Israeli-Palestinian conflict

Abbas seeks Putin’s help to revive Israeli-Palestinian peace process

The Palestinian Authority is trying to urge Russia to play a more effective role in the peace process through its position in the international Quartet and to call for an international peace conference. But there are still no serious indications of Russia’s responsiveness.

Ahmad Melhem | Palestine | Nov 24, 2021

Russian President Vladimir Putin meets with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in Sochi on Nov. 23, 2021.

Israel calls on Ankara to close Hamas offices in Turkey

Following the killing in Jerusalem of Eliyahu Kay by a Hamas member linked to Turkey, and following the exposure of a West Bank Hamas cell led by the Hamas Turkey office, Jerusalem is calling on Ankara to shut down the group’s activities in the country.

Rina Bassist | Israel | Nov 23, 2021

Israeli ministers take stand against settler violence

Left-wing members of the government held a conference at the Knesset dedicated to what they consider a significant increase in violence by West Bank settlers.

Mazal Mualem | Israel | Nov 23, 2021

Itmar Ben-Gvir (C), member of Israel's Knesset (parliament) and head of the one-man far-right "Jewish Power" (Otzma Yehudit) party.

Israel arrests alleged Hamas members after Israeli shot dead in Jerusalem

The individuals were part of a West Bank-based cell that was planning attacks on Israelis, according to the Israeli military.

Al-Monitor Staff | News Brief | Nov 22, 2021

Mourners carry the body of 25-year-old Eliyahu Kay during his funeral in Jerusalem on Nov. 22, 2021.

Israeli tourists return to Jericho

Israeli tourists increasingly see affordable Jericho as desirable vacation option.

Danny Zaken | Israel | Nov 22, 2021

Palestinians clash with Israeli security after terrorist attack in Jerusalem

Expressing their support of the assailant who killed an Israeli and wounded four others in the alleys of Jerusalem’s Old City, residents of the East Jerusalem Shuafat refugee camp clashed with Israeli security forces.

Rina Bassist | Israel | Nov 22, 2021

Mourners carry the body of Eliyahu David Kay during his funeral, a day after he was killed by a Palestinian gunman while on his way to the Western Wall in the Old City, Jerusalem, Nov. 22, 2021.

UK moves to label Hamas as terror organization

Home Secretary Priti Patel described Hamas as "fundamentally and rabidly anti-Semitic" and said there's no difference between its military and political wings.

Al-Monitor Staff | Palestine | Nov 19, 2021

Israel calls to increase financial aid to Palestinian Authority

Participating in the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee meeting in Oslo, Minister for Regional Cooperation Issawi Frej expressed the support of the Israeli government in increasing international financial assistance for the Palestinian Authority.

Danny Zaken | Israel | Nov 18, 2021

Israeli Meretz party members Nitzan Horowitz (2nd R), Zehava Galon (C) and Issawi Frej (C-L) take part in a visit of al-Shuhada street in support of Palestinians who were forced out of the old quarter at the outset of the second Palestinian intifada by the Israeli army to allow for Jewish settlers to move securely in the area, Hebron, West Bank, Feb. 25, 2014.

Socialist group criticizes US congressman for Israel trip

Democratic Rep. Jamaal Bowman of New York is a vocal supporter of the Palestinian cause, but Democratic Socialists of America, which supports a boycott of Israel, is not happy about his recent travel to Israel and the West Bank.

Adam Lucente | News Brief | Nov 18, 2021

Leadership urges caution as Israeli tourists held in Istanbul

Israel is concerned that the prolonged detention in Istanbul of tourists Natali and Mordi Oknin bodes ill for rapprochement between the two countries.

Rina Bassist | Israel | Nov 17, 2021

Palestinian media: man killed by Israeli forces as tensions continue

A top Israeli security official reportedly spoke to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas about security coordination recently.

Al-Monitor Staff | News Brief | Nov 17, 2021

Palestinian mourners carry away the body of Saddam Bani Odeh, who was killed earlier amidst dawn clashes with Israeli troops.

Israeli defense minister to visit Morocco in first since normalization

Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz is expected to sign security cooperation agreements with his Moroccan counterpart, Abdellatif Loudiyi.

Al-Monitor Staff | Morocco | Nov 15, 2021

Israeli Minister of Defense Benny Gantz speaks at Jerusalem Post's annual conference, Jerusalem, Oct. 12, 2021.

Israel’s army redraws wartime supply routes to avoid Arab villages

Military officials are considering the possibility of local Arab uprisings in Israeli towns as they modify wartime plans.

Al-Monitor Staff | Israel | Nov 13, 2021

Palestinian banks accused of colluding with Israel

Palestinian banks in the Gaza Strip froze the accounts of dozens of associations and civil society institutions, sparking a wave of anger among them and the citizens who benefit from the services they provide.

Entsar Abu Jahal | Palestine | Nov 12, 2021

Palestinian children demonstrate against the Palestinian Authority's decision to freeze some bank accounts linked to Islamic organizations, Rafah refugee camp, Gaza Strip, Aug. 28, 2003.

Qatar ups funding for UN Palestinian refugees agency

Qatar is a major financial supporter of the Palestinian people, and reached a deal with Israel earlier this year to resume assistance to the Gaza Strip.

Al-Monitor Staff | News Brief | Nov 11, 2021

Israeli-Palestinian conflict

Abbas seeks Putin’s help to revive Israeli-Palestinian peace process

The Palestinian Authority is trying to urge Russia to play a more effective role in the peace process through its position in the international Quartet and to call for an international peace conference. But there are still no serious indications of Russia’s responsiveness.

Israel calls on Ankara to close Hamas offices in Turkey

Israeli ministers take stand against settler violence

Israel arrests alleged Hamas members after Israeli shot dead in Jerusalem

Israeli tourists return to Jericho

Palestinians clash with Israeli security after terrorist attack in Jerusalem

UK moves to label Hamas as terror organization

Israel calls to increase financial aid to Palestinian Authority

Socialist group criticizes US congressman for Israel trip

Leadership urges caution as Israeli tourists held in Istanbul

Palestinian media: man killed by Israeli forces as tensions continue

Israeli defense minister to visit Morocco in first since normalization

Israel’s army redraws wartime supply routes to avoid Arab villages

Palestinian banks accused of colluding with Israel

Qatar ups funding for UN Palestinian refugees agency

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