Palestinians
Israeli Christians could influence the peace process
As a small but well-educated and influential minority, Palestinian Christians could have a disproportionate impact
IsraelBlockade on Gaza Palestinians will hurt the economy
Egypt has temporarily opened its Gaza crossing, but the state of siege continues
PalestiniansIsrael-Turkey economic relations will deepen
Following an Israeli ministerial visit to Istanbul, the two countries agreed to exchange ambassadors
IsraelMiddle East politics will inhibit gas development
Eastern Mediterranean gas development is unlikely to be competitive in European markets in the near future
CyprusLocal elections may worsen intra-Palestinian divisions
Local elections are likely to exclude Gaza, if they happen at all, amid deepening fissures
PalestiniansIsrael will resist West Bank pressure
World leaders called for a two-state solution in Israel-Palestine, but there is no real momentum
IsraelPalestinian attacks on Israelis could mount
A new wave of knife assaults in the occupied territories is causing concern in Israel
PalestiniansIsrael will step up West Bank settlement
A housing crunch in Israel is driving up house-building in the West Bank, despite international criticism
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