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
Israeli Elections: Apathy in Gaza, Apprehension in West Bank While Gaza seems to ignore the Israeli elections, Palestinian leaders in the West Bank worry about the emergence of a right-wing coalition government, writes Shlomi Eldar. Palestine
Palestinians Face Limits on Internet, Cell Phones Daoud Kuttab reports on the restrictions and limits on cell phone and wireless internet use faced by Palestinians, and the importance of full membership in the International Telecommunications Union. Palestine
Palestinian Activists Bemoan Their Lost Arab Spring Asmaa al-Ghoul speaks to Palestinian activists who hoped, and failed, to launch their own version of the Arab Spring. Palestine
US Fails to Use Leverage With Israel Daoud Kuttab laments that the US no longer seems able to influence Israeli politics, despite the aid and assistance it provides. Palestine
Palestinian Refugees From Syria Seek Refuge in Gaza Some Palestinian refugees from Syria have endured hardships and sought refuge in Gaza, reports Mohammed Suliman. Palestine
Embarrassment at Israeli President Shimon Peres' house Daniel Birnbaum, CEO of SodaStream, explains to interviewer Shlomi Eldar why he challenged the rules of official protocol at the president's house, and protested on behalf of his Palestinian employees who were searched like criminal suspects before meeting the president. Palestine
EU Trade Sustains Israeli Settlements in West Bank Despite the EU's outspoken criticism of Israeli settlements in the West Bank, imports from settlements are actually entrenching their existence, Dalia Hatuqa reports from the West Bank. Palestine
Flooding Brings Misery For West Bank Residents Recent flooding has led to frustration among West Bank residents with poor planning and services provided by Palestinian Authority, writes Linah Alsaafin. Palestine
Israeli Security Sources Anticipate Third Intifada As the deadlock in negotiations between Israelis and Palestinians persists, the signs of a popular uprising in the West Bank can already be sensed, writes Reuven Pedatzur. Palestine
Palestinians Lose Hope, Interest in Israeli Elections Daoud Kuttab analyzes the apathy among Palestinians about the upcoming Israeli elections. Palestine
Israeli Occupation Causes Palestinian Identity Crisis Israeli occupation and colonization is not only stripping Palestinians of their land, but their identity too, Rana Baker writes. Palestine
Hamas Statements on Israel Show Flexibility Hamas' public stance toward the conflict with Israel has fluctuated since the 1990s, but the organization insists its goals haven't changed, Hazem Balousha writes. Palestine
