Why some Palestinians aren't optimistic about Israel's decision to ease residency restrictions

Israel issued a decision allowing some Palestinians living in Jerusalem and the West Bank to reunite with their families in Israeli cities, but security concerns may undermine it.

Palestine

Why France isn’t inviting Israel, Palestine to peace process conference

As a first step to relaunch a two-state solution process, France will convene at the end of May a conference of stakeholders, without the Israelis or the Palestinians.

Palestine

How one Gaza crossing went from death trap to gate of hope

A decade ago, crossing from Gaza at the Erez checkpoint was a nightmare, but now under Defense Ministry management the once-dangerous crossing offers a model of order and security for West Bank facilities.

Palestine

Israel's fix for dangerous Gaza route will only worsen matters

Instead of widening the dangerous old road leading to the vital Kerem Shalom Crossing, Israeli Transportation Minister Yisrael Katz has decided to limit the operating hours of trucks bringing provisions into Gaza.

Palestine

Did Israel’s reaction to BDS drive movement's growth?

Former Ambassador Gideon Meir argues that Israel has engaged itself in a high-profile battle against the boycott, divestment and sanctions movement, turning it from an insignificant organization into a powerful force.

Palestine

Yemen’s Jews and the road to Israel

Yemeni Jews who immigrate to Israel are taking with them a large part of what was left of Yemen's religious diversity.

Yemen

Has the countdown to next Hamas-Israel war begun?

Both Israel and Hamas claim not to want another battle, but both are loudly preparing for one.

Palestine

Is Abbas tightening his grip on power with new constitutional court?

The establishment of the Palestinian High Constitutional Court by presidential decree has led to widespread criticism concerning its legality, especially since the move came at a time of intense division between the West Bank and Gaza Strip.

Palestine

Palestinian Authority accuses Israel of incitement

Palestinian officials claim that Israel is refusing to participate in the Committee on Incitement because of its interest in maintaining its own campaign of incitement.

Palestine

Will this Palestinian be the next Nobel Peace Prize laureate?

Palestinian institutions launched an international campaign in support of the nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize of Marwan Barghouti, sentenced to life imprisonment in Israel.

Palestine

Erdogan, Davutoglu shed tears for Gaza, but do little else

Turkey as well as the oil-rich Gulf states have still not fulfilled their pledges to help with the reconstruction and development of Gaza.

Legacy: Gulf

'There is no intifada,' say Ramallah residents

In a visit to Ramallah, Israel Pulse contributor Shlomi Eldar heard from residents who expressed a deep weariness with Hamas and other "inciters" to violence.

Palestine