brussels bureau The Brief: Fatah and Hamas agree to elections - but obstacles remain Attempts at reconciliation and holding new elections have repeatedly failed, leaving the Palestinians divided between two governments, one in Gaza and the other in the West Bank. 31/10/2019
Israel Netanyahu election pledge slammed Turkey and the Palestinian Authority have condemned the Israeli prime minister's pledge to extend sovereignty over the West Bank 07/04/2019
world news Gaza funerals held for Palestinians The funerals of two men shot dead in clashes with Israeli troops have been held in Gaza. 23/12/2017
Israel A deadly Day of Rage for Palestinians A Day of Rage across the West Bank, East Jerusalem and the Gaza Strip turns violent. At least one person has been killed and dozens injured, reports suggest. 08/12/2017
Gaza Celebration in Gaza and West Bank after Hamas and Fatah sign reconciliation deal 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 12/10/2017
world news Palestinian rival factions 'agree deal' Palestinian rival factions Hamas and Fatah have reached a deal over political reconciliation and details will be released at a news conference later 12/10/2017
no comment Thousands attend Jewish blessing in Jerusalem Thousands of people attended a traditional Jewish blessing at the Western Wall in Jerusalem to celebrate the holiday of Sukkot (Feast of Tabernacles). 08/10/2017
Gaza Palestinian push for unity The Palestinian cabinet has met in the Gaza Strip for the first time in three years. 03/10/2017
world news Interpol approves membership for State of Palestine, a move opposed by Israel The organisation made the announcement via Twitter 27/09/2017
Israel Israeli PM blames deadly attack on 'Palestinian incitement' Investigation underway and security stepped up in Israel, but PM Netanyahu blames 'Palestinian incitement' for deadly attack. 26/09/2017
West Bank Hamas 'ready' to work with Palestinian authority in Gaza Repeated attempts at reconciliation have failed since the Islamist Hamas group drove forces loyal to President Abbas from the Gaza Strip in 2007. 17/09/2017
Cult First exhibition in the Palestinian Museum A brand new Museum dedicated to Palestinian art, culture and history 31/08/2017
Israel Israel soldier begins jail term for killing Palestinian Elor Azaria was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 18 months in jail for shooting dead an incapacitated Palestinian assailant in Hebron. 09/08/2017
Israel Court rejects appeal of Israeli soldier over manslaughter charges An Israeli military court has rejected the appeal of a former Israeli soldier against manslaughter charges for killing a wounded and incapacitated Palestinian assailant. 30/07/2017