NEWS:
The UN accuses Israel of torturing Palestinian children [1] and using them as human shields. (Reuters)
PM Netanyahu says the EU should join the US [2] in pushing for new Israeli-Palestinian peace talks. (AP)
The PA says it will redefine its relations with Israel [3] if American-led peace efforts fail. (Xinhua)
Pres. Abbas' spokesman says he faces mounting internal pressure to join more multilateral agencies [4]. (Xinhua)
The PA signs an agreement with the UNDP [5] to improve infrastructure in "Area C" and occupied East Jerusalem. (PNN)
A group of young Palestinians is launching their own initiative to promote statehood [6] and national development. (The Media Line)
Former Mossad chief Dagan says restartingtalks with Palestinians is a necessity [7] and Israel has a unique opportunity to form new alliances. (Ha'aretz)
Finance Minister Lapid issues a rare criticism of his ally [8], Economy and Trade Minister Bennet over the two-state solution. (Jerusalem Post)
Abbas meets [9] with EU foreign policy chief Ashton. (Xinhua)
Experts say Israel must define its policy [10] for dealing with anti-Palestinian "price tag" violence by Jewish extremists. (AFP)
Leaders of major Jewish-American organizations are increasingly critical [11] of anti-peace statements by Israeli officials. (Ha'aretz)
Statistics show 31% of Palestinians [12] in the occupied territories live below the poverty line. (Ma'an)
Palestinians step up their campaign for Mohammed Assaf [13] in the final stages of this year's Arab Idol TV singing contest. (Reuters)
Hamas issues another death sentence [14] against a Palestinian for collaborating with Israel. (Xinhua)
Hamas is trying to persuade [15] Western countries to remove it from lists of terrorist organizations. (Xinhua)
Hamas finds its political and financialties with Iran under heavy strain [16] because of the war in Syria. (Reuters)
Iran cuts funding for Hamas [17] cultural programs in Gaza. (Al Monitor)
Hamas says PM Erdogan is still planning to visit Gaza [18] at some point. (Ma'an)
Islamic Jihad claims [19] Hamas and Fatah are not doing much for national reconciliation. (Xinhua)
The Israeli Foreign Ministry fails to convince Google [20] to remove the category "Palestine" from its products. (Ha'aretz)
Some Israelis are arguing that its nuclear arsenal is a threat to its own security [21]. (Jerusalem Post)
Israeli settlers stone Palestinian cars [22] near Nablus. (WAFA)
Palestinian tobacco farmers [23] face numerous problems, including a crackdown on the "black economy." (Reuters)
Hamas police are cracking down on women [24] enjoying themselves at Gaza beaches, with numerous restrictions. (Al Monitor)
COMMENTARY:
Rajab Abu Seryya [25] says Salam Fayyad is a huge Palestinian national asset who is loved by the people and will continue to play major role. (Al Ayam, translated by ATFP)
ATFP [26] says it is alarmed by "price tag" violence against Palestinians and welcomes Israeli and Jewish American condemnation of the attacks. (ATFP)
Mitch Ginsberg [27] says, when it comes to some "price tag" attacks, Israeli security forces "are being outwitted by a bunch of 12-year-olds." (Times of Israel)
Nir Hasson [28] says Israel's decision not to classify "price tag" attacks as "terrorism" withholds state support and compensation from its Palestinian victims. (Ha'aretz)
ATFP [29] expresses pride in Mohammed Assaf, the singing phenomenon from the Arab Idol TV show, and urges its friends and supporters to vote for him in the final round. (ATFP)
Ha'aretz [30] says Israelis who believe in democracy must fight government policies of discrimination and exclusion against Palestinians. (Ha'aretz)
Carlo Strenger [31] says Netanyahu doesn't have what it takes to make the bold moves needed for peace. (Ha'aretz)
Gershon Baskin [32] says Israel can't have it both ways: either it can be Jewish and democratic or it can keep the occupied territories. (Jerusalem Post)
Alex Fishman [33] says any Israelis celebrating Sec. Kerry's "failure" on Middle East peace are reacting too soon. (YNet)
George Hishmeh [34] says the US is going to have to get tough with Israel if it expects any cooperation on peace. (Gulf News)
Danielle Spiegel Feld [35] says if Israel doesn't help move the peace process forward, it will make it easier for Palestinians to go back to the UN. (Jerusalem Post)
Ninette Kelley [36] says the massive influx of Syrian refugees into Lebanon is destabilizing the region. (New York Times)
David Pollock and Michael Eisenstadt [37] explain what they think the US gains from its alliance with Israel. (JTA)
Haytham Mouzahem [38] says Hezbollah would like to repair relations with Hamas despite the war in Syria. (Al Monitor)
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