Missing the Point about Peace
Something you’ll often hear about the conflict in Palestine, usually from those unfamiliar with the conflict or those who want to obscure its realities, is that both sides want peace. They usually start off by […]
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Hamas Chief, UN Envoy Discuss Israeli Siege on Gaza
UN Envoy for the Middle East Process Nikolay Mladenov yesterday discussed with Hamas Chief Ismail Haniyeh the Israeli siege imposed on Gaza and the situation of prisoners inside Israeli prisons. In a statement, Hamas said […]
The Two Narratives of Palestine: The People Are United, the Factions Are Not
The International Conference on Palestine held in Istanbul between April 27-29 brought together many speakers and hundreds of academics, journalists, activists and students from Turkey and all over the world. The Conference was a rare opportunity aimed […]
Israeli Newspaper Reveals First Details of Trump’s ‘Deal of the Century’
An Israeli newspaper published a document Tuesday which was circulated between officials in Israel’s Foreign Ministry that details elements of the US back-channel peace plan known as the “Deal of the Century”, reports Anadolu Agency. No […]
Israel Carries out ‘Massive Strikes’ on Gaza: 24 Palestinians, 4 Israelis Killed (PHOTOS & VIDEOS)
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered “massive strikes” on the Gaza Strip after a two-day escalation that killed 24 Palestinians and four Israelis. Israeli warplanes and gunboats continued to target the Gaza Strip on […]
Hamas, Fatah Condemn Israeli Offensive on Gaza
The Palestinian movements of Hamas and Fatah on Saturday slammed recent Israeli offensives on the blockaded Gaza strip since Friday which have killed at least five Palestinians and left dozens wounded, reports Anadolu Agency. Hamas on […]
Rockets Fired from Gaza Day after Israel Kills Four Palestinians
A Palestinian has been killed in an Israeli air raid on the northern Gaza Strip, according to Gaza’s health ministry, amid a fresh escalation between Israel’s military and Gaza fighters. Imad Nseir, 22, was killed […]
Israeli Airstrikes Target Sites in Gaza (VIDEO)
Israeli warplanes out airstrikes across the besieged Gaza Strip, on predawn Thursday, Ma’an News reports. Hebrew-language news outlets said that Israeli warplanes carried out airstrikes, targeting several Hamas movement sites, located in northern Gaza. 🇵🇸#Palestine : […]
Hamas Denies Forming New Government in Gaza
Hamas has denied that it had formed a new government or administrative committee in the Gaza Strip, in response to Fatah’s formation of a new government in Ramallah. In a statement, Hamas’ chief in Gaza […]
Abbas Loyalists Dominate New Palestinian Government
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Saturday swore in a new government headed by a loyalist from his dominant Fatah party, a move rejected by Hamas as a blow to unity efforts, Reuters reports. Mohammed Shtayyeh, an economist […]
The Unfinished Gaza War: What Netanyahu Hopes to Gain from Attacking Palestinian Prisoners
The current violence targeting Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails dates back to January 2. It was then that Israel’s Public Security Minister, Gilad Erdan declared that the “party is over.” “Every so often, infuriating pictures […]
Palestinian PM Shtayyeh to Form New Government without Hamas
Palestinian prime minister-designate Mohammed Shtayyeh will announce the makeup of his new government in the coming days, which rival faction Hamas have already accused of being a “power grab” by Fatah. The new Ramallah-based administration […]
Palestinian Leaders Denounce Netanyahu’s Vow to Annex West Bank
Palestinian leaders reacted with anger to Netanyahu’s vow to annex Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank if he wins another term in office. Saeb Erekat, the chief Palestinian negotiator and a close aide to […]
Great March of Return is Palestinians’ Cry for Justice
The aims of the Great March of Return protests, which began in Gaza on March 30 last year, are to put an end to the suffocating Israeli siege and implement the right of return for […]
Israeli Forces Arrest Palestinian Lawmaker in Ramallah
Israeli forces detained a leader in the Hamas movement and lawmaker, on predawn Tuesday, from his home in Beituniya City west of the central West Bank city of Ramallah. Locals reported that Israeli forces raided […]
After Escalation, Israel Agrees to Expand Gaza Fishing Zone (VIDEO)
Israel has expanded the permitted fishing zone in the besieged Gaza Strip as part of a ceasefire agreement with Hamas. The Egyptian-brokered deal includes expanding the fishing limit along the Mediterranean coast from approximately 11 […]
Israel: End ‘March of Return’ in Exchange for Easing Gaza Siege
Israel has offered a package of moves that would ease the siege imposed on the Gaza Strip in return for stopping the Great March of Return, local media reported. Israel’s Ynet News site said the Egyptian security […]
Israeli Airstrikes Damage 500 Palestinian Homes in Gaza (VIDEO)
A total of 500 houses in the Gaza Strip were damaged by the latest Israeli airstrikes, Palestine’s public works minister said late Tuesday. Mufeed al-Hasayneh said in a statement: “In Israeli airstrikes against Gaza, 30 […]
Israeli Ministers Bennett, Shaked Call for More Bombs on Gaza (VIDEOS)
Israel’s Education Minister Naftali Bennett and Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked have called for the bombardment of the Gaza Strip to be intensified after a night of heavy air strikes on the territory. The duo – […]
Israel Accuses Hamas of Firing Rocket near Tel Aviv, Vows Forceful Response (UPDATED)
An early morning rocket allegedly fired from the Gaza Strip, struck a home in central Israel on Monday, wounding seven people and prompting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to cut short a trip to Washington. The […]
Gaza Prepares for Massive Demonstration on March 30
Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh said that his movement is preparing for a massive demonstration on the occasion of Land Day, which marks the first anniversary of the Great March of Return and Breaking the Siege, […]
Uniting Fatah, Not Palestinians: The Dubious Role of Mohammed Shtayyeh
Political commentators sympathetic to the Palestinian Authority (PA) and the Fatah Movement, in particular, fanned out as soon as the news was announced of Mohammad Shtayyeh’s appointment as the new Palestinian Prime Minister. It is […]
Israel Strikes Gaza in Massive Escalation after Two Rockets Land near Tel Aviv (VIDEO)
Israel launched air strikes on Gaza hours after rockets were fired near Tel Aviv, raising fears of a major escalation in the besieged Gaza Strip. Explosions were heard in the Gaza Strip early Friday and […]
Chasing Mirages: What Are Palestinians Doing to Combat the ‘Deal of the Century’?
More US measures have been taken in recent weeks to cement the Israeli position further and isolate the Palestinian Authority (PA), before the official unveiling of President Donald Trump’s so-called ‘deal of the century’. But […]
Israeli Authorities to Reopen Al-Aqsa Mosque Compound (VIDEOS)
Israeli police said the entrances to Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa Mosque compound will be reopened on Wednesday morning, a day after they sealed off the gates in response to what they said was a firebombing of a […]
Hamas: Abbas’ New government ‘Reinforces Division’
Hamas yesterday condemned Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas’ nomination of Mohammed Shtayyeh as the new prime minister, saying this “reinforces internal division”. In a statement, Hamas spokesman Fawzi Barhoum said: “The new government formed without consensus. […]
Abbas Appoints Loyalist Shtayyeh as Palestinian Prime Minister (VIDEO)
Economist Mohammed Shtayyeh, a member of the West Bank’s dominant Fatah party, was named Palestinian prime minister on Sunday in what the rival Hamas group that runs Gaza called a blow to unity efforts. The […]
Israel Hammers Gaza in ‘Vigorous Response’ Ordered by Netanyahu
Israel continues to pound Hamas targets, as the Israeli army carries out a “very vigorous response”, ordered by the Prime Minister as he gears up for his re-election. Israeli fighter jets and other aircraft struck […]
Hamas Leader Mobilizes Support for Palestinian Prisoners
The head of the Hamas Political Bureau is mobilizing support for Palestinian prisoners, the movement has announced. Ismail Haniyeh condemned on Monday the ongoing Israeli crackdown on the prisoners and abuse of their rights. In […]
Sisi Urges Abbas to Boost Inter-Factional Confidence
Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah Al-Sisi yesterday advised Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas to boost inter-factional confidence ahead to ending internal divisions. During their meeting in Egypt on the sidelines of the Arab-European Summit being held in […]