Can Gaza rebuild its arts haven damaged by Israeli bombing?

The Arts and Crafts Village in Gaza City has provided a base for artists for nearly two decades, but after Israel's attack last month, the village needs help rebuilding.

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Survey suggests Palestinian radicalization driven by lack of hope

A recent poll indicates a slight increase in support for Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Fatah, mainly due to US policy on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, but those numbers are countered by signs pointing to growing radicalization and lack of hope.

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Arab bloc could get out Palestinian vote in Jerusalem municipal elections

Jerusalem's Ramadan Dabash is encouraging Palestinians to unite in an Arab voting bloc for the upcoming municipal election despite a fatwa against them participating.

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Does PA fear Israeli-Hamas truce?

Prime Minister Rami Hamdallah told ambassadors of donor countries that any aid to the Gaza Strip must go through the Ramallah-based government rather than directly to Hamas, raising questions on whether or not there are fears in the West Bank that the PA may be left out of a potential truce agreement.

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Hebron women turn to at-home businesses to boost self-sufficiency

In light of Israeli restrictions on residents of the Old City of Hebron, local women have turned to small projects to strengthen their steadfastness and increase their independence.

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Will new e-payment regulations boost Gaza's gig economy?

The Palestine Monetary Authority introduced new regulations and licensing to secure and expand electronic payment services, a step that could allow more Gazans to receive remittances for work conducted online for foreign companies.

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Addressing Jewish refugees' issue vital part of Mideast peace

For years, the Arab world and Israeli politicians have ignored the pain and rights of Jews expelled from Arab countries out of neglect or worry that it would muddy the debate on Palestinian refugees.

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Israel’s Nationality Law lays ground for West Bank annexation

The recently adopted Nationality Law could indicate that the Netanyahu government is preparing to annex the West Bank.

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Are Israel, Hamas en route to war or an agreement?

Hamas' leadership seems unaware of or simply does not care that its actions to defend what it views as the honor of the movement threaten a pending cease-fire deal with Israel and make a full-blown humanitarian crisis in Gaza more likely.

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Palestinian police patrol Hebron in rare sight for locals

Israel recently allowed Palestinian security forces to deploy in Hebron's old town in a show of control and cooperation, but it has not committed to any ongoing coordination for future patrols.

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Firing of Palestinian prisoner affairs minister sparks anger

In an interview with Al-Monitor, Issa Qaraqe, former minister of prisoner affairs, discussed his dismissal and replacement as various Palestinian factions condemned the move by President Mahmoud Abbas given Qaraqe's widely respected efforts on behalf of prisoners.

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Home for a day: Palestinian diaspora reconnects with motherland

A project run by Ziad Bakri in Palestine aims to reconnect Palestinians in the diaspora with their family's history by visiting the homes their relatives left in 1948.

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