Hamas turns violent on peaceful protesters in Gaza

Rights organizations and activists in the Gaza Strip called on Hamas to stop its violent repression of peaceful demonstrations that erupted there against deteriorating living conditions.

Palestine

Ban on Hamas’ student bloc stirs angry reactions

Fatah's student party, Shabiba, at An-Najah National University in Nablus announced banning the Islamic Bloc, Hamas' student wing, and closing its headquarters, which stirred fears of the Gaza tension spilling into the West Bank.

Palestine

Palestinians manage to evict settlers in Hebron in rare win

An Israeli court ordered the eviction of settlers from a house they occupied in the Old Town of Hebron, marking a significant and rare win for Palestinians and the committee defending their rights.

Palestine

Hamas’ two-front strategy

Israeli security sources believe Hamas has been working to restore its operational infrastructure in the West Bank in anticipation of the day after its operations are curtailed in Gaza due to a possible arrangement with Israel to prevent the enclave's collapse.

Palestine

Hamas quashes armed Shiite movement Sabireen in Gaza

Hamas makes the lion's share of civilian and military decisions in the Gaza Strip, while small movements such as Harakat al-Sabireen are forced to bow to Hamas' power, which is also supported by the Sunni community.

Palestine

Israel again turning Temple Mount into a time bomb

Israel’s decision to reclose the Bab al-Rahma building reflects once again the government’s provocative and dangerous policy over Temple Mount and Jerusalem.

Palestine

Israeli court closes holy site flashpoint, goads Jordan to respond

An Israeli court has temporarily closed an embattled Al-Aqsa site in an effort to relieve the simmering tension there and pressure Jordan into engaging with it.

Palestine

Why were rockets fired toward Tel Aviv?

The Gaza Strip rushed to contain the repercussions of the rockets fired at Tel Aviv; such an attack that actually hit the Israeli city could drag Palestinians into a war.

Palestine

Some Palestinians worry Saudis reconciling with Israel

A Saudi prince recently visited Ramallah, raising concerns about Saudi normalization with Israel, as such visits require Israel's approval.

Saudi Arabia

Last week’s rocket fire on Tel Aviv reflects schism within Hamas

To avoid escalation ahead of the April elections and the Eurovision contest, Israel accepted Hamas’ explanation over the rocket fire on Tel Aviv last week.

Palestine

Traditional Palestinian tile craft recedes as demand drops

Brightly colored Shami tiles have long defined the vibrant architecture of Palestine and beyond, but cheaper alternatives mean demand has dwindled and the last remaining factory is a much quieter place these days.

Palestine

Brexit teaches Israel, Palestinians lesson on interim agreements

With Brexit complicating the 1998 Northern Ireland Good Friday agreement, Israel and the Palestinians must beware of holding onto an interim agreement and not reaching a final one.

Palestine