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
Culture Israeli wall harms wildlife in Gaza Israel’s separation wall on the border with the Gaza Strip is undermining wildlife biodiversity by preventing access of any wild animals. Palestine
Hamas distances itself from protests against Iran, Gulf Islamic Jihad in the Gaza Strip organized protests against Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, while others burned pictures of Shiite leaders during another demonstration, prompting Hamas to condemn both for fear of losing Arab support for the Palestinian cause. Palestine
World Bank gives Palestinian Authority new grant to fight COVID-19 The global financial institution has already provided the PA with funding amid concerns about testing capacity in the West Bank and Gaza. Palestine
Hamas targets Sufis in Gaza Sufis have opposed the way the Hamas government came to power, prompting the movement to shut down their institutions and restrict their religious activities. Palestine
Gaza opens 1,700-year-old Byzantine church to public The Byzantine Church dating back to the fifth century in Jabaliya in northern Gaza was renovated and restored into a public museum by the Hamas-run Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, in a bid to revive domestic tourism. Palestine
Recycling rubble to rebuild Gaza homes a risky necessity While the widely available and cheap material is needed in Gaza's resource-poor construction sector, rebuilding with the rubble of Gaza's destroyed buildings poses challenges. Palestine
Hamas looks to push its own narrative with new series to rival 'Fauda' Hamas is producing a new series that will air during the month of Ramadan, with the aim to debunk the Israeli narrative of events in the Gaza Strip. Palestine
Tourism prices in Gaza out of reach for most Palestinians Prices in Gaza’s tourism sector are much more expensive than those in neighboring Egyptian resorts. Palestine
Hamas claims Israel uses military dolphins against Gaza The Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades, Hamas' military wing, published a video recorded by its secretive Frogmen Unit in the Mediterranean, claiming Israel was using dolphins to carry out espionage and combat missions off the shores of the Gaza Strip. Palestine
Palestinian-American died of heart attack after Israeli detention, autopsy finds A Palestinian autopsy found that Omar Abdalmajeed As'ad died from a “stress-induced sudden cardiac arrest due to external violence.” Palestine
Wave of political detentions, pursuit of activists in West Bank The Palestinian Authority is continuing its crackdown against activist and opposition voices despite condemnation by rights groups. Palestine
Palestinian economic activity with Israel increases Relations between Israel and the Palestinian Authority warmed last year. Palestine
