Modern architecture meets tradition in Palestine's first planned city

The Palestinian city of Rawabi, which combines modernity with Palestinian heritage, hopes to attract tourists from around the world.

Palestine

Trump goes on Iran-bashing tour

Iran has replaced the Islamic State as Donald Trump’s boogeyman during his first trip abroad, to the delight of the Saudis and Israel.

Saudi Arabia

Is Moscow a likely matchmaker between Israelis, Palestinians?

Russia continues to step up its diplomatic game in the Middle East by reinforcing ties with Israelis and Palestinians and allowing its stances to evolve.

Palestine

Will Trump’s Middle East deal work?

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is all in favor of a regional alliance with pragmatic Sunni states, but he will do everything in his power to remove a deal with the Palestinians.

Saudi Arabia

Will Abbas’ foes thwart his chances for success at Trump meeting?

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has strenuously lobbied President Donald Trump on behalf of the Palestinians, but his rival Marwan Barghouti and Hamas are trying to sabotage his efforts.

Palestine

Trump's Palestinian pilgrimage brings hope, concern

US President Donald Trump will visit Bethlehem during his stay in Israel, where Palestinians expect him to finally lay out his vision on how to end the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Palestine

Inside Palestine’s first camp for former female prisoners

The Women's Association for Development and Empowerment launched the first-of-its-kind camp in Jerusalem to help former female detainees cope with their new lives inside their communities after their release.

Palestine

Economic indices paint gloomy future for Palestine

The latest economic reports from the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics indicate a rise of prices, which may lead to inflation.

Palestine

Gaza's new strawberry farmers make progress in their field

With the help of the Food and Agriculture Organization, the municipality of Um al-Nasser in the northern Gaza Strip launched a project to distribute lands to residents and train them to plant and export crops.

Palestine

What’s so special about this park in the West Bank?

In a small village in the West Bank, the first-of-its-kind sustainable environmental park will open its doors to the local community.

Palestine

Why many Palestinians didn't take to the polls in local elections

As Hamas and other main factions boycotted the local elections held in the West Bank, Palestinians cast their votes in low numbers reflecting their mistrust in the political forces.

Palestine

Jerusalem artist determined to keep puppets on stage

Jerusalemite artist Abdel Salam Abdo pulls the strings in the Arab world to ensure that puppet shows are not a dying art.

Palestine