Netanyahu at war with legal system

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu might be standing now with his back against the wall, but he still succeeds in keeping his supporters on his side.

Israel

Indicted for bribery, Netanyahu ramps up his victimization campaign

The decision by Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit to indict Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on charges of receiving bribes, fraud and breach of trust could be one too many even for the comeback master.

Israel

Internet ignites as journalist loses eye to Israeli bullet

Journalists and social media activists joined a campaign in support of Palestinian photojournalist Muath Amarneh, who lost his left eye covering confrontations between Palestinians and Israeli forces in the West Bank.

Palestine

Will Hamas accept Israeli incentives?

Israel is reportedly considering offering Hamas incentives in the Gaza Strip, following the movement not getting involved in the latest confrontation between Israel and Islamic Jihad.

Palestine

Palestinians await presidential decree to hold general elections

The PA’s call for general elections seems to have gained traction in Palestine, especially with Hamas' approval for them to be held.

Qatar

Saudi and Israeli tourism campaigns offer stark contrast in transparency

Public relations firms working to promote travel to foreign countries are all over the map when it comes to lobbying and PR disclosures.

Saudi Arabia

Knesset’s 21-day grace period: Opportunity for change

Instead of heading for a third election in less than a year, Knesset members could support a noncontroversial member among themselves for the position of prime minister.

Israel

Is Jordan Valley's annexation already on the way?

As Israel gears up for what could be the third round of elections in less than a year, a bill presented earlier in the month to annex the Jordan Valley has taken on a new urgency in light of the US announcement that it no longer views the settlements as illegal.

Palestine

Democrats plan legislative response to Trump’s new Israeli settlement policy

House Democratic leaders vow to vote on a resolution backing a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict after the Donald Trump administration’s new settlement policy.

Palestine

Avigdor Liberman drives Israeli politics crazy

Yisrael Beitenu leader Avigdor Liberman had promised that he would not accept any other solution than a "liberal unity government," and so far, he has kept every last letter of that promise, even if driving all politicians crazy.

Israel

Liberman, Lapid miscalculate about Likud rebellion

Both Yisrael Beitenu leader Avigdor Liberman and Blue and White co-leader Yair Lapid mistakenly assumed that some Likud members would break ranks and join a Gantz-led unity coalition.

Israel

US says Israeli settlements not necessarily illegal

A US shift on settlements comes after European court decision on labeling settlement products.

Palestine