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July 30, 2026

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Culture

How Argentina-Spain World Cup final became debate over Israel, Palestine

Governments and fans alike have turned teams and players into symbols of political division.

Government Media Office Director Ismail Thawabteh (R) and Hamas spokesperson Hazem Qassem (L) speak at a press conference.

Explainer

What does Hamas' move to dissolve its Gaza government mean?

Hamas has agreed to hand civilian administration over to the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza, but the committee is not yet in Gaza and may not deploy until Hamas’ disarmament is resolved.

Joint List Party leader Ayman Odeh attends a meeting on April 5, 2021 in Jerusalem, Israel.

Interview

Ayman Odeh says Arab parties could back Bennett or Eisenkot to block Netanyahu

In an interview with Al-Monitor, head of the Arab-Israeli Hadash-Ta'al Knesset faction, Ayman Odeh, said his party is prepared to make difficult decisions to topple Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government.

Ayman Odeh

Head of the Knesset's Hadash-Ta'al faction

Latest News

Who is Melat Kiros, the pro-Palestinian who unseated a longtime Democrat?

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Amnesty International accuses Israel of state-led ethnic cleansing in West Bank

Israeli security forces attempt to disperse Palestinians who had gathered to protest the reported burning of land by Israeli settlers in the Palestinian village of Idna, west of Hebron in the occupied West Bank, on June 5, 2026.

Ireland bans hard-line Israeli ministers Ben-Gvir, Smotrich: What to know

Israeli policemen surround Israeli Minister of National Security and far-right politician Itamar Ben-Gvir as he arrives outside the Damascus Gate of the walled Old City of Jerusalem on May 26, 2025, during a flag march for Jerusalem Day, commemorating the Israeli army's 1967 capture of the city's eastern sector during the Arab-Israeli war.

Record Israeli arms exports highlight global rush for air defense

People stand in front of the Arrow 3 shield system during an event of the German Air Force to declare the Initial Operating Capability for the Arrow Weapon System for Germany at the Annaburger Heide Air Base in Schoenewalde / Holzdorf, eastern Germany, on Dec. 3, 2025.

Beatrice Farhat

Associate Editor (Lebanon)

In Beirut, reporting on regional news, culture, conflict

Daoud Kuttab

Palestine Columnist

In Amman, reporting on Palestinian politics

Rasha Abou Jalal

In Gaza City, reporting on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict

Abeer Ayyoub

In Istanbul, reporting on Palestine

Naima Morelli

In Rome, reporting on Middle East culture

Fatima AbdulKarim

In Ramallah, reporting on the West Bank

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Gaza finds passion for mounted archery

Mohammed Abu Musaed self-funds a mounted archery club, but more Gazans are interested in the sport than he can accommodate.

Palestinians wave yellow Fatah flags during a rally marking the 55th anniversary of the Fatah movement founding, Gaza City, Gaza Strip, Jan. 1, 2020.

Marginalization leads Fatah in Gaza to stage coup against Abbas

In a dramatic development within the Fatah movement, its members in Gaza announced their resignation in protest against the policy of marginalization and exclusion by President Mahmoud Abbas.

A Palestinian girl cries as Israeli excavators demolish some of the construction belonging to Palestinians for allegedly being unauthorized and being in zone C, at Yatta district in Hebron, West Bank, on Sept. 30, 2020.

Palestinian children 'feel abandoned' after home demolitions: study

Israeli soldiers stand ready to prevent the progress of a symbolic wedding party toward the Israeli-constructed controversial separation barrier close to the Israeli-manned checkpoint of Hezma in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, between Jerusalem and the Palestinian city of Ramallah on March 9, 2013.

Family reunification law aims to lower number of Palestinian citizens in Israel

The family reunification law could endanger the new Israeli government coalition.

Nizar Banat's body carried

Can Abbas survive summer of Palestinian discontent?

Following killing of a political dissident, the Palestinian president’s hold on power continues to weaken, while support for Hamas is growing.

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Violence against women rises in Gaza

Women are being killed at an alarming rate in the Gaza Strip, where a traditional political system still prioritizes political issues over justice and the protection of women’s lives.

Beita protest against Eviatar

West Bank town draws inspiration from Gaza ‘night confusion’ activities to confront settlers

Some West Bank villages and towns have drawn inspiration from the Gaza Strip night confusion activities as they embarked on confronting settlement outposts established on their lands, and the town of Beita is now serving as a model.

Palestinian security forces push a protest during a demonstration calling for Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to quit, following the death of Palestinian human rights activist Nizar Banat who died shortly after being arrested, Ramallah, West Bank, June 24, 2021.

Death of political critic sparks outcry from Palestinian activists

Although the Palestinian government has ordered an investigation, some have questioned whether it will be serious and if anyone will be held responsible.

A Palestinian pedlar walks with bags of cotton candy past the rubble of a building destroyed during the May 2021 conflict between Hamas and Israel in al-Rimal neighborhood, Gaza City, Gaza Strip, June 10, 2021.

Hamas threatens to reescalate with Israel, refuses to link prisoners swap deal to Gaza reconstruction

Hamas’ meeting with the UN envoy in Gaza ended on a sour note, portending further escalation with Israel.

Palestinian veterinarian Mutasem Qaddoura examines a cat at a clinic in Gaza City, Gaza Strip, May 24, 2021.

Gaza’s pets also traumatized by Israeli shelling

Veterinarians in Gaza are warning that the lack of medicines and fodder will affect animals who have suffered injuries or psychological problems during the latest Israeli war.

Moroccan Foreign Minister Saadeddine Othmani addresses a press conference with his German counterpart (unseen) at the Foreign Ministry in Berlin on Nov. 23, 2012. The two ministers discussed the ongoing hostilities in Syria and expressed hope for a cease-fire between Hamas and Israel.

BDS says Hamas leader 'betrayed' Palestinians by meeting Moroccan PM

The boycott, divestment and sanctions movement slammed Ismail Haniyeh for meeting with Morocco's prime minister due to Morocco's relations with Israel.

A Palestinian man sits on the rubble of a building destroyed by Israeli airstrikes last month in Gaza City on June 15, 2021.

Delayed reconstruction in Gaza exacerbates suffering of homeowners

Owners of houses partially or totally destroyed during the recent war on Gaza are concerned about the delayed reconstruction due to the political dispute between Hamas and the Palestinian Authority.