Netanyahu's partition of Jerusalem

While Israeli conservatives sanctify a united Jerusalem, many of them also support walling off some Palestinian neighborhoods that were annexed in 1967.

Palestine

What drives the new, lone-wolf attackers?

The lone-wolf attackers are "a new model stemming from total aversion toward the entire Palestinian political establishment as well as deep disappointment with the failure of the previous generation to deliver on its promises."

Palestine

As unrest expands, Gaza's women rise up

Women are joining the protests against Israeli soldiers on the eastern border of Gaza City.

Palestine

Are we witnessing ‘Syrianization’ of Turkey?

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan claims “no difference” between Islamic State and Syrian Kurdish group backed by the United States; Syrian opposition groups reject UN talks; did Netanyahu ignore warnings about an intifada?

Palestine

Who is leading the intifada?

Two weeks into the outbreak of security clashes between Palestinians and settlers in Jerusalem, Palestinian factions have yet to step in and lead the popular uprising.

Palestine

Israeli minister: We must strengthen control over East Jerusalem

In an interview with Al-Monitor, Likud Minister Zeev Elkin called on the government to direct more resources to East Jerusalem and sanction Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Fatah if they continue their incitement against Israel.

Palestine

Jerusalem’s intifada takes its toll

A political process that addresses the national issues of Jerusalem’s Palestinians and reaches permanent understandings of the administration of holy sites is crucially necessary in light of the ongoing wave of violence.

Palestine

Old City, new problems: Palestinian merchants lament decrease in tourist revenue

The recent attacks and demonstrations in Jerusalem have affected the economy, according to Palestinian merchants in the Old City.

Palestine

Will Palestinians choose all-out war?

The Palestinian leadership is contemplating a return to the "1948 strategy" of all-out confrontation with Israel.

Palestine

Is Israel violating the Geneva Convention?

In light of the recent security escalation in Jerusalem, Israel has resumed its house demolition policy, violating international law.

Palestine

Israelis fear violence on soccer fields

Despite much-publicized attacks on soccer fields, experts insist that the number of such incidents has actually diminished to the point that more women and children are attending matches.

Israel

The failure of Palestinian leadership in Israel

Once the rising star of Arab politics in Israel, over the past few days Knesset member Ayman Odeh has shown that he lacks real leadership, choosing to follow the voices that call for violence.

Palestine