Explainer What does Hamas' move to dissolve its Gaza government mean? Hamas has agreed to hand civilian administration over to the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza, but the committee is not yet in Gaza and may not deploy until Hamas’ disarmament is resolved. Palestine
Interview Ayman Odeh says Arab parties could back Bennett or Eisenkot to block Netanyahu In an interview with Al-Monitor, head of the Arab-Israeli Hadash-Ta'al Knesset faction, Ayman Odeh, said his party is prepared to make difficult decisions to topple Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government. Ayman Odeh Head of the Knesset's Hadash-Ta'al faction
Who is Melat Kiros, the pro-Palestinian who unseated a longtime Democrat? Kiros has taken a hard stance against Israel and opposes all aid to the country as pro-Palestinian candidates make further inroads in the party. United States
Amnesty International accuses Israel of state-led ethnic cleansing in West Bank In a new report, Amnesty International said that the escalating forced displacement and settlement expansion in the occupied West Bank is part of a state-led campaign to control the Palestinian territory. Palestine
Gaza's unemployed graduates: between Google and falafel With the unemployment rate steadily on the rise in the Gaza Strip, many college graduates are taking and creating jobs outside their specialty. Palestine
Kidnapping highlights Israelis' surrender to settlers It is natural that the kidnapping of three Israeli youths would generate solidarity among the public, but it also raises the question of why peace-loving secular Israelis have let themselves be dragged along for years, from clash to clash, by a nationalistic messianic minority. Palestine
Despite reconciliation deal, Hamas controls Gaza Although Hamas has officially handed the reins over to a new consensus government, it maintains power on the security level. Palestine
Knesset takes action on kidnappings Legislation introduced in the Knesset to prevent future kidnappings may just be to please constituencies on Israel's right. Palestine
Hamas fears Israel will deport its leaders Hamas leaders are also concerned that Israel will launch a military campaign if the kidnapped boys are not found. Palestine
Israel sees Palestinian unity as possible casualty of kidnapping As Israel deals with the kidnappings, US-Israel relations are at an all-time low. Palestine
Mosul events warning on Palestinians' eastern border The defeat of the trained Iraqi army in Mosul has made many Israelis worry about worst-case scenarios on its own borders. Palestine
Kidnappings force rethink of Israel’s Hamas strategy As it searches for the kidnapped teenagers, Israeli decision-makers are considering how their actions will affect Hamas’ influence in the long run. Palestine
Youths' abduction stirs Israeli sympathy for settlers Politicians from both the right and the left are sympathizing with the families of the abducted youths in an unusual wave of empathy from the Israeli public toward the settlers at this moment of national distress. Palestine
Knesset member Zoabi says kidnappers 'aren't terrorists' Knesset member Haneen Zoabi has decided to continue to focus more on provocation than on action. Palestine
Hamas summer camps for kids include military training Hamas is keen to retain its influence in Palestinian society, and is using its annual summer camps to stay connected with Gaza youth. Palestine
Kidnapping of Israeli boys 'no joke' for Palestinians Israel is tightening its grip on the West Bank and intensifying mock air raids over the Gaza Strip, as Palestinians anticipate an Israeli response to the June 12 kidnappings. Palestine
