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
Abbas to visit Gaza? To assert his leadership of all Palestinians, Mahmoud Abbas should visit the Gaza Strip and show his support for Palestinians there. Palestine
Palestinian factions race to post snowstorm work on Facebook Hamas, Fatah and Islamic Jihad took to social media to document their own aid efforts following the region’s winter storm. Palestine
Poll: Settlers would consider leaving West Bank for 'genuine peace' A survey indicates that Palestinian recognition of Israel as a Jewish state will encourage settlers to leave their homes in the framework of a future peace agreement. Palestine
Haniyeh turns to Gaza's intelligentsia In meetings with Gazan's intellectuals, Hamas Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh sought opinions on the Strip’s most pressing issues from those outside the movement. Palestine
Academic boycott of Israel should open dialogue The vote by the American Studies Association to boycott Israeli academic institutions is a protest that should be heard at the highest levels of the US government. Palestine
Hamas, Israel develop unwritten understanding for coexistence Common interests have resulted in Israel and Hamas establishing channels of communication for cooperation. Palestine
Israel benefits from Hamas' decline Hamas finds itself in one of its lowest points ever, abandoned by Cairo, Tehran and Damascus and forced to keep a quiet border with Israel. Palestine
Attack on Hanan Ashrawi unfair Daoud Kuttab responds to Shlomi Eldar’s criticism of the PLO Executive Committee member, urging the Israeli columnist to address the occupation instead of attacking a Palestinian figure defending the rights of her people. Palestine
Hamas calls off anniversary celebrations Hamas has denied that the cancellation of its big anniversary celebration in the Gaza Strip is the result of declining popularity or financial problems. Palestine
No Israeli-Palestinian peace without Gaza US officials are engaged in wishful thinking if they believe that Israel only needs to reach a peace agreement with Abu Mazen. Palestine
Winter storm causes humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza A winter storm has exacerbated the crises facing the Gaza Strip, which was already suffering from sewage problems and electricity cuts. Palestine
Netanyahu faces next decision of his life Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu may be Israel’s weakest politician but its strongest leader. Palestine
