Alex Winston
Originally from Leeds, England, Alex moved to Israel in 2011.
Har Homa: Jerusalem’s southeastern gateway
Why Tehran can't fight today’s battles with 20th-century myths - analysis
Picking up the pieces: Israelis who lost homes in Iran attack remain traumatized by bureaucracy
When time stood still: The lost two years for Hamas hostages
For those held for two years, release is a collision of timelines. Their timeline, frozen in the moments of abduction on October 7, and everyone else’s, which has continued.
Tehran opens Virgin Mary metro station amid scrutiny over Iran's Christian rights
Iran opens a metro station named after the Virgin Mary, calling it a gesture of coexistence, while critics cite ongoing discrimination against minorities.
The world abandoned slain hostage Bipin Joshi - comment
This holiday, as Jews around the world dance with the Torah, spare a thought for Bipin Joshi, because it seemed the rest of the world forgot him.
Serbia’s Vučić to 'Post': Serbia 'deeply relieved' over hostage deal to free Alon Ohel
The Serbian president revealed that he had personally appealed to world leadership for help in releasing Ohel.
The ‘etrog’ wars: How the Ottoman Empire turned a sacred fruit into a global commodity
From the groves of Corfu and Cephalonia to the orchards of Tiberias and Jaffa, the saga of the etrog under Ottoman rule reveals how a fruit became entangled in struggles of faith and trade.
The Thrilla in Manila at 50: Ali, Frazier and the 'closest thing to dying' - interview
When Ali faced Frazier for the final time, they didn't just battle for a title. They fought for each other’s honor in a grueling, unforgettable showdown.
Recognition without protection: Does the West owe Israel security guarantees? - comment
After the leaders of Western countries proclaimed recognition of a Palestinian state, they should ensure Israel's safety and survival are more than guaranteed.
SPHERA Eilat: Family-friendly retreat with heart - review
SPHERA delivers on what it promises: luxury vacation apartments that won’t break the bank.
Reches Lavan: Jerusalem’s next big neighborhood tests housing needs against nature
Neighborhood Corner: Can transit-oriented design and environmental mitigation be effectively combined at this scale?
The Doha message: Israel’s Qatar strike shows it speaks the language of the Middle East - analysis
Tuesday's strike in Doha may mark a fundamental shift: Israel speaking the language the Middle East actually understands.