Palestine

Somerville, Massachusetts city council moves to enact Israel divestment vote

The ordinance would bar the city from investing in or procuring labor, services, or goods from companies that support entities identified by the ordinance as violating international law.

Demonstrators hold BDS (Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions) lettering calling for action against Israel during the "No Weapons For Israel" march to Leipzig/Halle Airport in protest against German arms deliveries to Israel.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Yishai Fleisher at an English-speaking election campaign event for his far-right Otzma Yehudit party at the Tel Aviv International Salon, Monday, October 12, 2026.

Israel's security tied to diplomatic standing, 'but not at cost of our fighters,' says Ben-Gvir

Palestinian children hold placards with a portrait of Yasser Arafat during a rally by Fatah supporters marking the 21th death anniversary of the late former Palestinian president, in the West Bank city of Hebron, November 11, 2025.

Two-state solution a 'trap we set for Israel,' Lebanon-based Fatah official brags

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas attends a meeting with Russian President at the Kremlin in Moscow on January 22, 2026.

Palestinians deserve accountable leadership, not further delays to democracy - editorial


Tens of thousands march across European cities as pro-Palestinian rallies mark three years of war

“Today we’re marching for Palestine in London to mark three years of Israel’s genocide against the Palestinian people and demand our government go further to sanction Israel for its crimes."

Protesters attend the "United for Palestine" demonstration in Berlin, Germany, October 10, 2026.

Palestinian Authority President Abbas postpones November legislative elections until late 2027

Israeli military attacks, settlement expansion, settler violence, restrictions on freedom of movement, and the withholding of Palestinian revenues were cited as reasons for the election postponement.

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas speaks during the foundation stone ceremony of the Innovation and Excellence Compound in the West Bank city of Ramallah on September 9, 2026; illustrative

Ex-Shin Bet research head: Hamas controls Gaza Strip, generates up to $5 million daily

Hamas "sells paid solutions in Gaza and is the main employment factor," she said, adding that it "determines who in the population will receive what, and creates dependency."

Hamas terrorists celebrating during a rally in the northern Gaza Strip.

For this Jewish rock fan, ‘Free Palestine’ no longer feels like freedom - comment

When the aching ones and their wounds refer to both the Gazans and the Israelis who have lost so much, that’s when everybody can start winning again.

FILE PHOTO: Singer Macklemore performs on ABC's "Good Morning America" show in New York City, US, July 22, 2022.

Shin Bet uncovers Bedouin terror cell plotting attacks on police station, Beersheba bus station

The Shin Bet statement further detailed an attack that was planned on a Beersheba nightclub that was uncovered following the arrest and interrogation of Israeli citizen Abdullah Jarjawi.

 Members of Israel's Bedouin Arab community ride their camels as they take part in a camel race, near Ashalim, in southern Israel, November 1, 2024.

Israel blocks Palestinian Central Elections Committee from entering Gaza, east Jerusalem

Although the CEC has yet to issue an official statement on the alleged block, CEC spokesperson Farid Taamallah confirmed the report to Agence France-Presse and said the elections could still proceed.

Palestinian Authority head Mahmoud Abbas stands among members of the It’s Time coalition delegation which visited the PA leadership headquarters in Ramallah earlier this month, upon the declaration of an Israel-Hamas ceasefire in Gaza.

‘Raging desire for revenge’: How does the Arab world remember Hamas’s October 7 invasion?

Hamas has continued to deny targeting civilians, carrying out sexual assaults, and mistreating hostages in captivity, claiming that investigations have disproved the allegations.

An Islamic Waqf member cleans the area outside the Dome of the Rock, at Al-Aqsa compound, in Jerusalem, September 13, 2026.

Can Pakistan-Israel ties exist? Yes, if the perpetual Palestinian conflict ends – opinion

Islamabad could come to terms with Israel’s existence when Palestinians are safe in a state of their own.

A Pakistani flag flutters in the wind.

Rabbi who coached Adam Brody for 'Nobody Wants this' says he's 'ignorant' over Gaza genocide claims

Leder said in an Instagram video that Brody’s statements were “truly shocking,” “flippant” and “disgusting,” asserting his own view that “there is no genocide in Gaza.” 

Leighton Meester and Adam Brody attend the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards in Santa Monica, California, U.S., January 4, 2026.

Reporter's notebook: Hezbollah's flags no longer intimidate Metula's residents

Israel's northernmost community was in the direct line of fire of Hezbollah terrorists. Now, residents and tourists are returning as the IDF has pushed back Hezbollah forces.

Mural in the northern Israel city of Metula, 2026