israel again plays the role of anxious bystander.
A pogrom, a pushback, a Middle East transformed: 600 days since October 7 - analysis
Six hundred days on, those questions still defy comprehension. And those failures—including the inability to bring all the hostages home—shape how many Israelis view the war.
Rewriting the rules: Jerusalem Day marks Hamas’s waning grip - analysis
The IDF’s pummeling of Hamas in Gaza has taken the terrorist organization out of the Jerusalem equation.
Why Kosher cruises are a game-changer for observant Jewish travelers - opinion
These cruises are not necessarily easy on the wallet. But for the kosher traveler, it’s the difference between coming along for the ride and actually being a full part of it.
A diplomatic storm: Self-inflicted PR damage complicates Israel's uphill battle
NATIONAL AFFAIRS: How much damage can words do? Israel’s internal rhetoric is intensifying global condemnation and playing into the hands of those fueling anti-Israel sentiment.
Why are more Israelis spying for Iran? - analysis
They were the exceptions that proved the rule: Israelis don't work for the enemy.
Virtue signalling from Israeli politicians, European, Canadian leaders strengthens Hamas -comment
Yair Golan's statements give ammunition to Israel’s enemies and reinforce Hamas’s narrative at a critical moment in the war.
From blockade to aid: How US pressure shifted Israel’s Gaza policy - comment
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, without holding a vote, pushed through a decision in the security cabinet to greenlight the renewal of humanitarian aid to Gaza.
