Can Palestinians bear halt of US aid?

As the United States withholds more than half of its financial contribution to UNRWA, fears arise about the repercussions the decision will have on the Palestinian Authority and the Palestinian economy.

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Fatah still shuns violence — for most part

Fatah doesn't seem inclined to return to violence against Israel as long as President Mahmoud Abbas is in charge, though some members of the faction want to keep the option open.

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Is Iran setting up new military forces in West Bank?

Israeli security recently dismantled a cell in the West Bank, claiming it works in the interests of Iran — an announcement some Palestinians questioned in light of the ongoing regional developments.

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Hamas shifts West Bank strategy

Desperate Hamas has changed its strategy and is now increasing its involvement in planning terror attacks against Israelis in the West Bank.

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Fearing aid slash, PA to collect more customs duties

The Palestinian Ministry of Finance is increasing customs duties on a range of goods, allegedly to protect local production, in light of a budget deficit of $1.07 billion in 2017 and threats of a drop in international aid to the PA.

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Israeli nationalists' messiah complex

The political leaders of Israel's settler sector are abusing Judaism, a dangerous weapon in irresponsible hands.

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Abbas' security coordination challenge

The Palestinian Central Council called for ending security coordination with Israel in response to the US recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital, but it is a move the Palestinian leadership can hardly afford to make.

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Women start filling up tanks at Gaza gas station

Marking a first in the Gaza Strip, a gas station manager is employing women despite the criticism.

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Israel dismisses Abbas' threats to end security coordination

Israeli sources estimate that by delivering a fiery speech before the Palestinian Central Council in which he promised to cut security coordination with Israel, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas cornered himself with promises to his people that he cannot fulfill.

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Defiant Palestinians boycott US projects, products

US President Donald Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel has prompted various Palestinian boycotts of US-funded projects and programs.

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Netanyahu’s shortsighted Mideast policy

Israel prefers to ignore the changes surrounding it, such as threats by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to cancel the Oslo Accord and Iran’s change of stance on the Arab Peace Initiative.

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Abbas lifts Gaza tax exemption, threatening further economic woes

After taking over administrative control of the Gaza Strip, President Mahmoud Abbas has abolished tax exemptions in a bid to get more revenue from Gaza to balance expenses, disregarding the harsh economic conditions in the besieged enclave.

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