Apr 16, 2013
Despite international support for his reforms, it was opposition from the West Bank's ruling Fatah faction that is widely believed to have forced Palestinian Authority prime minister Salam Fayyad to step down. Hugh Naylor reports from Ramallah Read Article Next Palestinian premier 'must be able to handle factional squabbles'
Apr 15, 2013
The PA's prime minister, whose resignation was accepted on Saturday, was one of the last independents in the Palestinian government. Hugh Naylor reports from Ramallah Read Article Fayyad's departure may signal comeback for old-style West Bank politics
Apr 14, 2013
Mahmoud Abbas and Salam Fayyad were locked in an increasingly bitter dispute over the extent of the prime minister's authority. Read Article Palestinian Authority PM Fayyad quits after months of rancour
Apr 12, 2013
Israeli army troops shot and wounded a physically disabled Palestinian man during an arrest operation in the West Bank city of Hebron yesterday, a prisoners' rights group said. Read Article Israeli troops shoot disabled Palestinian
Apr 12, 2013
Politicians, businessmen and artists have converged on a West Bank hilltop to lay the cornerstone of what they hope will become the pre-eminent museum of Palestinian history and culture. Hugh Naylor reports from Birzeit Read Article First cornerstone laid for Palestinian Museum
Apr 12, 2013
Palestinian Prime Minister Salam Fayyad has offered to resign because of an increasingly bitter dispute with President Mahmoud Abbas over the extent of his authority.
Read Article Palestinian PM has offered his resignation, officials say
Apr 11, 2013
Partnerships with the private sector offer means for infrastructure improvements and job creation in a region that has placed little emphasis on such ties. Read Article A mantra for Middle East development: let's work together
Apr 11, 2013
Israel defended a decision to turn away two Moroccan MPs trying to enter the West Bank from Jordan earlier this week saying they did not have entry visas. Read Article Morocco MPs refused West Bank entry didn't have visas, says Israel
Apr 10, 2013
John Kerry resurrects a plan previously ignored by Israel in his attempt to promote peace between the Jewish state and the Palestinians. Hugh Naylor reports from Ramallah Read Article US ready to base new Middle East talks on Arab peace plan
Apr 09, 2013
The United Nations will resume food distribution in the Gaza Strip today after suspending operations last week when its offices were invaded by protesters. Read Article UN food aid starts again in Gaza
