PA worries Egyptian aid to Hamas prolongs Palestinian division

Gaza is in desperate need of Egyptian aid such as diesel fuel supplies and a planned free-trade zone, but some in Ramallah fear that if Gaza's financial crisis eases too much, Hamas will be less motivated to reconcile.

Palestine

Palestinians want to be called ‘state under occupation’

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is preparing a UN resolution proposal that will change the definition of “Palestinian territories under occupation” into “a Palestinian state under occupation.”

Palestine

Will Palestinians shift strategy to include UN?

The Palestinians appear to have started a serious rethink of their national strategy, but it is crucial that they understand both the potential and the limitations that going the United Nations route will provide.

Palestine

Hamas’ dangerous gamble on Iran

The decision by the Hamas leadership to renew its alliance with Iran seals the already miserable fate of Gaza's people and ensures permanent control of the territory by the movement's military wing.

Palestine

Netanyahu, a gift to Israel's enemies

By perpetuating the occupation and the settlement enterprise, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is impairing the dreams of a Zionist state in Israel.

Palestine

With Iran's help, Hamas reaches out to Syrian regime

Iran is working as mediator as Hamas' new leadership takes steps to restore its severed ties with Syria.

Palestine

Iran-Israel soccer row apparently much ado about nothing

The reported suspension of two Iranian soccer players from the national team for having competed against Israelis appears to have vanished into thin air.

Palestine

Knesset members return to Temple Mount

After a two-year ban, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu allowed Knesset members to return to the Temple Mount in a trial run of a new policy.

Palestine

UAE, Egypt approve more aid for Gaza, Hamas

It looks like support is on the way for destitute Gaza via the UAE and Egypt.

United Arab Emirates

Israeli defense minister draws red lines with families of missing soldiers

The refusal of Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman to follow the line requested by the bereaved Goldin and Shaul families demonstrates his willingness to take the heat.

Palestine

For Israeli right, there is no occupation

The Israeli government's denial of the occupation has led it to intimidating those who dare acknowledge its existence or use the word "occupation."

Palestine

Gaza radio station gives a voice to refugees, women

In its first month on the air, Hawwa radio station based in Nuseirat refugee camp has tackled issues prominent in Gaza refugee camps and aims to encourage women to stand up for themselves.

Palestine