Palestinians at Davos Optimistic, yet Concerned
Palestinian leaders called Friday for the resumption of negotiations with Israel, warning that the newly created spirit will not endure due to the withdrawal from Gaza alone. ‘We cannot be…
Peres, Fayad Agree on Need to Upgrade Wall Crossings
Israeli vice Premier Shimon Peres and Palestinian Finance Minister Salam Fayad met Friday during the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, and agreed on the need to upgrade the crossings…
JNF, Treasury Seeking Ways to Keep Jews-only Land Sales
The Jewish National Fund and the Finance Ministry are discussing ways to separate the JNF from the state, to allow it to continue selling land to Jews only. {mosimage}Israeli sources…
Hamas Wins Big in Gaza Vote
Semi-official results of local elections for ten Gaza local councils show that Hamas has won overwhelmingly. Hamas won in seven of the ten municipal councils, including the three largest ones: Dir…
As PA Deploys Troops in Southern Gaza, Israeli Army Chief Orders Reduction of Offenses
‘Look, we have an army and we didn’t even know it,’ shouted one youth of the hundreds who lined along the streets of Rafah as the police convoy went by.…
Israeli Sources: Settlers bought land in Gaza Strip
The Israeli news website ArabYnet reported that Israeli settlers in Gaza Strip bought a piece of land approximately 30 Dunams, (7.5 Acres) adjacent to the settlement of Kfar Darom in…
What future for Walaja Village?
Several bulldozers, accompanied by Israeli military jeeps and police, arrived in Walaja village on Monday 17th January. They destroyed around ten small buildings, on the grounds that they were…
Sharon: A Historic Breakthrough with Palestinians
‘the conditions have been created that will enable us and the Palestinians to reach a historic breakthrough in our relations.’ Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon said Thursday ‘the conditions have…
Palestinian Bodies Used for Army Anatomy Lesson
“Military doctors gave medics lessons in anatomy using the bodies of Palestinians killed by Israeli forces.†A Soldier testified to “Breaking the Silence†organization.  The Breaking the Silence organization has…
Strong Showing for Hamas in Gaza Local Elections
Hamas made a strong showing in first-ever municipal elections held on Thursday in the Gaza Strip, an exit poll showed.  The independent Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research…
PA Began Deployment in Southern Gaza
Palestinian security forces started Thursday evening deploying policemen in the south of the Gaza Strip. Hundreds of Policemen were deployed on the outskirts of city of Khan Yunis, in the…
Israel Debating Removing Two Top PA Security From `“wanted` List
Israeli army recommended pardoning Abu-Shbakh and Tirawi, Intelegence Cheif Dechter opposes the move. PA security Cheif, who are leading steps to protect Israel, are still ‘wanted’   Israeli Media sources has reported…
U.S. Israel Must Freeze Settlement Activities
Satterfield calls israel to freeze all settlement activities; Palestinians say we need to see action on ground, not only calls and positive talk.  U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State David…