The Palestinians’ Own Goals
On April 24, two Palestinian software development companies came to Bir Zeit University, north of the West Bank city of Ramallah, to offer jobs to Palestinian students.
What Happens to Palestinians Who Demand a Better Life?
Safi’s case serves as a reminder how Palestinians living under the Palestinian Authority in the West Bank and Hamas in the Gaza Strip are continuing to suffer from repression, corruption and bad government.
Anticipating Trump’s “Deal of the Century”
President Trump’s peace plan for the Palestinian-Israeli conflict surfaced two years ago and to this day – remarkably – only he and a handful of aides know its precise details.
The Suffering of Gaza’s Population
Very little has been written about the reign of terror Hamas has inflicted on the people of Gaza.
Palestinian Leaders Punish Gaza, Blame Israel
Until a few days ago, the Palestinian Authority (PA) and its leaders were strongly denouncing Hamas for its brutal crackdown on Palestinians protesting economic hardship in the Gaza Strip.
Palestinians: Abbas Stands ‘Trial’ for Treason
To some, the mock trial in the Gaza Strip may seem trivial, or like some sort of bizarre comedy act. The “trial,” however, is something else entirely
The U.N.’s Eroded Legitimacy
Abbas’s chairmanship, which violates G-77 principles and the U.N. Charter, is the latest blight on the UN’s eroded legitimacy and credibility.
Palestinians: Arresting, Torturing Journalists
The Palestinian Journalists Syndicate, a body dominated by Fatah loyalists, condemned the arrest of Hazem Nasser and called for his immediate release.
Palestinians: No Peace or Reconciliation with the ‘Infidels’
Palestinian Authority officials who are not known as particularly religious have been warning Arab states that normalization with Israel is tantamount to treachery.
Palestinians: Marching Backwards as Israel Prepares for Elections
Israelis are scheduled to head to the ballot boxes on April 9 to vote for a new parliament (Knesset). This will be the fifth general election in Israel since 2006.
