Palestinians pin hopes on Irish efforts against Israeli imports

Palestinians are hoping an Irish bill that would ban imports of products from occupied territories will help launch a unified European stance against Israeli settlements.

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Why Irish sanctions on settlement products don't scare Israel

An Irish parliament decision to advance sanctions legislation against imported settlement products has minimal economic consequences, but one would not know that based on the response of the Israeli government.

Palestine

Netanyahu feeling the heat from Gaza

Israelis on the right are fed up with incendiary balloons and kites launched from Gaza, forcing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's hand to unleash the IDF against Gaza for fear of paying an electoral price.

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Islamic Jihad says Israel’s tightened siege ‘a declaration of war’

Palestinian factions are condemning the recent Israeli decision to impose more sanctions on Gaza in retaliation against the launch of fire kites into southern Israel.

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Fatah seeks to rekindle ties with Syrian regime

Rival Palestinian parties Fatah and Hamas are both making overtures to Syria, but one appears to be having considerably more success than the other.

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Could this Palestinian businessman take center stage in politics?

It seems the Palestinian arena is divided over businessman Adnan Mjalli potentially replacing President Mahmoud Abbas.

Palestine

How Israel and Egypt are coordinating on Gaza

By threatening to close the Gaza Rafah crossing point, Egypt signals to Hamas that it must reconcile with Fatah.

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Turkey and Israel spar over Jerusalem

Turkey's increased support and involvement in Jerusalem to support Palestinians have created a backlash in Israeli media.

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Hamas feeling consequences of touting ties with Iran

Hamas needs its connection with Iran, but some within the movement say it must stop boasting about renewed relations before it undoes any progress it's made to change its international image.

Palestine

Knesset members entering Al-Aqsa provoke Palestinians

Tensions are simmering over the Israeli prime minister's action to lift the ban on Knesset members visiting the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound.

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Palestinians use embroidery, amulets to avert evil eye

Embroideries that express political messages as well as identity and longings, together with amulets for averting evil, are on display in the Palestinian Museum.

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Gaza tunnel workers face greater risks, shrinking pay

The tunnels used for smuggling goods between Gaza and Egypt are still operating despite the dangers posed by the Egyptian army’s campaign to destroy them.

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