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Hamas demonstrates political pragmatism

14 September 2022

Hamas organization is taking advantage of the war in Ukraine and its non-participation in the latest round of fighting in the Gaza Strip to demonstrate a new image of a pragmatic organization that is not a terrorist one.
A senior Hamas delegation met with the Russian Foreign Minister and Khaled Mashaal visited Jordan, but King Abdullah still sees the Hamas as a dangerous factor that could undermine his rule and prefers the PA.

Hamas adopts the methods of Hezbollah

13 September 2022

The terrorist factions in the Gaza Strip are preparing for a naval protest activity to put pressure on Israel to lift the blockade and get their right to extract natural gas from the gas reserves of the Gaza Strip.
Israel coordinates positions with Egypt to prevent attacks by terrorist organizations on the “Tamar” gas rig off the coast of the Gaza Strip.

Abu Mazen has lost his motivation to fight against terrorism

11 September 2022

The Biden administration warns Israel from the collapse of the PA and calls on it to act to strengthen it.
Senior security officials in Israel claim that the PA leadership has lost the motivation to fight terrorism, and Israel is looking for ways to encourage the PA to change its new path.

The PA lost its security control in the northern West Bank

8 September 2022

The PA Chairman Abu Mazen’s rule has weakened, he has completely lost control of the Jenin and Nablus regions and a security vacuum has been created in the area which is being filled by armed terrorists.
Abu Mazen’s political and public status is at a low ebb, which limits his ability to send the PA’s security forces to enforce law and order in the northern West Bank.

The Islamic Jihad claims victory over Israel

6 September 2022

The Islamic Jihad says that the release of its activist Khalil Al-Awawda who was on a hunger strike is his victory over Israel.
Israeli Senior officials say that the decision to release him was made at the highest level to prevent escalation in the West Bank and to improve relations with Egypt, which were in crisis recently.

Dangerous escalation in the West Bank

5 September 2022

The Israeli security establishment fears the escalation in the West Bank and the possibility of an armed popular intifada breaking out by the end of the year.
The PA’s power on the ground is weakening, the succession battle at the top of the PA is intensifying and the political echelon must make a decision on a major military operation in northern West bank to curb the spread of terrorist activity.

Hamas opposes the work of women from the Gaza Strip in Israel

4 September 2022

Israel allows women from the Gaza Strip to work in Israel, but in the Gaza Strip they are under heavy pressure not to go to work in Israel.
The Hamas organization remains silent but opposes the Israeli move even though it contributes to the improvement of the economy in Gaza.

Will Al-Tirawi reveal the secret of Yasser Arafat’s death?

1 September 2022

PA Chairman Abu Mazen plans to oust Tawfik al-Tirawi, a member of the Fatah leadership from the movement on charges of corruption in order to make it easier for Hussein al-Sheikh in the battle of succession.
Al-Tirawi who was the head of Palestinian intelligence holds many secrets including the file of the death of Yasser Arafat, Will he open Pandora’s box?

Hussein al -Sheikh plans to take over the Fatah movement

30 August 2022

Hussein al-Sheikh, the designated successor of Abu Mazen, began an important move to take over the key positions in the Fatah movement in the territories.
On the Palestinian street there is a fear of an increase in the phenomenon of internal assassinations in the West Bank because Hussein al-Sheikh’s political opponents have armed militias in various places in the West Bank

The Gaza Strip is struggling to recover from the damages of the last wars

29 August 2022

The Gaza Strip is still licking its wounds from the last round of fighting with Israel, the donor countries refuse to transfer funds for the reconstruction of the houses destroyed in recent wars.
The Hamas organization takes this seriously in its decision-making process, but the Islamic Jihad continues to threaten Israel with another round of fighting.

The Palestinian Arena

Hamas demonstrates political pragmatism

Hamas adopts the methods of Hezbollah

Abu Mazen has lost his motivation to fight against terrorism

The PA lost its security control in the northern West Bank

The Islamic Jihad claims victory over Israel

Dangerous escalation in the West Bank

Hamas opposes the work of women from the Gaza Strip in Israel

Will Al-Tirawi reveal the secret of Yasser Arafat’s death?

Hussein al -Sheikh plans to take over the Fatah movement

The Gaza Strip is struggling to recover from the damages of the last wars

Hamas demonstrates political pragmatism

Hamas adopts the methods of Hezbollah

Abu Mazen has lost his motivation to fight against terrorism

The PA lost its security control in the northern West Bank

The Islamic Jihad claims victory over Israel

Dangerous escalation in the West Bank

Hamas opposes the work of women from the Gaza Strip in Israel

Will Al-Tirawi reveal the secret of Yasser Arafat’s death?

Hussein al -Sheikh plans to take over the Fatah movement

The Gaza Strip is struggling to recover from the damages of the last wars

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