Congress takes aim at UN over Israel stance

Lawmakers are preparing a slew of measures aimed at curbing what they see as anti-Israel discrimination at the United Nations.

Palestine

PA warns of danger if Israel annexes West Bank settlement

Believing it will deal a fatal blow to any future peace process, the Palestinian Authority has warned of escalation if Israel annexes the Ma'ale Adumim settlement in the West Bank to Jerusalem.

Palestine

Young Gazans launch startups to battle unemployment

Faced with rampant unemployment, talented young Gazans are creating their own innovative projects with no official funding and support.

Palestine

Israeli-Palestinian solidarity overcomes politics

Despite voices on both sides of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict drumming up animosity toward the other side, there are many examples of people from both sides who see the other as human beings.

Palestine

What will Trump era mean for Gaza?

The Palestinians paid close attention to the inauguration speech of US President Donald Trump, who promised to eliminate radical Islam — something Hamas took personally.

Palestine

Smuggling activities more than double at Israel-Gaza borders

Israel has announced an unprecedented rise of goods smuggling through its border into the besieged Gaza Strip, despite the Israeli security measures at the crossings.

Palestine

Moscow offers stage for Palestinian talks

All parties involved in Palestinian-Israeli peace talks must put long-term achievements ahead of immediate gains if the problems are ever to be solved — starting with reconciliation among Palestinian factions.

Palestine

New Palestinian law to regulate organ transplant market

Once it passes, a new Palestinian law on organ donations is expected to help the Health Ministry treat the growing number of patients in urgent need of organ transplants.

Palestine

Russia rushes to fill possible void left by Trump in Middle East

The Palestinian ambassador to Moscow tells Al-Monitor that Russia considers the Middle East its vital sphere of interest.

Near East

Netanyahu, master of 'alternative facts'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has long made use of "alternative facts" when dealing with settlement construction and building by Israeli Arabs and Palestinians.

Palestine

Can Hamas' Haniyeh accept Egyptian demands?

During their trip to Cairo, Hamas officials heard a long list of Egyptian security demands in exchange for mending ties, and now incoming leader Ismail Haniyeh must sell the deal or be left to rule the Gaza Strip without Egypt's help.

Palestine

Gaza’s women venture into comedy acting

Gaza’s women are rebelling against religious and cultural customs and joining men in comedy shows that are broadcast on social networking sites.

Palestine