Mahmoud Abbas

Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh announces his government's resignation in Ramallah.

Palestinian Authority’s Entire Government Resigns

The U.S. has encouraged the Palestinian Authority to position itself to govern Gaza and the West Bank after the months-long conflict that began on Oct. 7 ends.

Amanda Yen

A photo illustration of president of the State of Palestine and the Palestinian National Authority Mahmoud Abbas and the destruction of Gaza.

WHO’S IN CHARGE HERE?

The Palestinian Authority Can’t Govern Gaza After the War

The Ramallah-based PA lacks the capability and legitimacy to shepherd Gaza toward a post-Hamas future. But a UAE-led force, backed by the U.S. and Arab states, could do it.

Hussain Abdul-Hussain

STUD POKER

Who Was Crazy Enough to Steal a Horse From the Israel Mob?

The way an alleged gangster retrieved his stallion tells us a lot about vital Israeli-Palestinian security cooperation now threatened by plans to annex parts of the West Bank.

Neri Zilber

JOIN TOGETHER

The Hush-Hush Deal That Keeps the Middle East From Exploding

Israeli and Palestinian officials may growl at one another. But their soldiers are quietly cooperating behind the scenes to keep the peace—as long as Trump doesn’t blow it.

Neri Zilber and Ghaith al-Omari

A Palestinian protester sets up a burning barricade near the West Bank city of Ramallah December 8, 2017.

CAPITAL IDEAS

The Jerusalem Blowback in Palestine: Not What You’d Think

Since Trump recognized Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, reaction on the Palestinian street has not reached fever pitch. One reason: little or no faith in the Palestinian leadership.

Jesse Rosenfeld

סיינפלד

Kushner’s Peace Push Is Going Nowhere—and Israelis Love It

‘Past administrations jumped into the peace process pool,’ says an Israeli official, praising Team Trump’s go-slow approach. ‘There’s no water in this pool, no reason to jump in.’

Benny Avni

Mahmoud Abbas

Palestinian Authority’s Entire Government Resigns

The Palestinian Authority Can’t Govern Gaza After the War

Who Was Crazy Enough to Steal a Horse From the Israel Mob?

The Hush-Hush Deal That Keeps the Middle East From Exploding

The Jerusalem Blowback in Palestine: Not What You’d Think

Kushner’s Peace Push Is Going Nowhere—and Israelis Love It

Palestine’s Prez Was Once a KGB Mole?

Palestine’s Anti-Corruption Crusader

Palestinian Dictatorship Gets a Pass

The Week in Pictures

Is This the Start of a New Intifada?