Bedouin Israeli hostage freed in Gaza in military operation The Israeli military and the Shin Bet confirmed Tuesday that they rescued Qaid Farhan Alkadi from southern Gaza in a military operation. Israel
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
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
Bedouin students fear losing their school in Area C Israel prepares to demolish a newly constructed school in a Bedouin community near Ramallah in a move that is set to deprive 50 children of their right to education. Palestine
Palestinians displaced from Syria's Yarmouk camp to finally go home The camp had been the focus of fighting and seizure by Islamic State and Syrian government forces. Palestine
Saudi prince rattles Palestinian leaders in televised critique Former Saudi Ambassador to the United States Bandar Bin Sultan called for a new Palestinian leadership in the first two parts of an interview whose final portion has yet to air. Saudi Arabia
The Takeaway: US should keep embassy open in Iraq despite risk, says Ryan Crocker Former ambassador to Iraq says US needs ‘strategic patience’ in support of prime minister; Netanyahu under siege over COVID; Palestinians ready for international conference after US elections, even if Trump wins; Hamas counting on Iran and Sudan. Palestine
Palestinians ready to talk peace after US presidential election, says top Abbas adviser Majdi Khaldi, senior diplomatic adviser to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, says the Palestinians are ready for an international peace conference in early 2021, noting that a Biden administration would be "more committed to international law." Palestine
Hamas leader: 'Sudan has never failed us' Hamas is investing in Iranian support as it scrambles to reset its strategy as a result of the latest normalization agreements with Israel in the region. Palestine
Palestinian Authority targets Dahlan’s supporters in West Bank Supporters of the exiled Fatah leader Mohammed Dahlan appear to be taking the brunt of the Fatah leadership's anger, with rounds of political arrests. Palestine
Why Hamas can’t control arms proliferation in Gaza Amid the uncontrollable proliferation of weapons in the Gaza Strip, human rights centers and institutions sounded the alarm, while Hamas seems unable to prevent citizens from obtaining arms. Palestine
Gaza women use social media to reveal domestic abuse In light of the rise of domestic abuse cases in the Gaza Strip, women are resorting to social media to share their stories and try to protect their rights. Palestine
West Bank village celebrates end of 20-year-old Israeli roadblock The residents of Qalqas, south of Hebron, will finally see the main road to their town’s entrance reopened, blocked in 2000 by the Israeli authorities. Palestine
Saudi Arabia’s fragile support to Palestine Saudi Arabia’s traditional pro-Palestinian positions are unlikely to be compromised even if some gestures are made to the Israelis and to the Trump administration. Saudi Arabia
Palestinian Authority cracks down on drug, arms traffickers in West Bank The Palestinian security services increased their operations against arms and drug traffickers in the West Bank in light of the high level of armed crimes and killings. Palestine