Ismail Abdel Hadi

Ismail Abdel Hadi is a Palestinian journalist with a bachelor’s degree in journalism who covers Palestinian political and social news.

Palestine | Dec 8, 2017

Will Palestinian Authority revamp PLO?

For Palestinian reconciliation to succeed, the PLO may have to make substantial changes to draw in Hamas and the Islamic Jihad.

Palestinians wave the national flag during a demonstration in Gaza City on December 3, 2017, in support of the reconciliation talks between Hamas and Fatah. / AFP PHOTO / MOHAMMED ABED (Photo credit should read MOHAMMED ABED/AFP/Getty Images)

Saudi Arabia | Nov 23, 2017

Abbas under pressure to accept Trump's 'ultimate' deal

The United States is making efforts to push US President Donald Trump's vision for the Palestinian-Israeli peace process using Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman as a pressure point.

NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 20: In this handout provided by the Palestinian Press Office (PPO), U.S. President Donald Trump meets with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly September 20, 2017 in New York City. World leaders are gathered for the General Assembly. (Photo by Thaer Ghanaim/PPO via Getty Images)

Palestine | Oct 27, 2017

Gaza banks face uncertain future as reconciliation deal progresses

The banks and other financial institutions that have long operated in Gaza under the Hamas government are finding themselves left out of the Palestinian reconciliation.

Palestine | Oct 13, 2017

Amid reconciliation efforts, Palestine sets its eyes on Gaza gas field

The Palestinian Authority is deploying continuous efforts to begin excavation works in the Gaza Marine gas field off the coast of the Gaza Strip.

Palestine | Sep 26, 2017

Gaza's fishermen struggle to keep afloat

Gazan fishermen keep up the tradition of making their nets by hand, although fishing is becoming more and more difficult under the Israeli blockade of the Gaza Strip.

Palestine | May 18, 2017

Saltwater and 'honor' on Gazan restaurants’ menus

The Gaza Strip is showing its solidarity with the Palestinian prisoners on hunger strike in Israeli jails by participating in the "Saltwater Challenge."