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

How the IDF goes undercover among Palestinians

The mistaravim, Israeli soldiers disguised as Palestinians, are known for infiltrating demonstrations.

Palestine

Bibi promises victory at any cost, but who will pay the price?

In his latest Knesset speech, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promised Israelis a victory at any cost while ignoring the journalists who question his hollow words.

Palestine

Why it's time for Israel to close Temple Mount to Jews

The Israeli government must take decisive steps to show that it has no intention of altering the status quo in regard to Al-Aqsa Mosque.

Palestine

Palestinians in Israel ride rip current into violence

The Israeli-Arab sector has been dragged into a conflict of interests, with Joint List Knesset members backing the Islamic movement.

Palestine

Knesset of despair

At the opening of the Knesset's winter session, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu blamed the usual suspects for the current wave of violence, but offered no indication of how to stop it.

Palestine