Palestinian court rules against parliamentary immunity

What We’re Reading

Palestinian politics

Palestinian president can revoke parliamentary immunity of opponents - court,

The Palestinian Constitutional Court, a body set up months ago by President Mahmoud Abbas, ruled on Sunday that he can revoke the parliamentary immunity of lawmakers, a move that effectively allows him to sideline rivals.

Unmoved by Clinton and Trump, Palestinians Place Hope on the Third Candidate,

Palestinian officials and experts tell Haaretz that interest in the U.S. election campaign hasn’t been high, while their best hope has been hiding in plain sight.

The day after Abbas: All possible scenarios,

Ynet news explores the potential candidates for Palestinian leadership in the post-Abbas era.

Gaza

Woes of aid recipients in Gaza,

Lack of funding for the UNRWA in Gaza leads to cuts in food quota, larger school classes and drastic cuts in healthcare.

Occupation/Human rights

Why Israel is pouring cash into this settlement university,

Israel’s academics are outraged that Ariel College-turned-University is receiving more funding than any other university in Israel, most of which are far more reputable institutions.

EU could seek damages for West Bank buildings razed by Israel,

A European Union panel of Middle East experts has reportedly recommended that Israel be made to pay for EU-funded buildings it demolishes in the part of the West Bank where Israel exercises administrative and military control.

B’Tselem donations soar amid furor over settlement criticism,

Reported 350% surge in private contributions to human rights group comes after MK threatened to strip director of citizenship.

Police probe alleged settler attack on Palestinians,

Four West Bank residents say over a dozen outpost settlers assaulted them during olive harvest.