Palestinians
Palestinian Authority aspirations are unrealistic
Better US relations are not enough to improve Ramallah’s overall position
PalestiniansUS-backed Israeli-Jordanian manoeuvres carry risks
The stability of Jordan is seen as key to managing mounting problems in the Palestinian West Bank
JordanEgypt will reap benefits from Israel-Gaza mediation
Egypt has been central in mediating between Israelis and Palestinians in Gaza, including during the latest fighting
EgyptThe Israeli-Palestinian truce could become unstable
Israel’s jets have again struck Gaza after Egyptian talks made little progress
IsraelThe Palestinian Authority faces a risk of implosion
The death in custody of an anti-corruption activist highlights a deeply dysfunctional system
PalestiniansProspects for the Arab-Israeli conflict to end-2021
Clashes in East Jerusalem and the Gaza conflict in May reminded the world of the unresolved Palestinian issue
IsraelThe Israeli-Palestinian Gaza truce will hold for now
A minor exchange after a controversial ultranationalist East Jerusalem march shows neither side seeks escalation
IsraelPalestinian Hamas will seek more influence post-Gaza
Leader Ismail Haniyeh is taking a hard line in Cairo-managed negotiations with Israel and Palestinian rivals
Palestinians