Abbas urges Hamas to complete Gaza deal with Israel as Palestinian reconciliation looms

President Mahmoud Abbas called on Hamas to speed up its agreement on a hostage deal with Israel to prevent more suffering in Gaza, as mediators scramble to secure a deal.

Palestine

Israel moves Marwan Barghouti into separation prison amid soaring Palestinian tensions

Controversial National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir said the imprisoned Fatah official was planning an uprising.

Palestine

Who are Abbas' main Palestinian PM contenders after Gaza war?

Postwar governance of Gaza is the focus of increased diplomatic outreach in the Arab world, with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas having in recent days visited Qatar to get Hamas' buy-in on the makeup of a new Palestinian government.

Palestine

85 journalists killed in Gaza war, deadliest for the press in 30 years

The Committee to Protect Journalists has condemned the continued targeting of journalists in Gaza, coinciding with reports of Al Jazeera reporters sustaining serious injuries in an Israel strike in Rafah.

Palestine

eSIMs offer connectivity lifeline for Gaza medics, journalists and residents

Emergency workers in Gaza have struggled through communications blackouts, but Egyptian activists have provided temporary connectivity for some in need with thousands of eSIMs.

Palestine

What does Saudi Arabia’s position on Palestinian state signal to US, Israel?

The kingdom's statement released on Wednesday attempts to send multiple messages, some directed at Saudi Arabia's internal public opinion, others to the Biden administration and Netanyahu government.

Gulf

Blinken’s cease-fire shuttle diplomacy crashes in Israel

ICYMI, Netanyahu has no interest in pausing war.

Israel

Hamas reemerges in northern Gaza weeks after Israel said it's dismantled

Hamas is firmly established in Palestinian society allowing it to continue to regroup after successive Israeli campaigns, as long as the conditions that allowed for its establishment in the first place continue to exist.

Palestine

US firm mulls stake in Starbucks Middle East franchise as local competition heats up

Apollo Asset Management's reported interest comes after the coffee chain said boycotts related to the Gaza war had hurt its regional business.

Saudi Arabia

What's in Hamas cease-fire proposal — and will Israel accept?

Hamas has submitted its response to a cease-fire proposal with its own conditions, including a pause in the fighting and the start of reconstruction in Gaza.

Palestine

Will Biden listen to Congress progressives, condition aid to Israel?

More Democratic senators are asking the White House to condition military support to Israel as the war in Gaza drags on and the humanitarian situation grows more dire.

Palestine

Breaking | Last Updated: February 7, 2024, 8:09 am

Hamas delivers 'positive' response on hostage deal, Qatari PM says

Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani said he was “optimistic” after receiving a formal response from the Palestinian militant group hours earlier.

Israel