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
Netanyahu Crosses Red Line With Prisoner Release Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu decided to release Palestinian prisoners as a token of good will toward the Palestinians, instead of a settlement freeze. Palestine
US Courts Will Not Determine Jerusalem's Fate The latest US decision on the legal status of Jerusalem citizenship is just another round in the American political and legal battles over Jerusalem's fate. Palestine
The Price of Peace: Releasing Palestinian Prisoners Yesterday's terrorists are today's heroes, whose release is essential to prevent the wars of tomorrow — in South Africa, Israel and Palestine. Palestine
Signs of Seriousness In Israel-Palestine Peace Talks Despite the pessimism of pundits, there are indications that US Secretary of State John Kerry might not be wasting his time. Palestine
Egypt, Tunisia, Gaza Still Waiting for Democracy Developments in Egypt, Tunisia, Gaza and Ramallah show that elections alone do not make a democracy, just as US President Obama had warned in his 2009 Cairo speech. Palestine
Hamas Warns Abu Mazen On Peace Talks With Israel The rift is widening between Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Hamas after the announcement that talks with Israel may resume. Palestine
Former Favorite Son Dahlan Slams Abu Mazen for Corruption Two recent cases raise questions about the democratic practices of the parties to the peace. Palestine
Livni to Conduct Upcoming Israeli-Palestinian Negotiations With a small party in a right-wing coalition, Justice Minister Tzipi Livni has only two options if she wants to survive: to ensure that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu conducts negotiations with the Palestinians in good faith, or to pull out of his government. Palestine
Child Workers Maintain Gaza's Cemeteries Child workers in Gaza's cemeteries struggle to provide for their impoverished families. Palestine
Is the Middle East Rejecting Radicalism? The world should not miss the opportunity for stablility and progress offered by the Middle East's rejection of radicalism. Qatar
No Surprises in US Court Decision On Jerusalem's Status It should surprise no one that a US court has decided to refrain from forcing the president to recognize Israeli sovereignty over Jerusalem. Palestine
Egypt Bans Gaza Fishermen From Its Waters Already suffering from an Israeli siege, Gaza's fishermen have now been banned from fishing in neighboring Egyptian waters. Palestine
![A Palestinian boy looks from behind a tombstone at the El Sohada cemetary (martyrs' cemetery) outside Gaza city after the last prayer of Ramadan November 25, 2003. [Palestinians like Muslims all over the world today celebrate the first day of the Muslim's holiday of Eid El-Fitr folowing the end of the fasting month of Ramadan.] - RTXMB3X](/sites/default/files/styles/article_header/public/almpics/2013/07/Gaza-Cemetary.jpg/Gaza-Cemetary.jpg?h=2d235432&itok=1nE4Z_WF)
