Last year, the pandemic forced the cancellation of the Good Friday procession in Jerusalem. This Holy Week, local Christians are thronging the streets of the Old City.
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Palestinian Militant Will Challenge Abbas’s Party in Election
Marwan Barghouti, who is imprisoned for murder, filed his own candidates for the Palestinian elections, posing a challenge to Mahmoud Abbas, the Palestinian Authority president.
Arab Party Could Break Israel Election Deadlock
In the fourth attempt, neither Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu nor his opponents have a clear path to power. An Islamist party has emerged as a possible kingmaker.
Arab Party Could Break Israel Election Deadlock
In the fourth attempt, neither Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu nor his opponents have a clear path to power. An Islamist party has emerged as a possible kingmaker.
Israel Election: Do-Over Vote Looks Likely to Leave Another Stalemate
With more than 90 percent of ballots counted, the results of the latest election point to another possible stalemate. That has prompted soul-searching about the state of the country’s democracy.
Israel Election: 4th Vote in 2 Years Looks Likely to Leave Yet Another Stalemate
With 90 percent of ballots counted, the results of the latest election point to another possible stalemate. That has prompted some soul-searching about the state of the country’s democracy.
Palestinians and Israelis Both Vote Soon. The Differences Are Stark.
Many Israelis feel numbed by their endless election cycle. Many Palestinians are excited about a rare chance to vote — but others expect little change without statehood.
Palestinian Hamlet Embodies Fight for the West Bank’s Future
Israel suspended a decision to annex a section of the territory last year, but its military still exerts tight control over Palestinians in the area.
As 4th Election Looms, Some Ask: Is Israel’s Democracy Broken?
Voters are heading to the polls in Israel for the fourth time in two years. And with few signs that this vote will break the cycle, many are already bracing for a fifth.
A Rundown School for Palestinian Children Awaits U.S. Aid
Residents worry that the Biden administration won’t restore critical funding for the renovation of the West Bank school.