The end of Abbas, the end of moderation

Israeli politicians have labeled Mahmoud Abbas a "non-partner," but they will be hard pressed to find anyone as moderate among the future Palestinian leadership.

Palestine

Is the Oslo Accord at death's door?

President Mahmoud Abbas maintains that as long as Israel refuses to adhere to some stipulations agreed upon in the 1993 Oslo Accord, then the Palestinians will not be the only ones "committed" to their implementation.

Palestine

Why Israel must protect Abbas

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has ordered his security apparatus to prevent escalation and continue cooperation with Israel, but it is uncertain how long he can hold off the desperate Palestinian street.

Palestine

Does Israel really need Abbas to condemn terror acts?

While it is indeed appropriate to expect President Mahmoud Abbas to condemn recent terror acts against Israelis as a humanitarian gesture, Israel’s expectations show that we have our priorities all wrong.

Palestine

Car smuggling business revs up as Palestinians skirt Israeli restrictions

Some car smugglers in Palestine are carrying out covert importation operations of Chinese cars from Egypt through the tunnels.

Palestine

Lessons from the second intifada: Will they be used in a third?

The West Bank is witnessing events that could lead to a new uprising, using new methods.

Palestine

Has Obama turned his back on the Palestinians?

As Israel continues to build and expand settlements in the occupied territories, President Barack Obama appears to have reneged on the commitment he made in 2009 to resolve the Palestinian situation "with all the patience and dedication that the task requires."

Palestine

Palestinian soccer scores goal in venue dispute

Following popular anger from Palestinian fans, a decision to relocate a soccer match between the Palestinian and Saudi teams outside of Palestine has been revoked.

Saudi Arabia

Palestinians look to Turkey for substance, not show

Although Turkey got its share of praise as the Palestinian flag was raised at the UN, Palestinians are still waiting for practical moves affecting their lives.

Palestine

Will new trade hall bring forth better Palestinian-Israeli economic relations?

Economic relations between Israelis and Palestinians might be on their way to seeing improvement, but businessmen, mostly Palestinians, are still treading carefully.

Palestine

Netanyahu loses control

Recent attacks of Israelis in Jerusalem and the West Bank also undermine Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu politically from inside his own coalition and from the right-wing opposition.

Palestine

Israel finally agrees to increase support for Christian schools, but is it enough?

A historical agreement has been reached to rectify the discriminatory discrepancy in state subsidies to Jewish and Christian schools in Israel.

Palestine