Mohammed Daraghmeh

Palestinian shopkeeper Bilal Dwaik poses for a photo in his store, which sells clothes he imports from China, in the West Bank city Hebron, February 12, 2020. (Majdi Mohammed/AP)

February 18, 2020, 9:45 am

With China closed, Palestinian traders fear losing a good deal

Many West Bank retailers rely on low-cost Chinese imports for stock, but coronavirus scare has throttled supplies and using alternative suppliers will raise prices for customers

By Joseph Krauss and Mohammed Daraghmeh

In this Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020, photo, Israeli Arabs enjoy the day at a playground in the Israeli Arab town Kafr Qasim (AP Photo/Oded Balilty)

February 8, 2020, 10:01 am

Anger at Trump plan seen as potential mobilizer of Arab voters

Proposal to add populated Arab region to future Palestinian state has infuriated many, who view it as a form of forced transfer

By Joseph Krauss and 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

Illustrative: 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