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
Hamas, Islamic Jihad Gunmen Clash Over Mosque A fiery sermon critical of Hamas' government resulted in armed clashes that injured three Islamic Jihad supporters. Palestine
Will Jerusalem Derail Talks Again? As secretive Palestinian-Israeli negotiations continue, the final status of Jerusalem remains the thorniest of issues. Palestine
Internet Porn Ban Sticking in Gaza Human rights activists in Gaza are largely shying from voicing their opposition to Hamas' Internet porn ban for fear of societal judgment. Palestine
Gaza Valley Faces Environmental Disaster Once a vibrant natural reserve, Wadi Gaza is suffering from local neglect and Israel's blockade. Palestine
Has Hamas Abandoned Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood? The Hamas leadership would find it hard to explain abandoning their "mother movement" — the Muslim Brotherhood — to its fate, without even a vocal protest. Palestine
Palestinian-Israeli Talks Remaining Low Profile Amid ongoing regional turmoil, the peace talks brokered by the United States are out of the spotlight. Palestine
Palestinians in Gaza Hold Vigils For Slain Egyptians No one is watching the events unfold in Egypt as closely as Palestinians in Gaza, whose future is tied to the crisis that its larger neighbor is going through. Palestine
Israel, West Bank Quiet For Now Amid Region in Flames Israel is surrounding itself with more fences and tightening security measures in anticipation of more violence on its borders as regional unrest continues. Palestine
Families of Palestinian Spies for Israel Face Stigma in Gaza Families of Palestinians who have been caught spying for Israel suffer discrimination and isolation in their communities. Palestine
Return of Palestinian Bodies Essential To Peace Process Accompanying peace talks is a vocal call for the return of Arab bodies killed during the Arab-Israeli conflict and withheld by Israel. Palestine
Can Palestinians Accept Existence of Jewish State? As long as Palestinians consider the conflict with Israel as an existential question — denying Jews the right of their own state — there can be no solution based on land repartition. Palestine
Hamas, Gaza's Armed Factions Struggle To Stay Out of Sinai Conflict Hamas and the main armed factions in Gaza are holding regular meetings to avoid being dragged into conflict in the Sinai. Palestine
