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
Shimon Peres: Frustration and Disappointment with Netanyahu In recent years, President Shimon Peres kept on believing that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would adhere to his vision of peace, while the Prime Minister steps away from his Bar Ilan speech and gets closer to his right wing electorate, writes Mazal Mualem. Palestine
Is Hamas Laying a Trap For Fatah in West Bank? The rally in support of Fatah in Gaza last week does not necessarily mean reconciliation; it might be a sign of Hamas' ambitions in the West Bank, writes Shlomi Eldar. Palestine
Status of Electricity in Jerusalem: It's Complicated The unique problems of the Jerusalem District Electricity Co. mirror the wider conflict between Palestine and Israel, writes Daoud Kuttab. Palestine
Israeli-Palestinian Security Ties Fail as They Succeed for PA Geoffrey Aronson reports on how cooperation between IDF and Palestinian security forces undermines Palestinian sovereignty in the West bank. Palestine
Rooftop Gardens Uplift Poor Refugee Camps An initiative to grow rooftop gardens in overcrowded, crammed camps is providing some economic relief for Palestinian refugees, Dalia Hatuqa reports from the West Bank. Palestine
Hamas Imposes a Media Blackout Throughout Gaza Strip The decision to forbid local reporters in Gaza from working for Israeli media outlets will only deepen the sense of estrangement and alienation between Israelis and Palestinians, writes Shlomi Eldar. Palestine
Whither Fatah? Daoud Kuttab speculates on the future of Fatah, which, despite its victory at the UN, is experiencing a crisis of leadership among Palestinians. Palestine
Netanyahu’s Democracy Excludes Israel’s Arab Citizens Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu excludes Israel’s Arab citizens from the benefits of democracy, writes Antoine Shulhut. Palestine
Teachers Protest Hiring Bias by PA A group of Palestinian teachers are protesting the Palestinian Authority's policy of imposing a political litmus test when hiring public school teachers, Linah Alsaafin reports from the West Bank. Palestine
Israelis or Palestinians? Where's the Missing Partner? Akiva Eldar writes about perceptions that the Government of Israel may prefer delaing with Hamas rather than Fatah. Palestine
Tens of Thousands of Palestinians Celebrate Christmas in Israel For the second time in four months, the IDF opened the crossing points, allowing thousands of Palestinians from the West Bank to visit Israel, a rare opportunity to cross the physical and psychological fence separating both people, writes Shlomi Eldar. Palestine
Tzipi Livni Could Expose Netanyahu Israeli politician Tzipi Livni should enter coalition negotiations and position herself to call Prime Minister Netanyahu out on his peace declarations, writes Akiva Eldar. Palestine
