Gaza and Hamas
Israeli military recommends easing Gaza border restrictions, opening crossings, Ha'aretz
Senior Israel Defense Forces officers have recommended to Defense Minister Moshe Ya’alon that the opening of border crossings between Israel and the Gaza Strip be expanded.
Gaza Salafi leader seeks reconciliation with Hamas, The Times of Israel
A Salafi leader in the Gaza Strip outlined the details of a détente between Hamas and more radical Gaza-based jihadist groups on Tuesday, claiming that Hamas was studying his proposal.
A year after Gaza: The only lesson we can draw from Protective Edge, +972 Magazine
Both Israel and Hamas are preparing for the next round of fighting. So how does one prevent the inevitable?
Report: Israel approached Hamas to discuss returning bodies of missing soldiers, Ha'aretz
Israel reportedly approached Hamas through a European mediator several weeks ago to discuss returning the bodies of two soldiers killed during this summer’s war in Gaza, Hadar Goldin and Oron Shaul.
Year after Gaza war, Hamas seems ‘deterred, restrained and restraining’, Ha'aretz
A year after the start of the war in Gaza, there is a sense in the Israel Defense Forces General Staff that the Hamas regime in the Gaza Strip is “deterred, restrained and restraining.”
Occupation/Human Rights
Former Israeli soldiers criticize tactics used in Gaza war, CNN
As Israel marks one year anniversary, Breaking the Silence’s Avner Gvaryahu discusses the Gaza War.
'We have no happiness now': Palestinians recall horror of Gaza war, Ma'an News
“Conditions are really tough here,” said 12-year-old Shadi Barakeh. “It’s cold at night and I’m afraid when I hear dogs bark and the wind whistle.”
Palestinian politics
Rival to Palestinian president wins ruling upholding immunity, Reuters
In a potential blow to President Mahmoud Abbas, a Palestinian appeals court ruled on Wednesday in favor of maintaining parliamentary immunity for his rival Mohammed Dahlan, who has been charged with corruption.