Culture Alert: March salutes women of all nationalities and sizes

Many cultural activities in March focus on women, as artists and muses, in addition to the search for identity. Also of note is the first cooperation between the Louvre and the National Museum of Iran.

Palestine

Israeli security forces posing as journalists endanger press

An Israeli commando accused of impersonating Israeli journalists to arrest a student on a university campus could make reporters' jobs harder and more dangerous on both sides of the conflict.

Palestine

International prize nomination shines spotlight on West Bank theater

Palestine's Al-Harah Theater is one of the 11 finalists for the Ellen Stewart International Award, a prestigious prize for theater companies that promote social change.

Palestine

Palestinian Museum's digital archive project to preserve heritage

A three-year project by the Palestinian Museum will enable Palestinians to find and archive key historical documents.

Palestine

Experts speculate on causes of rising birth defects in Gaza

Birth defects have increased in the Gaza Strip, which raises questions about what the reasons might be.

Palestine

New tax plan set to increase Palestinians' burdens

In an attempt to compensate for threats of US aid cuts, the Palestinian Authority is revamping its tax system to expand the tax liability of citizens, which could have a catastrophic impact on Palestinians.

Palestine

Slew of anti-Palestinian bills points to impending Israeli elections

The numerous anti-Palestinian bills pushed forward by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition are signs that the right is preparing for early elections.

Palestine

Hamas entangled in regional polarization

While Hamas welcomed the recent statements made by Qatari Ambassador Mohammed al-Emadi regarding support for the Gaza Strip, it denounced Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir’s accusation that Hamas is an extremist movement, which shows a new alignment in the region.

Saudi Arabia

Palestinians change tack on Trump

Palestinian leaders appear to have made a deliberate decision not to respond to every pro-Israel statement out of the White House.

Palestine

Stakes rise as battle over Abbas’ successor heats up

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas' decision to promote Mahmoud al-Aloul as his deputy is perhaps the surest sign yet that the end of the Abbas era is imminent.

Palestine

Israelis, Palestinians consider alternatives to two-state solution

Since a two-state solution is no longer feasible, Israelis and Palestinians must focus on other creative ideas to solve the conflict.

Palestine

Abbas rivals abroad wary as PA joins Interpol

As Interpol's newest member, some rivals of President Mahmoud Abbas fear the Palestinian Authority may be tempted to misuse its new connections to pursue them.

Palestine