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
Will Nasser al-Qudwa be the dark horse of Palestinian presidential race? Nasser al-Qudwa seems to be emerging as the dark horse in the Palestinian election gambit. A look at his strategy for the Palestinian elections. Palestine
Report: Israel to purchase vaccines for Syria in prisoner exchange deal According to foreign publications, Israel has agreed to purchase Russian Sputnik V coronavirus vaccines for Syria, as part of a Russia-mediated deal to release an Israeli woman who crossed the border into Syria. Palestine
Is Israel trying to keep Hamas from running in Palestinian elections? The Israeli army has recently arrested dozens of Hamas cadres and leaders in the West Bank in the lead up to the Palestinian elections, which may affect Hamas’ leaders ability to mobilize the masses, launch electoral campaigns and persuade candidates to join their lists for fear of Israeli arrests. Palestine
Oldest water tunnel in Palestine yet to be fully explored The Balama tunnel is the most ancient water tunnel discovered in Palestine, but it still needs to be fully explored so it can turn into a tourist attraction. Palestine
Qatar eases salary crisis for Gaza’s civil servants Qatar has increased its aid package to the besieged enclave and getting involved in the file of the Palestinian prisoners detained in Saudi Arabia. Palestine
Is Hamas exploiting Libya chaos to smuggle arms into Gaza? The Times reported that a Hamas envoy to Libya has set up an arms-smuggling group to funnel weapons to the Gaza Strip, which was categorically denied by Hamas. Palestine
Gaza receives first batch of vaccines Israel approved the shipment after reportedly considering tying the delivery to the release of Israeli captives in the Hamas-run Palestinian territory. Palestine
Marwan Barghouti insists on running for president in Palestinian elections Fatah leaders are scrambling to convince imprisoned leader Marwan Barghouti to run in the Fatah list for the legislative elections, and renounce his bid to run for the presidency. Palestine
Islamic Jihad will boycott Palestinian elections The Islamic Jihad announced it will not participate in the upcoming elections under the political auspices of the Oslo Accord, claiming the decision has nothing to do with Iran. Palestine
ICC ruling means war crimes investigations go both ways The International Criminal Court’s ruling that it has jurisdiction over the Palestinian territories has pleased many residents but alarmed others that Palestinian leaders could face investigations they fear will be political. Palestine
Russian interactions with Palestinians seen as all talk, no action Russia is showing its reach with Palestinian factions in advance of elections, but there is still no sign that Moscow is having an impact. Palestine
Conflicting messages leave Palestinian workers outside Israel jobless Conflicting messages from Israeli authorities cause tens of thousands of Palestinian laborers to be stuck in the West Bank, unable to reenter Israel for work. Palestine