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
Car smuggling business revs up as Palestinians skirt Israeli restrictions Some car smugglers in Palestine are carrying out covert importation operations of Chinese cars from Egypt through the tunnels. Palestine
Lessons from the second intifada: Will they be used in a third? The West Bank is witnessing events that could lead to a new uprising, using new methods. Palestine
Has Obama turned his back on the Palestinians? As Israel continues to build and expand settlements in the occupied territories, President Barack Obama appears to have reneged on the commitment he made in 2009 to resolve the Palestinian situation "with all the patience and dedication that the task requires." Palestine
Palestinian soccer scores goal in venue dispute Following popular anger from Palestinian fans, a decision to relocate a soccer match between the Palestinian and Saudi teams outside of Palestine has been revoked. Saudi Arabia
Palestinians look to Turkey for substance, not show Although Turkey got its share of praise as the Palestinian flag was raised at the UN, Palestinians are still waiting for practical moves affecting their lives. Palestine
Will new trade hall bring forth better Palestinian-Israeli economic relations? Economic relations between Israelis and Palestinians might be on their way to seeing improvement, but businessmen, mostly Palestinians, are still treading carefully. Palestine
Netanyahu loses control Recent attacks of Israelis in Jerusalem and the West Bank also undermine Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu politically from inside his own coalition and from the right-wing opposition. Palestine
Israel finally agrees to increase support for Christian schools, but is it enough? A historical agreement has been reached to rectify the discriminatory discrepancy in state subsidies to Jewish and Christian schools in Israel. Palestine
Bon Jovi rocks Tel Aviv, dedicating 'We don’t run' to their fight In a seemingly normal evening, Israelis enjoyed a rock show by Bon Jovi, while the situation in Jerusalem and the West Bank keeps escalating, with dramatic stabbing incidents. Palestine
Bibi’s UN speech nothing more than hollow words The UN General Assembly could have been an occasion for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Mahmoud Abbas to meet, but both men preferred to stick to accusatory speeches. Palestine
Headscarves in schools: On or off? Policies vary Measures to force female students to wear — or not wear — the hijab seem to be erratic between state schools in Gaza and the West Bank. Palestine
Solar power pays off for enterprising Palestinians Palestinians are installing mini solar stations at home to produce electricity at affordable prices. Palestine
