Palestinians
The Palestinians are an Arab national group from the Southern Levant, predominantly the modern State of Israel.
Palestinians are predominantly Sunni Muslims, thought there are a minority of Christian and Shia Palestinians, as well as Druze and Samaritians that identify as Palestinian. There is dispute about when the Palestinian identity coalesced, be it in the post- or pre-war periods, and if it was an internal development or in direct response to the zionist movement.
The war that established Israel between Jewish and Arab forces resulted in a mass displacement of Palestinian Arabs. There is a significant diaspora of Palesitnians, especially in neighbouring Jordan, Syria, and Lebanon. 20% of Israeli citizens are Arabs, of which many also identify as Palestinian. Many Diaspora Palesitnians, as well as those from families displaced from beyond the 1948 armistice lines, identify as refugees.
Many Palestinian political movements lay claim to all the land of Israel as the future Palestinian state. The Palestinian Authority is one of the pirmary bodies that governs the Palestinians, with varying degrees of control in the West Bank. Palestinians have autonomy in Gaza, which is under the rule of Hamas.
Israel's next challenge: Weighing the cost of annexation - opinion
Israeli control of Iranian airspace and America’s action against its nuclear capabilities do not alter the demographic reality in Greater Israel.
Zionism isn’t the problem – it’s the foundation for peace - opinion
UNRWA to open office in Turkey, Erdogan says as he calls for more support
Gaza faces a man-made drought as water systems collapse, UNICEF says
How the keffiyeh has been co-opted and weaponized - opinion
The keffiyeh is now worn as a symbol of violence, terror, incitement, and antisemitism.
High Court rejects petition against Jenin refugee camp home demolitions
The Iron Wall operation began in January and targeted refugee camps and small towns in the northern West Bank, emptying them.
March for Gaza activists 'abducted, beaten' by Egyptian guards, organizers say
Egypt's foreign ministry had previously said travel to the Rafah area required prior approval to ensure safety. Organisers say they sought to coordinate through proper channels.
At least 59 Palestinians killed in mass casualty event near Gaza food site, medics say
Medics said at least 59 people were killed and 200 wounded, at least 20 of them in critical condition.
Norway is on the wrong side of history - opinion
Norway must declare full support for Israel’s just war against Iran and withdraw its recognition of a terror-supporting PA state until genuine reforms are implemented by the PA.
Israel can sanction UK lawmakers just as they sanctioned Israeli ministers - opinion
The main effect of targeting Israeli ministers will be to embolden Hamas and its fellow jihadists.
Humanitarian diplomacy: The UAE’s approach to the Gaza crisis - opinion
The UAE’s massive efforts have produced genuine innovation in aid delivery, finding ways around traditional barriers.
IDF surrounds all West Bank cities as it preemptively strikes Iran
In addition, the IDF reinforced all border fence areas between the Palestinian and Jewish portions of Judea and Samaria.
Huckabee: US no longer endorses Palestinian state, can be formed 'elsewhere' in Middle East
Huckabee added that the United States no longer wholeheartedly endorses an independent state for Palestinians, saying he "does not think" the issue remains a US policy.
Abbas undermines Hamas in letter sent to Macron ahead of Palestine conference
In his letter, Abbas stated, "I emphasize the Palestinian people's commitment to the two-state solution and to its peaceful implementation."
'We're all settlers anywhere we live in Israel': Jewish West Bank residents tell all
Episode 3 of JPost Asks Anything: The series where we bring you an inside look at the experiences of different Jewish and Israeli populations..
