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
Ireland bans hard-line Israeli ministers Ben-Gvir, Smotrich: What to know Ireland joined France and the United Kingdom in banning Israel's far-right and pro-settler ministers. Israel
Record Israeli arms exports highlight global rush for air defense Rocket and air defense systems sales accounted for 29% of Israel's defense exports in 2025. Israel
With Hungary’s ICC U-turn, Israel loses a key European ally Hungary’s parliament voted to remain in the International Criminal Court, reversing a planned withdrawal and marking a shift in Budapest’s approach to Israel and the EU. Israel
Newsletter: Daily Briefing Iran’s Bagheri: No deal on Hormuz yet By Ezgi Akin In Ankara, reporting on diplomacy, EU-Turkey ties, NATO
Interview Ahmad Tibi says Arab parties in Israel can block Netanyahu without joining next government Ahmad Tibi Israeli Arab lawmaker
Headscarves in schools: On or off? Policies vary Measures to force female students to wear — or not wear — the hijab seem to be erratic between state schools in Gaza and the West Bank. Palestine
Solar power pays off for enterprising Palestinians Palestinians are installing mini solar stations at home to produce electricity at affordable prices. Palestine
Executive branch in Palestine muzzles peaceful activists In the West Bank, the executive power is arresting political activists and bloggers on charges of inciting sectarian strife, based on legal texts experts argue are outdated. Palestine
Will struggle over Jerusalem transform into regional religious war? Israel, the Palestinians and the United States underestimate the emotional impact of the struggle over Jerusalem on Arab public opinion, thus leaving the gate open for it to escalate to a wide-scale conflict. Palestine
Abbas promised a 'bombshell' but instead delivered a dud Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas promised that his UN General Assembly address would include a "bombshell," but eventually only declared that the Palestinian Authority is not committed to the Oslo Accord since Israel isn't either. Palestine
Abbas at UN: Palestinian flag outside, warning flag inside The Palestinian flag has been raised at the United Nations, but the address by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas failed to rally concern about the desperate and volatile current situation. Palestine
Palestine’s UN envoy: Multilateralism is the way forward In a recent interview Palestinian envoy to the UN Riyad Mansour stipulated that if the Israeli-Arab conflict is not addressed, any plan for peace in the region is futile. Palestine
Al-Aqsa tensions straining Palestinian solidarity The Palestinian Authority's repressive approach to recent demonstrations is leading some to wonder whether popular anger against Israel might soon be turned against Palestinian security forces. Palestine
Why one Arab Knesset member provoked Israeli police on the Temple Mount The outburst by Knesset member Jamal Zahalka on the Temple Mount this week reveals the dangerous game he is playing at the sacred site, staging himself as a victim while world leaders gather at UN headquarters. Palestine
Abbas turns to Russia It seems Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is asking Russia to step up its role in resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, as the United States is slowly retreating from dealing with the region's issues. Palestine
Electricity crisis tests right to protest in Gaza Palestinians disgruntled by ongoing power outages have expressed their frustration through street demonstrations, but the police have not been accommodating. Palestine
Netanyahu, modern-day Goliath? The thinking behind Israel relaxing the rules of engagement against Palestinians throwing stones is a double-edged sword. Palestine
