Explainer What does Hamas' move to dissolve its Gaza government mean? Hamas has agreed to hand civilian administration over to the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza, but the committee is not yet in Gaza and may not deploy until Hamas’ disarmament is resolved. Palestine
Interview Ayman Odeh says Arab parties could back Bennett or Eisenkot to block Netanyahu In an interview with Al-Monitor, head of the Arab-Israeli Hadash-Ta'al Knesset faction, Ayman Odeh, said his party is prepared to make difficult decisions to topple Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government. Ayman Odeh Head of the Knesset's Hadash-Ta'al faction
Who is Melat Kiros, the pro-Palestinian who unseated a longtime Democrat? Kiros has taken a hard stance against Israel and opposes all aid to the country as pro-Palestinian candidates make further inroads in the party. United States
Amnesty International accuses Israel of state-led ethnic cleansing in West Bank In a new report, Amnesty International said that the escalating forced displacement and settlement expansion in the occupied West Bank is part of a state-led campaign to control the Palestinian territory. Palestine
Abbas looks to new Saudi crown prince for Mideast initiative The Palestinians are hoping to engage Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to help in making their case to the Donald Trump administration. Saudi Arabia
Gaza's child laborers find their way back to school The Future Hope Center in Gaza helps children return to school and graduate. Palestine
Gaza artist turns waste into art Palestinian artist Shareef Sarhan collects discarded items and transforms them into art to help reduce pollution in the Gaza Strip. Palestine
Gazan sword-maker sharpens his blade to protect his craft The Abu Wadi family has been making swords for hundreds of years, but will the disappearing trade see the next generation? Palestine
Iran draws line in the sand in Syrian desert Iran stakes claim in eastern Syria; Saudi move against Hamas; Qatar risks confrontation in the Gaza Strip. Saudi Arabia
Kushner's first foray into Mideast peace reveals challenges ahead Palestinians accuse the US negotiating team that met with President Mahmoud Abbas June 22 of taking Israel's side, by not discussing the two-state solution or Israeli settlement activities. Palestine
Israel wields influence to block foreign funding to Palestinian NGOs Apparently at Israel's request, some Palestinian nongovernmental organizations are losing their financial support from abroad over allegations of their links to terrorism. Palestine
Gaza’s power crisis cripples farmers The repercussions of the power crisis hitting the Gaza Strip, receiving less than four hours of daily supply, are now reflected in the agricultural sector and threatening food security in Gaza. Palestine
Palestinians despair as Israel breaks ground on new settlement Despite UN Security Council Resolution 2334 and US President Donald Trump's efforts to resume the Israeli-Palestinian peace talks, Israel has approved plans to develop its first new settlement area in 25 years. Palestine
Palestinians wary of talk Gaza may be declared 'rebel district' The poor living conditions and security situation of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip could further deteriorate if Palesinian President Mahmoud Abbas declares Gaza a "rebel district." Palestine
PA cuts salaries to Hamas prisoners The Palestinian Authority is exerting more pressure on Hamas with its latest move cutting off the allowances of former prisoners affiliated with the Gaza group. Palestine
Israeli defense minister accuses Abbas of pushing Israel-Hamas war To destroy Hamas rule, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas pushes it into a confrontation with Israel. Palestine
