Palestinians

Mahmoud Abbas: Do not reverse your most popular decision, extinguish our last bit of hope - opinion

Since the decision to hold elections was announced, nearly two million Palestinians have responded with renewed hope and registered to participate – close to 90 % of eligible voters. 

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas looks on as he visits the Istishari Cancer Center in Ramallah, in the West Bank, May 14, 2025.
 An Israeli soldier with a prayer shawl seen during a morning prayer near his tank near the border with Lebanon, northern Israel, October 25, 2023

Israel attacks only when attacked - and the Jordanian border is proof - opinion

(illustrative) Israeli Border Police forces from the Jerusalem Envelope unit uncover a tunnel that Palestinians allegedly attempted to dig beneath the separation barrier near the village of Al-Jib, West Bank, September 9, 2026.

Off-duty IDF soldier suspended after shooting toward Palestinians who allegedly threw stones

(illustrative) Israeli Border Police forces from the Jerusalem Envelope unit uncover a tunnel that Palestinians allegedly attempted to dig beneath the separation barrier near the village of Al-Jib, West Bank, September 9, 2026.

One suspect injured as IDF responds to stone throwing incident in northern Israel


Rosh Hashanah political quiz: What's going to happen in the Middle East in 5787?

Which of the following Middle East and world events can be expected in 5787 (2026-2027)? Take this quiz and calculate the year you need to be prepared for.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, with a map of the Middle East (Illustrative).

Adalah clashes with Israeli universities over alleged discrimination against Arabs after Oct. 7

The report reviews proceedings against Arab students at around 40 academic institutions, primarily over posts published on their private social media accounts.

Israeli-Arab students and activists protest against a bill that would ban waving Palestinian flags at Israeli universities, at the Tel Aviv University, May 28, 2023.

On This Day: Remembering the September 11 terror attacks in New York, 25 years later

The attacks sparked the NATO-allied US invasion of Afghanistan and Iraq and began the global war on terror.

Smoke pours from the World Trade Center after being hit by two planes, in New York City, September 11, 2001

Sa'ar confirms Israel will not expel Palestinians from Gaza Strip during visit to Slovenia

Sa’ar was present in Slovenia for the opening of the first Israeli embassy in the capital of Ljubljana and to meet with his Slovenian counterpart for the signing of a cooperation agreement.

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar speaks at a press conference during his visit, in Ljubljana, Slovenia September 9, 2026.

Palestinians increasingly favoring ‘peaceful negotiations’ over ‘armed resistance’ - poll

More than half of Palestinians (55.8%) now view peaceful negotiations as the best way to achieve their national goals, a significant increase from 2023, when only 28% said the same.

People hold Palestinian flags during a solidarity rally to mark the 78th anniversary of the Nakba to commemorate the mass dispossession of Palestinians in 1948, in Berlin, Germany May 16, 2026.

Portuguese artists pull out of Jerry Seinfeld-headlined festival

Jewish comedian Jerry Seinfeld has become one of Hollywood’s most prominent advocates for Israel since October 2023.

Jerry Seinfeld at the 28th Television Academy Hall of Fame held at JW Marriott at LA LIVE in Los Angeles, California, August 13, 2026.

Palestinian killed by IDF fire during clash with settlers in village near Kalkilya - report

On Sunday night, the PA-run WAFA reported that three Palestinians were wounded during the clash, including two who were in serious condition after being shot. 

Footage showing extremist settlers running in the West Bank village of Kusra, August 12, 2026.

Arab, Muslim countries affirm establishing Palestinian state is condition for peace with Israel

The statement, which was also signed by Turkey, the UAE, Qatar, Jordan, Egypt, Pakistan, and Indonesia, warned about turning Palestinian emigration into real policy.

Foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Qatar, the UAE, Pakistan, Jordan and Indonesia before their meeting on Gaza, in Istanbul, Turkey, November 3, 2025.

Huckabee says Israel not planning to force Palestinians out of Gaza Strip during West Bank visit

“I can tell you categorically there is no plan of the Israelis to displace people out of Gaza against their will," Huckabee stated during a visit to the West Bank town of Turmus Aiya.

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee speaks during a press conference after he met residents of Turmus Aiya, a Palestinian town near Ramallah in the West Bank that is home to many American citizens, September 5, 2026.

Ben-Gvir unveils 'Disengagement 710' Gaza voluntary emigration plan ahead of elections

The plan calls for establishing a dedicated government ministry, reaching agreements with destination countries, creating regulated emigration pathways, and providing assistance packages.

Otzma Yehudit party chairman and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir attends a supporters’ conference ahead of the upcoming general elections in Netanya, September 1, 2026.