Arab-Americans call for closer ties with the US
Hillary Clinton, the US secretary of state, has described America’s support for Israel as “unshakeable”.
It is her first visit to the region as US secretary of state.
After eight years of the Bush administration, many Arab-American residents in the West Bank are hoping ties with the US will be strengthened.
Al Jazeera’s Mike Hanna reports.
Palestinians sceptical of Israel vote’s impact
Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza are directly affected by the outcome of the elections. But there seems to be little interest in the debate or outcome.
That’s because many Palestinians believe the vote will not change their life under Israeli occupation.
From Ramallah, Nour Odeh reports.
Gazans urge Hamas and Fatah leaders to talks
There is growing pressure on Hamas to reconcile with the rival Fatah movement of Mahmoud Abbas, the Palestinian president.
Many are urging unity in light of Israel’s assault on the Gaza Strip – but how to achieve that is eluding both parties.
Hamas is excluded from any diplomatic discussions, as it is viewed by Israel and many western governments as a “terrorist” organisation.
Al Jazeera’s Mike Kirsch reports.
Humanitarian aid trickles into Gaza
Egypt has been quick to help send aid into Gaza, but rigorous controls imposed by officials at the Israeli-controlled Ouja crossing have held up food aid intended for the Palestinians.
Al Jazeera’s Rawya Rageh reports from Egypt on the painstakingly slow process of getting humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip.
