Palestinians
Israeli rivals may struggle to counter annexation vow
Netanyahu has effectively pledged to annex areas of the West Bank along the Jordan Valley if re-elected on September 17
IsraelGaza blasts will likely prompt Hamas clampdown
Two Hamas checkpoints were targeted in suspected suicide bombings in Gaza yesterday
PalestiniansIsrael and Palestinians find temporary fix over funds
The PA has said it will accept a large payment from Israel after striking a deal over backdated fuel tax exemptions
IsraelIsraeli premier hints at annexation for electoral gain
Binyamin Netanyahu implied that annexing West Bank areas is on the table after a soldier was killed near a settlement
IsraelIsrael will struggle to attract bids for new tram line
The Jerusalem municipality has approved a grant for the construction of a third stage of its light rail project
IsraelPalestinian brinksmanship highlights instability risks
PA President Mahmoud Abbas has declared that his administration will terminate all cooperation agreements with Israel
PalestiniansUS peace tactics will fail to gain Palestinian buy-in
A US-sponsored workshop in late June presented an economic vision for the Palestinians in the event of a peace deal
PalestiniansUS event leaves next steps on Palestinian plan unclear
A conference on the economic aspects of the US peace plan avoided mention of any political issues or possible obstacles
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