Israel lays siege to West Bank's Tulkarm after military vehicle hit by explosive device Israeli troops sealed off entrances to the city of Tulkarm after an explosion hit a military vehicle as months of raids and mass displacement continue in the city’s refugee camps. Palestine
UAE says Israel’s West Bank annexation push a ‘red line': What to know There are growing indications that the Israeli government is seeking to annex the Palestinian territory, but the UAE is becoming increasingly critical of the plan. Israel
East Jerusalem father, son arrested over Israel attack plot: What to know Three east Jerusalem residents arrested in are suspected of fabricating dozens of explosive devices and plotting to commit several attacks against Israelis. Israel
Macron: France to recognize Palestine as a state French President Emmanuel Macron said he will formalize the decision at the United Nations General Assembly in September. Palestine
Analysis First in 30 years: How Allenby Bridge attack could upend Jordan-Israel ties By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Israel deports Palestinians from Jerusalem for not showing 'loyalty' A recent amendment to the Israeli "border and entry law," which permits the deportation of anyone not showing "loyalty" to the State of Israel, has allowed for the permanent deportation of four public figures from Jerusalem. Palestine
Israeli, Palestinian candidates share electoral list in Jerusalem first For the first time in history, Palestinians and Israelis are joining hands and running in the same electoral list in Jerusalem's municipal elections. Palestine
Will Israel accept UAE donations to East Jerusalem? Former Fatah member Mohammed Dahlan appears to have caught Israel by surprise with an announcement of a $70 million donation from the UAE for the Palestinian residents of East Jerusalem. United Arab Emirates
J Street celebrates 10 years changing Washington’s outlook on Israel The liberal Jewish group has seen its influence soar by offering an alternative take on the Iran deal and Middle East peace. Israel
Palestinians change tack on Trump Palestinian leaders appear to have made a deliberate decision not to respond to every pro-Israel statement out of the White House. Palestine
Palestinians plan their own event to mark US Embassy move The Palestinians might prefer an "alternative ceremony" to the relocation of the US Embassy to Jerusalem, instead of the usual rage days. Palestine
Knesset advances 'dangerous' Jerusalem residency law An Israeli Knesset committee recently approved a draft law that would make it easier to revoke the residency status of Palestinians living in East Jerusalem, raising the concerns of human rights organizations. Palestine
Palestinian council seeks to revive Jerusalem Secretariat Palestinians have expressed skepticism about the Palestinian Central Council’s ability to reactivate the Jerusalem Secretariat and have it work as a shadow municipal council in East Jerusalem. Palestine
Israeli census on Jerusalem a political game ahead of elections Reports that Arabs could become 50% of population of Jerusalem in the coming decade have major implications as Jerusalem's municipal elections approach. Palestine
Hamas chief's inclusion on US terror list will further derail peace efforts By adding moderate Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh to its terror list, the United States is signaling further escalation in the political brinkmanship game that aims at imposing a political solution to the Palestinian conflict rather than negotiating one. Israel
Jordan seeks to ease travel burden on Palestinian Jerusalemites Jordan recently announced its decision to allow and arrange for Jerusalem's Palestinians to renew and receive official documents in the city itself, instead of having to travel to Amman, a move widely welcomed by Palestinians. Palestine
Trump moves exacerbate growing US partisan divide over Israel With US public opinion on Israel increasingly divided along partisan lines, Democrats are feeling emboldened to take a stand against President Donald Trump — and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Palestine
