Gaza's immense potential

If Hamas and Israel were to sign a long-term cease-fire, the Gaza Strip could make use of a natural gas field in the Mediterranean, a highly educated population and wonderful beaches to become a pleasant place to live.

Palestine

Culture alert: Gaza conflict spills over to cinema festivals

Iran’s Fajr International Film Festival has invited Palestinian director Rashid Masharawi as its guest of honor, while, farther west, Palestinian artists are boycotting the Istanbul Film Festival for refusing to drop an Israeli-government-backed sponsor, Art Israel.

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Why have recent mass Palestinian protests been limited to Gaza?

The recent mass protests along the Gaza-Israel border raise questions as to why similar events aren't happening in the West Bank.

Palestine

Who's to blame for failed Palestinian reconciliation?

The recent accusations by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas blaming Hamas for orchestrating the attack against Prime Minister Rami Hamdallah seem to have terminated hopes of a Palestinian reconciliation in the near term.

Palestine

Egypt struggles to edge Qatar out of Palestine

Egypt is trying to block Qatar from the Palestinian scene, but Israel is unlikely to be moved by its efforts, counting on the Qatari assistance that has helped avoid a humanitarian crisis.

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Gazans hope protests lead to change as border clashes turn deadly

Thousands of Palestinians participated in Friday protests along the Gaza-Israel border for the second week in a row, with clashes leaving at least seven dead.

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Abbas' decision to ban official travel to Gaza sparks controversy

Following the bombing that targeted Prime Minister Rami Hamdallah during his visit to Gaza, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas banned PA officials from traveling to the strip.

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Are Palestinians contemplating one-state solution?

Now that demography indicates a Palestinian majority between the Mediterranean Sea and the Jordan River, a one-state solution could replace the vision of an independent Palestinian state.

Palestine

Netanyahu clashes with left-wing US Jews over migrants, Gaza

The latest actions by Israel’s right-wing government are further straining historically bipartisan support in Congress.

Palestine

Aspiring filmmaker brings visual tricks to Gazans

With basic equipment, aspiring filmmaker Mahmoud Alzaq takes his YouTube followers on a journey of visual tricks and illusions.

Palestine

Fatah fosters ties with Ankara

The Fatah movement has been growing closer to Turkey while its ties with Cairo seem to be deteriorating.

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Gaza fishermen face gunfire, death plying their trade

Fishermen in the Gaza Strip say Israel is shooting at them even though they are within the permissible fishing zone.

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