Palestinian politics

President Trump asks why the US should continue to help fund Palestinians if, in the words of his tweet, they are not willing to talk peace. His comments come amidst ongoing protests over Washington's decision to recognise Jerusalem as the capital of Israel

The funerals of two men shot dead in clashes with Israeli troops have been held in Gaza.

Ongoing clashes between Palestinians and Israeli soldiers left more than 40 people wounded on Friday

Russia and Turkey accuse the US of destabilising Middle East and wiping out any prospect for Israeli - Palestinian peace

U.S. and Israeli flags have been burnt outside the American embassy in Beirut, with police firing tear gas and water canons at protesters

The militant group Hamas has called for a new uprising against Israel and a 'day of rage' this Friday.

All Palestinian factions have called for a general strike and protest rallies on Thursday, ahead of a ‘day of rage’ on Friday.

A month ago the signing of a reconciliation deal in Cairo between rival Palestinian factions Hamas and Fatah was hailed as an historic breakthrough.

For the first time in a decade, the Gaza border with Egypt opens under Palestinian Authority control

There have been celebratory scenes in both Gaza and the West Bank after Hamas and Fatah signed a reconciliation deal. The initial agreement aims to

Palestinian rival factions Hamas and Fatah have reached a deal over political reconciliation and details will be released at a news conference later

The Palestinian cabinet has met in the Gaza Strip for the first time in three years.

Palestinian PM and Fatah executive member visits Gaza as reconciliation with Hamas gains speed.

Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have met for the first time

Repeated attempts at reconciliation have failed since the Islamist Hamas group drove forces loyal to President Abbas from the Gaza Strip in 2007.

Turkey hosts meeting of pan-Islamic group over tensions at Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa Mosque.

Israeli police bans men under 50 from attending Friday prayers at Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa mosque, following scuffles there on Thursday.

Despite the scenes of joy there is uncertainty over the overall Palestinian stance on Israeli security measures.

Thousands of Palestinians prayed outside the site on Tuesday in protest at Israel's modified security measures.

Six people killed in Israeli-Palestinian violence following new Israeli security measures at Noble Sanctuary-Temple Mount compound in Jerusalem's walled Old City.

Footage has emerged of gunmen shooting dead two Israeli police officers outside one of Jerusalem’s holiest and most sensitive sites in the early

Hundreds of Palestinian prisoners have ended a 40-day hunger strike over their conditions in Israeli jails. More than 1,000 inmates initially took

Palestinians across the West Bank and Gaza have marked the anniversary of Nakba, the day Israel was created 69 years ago.

There has been reaction in Gaza and the West Bank after Hamas unveiled its new charter.

The Public Security Minister announced that field hospitals would be set up to treat those requiring medical aid during the strike, including force-feedings.