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Mohammed Daraghmeh
In this photo from September 23, 2019, Two Arab Israeli women overlook the Mediterranean sea, in the mixed Arab and Jewish city of Jaffa, near Tel Aviv. (AP Photo/Oded Balilty)
September 29, 2019, 6:05 pm
Strong election showing revives old dilemma for Arab Israelis
Vowing to translate its gains at the polls to political influence, Joint List faces challenge of how to do so while remaining outside the government
By Joseph Krauss and Mohammed Daraghmeh
A Palestinian woman chants slogans during a rally in front of the prime minister's office, in the West Bank city of Ramallah,September 2. 2019. (AP Photo/Nasser Nasser)
September 2, 2019, 11:28 pm
Palestinian women protest after suspected ‘honor killing’
Family of Israa Ghrayeb, suspected in her death, claims she jumped from a balcony while receiving ‘treatment’ for demonic possession
By Mohammed Daraghmeh
A Palestinian protester sets alight an America flag during clashes with Israeli troops at a protest against US President Donald Trump's decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, near the West Bank city of Ramallah on December 7, 2017. (AFP PHOTO / ABBAS MOMANI/File)
August 19, 2019, 11:20 pm
US scraps West Bank conference over Palestinian protests
Gathering of alumni of US educational and cultural programs canceled after PA says it was meant to circumvent Ramallah’s boycott of Trump administration
By Mohammed Daraghmeh and Joseph Krauss
In this photo from February 13, 2017, tourists point at the Treasury, in Jordan's Petra archaeological park. (AP Photo/Sam McNeil, File)
August 14, 2019, 1:21 pm
Jordan halts filming of movie that suggests Jews had a historical presence there
Director of ‘Jaber’ rejects ‘childish’ claim that fictional caper showing boy who discovers Hebrew writing on rock in Petra will lead Israel to stake claim to ancient city
By Mohammed Daraghmeh
US Rep. Rashida Tlaib, (Democrat-Michigan), center, testifies before a House Oversight and Reform Committee hearing, in Washington, DC, July 12, 2019. (McNamee/Getty Images/ AFP)
July 15, 2019, 7:52 pm
Palestinians denounce Trump tweets against hometown hero Tlaib
Palestinian Authority says US president’s remarks about Michigan congresswoman are an ‘insult to the Statue of Liberty’
By Mohammed Daraghmeh
In this Tuesday, February 13, 2018 file photo, Palestinian activist Ahed Tamimi stands inside the Ofer military prison near Jerusalem. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit, File)
October 21, 2018, 1:04 pm
Palestinian protest icon goes from jail cell to VIP suite
17-year-old Ahed Tamimi is celebrated by activists and politicians throughout Europe and the Middle East over video of her slapping and kicking an Israeli soldier
By Mohammed Daraghmeh and Josef Federman
Palestinian children use laptops at the Ziad Abu Ein School in the West Bank city of Ramallah, September 8, 2018 (AP Photo/Majdi Mohammed)
September 20, 2018, 11:06 am
Palestinian schools strive to modernize classrooms
Palestinian educators hope to use technology and arts to encourage critical thinking and creativity, over the more traditional methods of memorization and obedience
By Mohammed Daraghmeh
Palestinian protesters chant slogans and confront Israeli forces on September 14, 2018, as they demonstrate against the blocking of the road leading to the Palestinian Bedouin village of Khan al-Ahmar in the West Bank. (AFP PHOTO / ABBAS MOMANI)
September 16, 2018, 10:43 am
Slated for demolition, Bedouin village turns to Europe as last hope
Activists, residents wait to see if international outcry will prevent razing of West Bank hamlet located in area earmarked for Israeli development
By Mohammed Daraghmeh and Josef Federman
In this November 6, 2008 photo, Rashida Tlaib, a Democrat, is photographed outside the Michigan Capitol in Lansing, Michigan. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
August 8, 2018, 11:58 pm
West Bank relatives cheer for first Palestinian woman headed to Congress
Family certain Democrat Rashida Tlaib, running unopposed in Michigan, will ‘serve Palestine’ in House of Representatives and oppose Trump
By Mohammed Daraghmeh
Palestinian Authority President President Mahmoud Abbas attends a meeting with the Revolutionary Council of the ruling Fatah party in the West Bank city of Ramallah, on March 1, 2018. (AFP Photo/Abbas Momani)
March 22, 2018, 10:52 am
Abbas health scares spark succession talk
Sources say PA president was forced to cancel a visit to Venezuela, and has a heart specialist at presidential compound whenever he is there
By Mohammed Daraghmeh
From left in front row, Hamas leader in the Gaza Strip Yahya Sinwar, Head of Palestinian General Intelligence Majid Faraj, Head of the Hamas political bureau Ismail Haniyeh, PA Prime Minister Rami Hamdallah and an Egyptian mediator hold their hands up during a meeting in Gaza City, October 2, 2017. (AP Photo/Prime Minister Office, File)
October 12, 2017, 9:17 am
Hamas, Fatah reach Palestinian unity deal at Cairo talks
Gaza-based terrorist organization says reconciliation talks with West Bank rivals successful, wider negotiations to follow in coming weeks
By Fares Akram and Mohammed Daraghmeh
A Palestinian Fatah member receives greetings, after being released from a Hamas jail in front of the interior ministry, in Gaza City, October 1, 2017. (AP Photo/Khalil Hamra)
October 1, 2017, 9:41 pm
Palestinian reconciliation faces perilous road ahead
PA prime minister, Fatah officials, Egyptian mediators, and Hamas leaders set to meet Monday in coastal enclave to work on deal
By Fares Akram and Mohammed Daraghmeh
Palestinian activist Issa Amro participates in a demonstration in the West Bank city of Hebron, February 26, 2016. (AP Photo/Mahmoud Illean, File)
September 10, 2017, 6:51 pm
Palestinians release activist jailed for Facebook post
Issa Amro, 35, was imprisoned for criticizing PA security services’ arrest of another critic of Abbas
By Mohammed Daraghmeh
Palestinian activist Issa Amro participates in a demonstration in the West Bank city of Hebron, February 26, 2016. (AP Photo/Mahmoud Illean, File)
September 6, 2017, 4:59 am
Palestinian activist arrested by PA begins hunger strike
Human rights groups blast treatment of Issa Amro, arrested for criticizing detention of local journalist who called for Mahmoud Abbas’s resignation
By Mohammed Daraghmeh
Palestinian activist Issa Amro arrives for a hearing at the Ofer military court on July 9, 2017, in the town of Betunia, near the West Bank city of Ramallah. (AFP Photo/Abbas Momani)
September 5, 2017, 4:28 pm
Rights groups slam PA for detaining Palestinian activist
Amnesty International official says arrest of Issa Amro is part of Abbas government’s ‘repressive campaign against free speech’
By Mohammed Daraghmeh
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