Middle East

US-brokered meeting over decades-old Mediterranean dispute a ‘positive step,’ State Department says.

Fearing major loss for his Fatah party, Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas will delay May elections, placing blame on Israel for not allowing east Jerusalem voting.

Acting from the West Bank, the group – allegedly connected to Palestinian intelligence – used ‘low-sophistication malware’ to spy on its targets.

Popular Israeli, Jordanian and Egyptian tourist destinations also imperiled by Israel-UAE oil transport deal

Detonation took out both the main and backup electrical systems, according to “The New York Times” • Attack was “beautiful,” says Iranian Parliament Energy Committee head.

Mysterious power outage occurs as Israel hosts US defense secretary, following Vienna talks

Plans in the works are not only to restart funding for UNRWA; the new administration is pushing more fiscal aid and a return to the negotiating table as Palestinians head for elections in May.