Hamas released hostages and agreed to abide by a cease-fire, but persuading it to lay down its arms is another matter.
Author: David M. Halbfinger and Adam Rasgon
Israeli Soccer Team, Infamous for Anti-Arab Fans, Has New Co-Owner: a Sheikh
The barrier-shattering deal puts an Emirati royal at the helm of Beitar Jerusalem, the only Israeli team that has never fielded an Arab player and whose most extreme fans chant racist slurs.
An Autistic Man Is Killed, Exposing Israel’s Festering Police Brutality Problem
The police killing of a disabled Palestinian fueled nationwide protests. But the authorities have failed to rein in the use of excessive force, which has a long history.
Israel and Palestinians Resume Security Agreement
The Palestinian Authority had ended security cooperation to protest Israel’s plans to annex large parts of the West Bank. Those plans are now on hold.
Manslaughter Charge Urged for Israeli Officer in Killing of Autistic Palestinian
Palestinians assail the failure to recommend a murder charge in the case, which has become a cause célèbre in the fight against police brutality.
U.A.E. and Israel Agree to Visa Waivers and Direct Flights
In the first official U.A.E. visit to Israel since the countries normalized relations, they agreed to ease travel and upgrade West Bank checkpoints. Palestinians called it tacit assent to Israeli occupation.
Bright Lights of Dubai Beckon Israel’s Arabs but Pose a Quandary
Diplomatic ties with the U.A.E. and Bahrain could create new opportunities. But many say they are loath to undercut the Palestinian cause.
Hamas and Israel Agree to Ease Hostilities Amid Coronavirus
With the coronavirus spreading fast in Gaza, the sides agreed to stop bombarding each other, and Israel said it would resume fuel supplies. A cash infusion from Qatar helped seal the deal.
Israeli Officer Need Not Have Shot Autistic Palestinian, Commander Says
The commander testified that the man his partner killed, Iyad al-Hallaq, was not resisting and posed no danger, in a case that ignited protests against police brutality.
As Annexation Looms, Israeli Experts Warn of Security Risks
Unilaterally taking territory the Palestinians have counted on for a state could cement Benjamin Netanyahu’s legacy. It could also destabilize the region.