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Analysis: When elected to the Knesset two years ago, few Israelis knew who Mansour Abbas was. Now the Islamist leader could shape the fate of Israeli politics.
A senior Egyptian intelligence delegation has arrived in the Gaza Strip to negotiate with Hamas regarding a potential prisoner swap with Israel.
Palestinian leader 'in good health' ahead of election
Mahmoud Abbas is in good health following a medical check-up in Germany, and ahead of the upcoming Palestinian elections.
Sudan abolishes decades-old Israel boycott law in normalisation drive
Sudan has abolished an Israel boycott law that has been active since 1958 in the latest development in the normalisation of ties between the two ...
Protesters divided over Netanyahu amid corruption trial
Much as in Israel's recent elections, protesters outside the courtroom where PM Netanyahu is on trial are divided over their country's ...
Palestinian President Abbas heads to Germany for 'medical checks'
Mahmoud Abbas has left to Germany for medical checks, a Fatah source told The New Arab.
Palestinians approve 36 groups to run in May vote
36 candidate lists, from the dominant factions to individuals and popular figures, have been approved for the Palestinian legislative ...
Since its independence in 1946, Jordan has been through major events that defined its History.
Israeli intel officials met with Khalifa Haftar's son: reports
Saddam Haftar is seeking Western and external support for his presidential bid.
Israel 'delaying' visas to EU delegation for Palestinian elections
The EU have accused Israel of not granting visas to election delegates who will observe the upcoming Palestinian elections in ...
Palestinian 'kingmaker' reaches out to Jews with prime-time speech
Mansour Abbas' break-away United Arab List won just four seats in last week's Israeli elections but could decide whether Prime Minister ...
Israeli intelligence chief demanded Palestinian PM Abbas scrap elections
An Israeli intelligence chief has demanded Abbas cancel upcoming elections if Hamas competes in the vote.
Jailed Barghouti backs challenge to Palestinian president
Imprisoned Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouti has endorsed a list of challengers opposing president Mahmud Abbas's Fatah movement in ...
Arafat nephew, Barghouti to unite for Palestinian elections: report
Jailed Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouti and dissident Fatah official Nasser Al-Kidwa have agreed to form a united front against the ...
Majority of Palestinians want Marwan Barghouti as president: poll
Jailed activist Marwan Barghouti is the top choice for president among Palestinians.
Gaza sees spike in coronavirus cases
Thousands of people in Gaza have been infected with the coronavirus, increasing pressure on local hospitals.
Jailed Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouti formally enters election race
Marwan Barghouti, who is serving five life sentences in an Israeli prison, will submit an independent list for upcoming legislative ...
Palestinians seek international support for Jerusalem elections
With Israel failing to publicly confirm that Palestinians in East Jerusalem will be able to vote in this year's elections, ...
Hamas launches 'Jerusalem Is Our Promise' election list
Hamas has submitted its candidate list for May's Palestinian elections amid Israeli targeting of its leaders.
Sudan 'eligible for debt relief' after US deal
Sudan received more than $1 billion from the United States, prompting the World Bank and IMF to confirm it is now eligible for debt relief.
Israel arrests Hamas leaders in run-up to Palestinian election
Israel on Friday launched a new round of arrests of Hamas leaders in the West Bank, ahead of Palestinian elections scheduled ...
US pledges 15 million to Palestinians affected by coronavirus
“This urgent, necessary aid is one piece of our renewed commitment to the Palestinian people.”
'Expel or kill': Racist attacks target Palestinian Israeli town
The acts of vandalism took place as far-right parties looked likely to enter parliament following Israel’s fourth election in two years.
Palestinian PM condemns 'hopelessly right-wing' Israeli election results
Palestine's prime minister said the popularity of Israel's right-wing shows there is little hope for dialogue and peace.
A new poll indicates both Palestinian factions are likely to fall short of a parliamentary majority.
Netanyahu fuelled speculation that more Gulf states were planning to normalise ties with Israel.
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