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
No end in sight for Gaza crisis Until Egypt is in a position to push through an internal Palestinian settlement, the crisis in Gaza is likely to continue. Palestine
Palestinians play resignation card to protest Israeli settlements Unable to break off the talks, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has decided to reshuffle his negotiating team to send a message to Israel. Palestine
Netanyahu government 'Israelizes' east Jerusalem While the idea of two capitals for two states is being discussed between the Israeli and Palestinian delegations, Jerusalem's mayor and the government promote building plans in east Jerusalem. Palestine
Jordan rejects Jewish prayer at Al-Aqsa mosque compound A bill before the Israeli Knesset would allow Jewish prayer at the Al-Aqsa mosque compound and, if passed, inflame Israel-Jordan tensions. Palestine
Public opinion sways Gaza death penalty verdicts There are concerns that Gaza's judiciary is being influenced by public opinion, obstructing defendants seeking to avoid a death penalty from receiving a fair trial. Palestine
Up close and personal with Hamas' Mourabitoun unit In an exclusive, Al-Monitor gained rare access to one of Hamas' most reputable brigades, the Mourabitoun, which are likely to play a lead role in any future confrontation with Israel. Palestine
Gaza's unmarried couples defy social traditions Relationships outside marriage remain taboo in Palestinian society, but some are daring to challenge tradition. Palestine
Tamarod protest fails in Gaza After months of hype, Nov. 11 passed without a hitch in Gaza as Tamarod was a no-show. Palestine
Palestinians Sideline EU on peace process Despite EU aid, the Palestinian government is not insisting on a more prominent European role in the peace process. Palestine
The Russian key to Hamas The appointment of the first spokeswoman might ameliorate the image of Hamas in the West, but the key to its rehabilitation lies actually with Russia. Palestine
Palestinian youths lack role model Many young Palestinians are frustrated with the suffocation of democracy by the two main political parties and by their exclusion from the political scene. Palestine
Will US cave to Netanyahu again? US Secretary of State John Kerry's blunt words for Israel shows he is withstanding pressure from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, but for how much longer? Palestine
