News:
Israeli [1] and Palestinian [2] pathologists [3] disagree [4] over what killed [5] Palestinian official [6]Abu Ein [7]. (AP/New York Times/Washington Post/Ma’an/PNN/Ha’aretz/Times of Israel)
Thousands [8] of Palestinians attend [9] Abu Ein’s funeral [10]. (Reuters/Ma’an/Ha’aretz)
Pres. Abbas says all options to respond [11] to the killing of Abu Ein are up for debate. (Ma’an)
The PA may be considering freezing security cooperation [12] with Israel. (Times of Israel)
PM Netanyahu [13] assures the PA that Israel will investigate the death of Abu Ein. (JTA)
DM Ya’alon expresses “regret” [14] over the death of Abu Ein. (AFP)
The US, EU and UN [15] call on Israel to conduct a "swift and transparent investigation [16]" into the death of Abu Ein. (Ha’aretz/Times of Israel)
Switzerland will convene state parties to the Fourth Geneva Convention [17] to discuss the Israeli occupation. (Ha’aretz)
France’s Senate [18] approves a resolution asking the government to recognize the State of Palestine. (AP)
Israel criticizes [19] the decision [20] of the Irish parliament [21] to adopt a non-binding resolution [22]supporting an independent Palestinian state. (AP/AFP/PNN/JTA)
The Danish Parliament [23] will debate a motion calling for the recognition of the State of Palestine. (Ma’an)
The State Department tells Ya’alon [24] that American opposition to the settlements in occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem will outlast Pres. Obama. (Jerusalem Post)
UN Middle East Peace Envoy Serry arrives in Gaza [25] to meet with Palestinian officials and Hamas leaders. (Ma’an)
The Shin Bet says members of the Lehava group [26] have confessed to the arson attack against the Hebrew-Arabic Jerusalem school. (Jerusalem Post)
A poll suggests [27] 63% of Israelis favor peace talks [28] with the Palestinians. (Ha’aretz/Ynet)
Israeli Justice Minister Livni [29] and Opposition Leader Herzog [30] join forces against Netanyahu [31] for the upcoming election [32]. (AP/New York Times/JTA/Ha’aretz)
Israeli Finance Minister Lapid [33]says Israel should approach the Arab League [34] for a regional agreement. (Times of Israel/Jerusalem Post)
A New York judge [35] says the Arab Bank must face [36] a civil suit in May over Hamas attacks. (Reuters/Ha’aretz)
Moderate Syrian rebels forge [37] a joint defense pact to help shield them from government forces and ISIS. (Reuters)
Commentary:
The Daily Star [38] says the death of Abu Ein must provoke an international reaction. (Daily Star)
Amos Harel [39] says this is a critical moment for Israeli-Palestinian security coordination. (Ha’aretz)
Akiva Eldar [40] says Economy Minister Bennett is a “divider not a uniter” for Israel. (Al-Monitor)
Ori Nir [41] says during this election season, Jewish Americans have a chance to speak up publicly to support those in Israel who share their values and vision. (Ha’aretz)
Matthew Duss [42] asks if Europe can stop Israel from electing another right-wing government. (Foreign Policy)
The New York Times [43] says any use-of-force authorization must be accompanied by a thorough debate about American policy toward ISIS. (New York Times)
Michael Young [44] says the indifference shown for the plight of Syrian refugees is a “moral deficiency.” (Daily Star)
Alan Philps [45] says the CIA is a central part of the US establishment, even if it seems like it should be on the back foot over the senate report on torture. (The National)
Joyce Karam [46] says the CIA torture report further damages an already “teetering US credibility and moral standing” in the Middle East. (Al Arabiya)
Abdul Rahman Al Rashed [47] asks if Chicago is a more dangerous city for a Saudi student than Riyadh. (Al Arabiya)
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