As war in Gaza drags on, crucial female hygiene products run out Women in Gaza are particularly affected by the lack of humanitarian aid, with difficulties finding essential goods like feminine hygiene products. Palestine
Three obstacles remain as Egypt, Israel make progress on Philadelphi Corridor Gaps between Israel and Egypt over the complicated issue of the Philadelphi Corridor are reportedly closing ahead of a Sunday summit in the Egyptian capital on a hostage release and Gaza cease-fire deal. Israel
Analysis With Sinwar undecided, Israel wary of imminent Lebanon war with Hezbollah “We are within touching distance of an Israeli attack in Lebanon, which is intended to allow us to return the residents of the north to their homes,” a senior Israeli military source told Al-Monitor this week, even as Iran hesitates on next steps. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Mossad director, US officials back in Egypt for talks on Philadelphi Corridor The Israeli delegation for the deal to release the hostages arrived in Cairo for talks with the Americans and Egyptians ahead of a potential summit this Sunday. Israel
Analysis As Netanyahu hedges, Hamas' Sinwar undecided between deal or regional war By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Palestinians attend prayers at Al-Aqsa mosque amid Israeli virus restrictions Israeli officials controlling access to the mosque had limited the number of Palestinians able to worship on Friday, citing coronavirus concerns. Palestine
Hamas welcomes Abbas’ rivals in Gaza Strip As the Palestinian elections near, dismissed Fatah leader Nasser al-Qudwa arrived in the Gaza Strip in a rare visit after obtaining the approval of Hamas, which controls the Gaza Strip, as President Mahmoud Abbas’ rivals step up their moves to build counterelectoral lists. Palestine
Israel cracks down on Hamas as Palestinian election nears Israel continues to pursue leaders of the Hamas movement in the West Bank, namely Hamas candidates in the legislative elections in a bid to undermine the movement's chances to win the vote. Palestine
UN experts warn of uptick in settler violence against Palestinians In the first three months of 2021, the UN human rights experts documented 210 incidents of violence against Palestinians. Palestine
Gaza animal shelter gets stray dogs off streets With help from the Gaza municipality, a rescue group has established a rare animal shelter in the enclave. Palestine
Will waqf expansion strengthen Jordan’s control of Jerusalem holy sites? The Jerusalem Waqf Council is now witnessing changes after years of no activity. With the change of names and an increase in the number of representatives, is the council now more or less representative of the Palestinians? Palestine
New archaeological discovery in St. Hilarion Monastery In cooperation with Palestinian experts, a French antiquities mission found graves dating back to the Byzantine era at the site of St. Hilarion in the western Gaza Strip. Palestine
Gold industry in Gaza booms amid coronavirus outbreak The gold industry in Gaza has thrived amid the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic in terms of increased production locally and enhanced quality and availability of a variety of gold products and jewelry. Palestine
Report outlines how Iran smuggles arms to Hamas Israel reveals how weapons are being smuggled from Iran to Hamas in Gaza via Yemen and Sudan and then through Egypt. Palestine
Hamas boosts military capabilities amid preparations for Palestinian elections Israeli military sources revealed that Iran’s aid has helped Hamas’ military arm achieve gradual military progress in the Gaza Strip and boost its rockets and drones production capabilities. Palestine
Biden restores US aid to Palestinian refugee agency Along with providing $150 million to UNRWA, the US administration announced funding for economic and development assistance in the West Bank and Gaza. Palestine
Palestinian village becomes prison for residents The Palestinian village of Beit Iksa lies on the Palestinian side of the Israeli separation wall, and its residents feel trapped in a large prison surrounded by Israeli settlements. Palestine