Abbas trapped by Trump following Jerusalem proclamation

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is trapped by a US administration that does not understand the regional damage caused by the Jerusalem proclamation.

Palestine

Istanbul summit exposes divisions within Arab world

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation summit exposed Arab differences and Arab-Islamic tensions, and the reactions to both the OIC summit and the Arab League meetings were similarly pessimistic.

Legacy: Gulf

Iran's Soleimani sends message of defiance in calls to Hamas

In the aftermath of the US president's recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, the head of the Quds Force called the leaders of Hamas and Islamic Jihad to affirm Iran's ongoing political and military support.

Palestine

Egypt's top religious institutions unite against Trump's Jerusalem move

Al-Azhar and the Egyptian Coptic Orthodox Church hope to pressure the US administration into renouncing its decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel through recently launched boycott campaigns.

Palestine

Hezbollah, Iran, Hamas seek new strategy for resistance

Hamas is moving closer to Iran and Hezbollah, as the "axis of resistance" shifts priorities now that the Syrian war is winding down.

Palestine

Israelis, Palestinians need European mediation

The Jerusalem proclamation by US President Donald Trump put an end to the American role as honest broker between Israel and the Palestinians.

Saudi Arabia

PA looks for replacement to US as Mideast peace process sponsor

Following the US decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, the Palestinian Authority has endeavored to find a new sponsor for the peace process, yet this could be complicated by lack of options and threats to existing financial aid agreements.

Palestine

Is PA living up to Palestinians' expectations over Jerusalem?

The Palestinian leadership seems to be taking slow actions vis-a-vis Washington to counter US President Donald Trump's decision on Jerusalem.

Palestine

Jordan pays homage to Palestinian 'Lady Photographer' with exhibit

In a neighborhood in Amman, a photography exhibition honors Karimeh Abbud, also known as the "Lady Photographer," who stood apart from her male contemporaries with her unique access to Palestinian women in their homes.

Palestine

Theater on wheels to reach Palestinian children in isolated areas

The Palestinian Broadcasting Corporation launches a mobile theater to reach children who have never seen a show before.

Palestine

Gaza fashion house combines tradition, style

A female-run fashion house in Gaza boasts two boutiques that sell its original designs melding traditional Palestinian aesthetics with modern tastes.

Palestine

Trump’s Jerusalem move accelerates Fatah succession war

Rivals of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas within the Fatah movement are using the US president's Jerusalem proclamation to advance themselves ahead of the succession battle.

Palestine