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
Palestinian women protest to end political Hamas-Fatah split A group of women conduct sit-ins each week in Gaza's Park of the Unknown Soldier, calling for an end to the Palestinian division between Fatah and Hamas. Palestine
Palestinian press freedom under threat The recent arrest and physical abuse of Palestinian journalists by Palestinian police has raised fears of a crackdown on freedom of press. Palestine
Mistrust Clouds Israeli-Palestinian talks According to a Palestinian source, no understanding has been reached so far by the negotiating parties. Palestine
Will separation wall be new Israel-Palestine border? Recent developments in the Palestinian village of al-Ram might indicate a long-term plan to demarcate a future border along the separation wall. Palestine
Egypt and Israel spar over Gaza as Sinai crisis escalates Egypt-Hamas ties have plummeted while Israel seeks to keep a lid on Gaza. Palestine
USAID halts key project in Gaza The US Agency for International Development has phased out a crucial $100 million project in Gaza that helped many poor Palestinians make ends meet. Palestine
Gazans want electricity, not Hamas military parades Hamas' show of force on the streets of Gaza is not resonating with a population enduring a severe electricity and economic crisis. Palestine
Fixing Gaza's electricity crisis Poor management and dubious contracts by the Palestinian Authority and Hamas are making an electricity crisis in Gaza worse. Palestine
France charm offensive alienates Palestinians French President Francois Hollande's much publicized support for Israel will ensure the Palestinians keep France away from US-led peace talks. Palestine
Despite despair, no signs of third Palestinian intifada The youth of the West Bank are tired of occupation, economic crisis and corruption, but with no charismatic leadership, they do not envisage a third intifada. Palestine
Netanyahu to 'roll out the red carpet' for Hollande The French position on the Iran nuclear talks has assured French President Francois Hollande a warm reception in Israel. Palestine
Occupied Palestine marks 'Independence Day' The Palestinian Authority still celebrates Independence Day as declared by Yasser Arafat in 1988 despite there not being an independent Palestinian state. Palestine
