A Biden victory could bring economic relief for Palestinians and friendlier relations with Washington, though not a return to 2016. A Trump win? They’d rather not think about it.
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Gaza Court Convicts Peace Activists for Video Call With Israelis
The court ruled that the defendants would not spend more time in jail. Their video call crossed the hard line Hamas takes on many interactions between Palestinians and Israelis.
Gaza Peace Activists Face Prison for Holding Video Call With Israelis
The Palestinian activists were charged after organizing a virtual discussion as a part of a bridge-building initiative focused on peace and empowering young people.
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.
11-Year-Old Scores Viral Rap Hit but Trips on Gaza Politics
Abdel Rahman al-Shantti became a Palestinian rap star when his video went viral. His trouble began when he advocated “love between us and Israel.”
Coronavirus Spares Gaza, but Travel Restrictions Do Not
The blockaded Gaza Strip has not recorded any cases of community transmission of the coronavirus, but new restrictions on movement continue to make life difficult.
Zoom Call With Israelis Lands a Gaza Peace Activist in Jail
A video chat, intended to build bridges between Israeli and Palestinian strangers, led some in Gaza to label the conversation itself an act of treason.
Palestinians Fear a Coming Coronavirus Storm
Workers returning to the West Bank from Israel have been a source of many infections, adding to tensions between age-old antagonists.
Israel Strikes Militants in Syria and Gaza After Clash Over Body at Border
A failed attempt to plant a bomb at the border cost a Palestinian militant his life. But the seizure of his body drew harsh criticism within Israel.
Israel Accuses Hamas of ‘Catfishing’ Soldiers to Plant Malware
The Israeli military said the militant group in Gaza tried to dupe its troops by posing as women seeking romance. Hamas said Israel hacked one of its Telegram groups and posted doctored photos.