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
Gaza Rappers Persevere Despite Hamas Ban The liberal-Islamist divide is alive in Gaza, with Hamas keen to prevent the "Westernization" of Gaza's youth. Palestine
Palestinians Demolish Part of Separation Wall A group of 20 Palestinians drilled a hole in the separation wall near Jerusalem to reconnect two Palestinian villages. Palestine
Israeli Supreme Court To Rule on Eviction A day before the arrival of US Secretary of State John Kerry to the region, Israel's Supreme Court will rule on the eviction of a Palestinian family in East Jerusalem. Palestine
The Children of Gaza’s Tunnels The Israeli-imposed blockade on Gaza is helping the smuggling tunnels flourish, with many children choosing to work in these tunnels out of necessity despite the danger. Palestine
Israel Continues to Detain Gazans At Border Crossing The Israeli authorities continue to detain and interrogate Gazans traveling into Israel via the Erez crossing, including those who are ill and seeking medical treatment. Palestine
Israeli Outposts Remain Illegal Under International Law Despite Israel's attempts to "legalize" four outposts in the West Bank within its own judicial system, the legal maneuvering will not change international law. Palestine
Controversy Erupts Over Settlement On Eve of Kerry Visit to Israel A report from the settlement of Beit El, north of Ramallah. Palestine
Lebanon Army Prohibits Nakba Demonstration in Maroun al-Ras To avoid a repeat of last year, when Palestinian demonstrators breached the Israeli border fence, the Lebanese army has prohibited Palestinian demonstrators from going to Maroun al-Ras to commemorate Nabka Day. Palestine
Turnout Weak for Nakba Day in Gaza The Gaza Strip's Nakba Day rally suffered low attendance this year as disenchanted youths turned to social media to express their frustration. Palestine
Women's Prison in Gaza Swells With 'Moral' Criminals Many of the increasingly numerous prisoners in Gaza's only all-female jail have been convicted of "moral" crimes. Palestine
High-Profile Gaza Visitors Leave Hollow Mark Leaders from the Islamic world have begun making their way to Gaza, but their visits do little to advance the Palestinian cause. Palestine
Palestine and Syria Vie For Center Stage in Region Does the media’s preoccupation with Israeli-Palestinian negotiations overshadow developments in Syria? Palestine
