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Mohammed Daraghmeh
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
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas speaks during a meeting of the Palestinian leadership in the West Bank city of Ramallah, July 25, 2017. (AFP/Abbas Momani)
August 11, 2017, 2:02 pm
PA chief Abbas issues decree curbing free speech online
Ramallah has blocked 30 websites in the past month, most of them belonging to Palestinian leader's main rivals Mohammed Dahlan and Hamas
By Mohammed Daraghmeh
Palestinian women pray near the Lions Gate in Jerusalem's Old City, Tuesday, July 25, 2017. (AP Photo/Oded Balilty)
July 27, 2017, 1:21 am
Jerusalem Palestinians find voice through prayer protests
Through prayers in the streets, Muslims show newfound unity after being sidelined by Israeli and Palestinian leaders
By Mohammed Daraghmeh and Karin Laub
Hundreds of supporters of exiled former Gaza strongman Mohammed Dahlan carry a banner with his picture during a protest against metal detectors Israel erected at the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem, in Gaza City, Thursday, July 20, 2017. (AP/Adel Hana)
July 20, 2017, 9:02 pm
Power-sharing deal between former foes taking shape in Gaza
Agreement emerging between Hamas rulers and nemesis Mohammad Dahlan as supporters stage rally for former strongman
By Fares Akram and Mohammed Daraghmeh
Egyptian trucks carrying fuel enter Gaza's power plant in Nusseirat, in the central Gaza Strip, Wednesday, June 21, 2017. (AP Photo/Adel Hana)
June 22, 2017, 4:20 pm
Gaza power plant back on, with help of alliance of old foes
Egypt, Hamas and Abbas's former ally Mohammad Dahlan reportedly join forces against the Palestinian Authority to restore electricity to Gaza
By Fares Akram and Mohammed Daraghmeh
In this Monday, June 5, 2017 photo, the Mayor of Hebron Tayseer Abu Sneineh greets a shopkeeper at a market in the West Bank city of Hebron. (AP Photo/Nasser Shiyoukhi)
June 15, 2017, 4:33 pm
Palestinian mayor in Hebron brushes off his murderous past
Tayseer Abu Sneineh shows no remorse for role as gunman in 1980 attack that killed 6 Israeli settlers, but says he's now committed to peace
By Mohammed Daraghmeh
A section of 21 kings, presidents and top officials from the Arab League summit get ready for a group photo, at a gathering near the Dead Sea in Jordan on Wednesday, March 29, 2017. (AP Photo/ Raad Adayleh)
March 30, 2017, 4:23 pm
Arab leaders ready to work with Trump on Mideast peace deal
Affirming 2002 Arab Peace Initiative, Arab League summit undercuts Israel's talk of regional relations preceding progress on Palestinian issue
By Karin Laub and Mohammed Daraghmeh
A section of 21 kings, presidents and top officials from the Arab League summit pose for a group photo, at a gathering near the Dead Sea in Jordan on Wednesday, March 29, 2017. (AP Photo/ Raad Adayleh)
March 30, 2017, 3:18 am
Arab leaders ready to work with Trump on Mideast peace deal
Middle East envoy Greenblatt says Israeli-Palestinian deal 'not only possible,' but would have positive impact for region and globe
By Karin Laub and Mohammed Daraghmeh
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas attends the Arab League summit at the Dead Sea, Jordan, March 29, 2017. (AP Photo/Raad Adayleh)
March 29, 2017, 11:12 pm
Jordan FM says Arab summit ends with ‘message of peace’
Leaders of 21 nations send signal to Donald Trump: No normalization with Israel without Palestinian deal
By Karin Laub and Mohammed Daraghmeh
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