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
Obama’s March Madness in the Middle East President Barack Obama will realize on his trip this week that Israeli and Palestinian leaders do not have an interest in a peace process, writes Alon Pinkas. Palestine
Aid to Palestinian NGOs Caught in Politics Palestinian NGOs face political pressure and scrutiny, writes Asmaa al-Ghoul. Palestine
Israel's Use of 'Crowd Control' Weapons Faces Scrutiny Israeli forces are using "crowd-control" weapons which can severely injure or kill, Jillian Kestler-D'Amours reports. Palestine
Hamas Offers Collaborators Amnesty Hazem Balousha reports on a new Hamas campaign offering amnesty to Palestinians in Gaza who have collaborated with Israel. Palestine
Israelis Develop "Business for Peace" Projects with Palestinians Ben Gurion University of the Negev invites researchers to submit proposals for its "Business for Peace" competition to support the Palestinian economy, writes Shlomi Eldar. Palestine
Why Obama Should PlaceA Wreath at Arafat’s Grave Daoud Kuttab calls on US President Barack Obama to pay his respects at the grave of Yasser Arafat when he visits the West Bank next week. Palestine
The New Pope and Palestine Palestinians are hoping Pope Francis will continue the Vatican's support for the Palestinian cause, Daoud Kuttab writes. Palestine
Gaza’s Sole Art Gallery Perseveres Gallery Iltiqa, Gaza’s only art gallery, is adding value to the Strip’s cultural scene, despite significant challenges, Linah Alsaafin writes. Palestine
Palestine Economy in Crisis, World Bank Reports According to a recent World Bank report, restrictions put in place by Israel are having a devastating effect on the Palestinian economy, reports Lena Odgaard. Palestine
Obama's Visit to Israel Offers Rare Opportunity for Palestine During the US president’s visit to Israel, writes Clovis Maksoud, it's crucial that discussions with the Palestinian Authority include representatives from Gaza, and that Israel be identified as an occupying power. Palestine
Obama's Visit Just to Sightsee, Says Abu Zaida In an interview with Shlomi Eldar, senior Fatah member Dr. Sufian Abu Zaida reveals that he isn’t placing much hope in the US president’s visit — or in the new Israeli government, for that matter. Palestine
Israeli Court Rejects Gaza War Crime Case An Israeli court has rejected a lawsuit filed by a Gazan who lost family members and his home to an Israeli airstrike in 2009, Mohammed Suliman reports. Palestine
