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
Meet the man out to save Gaza's antiquities Nafez Abed, one of Gaza’s most prolific sculptors, has been restoring Palestinian artifacts for almost 35 years, but his work receives limited recognition in the funding-deprived Gaza Strip, where tourists are rare. Palestine
Who is leading the intifada? Two weeks into the outbreak of security clashes between Palestinians and settlers in Jerusalem, Palestinian factions have yet to step in and lead the popular uprising. Palestine
Israeli minister: We must strengthen control over East Jerusalem In an interview with Al-Monitor, Likud Minister Zeev Elkin called on the government to direct more resources to East Jerusalem and sanction Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Fatah if they continue their incitement against Israel. Palestine
Jerusalem’s intifada takes its toll A political process that addresses the national issues of Jerusalem’s Palestinians and reaches permanent understandings of the administration of holy sites is crucially necessary in light of the ongoing wave of violence. Palestine
Old City, new problems: Palestinian merchants lament decrease in tourist revenue The recent attacks and demonstrations in Jerusalem have affected the economy, according to Palestinian merchants in the Old City. Palestine
Will Palestinians choose all-out war? The Palestinian leadership is contemplating a return to the "1948 strategy" of all-out confrontation with Israel. Palestine
Is Israel violating the Geneva Convention? In light of the recent security escalation in Jerusalem, Israel has resumed its house demolition policy, violating international law. Palestine
The failure of Palestinian leadership in Israel Once the rising star of Arab politics in Israel, over the past few days Knesset member Ayman Odeh has shown that he lacks real leadership, choosing to follow the voices that call for violence. Palestine
How the IDF goes undercover among Palestinians The mistaravim, Israeli soldiers disguised as Palestinians, are known for infiltrating demonstrations. Palestine
Bibi promises victory at any cost, but who will pay the price? In his latest Knesset speech, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promised Israelis a victory at any cost while ignoring the journalists who question his hollow words. Palestine
Why it's time for Israel to close Temple Mount to Jews The Israeli government must take decisive steps to show that it has no intention of altering the status quo in regard to Al-Aqsa Mosque. Palestine
Palestinians in Israel ride rip current into violence The Israeli-Arab sector has been dragged into a conflict of interests, with Joint List Knesset members backing the Islamic movement. Palestine
