A “cultural advisor” to UK troops in Afghanistan suggests that Islam is a “danger facing the West.” Read more about Why is critic of Islam advising Britain's military? 

Major politicians in the UK are increasingly unafraid to talk critically of Israeli policies, and some are even advocating a national ban on products made in illegal Israeli settlements. Read more about Is Palestine going mainstream in British politics? 

The violence of the Palestinian Authority police is not unexpected, yet it was still shocking to see such unfettered brutality on the streets of Ramallah in the middle of the afternoon. Read more about Palestinians reclaim streets despite PA police repression 

Many Palestinians and external experts say the developments inside the PA and its security services are worrying. Read more about Repressive PA police trained, equipped by Western donors 

A monthly roundup of photographs documenting Palestine, Palestinian life, politics and culture, and international solidarity with Palestine. Read more about Month in Pictures: June 2012 

Residents of Susya fight to remain on their land as Israel hands down orders to demolish the whole West Bank village. Read more about Israel orders destruction of entire West Bank village 

A nine-month investigation by Al Jazeera into the death of Yasser Arafat has revealed that that there was a high level of polonium, a highly radioactive element, inside his body when he died. Read more about Scientific probe indicates Arafat was murdered 

Palestinians in Israel are protesting draft legislation which would make national service mandatory, despite the state’s system of discrimination against the community. Read more about Knesset moves to force national service on Palestinians in Israel  

A new play addresses the Palestinian Authority’s addiction to “green medicine” — the $1 billion in foreign aid it receives annually. Read more about Play satirizes how aid donors sideline Palestinians 

A new report funded and supported by the UK government that accuses Israel of violating international law with its treatment of Palestinian child detainees was launched in London this week. Read more about Israel treats every Palestinian child as "potential terrorist": government-backed UK study