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
Turkish culture popular among Gaza Palestinians Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan's support for Palestine, in particular Gaza, has prompted strong interest in Turkish culture among Gazans. Palestine
Palestinians fight Israeli attempts to claim Bethlehem Palestine is resisting Israeli attempts to appropriate Bethlehem as the peak Christmas tourism season approaches. Palestine
Negotiators must treat Israeli settlements as barriers to peace David Makovsky, the newest member of the US secretary of state's negotiating team, must realize that the settlement enterprise remains an "intentional, clear and winning" Israeli policy. Palestine
Israeli media miscasts Hebron clashes The Israeli media has painted a recent confrontation in Hebron as the result of growing radical Islamism in the West Bank despite the lack of evidence for such a cause. Palestine
Islamic Jihad accuses Palestinian Authority of collusion with Israel In the aftermath of a security sweep, Islamic Jihad leaders in the West Bank say the Palestinian Authority is working with Israel to crack down on its activities in Jenin. Palestine
Pottery making an endangered Gaza craft Gaza's local pottery industry is yet another victim of the Israeli-Egyptian siege, as exportation is all but impossible, and electricity cuts hinder production. Palestine
Hamas mixed on Iran nuclear deal Senior Hamas official Mousa Abu Marzouk has criticized Iran for signing a nuclear deal with the West, but some of his colleagues believe the deal will have a positive effect on Hamas. Palestine
Jazz concert offers respite for besieged Gazans Gazans have few options for evening entertainment between tight restrictions from the Hamas government and the economic crisis caused by the blockade. Palestine
Divorced Palestinian women suffer discrimination, stigma Divorced women in Gaza are frowned upon by society, struggle to remarry and are often discriminated against in the workplace. Palestine
Netanyahu's 10 lessons to be learned on Iran There are 10 reasons for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to abandon his fight over the deal with Iran and concentrate his efforts to restore relations with the Obama administration. Palestine
Iran deal expected to slow Palestinian-Israeli talks The breakthrough in Iran's nuclear talks may prompt Israel to drag its feet in its own US-sponsored talks with the Palestinians. Palestine
Jews from Arab countries: the forgotten refugees A UN conference addresses the status of Jews from Arab states who were expelled from their homeland after the creation of the state of Israel. Palestine
