Jordan, Fatah’s Achilles’ heel

Jordan is perhaps Fatah’s most strategic geographic partner, and thus it was a no-brainer that Fatah accepted the request by Jordan not to have any Jordanian Palestinian delegates attend the seventh Fatah congress.

Palestine

Dahlan loyalists announce alternative Fatah conference

As Fatah convenes its leadership conference today, excluded leader Mohammed Dahlan and his current have promised to hold a parallel conference.

Palestine

Lebanon halts work as Palestinians reject wall around refugee camp

The Lebanese government’s decision to build a wall at the southern Palestinian refugee camp of Ain al-Hilweh sparks angry reactions from Palestinian factions.

Palestine

Why Israel is closely following Fatah convention

As Fatah starts its convention Nov. 29, Israeli intelligence sources warn that the Palestinian youth might turn their anger over the corrupt Palestinian political system to Israel.

Palestine

Battle of the generations kicks off in Hamas

Young Hamas members are raising their voices against the deteriorating political and economic situation in the Gaza Strip and rejecting ideas by some of their leaders that are inconsistent with their line of thought, as if the era of full compliance with commands is over.

Palestine

How will Israel punish suspected wildfire arsonists?

Israeli politicians are asking to revoke the citizenship of the Palestinian arsonists, even though international law prohibits leaving a person without citizenship.

Palestine

PA's 'Trump team' lays plans for next four years

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has formed a steering committee to prepare for Donald Trump’s presidency as speculation about his intentions continues.

Palestine

Putin not waiting for Trump to press advantage in Syria

Russian president seeks gains in Syria in the final weeks of the Obama administration; Saudi Arabia encouraged by Trump’s take on Iran; Liberman as gatekeeper between Trump and Netanyahu.

Saudi Arabia

Will Cairo turn its back on Abbas?

Egypt's position toward Hamas is changing, at the expense of its relations with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, as Cairo seems to be more supportive of his rival for the presidency, dismissed Fatah leader Mohammed Dahlan.

Palestine

Egyptians, Gazans move to strengthen economic ties

During the Ain Sokhna conference in Egypt, Palestinian businessmen put forth the decade-old idea of a free trade zone between both parties, in a bid to ease the Israeli siege imposed on the Gaza Strip.

Palestine

Will Russia replace US in Palestinian prisoner swap deal?

The Russian ties with Turkey and Iran may help it to embark on secret negotiations with Hamas to release Israeli soldiers detained in the Gaza Strip.

Palestine

Fatah congress to usher in new generation of Palestinian leaders

The seventh Fatah congress, to be held Nov. 29 in Ramallah, is expected to bring a younger face to the Palestinian leadership.

Palestine