Palestinian Authority

Israeli leaders vow revenge after Tel Aviv attack

Maureen Clare Murphy 9 June 2016

Cousins from Hebron area are suspected of opening fire in busy square, killing four. Read more about Israeli leaders vow revenge after Tel Aviv attack

Israel has destroyed $74 million worth of EU projects

Charlotte Silver 5 June 2016

The European Union has done nothing to stop Israel destroying infrastructure it has paid for in the occupied West Bank. Read more about Israel has destroyed $74 million worth of EU projects

Israeli soldiers stand in foreground with military checkpoint watchtower and crowd of people in background

Another Palestinian woman killed at Israeli checkpoint

Maureen Clare Murphy 2 June 2016

Once again, no Israelis injured during incident that left alleged attacker dead. Read more about Another Palestinian woman killed at Israeli checkpoint

Jailed for calling the Palestinian Authority rotten

Budour Youssef Hassan Jerusalem 28 May 2016

Kifah Quzmar is one of many Palestinians to be arrested for writing on Facebook. Read more about Jailed for calling the Palestinian Authority rotten

Man hammers on top of partially-constructed building

Gaza laborers suffer few rights, little pay

Isra Saleh el-Namey Gaza Strip 19 May 2016

Israeli blockade saps livelihoods, and PA offers no protection. Read more about Gaza laborers suffer few rights, little pay

Shackled to a bed, starving for freedom

Budour Youssef Hassan Fawwar refugee camp 13 May 2016

Sami Janazreh’s family say he remains on hunger strike — contrary to press reports. Read more about Shackled to a bed, starving for freedom

Is fun forbidden in Gaza?

Rami Almeghari Gaza Strip 9 May 2016

Theater and cinema have suffered because of a siege imposed by Israel and censorship imposed by Hamas, artists say. Read more about Is fun forbidden in Gaza?

PA cracks down on dissent as Abbas runs out of options

Omar Karmi 6 May 2016

Recent moves to stifle political opposition suggest West Bank leadership struggling to grapple with deep public disillusionment. Read more about PA cracks down on dissent as Abbas runs out of options

Hamas role in Jerusalem bus bomb remains unclear

Maureen Clare Murphy 21 April 2016

Hamas website praises bombing but does not explicitly claim responsibility. Read more about Hamas role in Jerusalem bus bomb remains unclear

When will the train return to Gaza?

Hamza Abu Eltarabesh Gaza Strip 14 March 2016

PA minister’s talk of massive infrastructure project brings back memories of the train to Cairo. Read more about When will the train return to Gaza?