Will PA continue enforcement of Israeli products ban?

The Palestinian government officially and for the first time ever decided to ban the entry of five Israeli companies' products into the West Bank, which will bolster the Palestinian economy.

Palestine

Why Netanyahu humiliated his defense minister

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is willing to pay a steep price, both politically and security-wise, as long as he is not seen losing to HaBayit HaYehudi leader Naftali Bennett in the fight over the hearts of right-wing voters.

Israel

What sours Israel-EU relations

Israeli officials mistakenly believe that the world is coming closer to Israel in policy and values in the aftermath of the Brussels terror attacks.

Palestine

Is this the man who will replace Abbas?

It seems dismissed Fatah leader Mohammed Dahlan is expanding his regional and international influence to become the potential successor to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.

Saudi Arabia

Why Jordan is installing cameras at Al-Aqsa Mosque

Jordan’s plan to install surveillance cameras at the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound is raising controversy among Palestinians, as some believe Israel will take advantage of the cameras to further attack and pursue those defending the mosque's grounds.

Palestine

Why some Jews have said Yemeni Jews aren't welcome in Israel

Satmar ultra-Orthodox activists are trying to convince Yemeni Jews to immigrate to the United States instead of Israel.

Yemen

Supreme Court's rejection of Israeli gas plan has ministers fuming

Government ministers have launched an assault on the Supreme Court after its rejection of the natural gas outline.

Israel

Knesset ends turbulent winter session

Knesset members heading off for recess after this winter session leave behind a record best characterized by extremism between Arabs and Jews, and lots of voices being raised.

Israel

How this minister may take down Netanyahu's government

Seventeen years after being convicted of bribery and corruption, Interior Minister Aryeh Deri is being investigated and might leave the government, which would endanger the whole coalition.

Israel

Has Bibi forgotten what loyalty means?

Instead of standing by Gadi Eizenkot and condemning the soldier who shot a Palestinian attacker in custody, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu preferred to follow the public mood to the soldier's side.

Israel

Is Russia leaning away from Palestine?

Russia recently described Palestinian attacks against Israelis as terrorist attacks, which might indicate a change in what Palestinians regarded as Moscow's balanced position.

Palestine

How these Israeli mayors are finding their own path to peace

A group of Palestinian officials have been meeting with Israeli mayors on both the right and the left in an effort to convince them that there is a partner for peace on the Palestinian side.

Palestine