US recognition of Jerusalem backfires on Israel

Argentina's cancellation of a soccer match over the match’s relocation to Jerusalem is a clear sign that most of the world considers large parts of Jerusalem to be occupied land.

Palestine

Palestinian teen to serve full sentence for slap

Elor Azaria, the IDF soldier who shot a disarmed Palestinian assailant in Hebron, was granted early release while Palestinian teen Ahed Tamimi, whose crime was slapping a soldier, was refused.

Palestine

Israel's battle of the ex-generals

Israeli opposition parties need former prominent security officials who could offer the public an image of expertise in security matters.

Israel

West Bank city becomes shopper's paradise for Palestinians living in Israel

Impressive numbers of Palestinians in Israel are crossing the Green Line destined for shopping and eating in the West Bank city of Jenin.

Palestine

Israel squeezes Abu Mazen as West Bank simmers in solidarity with Gaza, Jordan protests

Hamas seeks to seize opening to expand protests to the West Bank; Crest Media announces partnership with North Base Media to manage Al-Monitor.

Palestine

Vying for minds in East Jerusalem schools

In a bid to revamp the educational sector in East Jerusalem and ease Israel's grip on the schools there, the Palestinian Authority has announced a national education plan of $30 million.

Palestine

Palestinians consider multistep plan toward two-state solution

A proposal being discussed involves establishing Palestinian rule in Gaza and Jericho first, while negotiating the final parameters for a full Palestinian state.

Palestine

Why Israel refuses to complete West Bank security fence

Israeli settlers and right-wing political parties fear that the West Bank security fence will serve as a proposed border line in future negotiations with the Palestinians.

Palestine

Are Palestinian armed factions forming joint army?

Hamas and the Islamic Jihad’s military wing have claimed responsibility for the recent rockets fired into Israel, raising talk about the potential that factions may form a joint armed operations room.

Palestine

Israeli soccer fans divided over who's to blame for canceled match

Israelis blame anyone they can for the cancellation of Argentina’s national soccer team and its star Lionel Messi’s visit to Israel: the Palestinians, BDS, Minister of Sports Miri Regev.

Palestine

Gaza crisis threatens to set West Bank ablaze

While the demonstrations along the Gaza border fence continue, the number of casualties will grow, sparking ever larger protests in the West Bank.

Palestine

Israel to withhold PA tax funds to compensate victims of kite attacks

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has promised to deduct money from Palestinian tax revenues to compensate the Israeli victims of kite-borne arson along the Gaza border.

Palestine