Iran seems to have never stopped funding Hamas families

Iran has reportedly resumed its funding to the Palestinian Hamas movement through funds to families of Palestinians killed in resistance activities in the Gaza Strip.

Palestine

Will Israel enforce the truce agreements prior to election?

The fact that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu failed to form a government and awaits the new election’s outcome has raised questions on whether he will implement the truce understandings with the Palestinian factions.

Palestine

Are banks in Gaza jeopardizing economic sector?

Banks are limiting their facilities in the Gaza Strip, which reflects badly on the already ailing economy.

Palestine

Why Arabs are pressuring PA to take part in Bahrain summit

Some Arab countries are placing political and financial pressure on the Palestinian Authority to reconsider its rejection of the Bahrain economic workshop, which the United States is holding later this month to kick off its peace plan.

Legacy: Gulf

Some Palestinians up in arms over weapons proliferation

The Palestinian Authority is being criticized for failing to end the spread of weapons among citizens in the West Bank, where family disputes often end tragically.

Palestine

NGOs will watch, work with new Palestinian government

Nongovernmental organizations will help evaluate the new Palestinian government, its transparency and its efforts to improve communication with the public.

Palestine

Palestinian self-made weaponry on the rise

Despite Israel's siege on the Gaza Strip, the armed wings of the Palestinian factions have managed to expand their military capabilities.

Palestine

West Bank security arrests alleged IS recruit targeting Israel

Palestinian Authority security services tell Israeli media they arrested a Palestinian woman they believe was going to blow herself up in Israel for the Islamic State.

Palestine

Palestinian refugees return to streets as Lebanon camp clears weapons from public life

A partial disarmament agreement has calmed the Palestinian refugee camp of Mieh Mieh, where violent factional clashes displaced residents for months.

Palestine

Palestinians prove fraud, regain land after decades

Palestinians often struggle for years to recover land that Israeli companies confiscated through forged documents.

Palestine

Why Jordan is silent on Bahrain summit

Jordan has yet to officially announce its position on the US-sponsored Bahrain economic conference that is to kick off the long-awaited US Middle East peace plan.

Bahrain

Will Israeli Jewish and Arab politicians cooperate against Netanyahu?

The invitation extended by the Blue and White party to Arab Knesset member Ayman Odeh to address the opposition rally last week might reflect a change in its perception of Arab parties.

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