Palestinians
Palestinian local elections will be delayed
A court ruling delays planned Palestinian elections, as tensions rise
PalestiniansEgypt's Israel visit aims to limit Turkey's Gaza role
Regional instability has reinforced the security partnership between Egypt and Israel
EgyptEgypt's Sinai smuggling links Islamic State to Hamas
Reports of relations between Islamic State group and Hamas are true, but exaggerated
EgyptIncreased security will not halt Israel violence
The shooting in Tel Aviv breaks a period of relative calm in the so-called 'Jerusalem intifada'
IsraelFrance will push for Israel-Palestine peace process
Although the conference brought little progress, France may gain politically from its initiative
FranceHarsher security policy may strain Israeli military
The military is concerned about the new defence minister's support for escalation against Palestinian violence
IsraelNew coalition increases Israeli government stability
Netanyahu expanded his narrow majority in parliament by bringing ultranationalists into government
IsraelArab youth opinion points to instability, reform risks
A new survey reveals rare and detailed insights into the region's large youth population
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