The family of Nizar Banat, who was known for his fierce online criticism, say more senior Palestinian officials should also face consequences after he was beaten to death.
Author: Adam Rasgon
Palestinians Finally Have Vaccines. But Will People Take Them?
For months, the Palestinian authorities struggled to get doses. Now they have the shots, but disinformation and conspiracy theories have led to widespread hesitancy.
Deal Between UN and Qatar Provides Aid to Gazans, But Reconstruction is Elusive
Millions will be funneled to impoverished families under an agreement reached by the United Nations and Qatar, a step forward in firming up a cease-fire with Israel.
Deal Provides Aid to Gazans, but Reconstruction Is Elusive
Millions will be funneled to impoverished families under a pact announced by the United Nations and Qatar, a step forward in firming up a cease-fire with Israel.
Soccer Team Was Lone Bright Spot in West Bank Village. Virus Took That, Too.
Despite a fan base of just 1,400 people, the Wadi al-Nis club was a perennial West Bank powerhouse. But the team — most of whose players are related — could not defeat the coronavirus.
Activist Dies in Palestinian Authority’s Custody, Inciting Widespread Outrage
Nizar Banat’s death comes amid a crackdown on the authorities’ opponents.
Israeli Officer Who Killed Autistic Palestinian Man Charged With Manslaughter
The indictment came more than a year after the fatal shooting. The family of the victim protested the charges as too lenient, calling them “unjust” and “unacceptable.”
Young Israelis Contemplate Life After Netanyahu
Israel’s youth are as divided as their country. But even some on the right saw Benjamin Netanyahu’s departure as a chance for change.
A New Israeli Government Could Mean Help for Neglected Bedouin Villages
An Arab party in the emerging government is pushing it to recognize communities that have long existed in a sad state of limbo.
Glum to Gleeful, Israeli Media React to Possible End of Netanyahu Era
In Israel’s newspapers — as fractured as its electorate — the opinions on the possible fall of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu were as emphatic as they were varied.