Analysis Europe’s West Bank trade ban fires warning shot at Israel’s economy Weeks before key Israeli elections, a dozen nations announced new trade restrictions targeting settlements in the West Bank, delivering a sharp rebuke to Israel's government that could presage additional international pressure. By Samuel Wendel In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech
Netanyahu threatens to sue Haaretz for reporting UAE warned Israel of Oct. 7 attack The Emirati president reportedly warned that a planned attack could cause bloodshed, destabilize the region and threaten the Abraham Accords. Israel
Majority of Palestinians lose trust in Hamas and Fatah, new poll finds A recent poll by a Palestinian survey center found that trust in Palestinian factions has declined, amid stalled efforts to implement the Gaza peace plan and escalating settler violence in the West Bank. Palestine
12 countries including France, UK, Canada end trade with West Bank settlements The decision comes against the backdrop of an escalation in settler violence and settlement expansion in the occupied West Bank. Israel
Analysis LORA missile test reveals limits of Germany’s Gaza criticism of Israel By Rina Bassist In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs
Analysis As Israeli settler attacks mount, Trump avoids public pressure on Netanyahu By Elizabeth Hagedorn In Washington, DC, reporting on diplomacy, regional politics, human rights
Analysis Why Palestinians see success of Trump talks as contingent on Israeli elections By Mohammed Najib
Why can't Gazans drink their tea in peace? Security services in Gaza are implementing heavy and exaggerated measures in cafes and public spaces, dealing with clients as suspicious persons, so have they crossed the line? Palestine
Will Palestinian place where Jesus was baptized become World Heritage Site? Palestinians are seeking to register the western side of the Baptism Site on the Jordan River as a World Heritage Site. Palestine
Why Israel rejected Paris peace conference Israel had hoped that the Paris conference initiative will fade away, the way the French initiative for a UN resolution on Palestinian statehood was sidelined. Palestine
Young Gazans juggle their jobs with circus performances The only circus school in Gaza is popular with patrons, and performers say they've gained confidence and friends from the experience. Palestine
Will Hamas abandon political Islam? The decision by Tunisia's Ennahda to separate religion from politics has raised controversy within Hamas circles. Palestine
How Israel justifies increased arrest rate of Palestinians The number of Palestinians in Israeli jails has increased as detainees are accused of incitement against Israel on social media. Palestine
Will Israel's new defense minister agree to meet with Abbas? Israeli mayors who met with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas say that he is willing to meet with new Israeli Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman. Palestine
What to expect from this week's Paris talks on Israeli-Palestinian peace A conference on advancing a two-state solution will convene in Paris June 3, but the United States has expressed ambivalence about the French initiative. Palestine
How to ensure success at the Paris peace conference Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and new Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman made some positive remarks this week about the need for a regional arrangement, but the route from words to deeds is a long and uncertain one. Palestine
Are Hamas, Egypt nearing reconciliation? In an interview with Al-Monitor, Hamas spokesman Sami Abu Zuhri spoke about the improvements in Hamas-Egyptian ties and other Palestinian issues. Palestine
How one Jerusalem neighborhood has been left to fend for itself The Jerusalem neighborhood Kufr Aqab has become no-man’s-land, as Israelis who have sovereignty do not provide services to its residents and the Palestinian Authority is not allowed to enter the area. Palestine
IDF warns of escalating pressure in Gaza IDF officers are concerned that poverty, unemployment and an internal power struggle within Hamas might push the movement into a new military conflict with Israel. Palestine
