US adds Hamas political leader to terrorist list

By designating the head of Hamas’ political arm, Ismail Haniyeh, on the American list of global terrorists, the US State Department added another obstacle to Palestinian reconciliation.

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Trump radicalizes US Mideast policies

After US President Donald Trump’s statements in Davos, Europeans and Palestinians fear radicalized US policies on the Middle East.

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Gaza youth debate political, social issues

Several youth debate initiatives in the Gaza Strip are encouraging young Palestinians to question partisan thinking, collect facts and consider other points of view.

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Girls of Jerusalem ensemble gets Palestinian voices heard

A girls’ ensemble in East Jerusalem uses both traditional and Western musical instruments to perform traditional songs of Palestine.

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Abbas’ gift to Netanyahu

The Palestinian refusal to return to the negotiating table with Israel to discuss a permanent solution to the conflict has freed Israel of its debt to the Americans for their recognition of Jerusalem.

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Palestinian wiretap scandal raises ire, but no action so far

The Palestinian Preventive Security Service is under fire for allegedly wiretapping citizens.

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Anti-Hamas editorial exposes schism in Iran

An Iranian newspaper has come out vehemently against support for Hamas just as Tehran and the movement are working to repair relations.

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Israeli Labor chief’s new diplomatic plan

Zionist Camp head Avi Gabbay relaunches right-left debate by planning to present at the party convention a diplomatic program of separation from the Palestinians.

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Can Europe save the Palestinian Authority?

Threats by President Donald Trump to cut assistance to the Palestinians could lead to opening the door to the European Union in the diplomatic as well as economic realm of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

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Abbas reaches out to Europeans to help rebuild negotiations framework

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has called on EU member states to recognize the State of Palestine, as the Palestinian Authority and its supporters work to develop a new negotiations formula.

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Is Hamas setting up military force in Golan Heights?

Israel has accused Hamas of working on setting up a military force in the Syrian Golan Heights at the request of Iran.

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Palestinians pay homage to poet Fadwa Tuqan

Palestinians are commemorating the centenary of their great poet Fadwa Tuqan, a fighter for her country and her rights as a woman.

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