Palestinian Islamic Jihad announces end to hunger strike Israeli officials are disputing the militant group's claim that prison authorities have met the Palestinians' demands. Al-Monitor Staff | Israel | Oct 22, 2021 Israeli activists hold placards during a demonstration calling for the release of Palestinian administrative detainees including Miqdad al-Qawasmeh, whose health has deteriorated while on hunger strike for more than 80 days, outside the Kaplan medical center in the central city of Rehovot, Oct. 16, 2021.
Jewish prayer continues to rile Al-Aqsa Mosque Recurrent prayer by Jews at Al-Aqsa Mosque against regulations can be expected to continue to spark clashes at the site. Daoud Kuttab | Palestine | Oct 20, 2021
Israel announces 3,000 new Gaza work permits The additional work permits for Gazans follows several Israeli measures aimed at easing border restrictions. Al-Monitor Staff | Israel | Oct 20, 2021
Israel regularizes status of 4,000 West Bank Palestinians Defense Minister Benny Gantz decided to legalize the status of some 4,000 Palestinians who live in the West Bank but are not properly registered. Rina Bassist | Israel | Oct 20, 2021
Anger as Netanyahu skips Rabin memorial In an unusual step, opposition leader Benjamin Netanyahu declined to attend the state memorial ceremony marking 26 years since the assassination of Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin. Mazal Mualem | Israel | Oct 19, 2021
Palestinian Authority asks AU to revoke Israel's observer status Israel gained observer status in the supranational African organization in July. Al-Monitor Staff | News Brief | Oct 14, 2021
Palestinians alarmed by Israel settlement plan on Jerusalem airport Israel's Greater Jerusalem Project is taking shape with the construction of thousands of new settlement units on the land of Jerusalem airport, setting off alarm bells with the Palestinians. Ahmad Melhem | Palestine | Oct 13, 2021
Year of changes place Abraham Accords supporters on rockier ground The Abraham Accords did much to sideline the Palestinian issue, but the current Israeli government is increasingly communicating with the Palestinian Authority and President Mahmoud Abbas. Mazal Mualem | Israel | Oct 12, 2021
Israel offers Sheikh Jarrah residents to remain tenants for 15 years Israel's Supreme Court gave four families facing eviction in the Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood in Jerusalem until Nov. 2 to respond to a settlement agreement. Taghreed Ali | Palestine | Oct 12, 2021
Palestinian video game strikes Israel’s nerve A new video game developed by a Brazilian of Palestinian origin has raised controversy among Israelis who claim the game encourages the killing of Jews. Mai Abu Hasaneen | Palestine | Oct 10, 2021
Israeli court approves quiet Jewish prayer at Temple Mount compound In a landmark ruling, the Jerusalem Magistrates Court allowed Rabbi Aryeh Lippo to pray silently at the Temple Mount/Al-Aqsa Mosque compound. Rina Bassist | Israel | Oct 8, 2021
Israeli lawmaker praises 'two-state solution act' in Congress The bill calls for the creation of a Palestinian state alongside a home for the Jewish people in Israel, which earned praise from a retired military commander in Israel's Knesset. Al-Monitor Staff | News Brief | Oct 8, 2021
Abbas says PLO will not recognize pre-1967 borders unless Israel withdraws Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, amid declining popularity, gave Israel one year to withdraw from the occupied territories along the 1967 border, but appears to intensify meetings with Israelis in a bid to move the peace process forward. Ahmad Melhem | Palestine | Oct 5, 2021
Iran says Israel FM's visit left 'stain' on Bahrain The Iranian Foreign Ministry said the damage could not be undone by Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid’s recent visit to Bahrain. Al-Monitor Staff | Iran | Oct 1, 2021
Bennett keeps quiet on ministers' planned meeting with Abbas Prime Minister Naftali Bennett is keeping mum on two Meretz members from his cabinet planning to meet with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas. Mazal Mualem | Israel | Oct 1, 2021
Intel: US lifts Iran-related sanctions, says no connection to nuclear deal Elizabeth Hagedorn | Iran | Oct 8, 2021
Israeli activists hold placards during a demonstration calling for the release of Palestinian administrative detainees including Miqdad al-Qawasmeh, whose health has deteriorated while on hunger strike for more than 80 days, outside the Kaplan medical center in the central city of Rehovot, Oct. 16, 2021.
