Did Israeli opposition head strike secret deal with Palestinians?

Palestinian sources say that talks conducted last year between envoys of Zionist Camp leader Isaac Herzog and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas did not reach a concrete agreement.

Palestine

Did Egypt obstruct Qatar's efforts for Fatah-Hamas reconciliation?

The latest Palestinian reconciliation efforts between Fatah and Hamas hosted by Qatar have failed, but the reason may have come from outside the talks.

Qatar

Why Gaza's beachgoers will be shelling out more money this summer

This year, the municipality of Gaza reduced the number of licenses granted for beach resorts, allowing only four and raising license fees, which will affect the price of services offered to the public in these places.

Palestine

What’s next for Hamas’ Meshaal?

Khaled Meshaal, the long-serving head of Hamas' political bureau, will likely abstain from the movement’s next internal elections, although close observers find it hard to imagine him withdrawing from the movement's leadership permanently.

Palestine

The racial profiling Trump so admires doesn't even work in Israel

State-sanctioned racial profiling in Israel means that Arab citizens are subject to detention, body and property searches at any time, despite research showing such methods cause more harm than good.

Palestine

Israeli settlement leader says Paris initiative will 'die a slow death'

In an interview with Al-Monitor, Oded Ravivi, head of the Efrat Regional Council, said that those supporting the French peace initiative are detached from the reality on the ground in the West Bank.

Palestine

Candid camera TV show comes to Gaza

A hidden camera show on Palestinian TV aims to highlight the difficult circumstances Gazans face through satire and comedy.

Palestine

Gaza’s women use the internet to sell homemade meals

In light of the harsh economic conditions in the Gaza Strip, some housewives have decided to sell their homemade dishes online, which has turned out to be popular, especially during the month of Ramadan.

Palestine

Poll: 65% of Palestinians want Abbas out

A recent opinion poll showed that a majority of Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza Strip want President Mahmoud Abbas to resign, but the success of any elected replacement will be contingent on international approval.

Palestine

Will retaliatory measures on Tel Aviv attackers' hometown curb violence?

Following the Tel Aviv attack, Israel has completely isolated Yatta, the hometown of the perpetrators, under its policy of collective punishment.

Palestine

Initiative to divide Jerusalem faces own internal split

Former security establishment officials who supported the plan of former Minister Haim Ramon to divide Jerusalem now claim that he uses racist means to gain political popularity.

Palestine

Will East Jerusalem airport become another Jewish settlement?

Israeli plans to build yet another Jewish settlement have many Palestinians worried that they will block the contiguity between East Jerusalem and Ramallah.

Palestine