Analysis Can Bennett, Lapid unite Israel’s opposition to unseat Netanyahu? Six months before Israel's next elections, opposition leaders Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid have decided to run on one anti-Netanyahu ticket. By Rina Bassist In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs
Analysis Why Abbas' win in Gaza remains 'symbolic,' not rejection of Hamas Affiliates of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas performed relatively well in the municipal elections, though the vote was marred by complications relating to the war and the exclusion of Hamas. By Adam Lucente In New York City, reporting on regional news, militancy, climate change
Feature Gazans show cautious hope ahead of first local elections in 20 years The city of Deir al-Balah in central Gaza is set to hold municipal elections for the first time in nearly two decades. By Rasha Abou Jalal In Gaza City, reporting on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Israel's Netanyahu says he was treated for prostate cancer: What we know The prime minister said he postponed the report’s publication to prevent it from being released at the height of the war with Iran. Israel
Iran war deepens Gaza crisis as prices soar, aid falters By Daoud Kuttab In Amman, reporting on Palestinian politics
With Biden’s election, Israeli left relevant again Now that Joe Biden has been elected as the next president of the United States, Israel’s political left feels revived. Palestine
Israeli settlers visit Dubai to discuss business ties Palestinian officials are angry the Gulf state welcomed Israeli settlers from the West Bank. Originals
Benny Gantz calls upon Mahmoud Abbas to resume talks At the Knesset yesterday, Defense Minister Benny Gantz called upon the Palestinian leadership and President Mahmoud Abbas to return to the negotiating table to work together toward a solution. Israel
Palestinians ask: Who will fill Saeb’s shoes? The question of who will take the helm of negotiations with Israel is particularly important with the election of Joe Biden and renewed prospects for talks. Palestine
Veteran Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erekat dies at 65 Erekat, who contracted the coronavirus last month, died in a Jerusalem hospital on Tuesday. Palestine
As Biden takes lead, Palestinians eager to return to talks with US While Palestinian officials don't expect a Biden administration to roll back all of Trump's policies, they are hopeful for a change in course in US-Palestinian ties. Palestine
Families of ancient Palestinian village struggle to survive settler attacks Al-Monitor spent the day with Muhannad Salah and his family, some of the few remaining residents of the historic Shushahla village in Area C that has struggled to survive amid settlement expansion. Palestine
Palestinian who fired at Israeli troops fatally shot, IDF says The Palestinians describe Bilal Rawajba's death as an "extrajudicial execution." Palestine
Palestinian international peace conference gaining traction Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas’ proposal to hold an international conference on peace in the Middle East has gained the support of several member states of the United Nations Security Council. Palestine
First UAE delegation visits Israel amid Palestinian opposition Palestinians continue to oppose the UAE's normalization with Israel, as UAE and Israeli officials sign agreement on visa-free travel in Tel Aviv today. United Arab Emirates
European countries slam Israel over planned settlement expansion The foreign ministries of France, Germany, Great Britain, Italy and Spain called for an immediate halt to settlement construction in the West Bank. Palestine
Middle East’s chronic woes exacerbate COVID impact, IMF says Also: Israelis back Trump, Palestinians (kind of) tilt toward Biden. Regional
