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
Arab MK says battle for equality, ending occupation 'inseparable' Aida Touma-Sliman, the only Arab committee chair in the Knesset, talks to Al-Monitor about the need for equality, ending the occupation and women's rights. Palestine
Was Abbas speech just attempt to dispel poor health rumors? A recent speech by President Mahmoud Abbas was widely perceived by Palestinians as underwhelming, with some claiming its main goal was to assuage rumors that the leader suffers from failing health. Palestine
Former defense minister condemns Bibi's 'divisive' message In an interview with Al-Monitor, former Defense Minister Shaul Mofaz insists that despite the current violence, it's time for Israel to present a new diplomatic initiative and "initiate and lead" instead of "blaming the other side." Palestine
Is Hamas honing its negotiating tactics with Israel? What are the possible motives behind Hamas’ recent revelation of a secret unit that handles captured Israeli soldiers and its release of details about freed prisoner Gilad Shalit's incarceration? Palestine
Is Israel's democracy in danger? Following the transparency bill and other legal and social moves, the European Union questions Israel’s democratic fiber. Palestine
What factors influence Palestinian pollsters? Several question marks hover around Palestinian polling centers, some of which are funded by foreign parties with certain political agendas. Palestine
Netanyahu's concern for fate of PA 'too little, too late' Over the years, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has weakened the status of the Palestinian Authority and of President Mahmoud Abbas with a variety of means — but is he now suddenly concerned that the PA might collapse? Palestine
Why isn't IDF razing homes of Jewish terrorists? Family members of Jewish terrorists can rest assured that the Israeli government won't subject them to the same policy of demolitions as punishment it uses against Palestinians. Palestine
The Palestinian Authority's plan to dismantle itself The Palestinian leadership has a tentative strategy in place for the dismantlement of the Palestinian Authority and the establishment of a state under Israeli occupation. Palestine
Does draft Palestinian social security law really protect workers? The draft social security law has been widely criticized for failing to provide workers sufficient retirement pensions or protection in cases of work-related disability. Palestine
The truth about Gilad Shalit's five years in captivity A video released by Hamas appears to show that abducted Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit was kept in humane conditions, yet questions remain about the motive behind the decision to release the clip. Palestine
Women journalists raise their voices in Gaza There is a dearth of women-focused media outlets in Gaza, where some female journalists are organizing their own platforms to promote women's issues and increase their presence in the sector. Palestine
