Amira Hass

Report comes after South Africa says only recognizes State of Israel within borders demarcated by UN in 1948; move is in line with U.K. recommendation from 2009.

Minister of Trade and Industry says South Africa recognizes the State of Israel only within the borders demarcated by the UN in 1948.

As the Nakba Day and its events draw closer, Palestinian uniformed forces send a clear message that demonstrations should not disturb the settlers.

Palestinian suspects - including minors - can be legally detained for far longer periods than Israelis, and for lesser offenses.

In February, Judge Yonatan Avraham denied Mahmoud Issa's request for a visit from his 75-year-old mother, deeming such a visit a 'great potential risk to state security.'

Military prosecution says will take no legal steps against those responsible for deaths of Samouni family, killed in their home during Operation Cast Lead.

Some 2,000 Palestinian prisoners have been on hunger strike since April 17 to protest Israeli detention policies and conditions in Israeli prisons.

Palestinian women gather at a spring that was once theirs, to discuss the future of the spring and their community.

Roughly a year after being arrested for organizing illegal protests, Bassem Tamimi is released from prison, amid suspicions that he will resume illegal protest activity.

Activists showing support for prisoners at a solidarity tent in central Ramallah have found little public support for their cause, as conditions for prisoners are getting worse.

Ziad Jilani ran over several policemen, and apparently was shot in the head and killed at point-blank range, while lying on his stomach. The policemen's testimonies contain contradictions, but prosecutors have to date declined to pursue the case.

When no cameras are present to document cases of violence, the IDF simply closes the file.

Three decades after the IDF expelled Bedouins from Sinai, destruction and demolition of Arab homes continues throughout the West Bank.

Several Israelis have been questioned at length by the security service in recent weeks regarding Sunday's planned 'fly-in'; activists' lawyer says Shin Bet is attempting to deter people from taking part in legal activities.

On Saturday, five days after the expulsion, three other Palestinians - one of whom had been convicted of collaborating with Israel - were executed in Gaza.

Everyone from American investors to individual house-hunters in Ramallah wants to perpetuate the illusion of stability in the West Bank.

During the past few years, Hamas had boycotted the student body elections at West Bank universities, claiming that the PA's security forces arrested key activists barring any chance of fair elections.

Palestinian journalist Yusuf Al-Shayeb dared raise suspicions of corruption at the PA's mission in France. Now he languishes in a Ramallah cell.

Following an inquiry by Haaretz, ministry allows ophthalmologist Ali Dabbagh to enter the country.

Entry refused in light of 'security-diplomatic situation' that limits entry of Gaza residents into Israel to 'exceptional humanitarian cases, with an emphasis on medical cases.'

High Court rejects compromise between government and settlers - evacuation set for August 1.

Israel's envoy to U.S. writes that Christians are morethan elsewhere in Mideast. Too bad the Christians disagree.

Occasionally, the Civil Administration does act against Jewish trespassers.

Cars are back out on the streets in Gaza, as Islamic Jihad readies for a victory celebration.

Hebron's Palestinian residents report a spate of harassment since the Golani brigade moved into the city in December.