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
Will Hebron become 'the capital of the intifada'? Hebron, the largest West Bank city, might be just a few steps away from conducting armed confrontations against the Israeli army. Palestine
Officials say new Israeli rules slow aid to Palestinians New restrictions on importing lumber jeopardize temporary housing for Palestinians who lost their homes in the 2014 war with Israel and aid agencies report delays in other imports to Gaza and the West Bank. Palestine
Is Erdogan waging a war of choice against the PKK? Erdogan and the AKP win by emphasizing the threat from Kurdish terrorism; Palestinian martyrs on the rise with intifada violence; Al-Monitor backs UNICEF education program for Syrian children. Palestine
Negotiate Jerusalem first, not last In the Oslo process, the issue of Jerusalem was purposefully delayed to be the last negotiated one; but in the next peace process it could be wise to begin negotiations by tackling Jerusalem's status first. Palestine
Hamas' Meshaal calls for unity to support intifada Hamas official Khaled Meshaal stresses the importance of establishing a unified Palestinian command to ensure the intifada achieves Palestinians' goals. Palestine
Palestinians divided over future of jailed Fatah leader Family and friends say imprisoned Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouti is in good spirits as talk swirls about the possibility of his leading Fatah, yet some question how effective he could be from behind bars. Palestine
New hotline offers support to Gaza’s blackmail victims Gaza's all-female police unit has launched a campaign to offer women support and protection from emotional blackmail, a crime many are afraid to report. Palestine
Congress wants to make Iran, Palestinians pay terror verdicts Senators are weighing a slew of legislative proposals to ensure terrorism victims get compensated. Palestine
Should Israel use 54 Palestinian prisoners as bargaining chip? Releasing the 54 Shalit deal prisoners could not only help in returning the bodies of IDF soldiers Oron Shaul and Hadar Goldin; it could also assist in calming down the current wave of violence. Palestine
After failing to find work, many Gazan medical professionals 'lease' their degrees to others Haunted by a skyrocketing unemployment rate, medical graduates in the Gaza Strip are leasing their degrees to businessmen to make a living. Palestine
Palestinian olive oil sector squeezed by production shortfalls Olive oil is the main source of income for 100,000 Palestinian families, yet authorities keep ignoring warning signs in the struggling sector. Palestine
Take me back to Gaza! The author visits Jerusalem for the second time in her life and shares her feelings when she sets foot in the city. Palestine
