Analysis As Israeli settler attacks mount, Trump avoids public pressure on Netanyahu President Donald Trump has stayed silent amid a spate of settler attacks on Palestinians and their property in the West Bank. By Elizabeth Hagedorn In Washington, DC, reporting on diplomacy, regional politics, human rights
Analysis Why Palestinians see success of Trump talks as contingent on Israeli elections Some view the channel to Jared Kushner as necessary for reaching a political settlement, but others see a US effort to secure Palestinian acquiescence to Trump’s Gaza plans. By Mohammed Najib
Israel, Hamas bide their time as Gaza peace plan stalls As the Israel-Hamas ceasefire approaches the one-year mark in October, the Board of Peace is under pressure to deliver results in the Gaza Strip. Palestine
Newsletter: Daily Briefing Qatari PM heads for Tehran amid flurry of regional diplomacy US designates UK-based Palestine Action, two others as terror outfits; Iraq summons Iran envoy over 'Persian Gulf' post; and more. By Ezgi Akin In Ankara, reporting on diplomacy, EU-Turkey ties, NATO
Newsletter: Daily Briefing Syria, Israel hold US-mediated talks By Ezgi Akin In Ankara, reporting on diplomacy, EU-Turkey ties, NATO
Palestinian candidate's house attacked over EU appeal The postponement of the Palestinian elections continues to inspire threats and violence, including against the candidates themselves. Palestine
New generation of Jerusalem Palestinians emerges The events during the month of Ramadan appear to have given birth to more courageous Palestinian youth activists in Jerusalem, who have maintained smiles in the face of arrest. Palestine
Assault on female reporter for not wearing hijab sparks backlash in Gaza A female reporter was recently insulted and physically assaulted for not wearing the Islamic headscarf, which renewed the debate about women’s rights in the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip. Palestine
Temple Mount violence bares fragility of Turkey’s attempts to fix relations with Israel Turkey's president and other officials have condemned Israel's crackdown on Palestinians in unrest at Al-Aqsa mosque, posing a serious threat to Ankara's efforts to mend ties with Israel. Turkey
Palestinian factions mull next steps after Abbas calls off elections Various Palestinian factions, including Hamas, have rejected President Mahmoud Abbas’ decision to postpone the legislative elections and his call to form a unity government. Palestine
European countries urge Israel to halt planned settlement expansion Five foreign ministries call on Israel to scuttle plans to build more West Bank settlements. Israel
Palestinian arrested over West Bank shooting as violence continues Muntasir Shalabi was arrested Wednesday night in connection with the deadly of shooting of Israeli teenager at a bus stop in the Palestinian territory. Israeli forces also shot and killed a Palestinian teen Wednesday night, according to Palestinian officials. Palestine
Palestinian territories see increased violence over Jerusalem Escalation is expected in the West Bank and Gaza Strip, given several strong indicators that portend an imminent explosion. Palestine
Israeli-Palestinian battle seethes in Jerusalem Jerusalem has returned to the center of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict with riots in the contested city. Palestine
Hamas rallies opposition to Abbas after elections pushed back After he postponed the Palestinian legislation elections scheduled for May 22, political opponents are considering ways to oust Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas. Palestine
Israeli settlers burn Palestinian farmland in West Bank Tensions in the Palestinian territory as well as Jerusalem have led to considerable violence between Jews and Arabs in recent weeks. Palestine
Palestinian fears rise as settlers visit synagogue ruins in Jericho Israeli settlers' increased visits to the ruins of two synagogues in the Jericho area in the West Bank worry Palestinians. Palestine
