Israel’s Ben-Gvir visits US Monday, set to meet Trump officials: What to know While avoiding official travel to the US during the Biden administration, Israel's far-right minister is set to embark on a weeklong trip there next week, where he is expected to meet with Trump officials. Israel
Oscar-winning Palestinian director freed from Israeli detention after night in custody Hamdan Ballal, a co-director of the Oscar-winning documentary "No Other Land," was assaulted by Israeli settlers and later detained by Israeli forces in the West Bank as the Israeli army continues its raids in the Palestinian territory. Palestine
Interview Amid Israel's rightward shift, left struggles for relevance In a special interview with Al-Monitor, Yair Golan, leader of center-left party the Democrats, insists that the Palestinian Authority must play a pivotal role in the future administration of Gaza. Yair Golan Chair of the Democrats Party
Why Israel's far right is embracing Trump’s Gaza displacement plan Israel's far right is elated by President Donald Trump's calls to drive Gazans away from the Strip and resettle them in other Arab states. Israel
Analysis As Gaza deal looms, will Netanyahu choose Trump or Israel’s far right? By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Analysis Israel euphoric over Trump's cabinet: Will he pick annexation or Saudi deal? By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Violence in West Bank may lead to new confrontation with Gaza Hamas and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad have claimed responsibility for two shooting attacks in less than a month in the West Bank and Jerusalem. Palestine
US-Palestinian economic ties resume after 5 years Palestinians have reluctantly agreed to give the economic track a chance after it became obvious that there was no movement expected on the political track. Palestine
Settler violence sparks disputes within Bennett’s government Public Security Minister Omer Bar Lev instigated an argument within the coalition over settler violence, and whether it is an expanding phenomenon or just marginal incidents. Israel
The Takeaway: Did Israeli PM help break deadlock over US weapons sale to UAE? Also: The Gulf and climate; Syrian refugees return from Belarus; Israel expands Golan settlements; Egypt wants assurances on gas pipeline; China-Ethiopia ties unsettle Egypt; Iran threatens sanctions on US; Building Sharjah … all in less than 1,200 words! By Andrew Parasiliti , Elizabeth Hagedorn , Joe Snell
Israel settlement expansion risks escalation in Hebron Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s November 28 visit to the Tomb of the Patriarchs has highlighted a seemingly pro-settler approach to government policies in the already tense city. Palestine
Jerusalem construction plan rattles Israeli government The government of Naftali Bennett would like to shelve plans for constructing the Atarot Jerusalem neighborhood on the other side of the Green Line, yet it is facing a hard-core Jerusalem municipality that is adamant to advance the plan. Israel
Israel halts meetings as Belgium labels West Bank settlement products The Belgian decision to label West Bank settlement products was made as Deputy Foreign Minister Idan Roll is visiting the country and ahead of a scheduled meeting with Belgian Foreign Minister Sophie Wilmes. Israel
Abbas seeks Putin’s help to revive Israeli-Palestinian peace process The Palestinian Authority is trying to urge Russia to play a more effective role in the peace process through its position in the international Quartet and to call for an international peace conference. But there are still no serious indications of Russia’s responsiveness. Palestine
Israeli ministers take stand against settler violence Left-wing members of the government held a conference at the Knesset dedicated to what they consider a significant increase in violence by West Bank settlers. Israel
Palestinians in Sheikh Jarrah reject deal with settlement organization Palestinians in the Jerusalem neighborhood of Sheikh Jarrah are declining a deal that would leave them in their homes for 15 years on the condition that they pay token rent to an Israeli settler organization. Palestine
Palestinians say no to work in settlements A local Palestinian organization launched a project titled “No to Work in Settlements” with the aim of employing Palestinian women entrepreneurs in the Palestinian Jordan Valley, away from their work in Israeli settlements. Palestine
Israel demolishes Muslim cemetery near Al Aqsa Mosque to build park The Israeli authorities have bulldozed parts of the Yusufiya cemetery near Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem to build a park. Palestine
