Wartime closures at Jerusalem holy sites raise fears of lasting shift among Palestinians Palestinians say sweeping restrictions during Ramadan and ahead of Eid reflect security concerns, but there is concern they could ultimately reshape access to worship in the Old City. Palestine
Analysis Hamas sits out Iran war as Gaza, Gulf interests take priority Hamas has so far stayed out of the escalating Iran war, despite its longstanding alliance with Tehran, reflecting a cautious strategic calculation. By Abeer Ayyoub In Istanbul, reporting on Palestine
Spain recalls Israel ambassador, calls Iran war 'flagrant illegality': What to know Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez called the US-Israel war in Iran a "flagrant illegality.” Israel
'No meaningful protection': Israel’s new Gaza aid rules raise data, security risks The guidelines expand Israeli authority to deny NGO registration in the Palestinian territories and visas for foreign aid workers as Gaza continues to reel from two years of war. Palestine
Analysis Why Turkey’s exclusion from Gaza force may be a strategic blessing By Barin Kayaoglu In Ankara, reporting on geopolitics and national security
Hamas boycotts West Bank elections, members run in independent lists Hamas members joined independent lists and alliances in the second round of the West Bank municipal elections, despite the movement’s official boycott of the vote. Palestine
Goals of Israeli-Arab summit go beyond Iran While the foreign ministers of Israel, the United States and four Arab Gulf nations emphasized cooperation on containing Iran, their meeting also seems aimed at boosting Israel's role in regional affairs. Palestine
First women-run dairy factory opens in Gaza's Rafah Women who are the sole breadwinners of their families are working in the newly-opened women-only dairy factory in Rafah, in the south of the Gaza Strip. Palestine
West Bank local elections bring Hamas, PFLP closer Local elections in the West Bank seem to have boosted ties between Hamas and the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine, which are running as allies. Palestine
Culture Gaza's horses still in shock from last year’s war The Israeli military operation in the Gaza Strip last year led to the death of several horses across the enclave and left dozens in a state of shock. Palestine
Jenin becomes hub of resistance to Israeli policies in West Bank Israel targets Palestnian armed groups and fears resistance could spread to other cities in the West Bank. Palestine
Palestinian female candidates struggle to change political, social attitudes Despite efforts to encourage women to both vote and run in local elections in the West Bank, candidates say much work remains to be done. Palestine
Israeli citizenship law blocks Palestinian family reunification Israel’s Knesset approved a controversial law barring Palestinians' family reunification, furthering the suffering of many Palestinians married to Arabs in Israel. Palestine
Jericho’s casino may reopen after 21 years The Oasis Casino in the West Bank, once considered the largest gambling hall in the Middle East, has returned to the fore again amid talks about reopening the venue 21 years after it closed. Palestine
Gazans outraged over millions of dollars spent building mosques The upcoming inauguration of a mosque that was built at a cost of $2 million in the cash-strapped Gaza Strip has shocked residents whose homes have been destroyed by the repeated wars. Palestine
Abbas strips Palestinian rivals of diplomatic passports Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas has taken to revoking the diplomatic passports of his political opponents and granting them to his supporters. Palestine
Hamas fears setback in warming of Israel-Turkey ties Hamas worries that an Israel-Turkey rapprochement could affect the movement’s presence and activities in Turkey. Palestine
