Who is Hamas? Who supports Hamas? What you need to know

Hamas has controlled the Gaza Strip since 2007, repeatedly attacking Israel. It has a number of foreign allies. But where … More

Malaysia, Indonesia urge U.N. Security Council to stop Israeli ‘violence’

KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) : Malaysia and Indonesia on Saturday (May 15) called on the United Nations Security Council to intervene … More

In Pictures: Death and destruction in Gaza as Israel attacks

Israeli artillery and tank shells fired into Gaza on Thursday evening forced many families to flee their homes. At least … More

Israel pounds Gaza with air raids, shelling

Death toll in Gaza rises to 122 as Palestinian families seek shelter in schools to flee Israel’s ‘most violent’ attacks. … More

Israel steps up Gaza offensive, kills senior Hamas figures

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) : Israel on Wednesday pressed ahead with a fierce military offensive in the Gaza Strip, … More

Churches urge international community to end tension in Jerusalem

Israeli actions targeting worshipers and dignity of Palestinians are unacceptable, say heads of churches in Jerusalem ANKARA : The Patriarchs … More

EXPLAINER: What’s behind the clashes in Jerusalem?

JERUSALEM (AP) : For weeks now, Palestinian protesters and Israeli police have clashed on a daily basis in and around … More

Hamas fires rockets deep into Israel, escalating tensions

JERUSALEM (AP) — Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip fired rockets toward Jerusalem on Monday, setting off air raid sirens … More

EXPLAINER: New players add volatility in Jerusalem tensions

JERUSALEM (AP) : The holy city of Jerusalem, a tinderbox of competing religious and political claims, has repeatedly triggered bouts … More

Hundreds rally in northern Arab town over Jerusalem clashes

Hundreds of protesters march in the northern Arab town of Umm al-Fahm, amid recent ethnic violence in Jerusalem. Video shows … More

PM says to ‘prepare for any scenario’ in Gaza; IDF chief postpones US trip

After 36 rockets fired into Israel, Netanyahu convenes with security officials at Kirya base; military says Kohavi delaying visit ‘in … More

Fresh clashes between Israel Police, Palestinians in East Jerusalem, West Bank

Violent confrontations near Old City, Rachel’s Tomb, Qalandiya checkpoint, a day after rioting by Arabs and Jews; US Embassy issues … More

Thousands of Palestinians attend Friday prayers at al-Aqsa mosque

Sheikh Azzam al-Khatib, head of the Waqf Islamic affairs council, says 70,000 people attended Friday prayer at Al-Aqsa Mosque compound. … More

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to undergo ‘medical tests’ in Germany — reports

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is headed to Germany to undergo “medical treatment,” according to media reports. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas … More

In major challenge to Abbas, Barghouti, Arafat nephew form joint slate for vote

Shakeup could severely weaken Fatah and help its rivals in Hamas terror group, raises chances election will be nixed; former … More

Israel headed towards 1 million residents living in the West Bank by 2045

A “West Bank Jewish Population Stats Report” shows a 17 percent growth in the last five years of the Jewish … More

Leading human rights group calls Israel an ‘apartheid’ state

JERUSALEM (AP) : A leading Israeli human rights group has begun describing both Israel and its control of the Palestinian … More

On 33rd anniversary, Hamas vows to free Palestine ‘from sea to river’

Hamas also vowed to confront normalization agreements between the Arab countries and Israel, dubbing them a “national sin that only … More

Neglected and stateless: How Jerusalem Palestinians may benefit from Gulf-Israel ties

When Jerusalem native Amer is asked for identification, he pulls out his Israeli identification card. When traveling internationally, he uses … More

Trump’s Kosovo-Serbia normalisation deal is all about Israel

The deal is not a ‘historic breakthrough’, but another stab in the back of the Palestinian people. On September 4, … More

No deal with Israel, but Saudi Arabia pushes outreach to Jews

Efforts include barring disparagement of Jews, Christians in mosques; officials say textbooks, which used to denigrate Jews and other non-Muslims … More