Gaza fishermen hope for new start with expanded zone

Palestinians are pleased with the Israeli army's decision to expand the Gaza Strip fishing zone, though fishermen there still have to recover from years of hardship that have taken their toll.

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How Israeli minister pushed Palestinian prisoners to hunger strike

Seniors at the Israel Prison Service warned Public Security Minister Gilad Erdan not to harshen conditions of the Palestinian prisoners or jam phone signals in jail, but he refused to listen.

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Can this project bring contemporary art to conservative towns in Palestine?

Two Palestinian organizations have cooperated to launch a program in the conservative town of al-Dahriya that involved artists interacting with residents to prepare an exhibition.

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Massive march in Gaza calmer than expected despite 4 deaths

The recently held "million-man return march" was relatively calm in Gaza after Egyptian peace negotiators called on Palestinian factions to maintain calm, as Israel pledged in exchange not to shoot at demonstrators.

Palestine

Palestinian Authority blames Hamas for lack of progress

The Palestinian Authority accuses Hamas of impeding the PA's diplomatic efforts in international forums by launching rockets into Israel. Meanwhile, Hamas and Israel have a tentative truce.

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Why Israel aims for arrangement with Hamas

According to publications, Israel and Hamas have reached an inclusive agreement for easing the Gaza blockade and restraining border violence.

Palestine

Hamas leadership seeks to restore ties with Syria

Hamas sees an opening to rebuild ties with Damascus.

Palestine

Will truce between Hamas, Israel last until election day?

Egyptian cease-fire efforts seem to be advancing since Hamas deployed members to prevent Palestinian protesters from clashing with Israeli forces, and Israel opened two crossings and loosened fishing restrictions off the coast.

Palestine

Is this seat occupied? Hebrew University debates IDF uniforms in class

A training program for Israeli military intelligence has renewed debate over the presence of army uniforms on university campuses.

Palestine

As tensions rise with Israel, PA halts medical transfers

The Palestinian Health Ministry in Ramallah decided to halt the transfer of patients from the West Bank to Israeli hospitals — an expense the PA covers — after Israel slashed the PA's budget amid rising tensions.

Palestine

Gaza insurance provider latest casualty in Israel-Hamas escalation

Israel has struck the offices of Gaza's Al-Multazem insurance company, claiming it serves the financial activities of Hamas.

Palestine

Netanyahu acting responsibly against calls for Gaza war

Despite calls for a military operation from critics, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has acted responsibly in refusing to engage in another Gaza war.

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