Palestine

Palestinians accuse Israel of war crimes at ICC

Palestinian officials filed a complaint at the International Criminal Court, accusing Israel of war crimes in Gaza. The ICC must now weigh whether it has jurisdiction in the case.

Palestine

Gaza: a war for oil?

Development of the Gaza Marine 1 and 2 offshore blocs has been held up by conflict over the Strip and its waters. Is "Protective Edge" aimed at securing them under Israeli control?

Palestine

ISIS behind West Bank abductions?

Hebron and the West Bank are heavily militarized as Israeli troops hunt for three youths whose abductions have now been claimed (somewhat dubiously) in the name of ISIS.

Palestine

Marwan Barghouti to join detainee hunger strike

Jailed Palestinian leaders Marwan Barghouthi and Ahmad Saadat announced that they will go on hunger strike in solidarity with "administrative detainees" who are refusing food.