Israeli ‘centrism’ and what it means for Palestinians
“If there’s one thing Israeli politicians are agreed on, it is that there will be no independent sovereign Palestinian state,” Nadia Hijab, board president of al-Shabaka, a Palestinian think-tank, told Al Jazeera.
Palestinian president plans anti-Hamas measures as split widens
The decade-long Palestinian split looks set to deepen in the coming months, with president Mahmud Abbas poised to take multiple measures against Gaza to squeeze its Islamist rulers Hamas.
Palestinians vow hunger strikes if Israel worsens jail conditions
Detainees say Israeli proposals, including water rations and limits on family visits, are a ‘declaration of war’.
How the PA & Hamas are Destroying the Dream of a Free Palestine
Israel has tragically succeeded in turning the PA from the nucleus of Palestinian state into a collaborator, Nadia Hijab tells Al Bawaba English
Shuafat demolition to tighten ‘Israel’s control over Jerusalem’
Israeli authorities demolished 16 shops, affecting the livelihood of more than 60 families in the refugee camp.
Palestinians sceptical Gaza ceasefire will hold
Alaa Tartir, programme advisor at Al-Shabaka: The Palestinian Policy Network, believes the latest escalation by Israel was meant to “retest” the capabilities of armed groups in Gaza, which include Hamas’ al-Qassam Brigades.
Support for Israel ‘continues to drop’ among US liberals, youth
Only 25 percent of US liberals view Israel as an ally, poll shows, as issue of support becomes increasingly partisan.
Palestinian Authority and Hamas run parallel police states — Human Rights Watch
A new report by Human Rights Watch finds both the Palestinian Authority in the West Bank and Hamas in Gaza guilty of making widespread use of arbitrary arrests and torture to quell criticism and political opposition.
Labour to debate Palestine and arms embargo on Israel at conference
Party members vote for rare conference debate as Labour recommits to recognising Palestinian state
