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Dan Ephron has been Newsweek's Jerusalem bureau chief since January 2010. Previously, he served as a national-security correspondent and deputy bureau chief for the magazine in Washington. His stories have also appeared in The Boston Globe, The New Republic, and Esquire.

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Israel’s Wall Whisperer

Taking Sides

Women want to sing next to Judaism’s holiest site. Ultra-Orthodox caretakers want them to shut up. By Dan Ephron

Dan Ephron | Published Feb 06, 2013

Turkey Blast an ‘Act of Terror’

SYRIA LINKS?

The attack that killed two at the U.S. Embassy could be linked to Syria, report Mike Giglio and Dan Ephron.

Mike Giglio, Dan Ephron | Published Feb 01, 2013

Israel Dares Syria

Unlikely

The nation knew that a strike on Syria could trigger retaliation from Assad, Hezbollah, or Iran. By Dan Ephron.

Dan Ephron | Published Jan 31, 2013

Did Israeli Strike Target Chemical Weapons?

SYRIA

Israel attacked a convoy of trucks at the Syrian border overnight—and speculation is rife that the target was a shipment of heavy, or perhaps even biological or chemical, weapons meant for Hezbollah.

Dan Ephron | Published Jan 30, 2013

Behind the Iran Explosion Rumor

Nevermind

Dan Ephron on the origins of a sensational story about an Iranian nuclear explosion.

Dan Ephron | Published Jan 29, 2013

No Peace in Our Time

LONG TIME COMING

The recent Israeli election bolstered the center. Just don’t expect any change. By Dan Ephron.

Dan Ephron | Published Jan 24, 2013

A Slim Win for Bibi

Israel Elections

Despite some losses for his party, Netanyahu appears to have retained his top spot. But centrists saw a surprising surge, writes Dan Ephron.

Dan Ephron | Published Jan 22, 2013

No Choice But Bibi

Elections

As Israelis vote in parliamentary elections, Benjamin Netanyahu seems poised to win a third term. By Dan Ephron

Dan Ephron | Published Jan 22, 2013

Explosive Allegations against Israel’s Bibi

EXCLUSIVE

Dan Ephron on allegations by former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert that his successor, Benjamin Netanyahu, spent billions preparing for a phony war.

Dan Ephron | Published Jan 16, 2013

Former Shin Bet Chief Slams Bibi

ISRAEL

Just ahead of the national election, a potentially game-changing revelation: security chiefs apparently didn’t trust the motives of the Israeli leaders.

Dan Ephron | Published Jan 04, 2013

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