Majority of Palestinians lose trust in Hamas and Fatah, new poll finds A recent poll by a Palestinian survey center found that trust in Palestinian factions has declined, amid stalled efforts to implement the Gaza peace plan and escalating settler violence in the West Bank. Palestine
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
Analysis On eve of Palestinian local elections, competition in short supply With many races unopposed and rivals excluded, the vote underscores a calibrated effort to contain dissent and prioritize stability. By Daoud Kuttab In Amman, reporting on Palestinian politics
Iran war deepens Gaza crisis as prices soar, aid falters By Daoud Kuttab In Amman, reporting on Palestinian politics
Analysis Trump squeezes Palestinian leadership as West Bank teeters By Elizabeth Hagedorn In Washington, DC, reporting on diplomacy, regional politics, human rights
Fatah wins small victory in Palestinian local elections The slight victory of candidates supporting Fatah in the local council elections appear to have boosted the morale of the Palestinian leadership and opened the door for elections in major cities. Will the Hamas leadership agree to that in Gaza? Palestine
Palestinian NGOs begin campaign against political corruption The deterioration of democratic policies in the Palestinian leadership has led a coalition of nongovernmental organizations to call what is happening in Palestine "political corruption." Palestine
Palestinians not optimistic about future, PA faces dwindling popularity The Palestinians’ optimism about the future has sharply decreased along with the popularity of the Palestinian Authority and its government. Palestine
Palestinian cabinet reshuffle on hold The Palestinian leadership appears to have backtracked at the last moment from its planned cabinet reshuffling after news leaked that the changes were superficial at best. Palestine
Abbas turns to King Abdullah amid Palestinian succession crisis For the second time in 40 days, Mahmoud Abbas made an unusual visit to Amman on a Jordanian army helicopter. Is the visit only political or is there an attempt to get Jordan’s advice on the Palestinian succession issue? Palestine
Can Abbas survive summer of Palestinian discontent? Following killing of a political dissident, the Palestinian president’s hold on power continues to weaken, while support for Hamas is growing. Israel
Palestinian leadership looks to engage Israel, US as Hamas’ popularity climbs Amid an uptick in popular support for Hamas following recent confrontations in East Jerusalem and the Israel-Hamas war, Fatah and the Palestinian leadership in Ramallah are looking for ways to stay relevant. Palestine
Hamas leader says Marwan Barghouti a priority for next prisoner swap with Israel Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh promises the wife of prominent Fatah leader Marwan Barghouti that her husband will be a priority for the next swap deal with Israel. Palestine
Palestinian factions mull next steps after Abbas calls off elections Various Palestinian factions, including Hamas, have rejected President Mahmoud Abbas’ decision to postpone the legislative elections and his call to form a unity government. Palestine
Israeli-Palestinian battle seethes in Jerusalem Jerusalem has returned to the center of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict with riots in the contested city. Palestine
Palestinian president decides — on his own — to postpone elections The rationale was that Israel refused to allow residents of East Jerusalem to participate. Palestine
Hamas braces for delay of Palestinian elections Hamas is considering its next moves ahead of the expected announcement of the postponement of the Palestinian legislative elections. Palestine
