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
Rabin’s Legacy Fades as Israelis Lose Interest in Peace Talks Lack of participation in Yitzhak Rabin's 18th memorial ceremony testifies to the ongoing loss of interest by the Israeli public in the Palestinian issue, unless a new agreement is presented. Palestine
Palestinian Olive Season Puts Focus on Israeli Settlements Olive trees are a Palestinian national symbol, a fact acknowledged by Israeli settlers who continually seek to destroy them. Palestine
Egyptian-Israeli Peace Dilemma For United States Egypt's peace agreement with Israel has stood in the way of a lasting solution for Palestinians. Palestine
Meshaal to Tehran: Return of the Prodigal Son? News outlets report that Khaled Meshaal, head of Hamas' political bureau, will soon visit Iran to rebuild ties strained over Syria. Palestine
Lapid Draws Own Red Line on Iran Israel’s finance minister has said Iran should have no centrifuges and no plutonium at all. Palestine
Palestinians to Continue Boycott Of Jerusalem Elections The PLO has renewed its call on Palestinians in Jerusalem to boycott municipal elections, but has the boycott only made life for Palestinians in the city worse? Palestine
Lapid Calls for 'Endgame' In Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Israel's finance minister has told a Washington audience that Israelis and Palestinians should unite against "the media, cynicism and people who say 'no,'" but keep to a hard line on Iran. Palestine
My Conversation With Hamas Gershon Baskin, founder of the Israeli Palestinian Center for Research and Information, recounts his conversation with Ghazi Hamad, Hamas' deputy foreign minister. Palestine
Gaza's Ancient Ruins Neglected, Looted Gaza is losing much of its rich archaeology of civilizations dating thousands of years due to neglect, looting and war. Palestine
Palestinian Charm Offensive Latest Twist in Peace Talks Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has adopted a conciliatory tone during the peace talks, but Israel's response is uncertain. Palestine
Israeli Left Sociologist Rejects Two-State Solution Yehouda Shenhav, author of Beyond the Two-State Solution, advocates one comprehensive space, for Israelis and Palestinians. Palestine
Egypt-Gaza Border Quiet Despite Political Rhetoric There is no major military buildup on the Gaza border to suggest Egypt might attack the Hamas-held territory anytime soon. Palestine
