NGOs will watch, work with new Palestinian government

Nongovernmental organizations will help evaluate the new Palestinian government, its transparency and its efforts to improve communication with the public.

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Palestinian self-made weaponry on the rise

Despite Israel's siege on the Gaza Strip, the armed wings of the Palestinian factions have managed to expand their military capabilities.

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West Bank security arrests alleged IS recruit targeting Israel

Palestinian Authority security services tell Israeli media they arrested a Palestinian woman they believe was going to blow herself up in Israel for the Islamic State.

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Palestinian refugees return to streets as Lebanon camp clears weapons from public life

A partial disarmament agreement has calmed the Palestinian refugee camp of Mieh Mieh, where violent factional clashes displaced residents for months.

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Palestinians prove fraud, regain land after decades

Palestinians often struggle for years to recover land that Israeli companies confiscated through forged documents.

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Why Jordan is silent on Bahrain summit

Jordan has yet to officially announce its position on the US-sponsored Bahrain economic conference that is to kick off the long-awaited US Middle East peace plan.

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Will Israeli Jewish and Arab politicians cooperate against Netanyahu?

The invitation extended by the Blue and White party to Arab Knesset member Ayman Odeh to address the opposition rally last week might reflect a change in its perception of Arab parties.

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Why new elections won’t save Israel’s democracy

The mass rally last week against the anti-democratic legislation advanced by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu does not reflect a change in the public opinion toward peace with the Palestinians.

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Palestinian Authority gearing up for unrest amid financial crisis

Israel has approved the transfer of light armored military vehicles to the West Bank amid fears of the Palestinian Authority's economic collapse.

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The genesis of a Palestinian medical boycott

While the decision to stop new Palestinian referrals to Israeli hospitals will save the government $100 million a year, the call was a middle-ground agreement and will not be easy on the most vulnerable.

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Palestinians fear Israel moving to annex occupied West Bank

The Israeli Likud Party says it wants to extend the powers of some Israeli ministries in West Bank settlements, which could set the stage for Israel to annex some parts of the Palestinian territories.

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Seeking trade incentives, Palestinian businessmen develop economic ties with Israel

Palestinian businessmen flout political taboos by meeting with Israelis for business.

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