Israel is creating an explosive situation in Al-Aqsa
Israeli efforts to change the status quo at religious sites in Jerusalem could trigger a regional conflict.


Israeli efforts to change the status quo at religious sites in Jerusalem could trigger a regional conflict.

Palestinians have been accused of being pro-Russia. But they are just tired of never-ending Western hypocrisy.

The Palestinian president’s meetings with the Israeli defence minister are a sign of stagnation, not progress.

Recent violence in the West Bank has worried Israel, but Hamas does not have the capabilities to take over.
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The persistent violence against Palestinians in Jerusalem and an Israeli desire for a revanche may rekindle hostilities.

The latest confrontation with Israel saw Hamas emerge victorious and Fatah appear weaker than ever.
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Several foreign players are seeking to influence the outcome of the Palestinian elections.
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The Palestinian president hopes to restore the Palestinian Authority’s international standing. But will it work?
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Arab normalisation of relations with Israel could accelerate the advent of the one-state solution in Palestine.
