Published: 7 February 2020
Last updated: 4 March 2024
In Abu Dis, the notion of becoming capital of Palestine is deemed ‘preposterous’ (Times of Israel)
Mayor of neighbourhood on Jerusalem outskirts says Trump proposal makes no practical sense; activist worried by plan’s ambiguity on fate of residents living beyond security barrier
US peace plan quashes hopes for Israel-Hamas ceasefire (Al-Monitor)
The announcement of the US peace plan has undermined any prospect for a long-term truce between Israel and Hamas
Netanyahu said to warn Gaza war possible before March 2 elections (Times of Israel)
In sit-down with municipal leaders in south, PM says he won’t hesitate to act if rockets and airborne bombs persist; local officials said livid that he only met with Likud members
Gaza, where Trump's Mideast peace plan goes to die (Haaretz)
For Hamas, Trump's 'generous offer' has a price tag that is unthinkable. And if Israel starts implementing the plan, the most unexpected spark could trigger a massive Palestinian response
Cutting Israel-PA coordination: The ace in the sleeve Mahmoud Abbas can't use (Middle East Eye)
Extracting the Palestinian Authority from its security and logistical ties with Israel may be a powerful threat, but it's one almost impossible to execute, officials say
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Palestinian teen shot dead as he threw firebomb at troops — army (Times of Israel)
17-year-old was taking part in clashes with Israeli soldiers in Hebron; death comes amid tensions in West Bank over US peace plan
Photo: Mayor Ahmad Abu Hilal standing on a building next to the security barrier in Abu Dis on February 3 (Adam Rasgon)
