Asia Palestine After 141 days of hunger strike in Israeli jails, Palestinian prisoner Hisham Abu Hawash reached an agreement with the Israeli occupation authorities guaranteeing his release on 26 February, considered as a "victory" against the Israeli occupation
Asia Palestine Israeli settlers set fire to two mosques north of Ramallah, in the occupied West Bank, and spraied the word "revenge" on walls, according to local witnesses, in an unprecedented episode of escalating hostilities
Asia Palestine Palestinian local elections revealed a stronger-than-expected turnout despite boycott calls, signaling a shift toward accountable governance
Asia Palestine The city of Deir al-Balah in central Gaza held its first elections in more than 20 years, though for a small fraction of the shattered territory’s population; municipal elections also took place in the West Bank
Asia Palestine Good Friday in Jerusalem’s Old City were open to only a few worshippers, as Israeli restrictions and regional war limited access: traditional processions were cancelled, Mass attendance capped at 50 people, in contrast to thousands who normally take part