Arab Israeli Conflict

ANALYSIS: Syria in Gaza, without the Russians

The Gaza Strip is a microcosm of what is happening throughout the region - a reflection of the broader conflicts throughout the Middle East.

Egyptian intelligence chief in Israel to finalize Gaza truce

Abbas refused to meet official - Next 48 hours critical

Israel reopens Gaza’s Kerem Shalom crossing: A premature move?

The decision came after a few days of relative quiet, and following last week’s heavy exchange of fire between Hamas and Israel.

Court to weigh injunction against talks for Israeli-Hamas deal

“We have turned the soldiers into trash,” Leah Goldin bitterly stated.

Report: Egyptian intelligence chief visits Israel to discuss Gaza truce

According to the report, Kamal met with Israeli officials on Wednesday and spoke about a possible prisoner exchange deal and updated them on the results of the recent talks between Hamas and Fatah.

'No one will be fully pleased' with Trump peace plan, officials say

"No one will be fully pleased with our proposal, but that's the way it must be if real peace is to be achieved," said the team.

Liberman to Gazans: Overthrow Hamas

700 trucks cross into Gaza as Kerem Shalom reopens.

Voices from the Arab press: The right of return shall prevail

A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.

Abbas: We will thwart Trump's plan, Nation-State Law

He also pledged to continue payments to Palestinian security prisoners and families of "martyrs" killed while carrying out terrorist attacks against Israel.

PA official: Hamas leader won't release soldiers in exchange for ceasefire

Senior Fatah official living in the Gaza Strip claimed, “Get rid of Hamas. But how? Only through the ballots.”

Israel arrests Belgian national on suspicion of PFLP terror activity

Security authorities arrested Awad on July 19 at the Allenby Crossing when he tried to enter Israel.

Police foiled alleged plan to carry out stabbing attack in Jerusalem

Hebron resident was carrying knife and tear gas, police say.

Lebanese army says troops injured by IDF while on patrol

According to the Lebanese army the two soldiers were targeted with smoke grenades and suffered from smoke inhalation.

Israel reopens Gaza’s Kerem Shalom crossing as border remains relatively quiet

"So long as there is quiet, Gaza's residents will benefit," Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman said.

Bayit Yehudi plans to oppose an Israel-Hamas ceasefire arrangement

Naftali Bennett warned this was only a temporary arrangement that would allow Hamas to strengthen itself militarily in preparation for another round of violence with Israel.

Gaza's Kerem Shalom crossing could open at 9 a.m. on Wednesday

The fishing area that had been restricted to three nautical miles will be expanded to nine miles.

Hamas using honeypots to target Israeli soldiers on Instagram

IDF: "Popularity and the need to follow back increases the risk."

Argentina places blame for Gaza violence squarely on the Palestinians

Relations between Argentina and Israel have warmed significantly since the 2015 election of President Mauricio Macri.

MK Kahlon confirms Netanyahu met Sisi about Gaza

Moshe Kahlon: "Everything that will happen in Gaza will be done with Egyptian mediation and involvement."

Life in Gaza: Between war, peace and everyday reality

"The situation is very cruel. We used to have about 780 trucks filled with goods entering the Strip daily." Gazans lament harsh humanitarian situation.

Hamas attempted to plant spyware in 'Red Alert' rocket siren app

The Israeli cyber intelligence firm ClearSky claims that the terrorist organization used fake Facebook profiles to take control of cellular devices and enable tracking and outgoing calls.

PA again vows to continue paying prisoners, families of ‘martyrs’

“We will not accept a cut or cancellation of salaries to the families of martyrs and prisoners, as some are trying to bring about”

Netanyahu met Sisi secretly in May about Gaza situation

The report, based on American officials, said that the two talked about efforts to come to a political arrangement in Gaza that would include a return of the Palestinian Authority to Gaza.

Liberman: Next round of violence with Hamas a matter of time

Despite reports of cease-fire, both sides deny any agreement

Israeli-Palestinian support for two states at 20-year low, poll says

The data is “the lowest in more than a decade, when a steady decline in support began, and the lowest in almost two decades of joint Palestinian-Israeli survey research.”