Enforcement of Ramadan laws varies among Palestinian cities

Differing enforcement of regulations concerning violating the sanctity of the holy month of Ramadan is a point of potential polarization.

Palestine

Former Egypt FM says US election outcome won't dictate US-Arab ties

In an interview with Al-Monitor, former Egyptian Foreign Minister Nabil Fahmy says that "the future of Arab-American affairs is 70% controlled by the Arab world and 30% in the hands of the United States," and hence does not depend on the next US president.

Saudi Arabia

Has 'Bibi, the Magician' lost his magic?

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has uncharacteristically made one misstep after the other.

Palestine

What role will Egypt play in Palestine-Israel peace path?

Palestinians and Israelis can’t even agree on how to approach peace talks.

Palestine

Is Tel Aviv attack revival of the Jerusalem intifada?

The latest Tel Aviv attack has raised questions about the Palestinian party standing behind it, as some claim it was an individual operation.

Palestine

Why Israel fears Orlando-style attack

Israeli security experts point out that despite severe restrictions on arms sales, Palestinian terrorists can manufacture their own submachine guns and could launch massive attacks — like in Orlando.

Palestine

Palestinian TV series proving popular at Ramadan

Palestinian dramas are making inroads in the Arab drama world despite the lack of funds and high-tech facilities.

Palestine

Hamas elections will mark end of Meshaal era

Support for Hamas' political leader Khaled Meshaal has long been eroding in the Gaza Strip, and he may not even run in the upcoming leadership elections from his refuge in Qatar.

Palestine

Has Israeli left lost battle over public opinion?

The vicious attacks by Likud members against Amir Peretz of the Zionist Camp and Tel Aviv Mayor Ron Huldai reflect the refusal by Israeli public opinion to accept any linkage between the occupation and terror attacks.

Palestine

Palestine hopes to join Interpol this fall

Palestinian officials are working with EU officials to apply for Interpol membership, a major step toward full international recognition.

Palestine

Israel's six options for peace

If Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu were interested in peace, he would have a Knesset majority to back him and at least six options to pursue.

Palestine

How one Palestinian cafe in Lebanon is breaking stereotypes

A Palestinian refugee from the Rashidiya camp in southern Lebanon has invested all his money to open a cafe in another Palestinian refugee camp in Beirut, offering space to young refugees to blow off steam.

Palestine