Behind Egypt's gift to Islamic Jihad

Egypt has freed some 80 Islamic Jihad prisoners as a goodwill gesture in an effort to bring about an extended calm in Gaza and by extension prevent a conflagration in the Sinai Peninsula.

Palestine

PA seeks warmer ties with Saudi Arabia

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas visited Saudi Arabia for the first time in months, reflecting warmer relations between the two countries.

Saudi Arabia

Palestinian prime minister vows to stop Israeli raids

A promise by Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammed Shtayyeh to halt Israel's raids into Area A of the West Bank leaves Palestinians wondering what comes next.

Palestine

Palestinian government passes law protecting whistleblowers

For the first time, the Palestinian government passed a law on the protection of whistleblowers, witnesses and experts in corruption cases, as part of efforts to raise awareness against corruption.

Palestine

Netanyahu discovers hospitality has its limits

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu tried to ingratiate himself at both the White House and the Kremlin, but now finds himself home alone.

Palestine

Abbas rallies election support, with or without Hamas

The Arab League has announced its backing for Palestinian legislative elections, as Hamas and Fatah remain divided over them.

Palestine

Palestinians seek Egypt’s support to join free trade pact

Palestinians are anxiously awaiting admittance to an Arab free trade agreement that should help reduce their economic dependence on Israel.

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Why Israel’s Gantz should propose a minority government

Blue and White leader Benny Gantz should remember that over the years, Israel's narrowly led governments generated much larger moves than unity governments did.

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Palestinian film festival stars gender-based violence

This year's Palestinian Cinema Days film festival took up the problems faced by women in the region and beyond.

Palestine

Will revival of joint technical committees help save the PA?

With the reactivation of joint technical committees authorized by the Paris Protocol, the Palestinian Authority is hopeful about recovering monies owed it by Israel resulting from undisclosed tax withholding information and corruption.

Palestine

What's steering the PA ban of importing Israeli calves?

Israeli farmers are growing increasingly anxious over a decision by the Palestinian Authority to ban the import of calves from Israel.

Palestine

Palestinians take action to demarcate maritime borders

Palestinian officials are discussing demarcating their maritime borders with the Arab League and the United Nations, threatening to resort to international courts should Israel refuse to cooperate.

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