Berlin’s security concerns over Salafi extremism in Germany could easily reignite latent tensions with Riyadh.

The lack of elite support for nonviolent protests in Palestine means the model of local resistance will remain marginalized.

Far from being a unifying call for prisoners’ rights, the Palestinian hunger strike campaign is exposing intra-Palestinian divides, particularly within Fatah.

If Fatah’s upcoming internal congress excludes supporters of Mohammad Dahlan from leadership positions, it could tear the movement apart.

The decision to unite four Arab parties in the Knesset may usher in an era of increased cooperation in securing the interests of Palestinians.

Social and economic grievances among Palestinian residents and the contentious politics of the Israeli right underlie East Jerusalem’s turmoil.

Fundamental flaws in the Hamas-Fatah reconciliation deal, including disputes over security cooperation with Israel, may lead to the fall of the unity government.

The escalating dispute between Mahmoud Abbas and Mohammad Dahlan divides and weakens Fatah, and it complicates the issue of internal succession.

If current political and economic conditions in the West Bank continue, the Salafi-jihadi threat may grow to pose a real challenge.

Hurt by Morsi’s ouster in Egypt and alienated from former allies in Syria and Iran, Hamas is struggling to keep itself afloat economically and politically.