Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas
Gaza power-sharing deal moves ahead
Middle East
July 27, 2017
Gaza power-sharing deal moves ahead
Lawmakers from Hamas and those affiliated with a former Gaza strongman met on Thursday for the first time in a…
After decade of Hamas, Gaza short on freedom, jobs, electricity
Middle East
June 6, 2017
After decade of Hamas, Gaza short on freedom, jobs, electricity
Grim records mark the 10th anniversary of Hamas rule in Gaza — the longest-ever daily electricity and water cuts, 60…
Trump plays up Middle East peace hopes after talks with Palestinian president
Middle East
May 23, 2017
Trump plays up Middle East peace hopes after talks with Palestinian president
US President Donald Trump talked up the prospects of peace between Israelis and Palestinians on Tuesday, saying he believed both…
Palestinians greet Trump with West Bank general strike
Middle East
May 22, 2017
Palestinians greet Trump with West Bank general strike
Protesters blocked roads in the West Bank as a hunger strike in Israeli prisons entered its 36th day. Government offices…
Israel makes some concessions to Palestinians before Trump visit
Middle East
May 22, 2017
Israel makes some concessions to Palestinians before Trump visit
Israel on Sunday authorized a few economic concessions to the Palestinians requested by President Donald Trump, hours before the US…
Two-state solution must be basis for any Trump peace effort: Palestinian envoy
Middle East
May 16, 2017
Two-state solution must be basis for any Trump peace effort: Palestinian envoy
Just days ahead of President Donald Trump’s Middle East trip, the Palestinian envoy to the United States said any new…
Palestinian West Bank local elections a test for Fatah party
Middle East
May 14, 2017
Palestinian West Bank local elections a test for Fatah party
Palestinians choose mayors and local councils in communities across the West Bank on Saturday, a rare chance to cast ballots…