Gaza industry rebuilding struggle
Gaza’s industries, already hit hard by Israel’s two-year blockade, are struggling to recover from war damage six months on from the January conflict, reports the BBC’s Heather Sharp in Gaza City.
Hamas to keep British man in jail
Hamas announces it is to hold British journalist Paul Martin for another 15 days in jail in the Gaza Strip.
Dozens hurt in Jerusalem clashes
Palestinians and Israeli police clash near the al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem, leaving several people injured.
Refugees
The BBC News website’s Martin Asser looks at the issue of Palestinian refugees, one of the main obstacles to peace.
Middle East Letter: Water Crisis Grips Syria
Hundreds of thousands of farming families have moved to urban areas — a shift that has economic and political implications.
Water
The BBC’s Martin Asser looks at issues still dividing Arabs and Israelis.
Profile: Gaza Strip
Profile of the strip, including population centres, refugee camps and border crossings.
Gaza voices: Hamas and the truce
Palestinians in Gaza assess the ceasefire “victory” for Hamas, and describe the aftermath of the conflict.
Profile: Fatah movement
After decades as the ruling party and heart of the Palestinian cause, Fatah seems to have slipped in Palestinians’ affections.
U.S. Enriches Companies Defying Its Policy on Iran
A Times analysis shows that the U.S. has awarded companies with more than $107 billion in contracts and loans while they were doing business with Iran.
Working West Bank checkpoints
You may be able to see Jerusalem from the West Bank but it doesn’t mean it is an easy job delivering goods across the border.
US attacks East Jerusalem plans
The US vice-president condemns Israel’s approval of 1,600 new homes in East Jerusalem, as he prepares to visit the West Bank.
Jerusalem diary
Indian lost tribe settle in tense West Bank city
Broken town shows Gaza destruction
The BBC’s Paul Wood reports from Gaza City on his impressions as he entered northern Gaza at the beginning of the ceasefire.
Israel Intends to Build Civilian Nuclear Plants
Israel, widely believed to have nuclear weapons and possessing no oil, said on Tuesday that it intended to develop civilian nuclear plants for energy.
