Amnesty International accuses Israel of state-led ethnic cleansing in West Bank In a new report, Amnesty International said that the escalating forced displacement and settlement expansion in the occupied West Bank is part of a state-led campaign to control the Palestinian territory. Palestine
Ireland bans hard-line Israeli ministers Ben-Gvir, Smotrich: What to know Ireland joined France and the United Kingdom in banning Israel's far-right and pro-settler ministers. Israel
Record Israeli arms exports highlight global rush for air defense Rocket and air defense systems sales accounted for 29% of Israel's defense exports in 2025. Israel
With Hungary’s ICC U-turn, Israel loses a key European ally Hungary’s parliament voted to remain in the International Criminal Court, reversing a planned withdrawal and marking a shift in Budapest’s approach to Israel and the EU. Israel
Newsletter: Daily Briefing Iran’s Bagheri: No deal on Hormuz yet By Ezgi Akin In Ankara, reporting on diplomacy, EU-Turkey ties, NATO
Interview Ahmad Tibi says Arab parties in Israel can block Netanyahu without joining next government Ahmad Tibi Israeli Arab lawmaker
Palestinian Reconciliation Hits Snag, Again The arrest of journalists in Gaza and the visit by Malaysia's prime minister to the Strip have added strain to reconciliation efforts, Daoud Kuttab writes. Palestine
Israeli Election Boycott by Arabs A Vote Against Their Own MKs The Israeli Arabs' abstention from voting expressed a much more profound disappointment in their own Knesset members than in the Israeli electoral system, writes Shlomi Eldar. Palestine
Prospects for Negotiations After the Israeli Elections An analysis of the prospects for Israeli-Palestinian negotiations after the elections. Palestine
Conditions in Israeli Prisons Take Toll on Palestinian Families Palestinians thrown into Israeli prisons are deprived of the rights their Israeli counterparts receive, with families often kept apart for decades with no hope of reuniting, writes Linah Alsaafin. Palestine
Palestinians Smiling, If Unsure About Israeli Election Results Daoud Kuttab assesses the mixed reactions of Palestinians to the Israeli elections. Palestine
Israel Keeps Palestinian Authority on Life Support Adnan Abu Amer examines Israel's attitudes and policies toward the Palestinian Authority, and its interest in keeping the PA weakened but alive. Palestine
Iran Strengthens Ties To Palestinian Islamic Jihad Iran has deepened its relationship with Islamic Jihad while maintaining good ties with Hamas, writes Abeer Ayyoub. Palestine
Hamas Budget a Small Step Toward Transparency The Hamas government’s publication of a budget is encouraging, yet only a small step on the road to achieving an acceptable level of transparency, competence and professionalism, writes Omar Shaban. Palestine
Arabs Should Test Obama On Israeli-Palestinian Peace Arabs should soon test whether the second Obama administration is serious about Israeli-Palestinian peace, writes Clovis Maksoud. Palestine
Israeli Elections: Apathy in Gaza, Apprehension in West Bank While Gaza seems to ignore the Israeli elections, Palestinian leaders in the West Bank worry about the emergence of a right-wing coalition government, writes Shlomi Eldar. Palestine
Palestinians Face Limits on Internet, Cell Phones Daoud Kuttab reports on the restrictions and limits on cell phone and wireless internet use faced by Palestinians, and the importance of full membership in the International Telecommunications Union. Palestine
Palestinian Activists Bemoan Their Lost Arab Spring Asmaa al-Ghoul speaks to Palestinian activists who hoped, and failed, to launch their own version of the Arab Spring. Palestine
