Hamas leader reacts to 3 sons being killed: "Thank God"
Three sons of Hamas' political chief were reportedly killed on Wednesday by Israeli forces.
No Partner for Peace: The Fantasy of a Moderate Palestinian Authority
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been resisting pressure from President Joe Biden to empower the PA to govern Gaza. He has good reasons to do so.
The Palestinian dream is dying—and it's a nightmare for Israel
"This is the worst point that I've seen the PA since its creation," Ghaith al-Omari, former Palestinian National Authority negotiations adviser, tells Newsweek.
Chinese help for peace a good thing: Israeli politician
Hanoch Dov Milwidsky, a member of Israel's parliament, told Newsweek he doesn't "see anything wrong with China wanting to help."
Palestinian Leader Abbas Is No Partner for Peace With Israel
In 1973 Israel's former Ambassador to the United Nations Abba Eban, referring to the Palestinians, said they "never miss an opportunity to miss an opportunity."
Biden's Anti-Israel Gambit in Jerusalem Undermines American Sovereignty
Israel also vigorously opposes Biden's position, which it views as hostile to Israeli sovereignty in Jerusalem.
Palestinian Leader Threatens to No Longer Recognize Israel as a Country
"If this is not achieved, why maintain recognition of Israel based on the 1967 borders?" President Mahmoud Abbas said.
Abbas Says Cease-Fire Must Include Ending Israeli 'Invasions' at Mosque
Abbas has criticized Israelis' presence at the Al-Aqsa mosque, and his office stresses a cease-fire has to include an end to the "invasions."
Mahmoud Abbas Wants Israel's 'War Crimes' Punished by International Courts
Israel said it has avoided civilians and given warnings ahead of some airstrikes, and that it is attacking only militant groups.
Biden Vows 2-State Solution in Calls to Both Israel, Palestinian Authority
Biden called both the Palestinian and Israeli leaders Saturday to discuss the latest spate of violence in the West Bank.
Moral Clarity Versus Moral Depravity in Israel and Gaza
The Left will not let facts or rudimentary morality get in the way of its preferred woke narrative.
What Stands Behind the New Palestinian War Against Israel?
Palestinians are now certain they will be rewarded, not punished, for their aggression.
Palestinian President Mahmmoud Abbas Curses China, Russia, U.S. and Arabs
Leaked audio, reportedly of Abbas speaking, was posted on social media
Palestinian Elections are in Sight, but Prospects for Reform Remain Slim
All the talk of elections and power struggles also shows the primary flaw in the Palestinian national project itself.
The Palestinian Authority's Looming Succession Crisis
A heavy smoker, Abbas is now 85 and has no clear successor and few, if any, limits on his power.
Will Saudi Arabia Normalize Relations With Israel?
"We think that there's momentum for some additional parties to join and to normalize relations with Israel," said National Security Adviser Robert O'Brien.
Jewish Groups, Palestinians Call Out UAE Normalizing Ties With Israel
"The Palestinian leadership rejects and denounces the UAE, Israeli and U.S. trilateral, surprising announcement," a spokesperson for Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said.
Trump's "Peace" Plan Endangers Israel, Palestine and International Order
Many in the international community are deeply alarmed by the Trump/Kushner plan.
Palestinian Leader Brands Trump 'A Dog' As Region Braces for U.S. Deal
Trump is expected to unveil his peace plan alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington, D.C.
Arab Leaders Reject Trump's Confederation Plan
"A Palestinian state must be established with security, borders and a capital before talking about any kind of confederation since it is needed to be able to achieve such a thing," said Ziad Abu Zayyad, an international spokesman for the Fatah party.
U.S. Middle East Peace Plan Won't Please All
"No one will be fully pleased with our proposal, but that's the way it must be if real peace is to be achieved," Trump's team said in a statement.
Palestinian President Hospitalized Following Surgery
The leader has been president of the Palestinian National Authority since 2005.
Mahmoud Abbas Apologizes for Anti-Semitic Comments
Abbas had been condemned for saying the persecution of Jews was due to their conduct and not their religion.
Mahmoud Abbas Says Holocaust Caused by Jews' Behavior
The Palestinian Authority president gave a conspiracy theory-laden speech.
Can Trump Broker Israel-Palestinian Peace?
For decades, U.S. presidents have been unable to broker a long-term settlement between Israel and Palestine. Deal-maker Donald Trump would like to accomplish what his predecessors could not in this area, and administration officials say the plan will be unveiled soon.
Palestine Urges 'Negotiations' to Gain Recognition
"We are ready to begin negotiations immediately in order to achieve the freedom and independence of our people."
Saudi Arabia Crown Prince's Crackdown Rocks Middle East
In just two days, dozens of Saudi officials were arrested and two princes killed, and talks of war with Iran ignited.
Hamas Dissolves Gaza Government, Prepares for Elections
Fatah says it is ready for reconciliation with its Palestinian rival.
Trump: Peace in the Middle East Might Not Be So Easy
Trump and Jared Kushner's efforts to get Israel and the Palestinians to the table have stalled.