Israeli military repatriates bodies of two people kidnapped by Hamas The Israeli military announced Tuesday that it had recovered two bodies of Israelis held by Hamas in Gaza in an operation that killed two Israeli soldiers. Israel
In shadow of Gaza, Christmas is canceled in Israel this year Against the backdrop of the war in Gaza, Arab Israeli municipalities — including in Nazareth, Jerusalem and Haifa — canceled all grand Christmas celebrations. Israel
Analysis Is a Hamas-Fatah rapprochement in the cards? Despite years of acrimony, some high-ranking officials from Fatah and Hamas say it's in the interest of both parties to join forces as part of a unity government. By Daoud Kuttab In Amman, reporting on Palestinian politics
Fashion giant Zara faces backlash over ad campaign Spain-headquartered Zara is no stranger to controversy amid the ongoing war in the Gaza Strip. Palestine
Analysis In midst of Gaza carnage, could outside solidarity spur Hamas to go global? Even if Hamas as a military threat remains largely confined to the region, the ideology it promotes has an opportunity to capitalize on Gaza's grievances, gain more traction than at any point in recent memory. By Colin P. Clarke In Pittsburgh, US, reporting on counterterrorism, militancy
In Bethlehem, despair dulls Christmas as nativity scene depicts Gaza The war in the Gaza Strip has left an impact in Bethlehem, where Christmas celebrations have been canceled in sorrow for the Palestinians in Gaza. Palestine
China-Saudi Investment Conference begins in Beijing China is Saudi Arabia’s largest trading partner and biggest customer of its primary commodity: crude oil. Saudi Arabia