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
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
