Trump’s plan unveiled: Netanyahu's best and worst day ever

The 'deal of the century' presented by President Donald Trump is unlikely to bring about Israeli-Palestinian peace but serves first and foremost to boost the electoral fortunes of Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel's indicted prime minister.

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Syria opens up to Fatah, shuns Hamas

Many see the visit by a high-level PLO delegation to Syria as an attempt to thwart any reconciliation between Hamas and Syria.

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Meet the man who brought Picasso to Palestine

A young curator's determination to bring a work of Picasso to Ramallah marked the decade in Middle Eastern art.

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The electoral politics of Trump's peace and propaganda in Israel

The Trump administration peace plan ignores the Arab Peace Initiative, the Quartet, the road map for peace, and foremost a true quest for peace between Israelis and Palestinians.

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Hamas resumes explosive-laden balloons launched at Israel

Hamas has resumed incendiary balloons flown across the border to pressure Israel to execute the truce understandings after a month of calm since Hamas halted its weekly protests along the Israeli-Gaza border.

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Trump 'deal of the century' still no deal for Palestinians

With the unveiling of the Donald Trump administration's peace plan, Palestinian leaders have reiterate their categorical rejection of it, certain that it fulfills none of their demands toward statehood.

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Gaza men choose family councils but keep women out

There have been no elections in Gaza since 2006, but family groupings in the enclave have started holding votes for a leader and board to administer family affairs.

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Will Palestinian central bank, currency ever see light of day?

A Palestinian central bank has been a long time in the making, and if Israel reacts as expected, it could be even longer before the institution becomes a reality.

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New business council to provide network, funds for Rafah's budding businesswomen

Palestinian women have started small businesses to make ends meet, but a new council aims to lead them to fields such as electronics or high-end products.

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Hamas says rise in arrests is related to coming elections

Fatah and Hamas are exchanging accusations about arrests of their members in the West Bank and Gaza Strip, with each side claiming the other is trying to influence elections that haven't even been scheduled yet.

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Israel’s Gantz steers away from Arab voters, seeks soft-right

Blue and White leader Benny Gantz does not realize that if he wants to be prime minister, he will need a high voting rate among the country’s Arab citizens.

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Gaza developments portend military escalation with Israel

Israel's political impasse is expected to affect the Palestinians' situation in the Gaza Strip, and Israeli intelligence believes new military confrontations will erupt as the security and humanitarian situation there continues to deteriorate.

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