Jerusalem at the center of Palestine-Israel naming dispute

Within the scope of its Judaization policy, Israel has changed the names of several cities and places, including the Arabic name it uses to refer to Jerusalem.

Palestine

The 'out-of-the-box' proposal on the Golan Heights

France is advancing an idea that in exchange for Israeli readiness to take security risks in the framework of a two-state solution, the Golan Heights issue will be taken off the regional negotiation table.

Palestine

Regional conflicts spill into Lebanon's Palestinian refugee camps

In light of an inability to control mounting tensions at Palestinian refugee camps in Lebanon, the situation warns of an impending explosion.

Palestine

Were Bibi's Golan comments a 'death blow' to peace?

The declaration by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that Israel will hold on to the Golan Heights forever threatens any possibility of an agreement with the Palestinians and Arab states.

Saudi Arabia

Gaza needs new housing, but where will it build?

It seems that the growing need for housing units has prompted Gaza's government to build in high-risk buffer zones near the eastern border.

Palestine

Gleam of hope in gold trade fades in Gaza

Israel banned the export and import of gold in the Gaza Strip after allowing its resumption in February.

Palestine

Gaza still clearing rubble from 2014 war

Some 97% of the rubble from homes destroyed during the 2014 Israeli war has been removed.

Palestine

Is Jerusalem bus blast just a sign of things to come?

As the Passover holiday approaches, many Israelis fear the current violence may evolve into larger scale attacks like the bus bombing that shook Jerusalem Monday night.

Palestine

Congress unblocks $108 million in Palestinian aid

The release follows months of pressure from the State Department.

Palestine

Do Netanyahu's policies allow Hamas to get stronger?

The Israeli political class, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and opposition leader Isaac Herzog, offer little solution to the threat posed by Hamas.

Palestine

Gaza's schoolyard exorcisms

A video of a teenagers tearfully repenting their sins together at school under the direction of Hamas-affiliated preachers has many Gazans outraged over religious affairs officials' involvement in education.

Palestine

Who is really inciting violence in Israel-Palestine conflict?

Deputy Palestinian Information Minister Mohammed Khalifa tells Al-Monitor that, while Israel blames them for incitement, right-wing Israelis are responsible for the violence.

Palestine