Despite continued fighting on the outskirts of Gaza City in Tel Hawwa, a major Israeli thrust into the heart of Gaza City is increasingly unlikely. (With Stratfor map)[more]
Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas said March 18 that it is ready to accept a reconciliation deal with its secular rival, Fatah. However, any such deal is likely to be temporary. [more]
Egyptian officials advised former Palestinian National Authority Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh and other Hamas leaders to relocate to Cairo and give up their political responsibilities because Israel is determined to eliminate them. [more]
Ahead of U.S. President George W. Bush's upcoming visit to the West Bank, the Palestinian government said that it has successfully dismantled the al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigade militant organization. [more]
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert will meet in Annapolis, Md., on Nov. 27 for a peace conference hosted by U.S. President George W. Bush. [more]
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