UN must publish secret agreement with Israel on Gaza reconstruction, Palestinians say. Read more about Why has UN rebuilt just one house in Gaza? 

Last year’s Israeli attack eliminated what was left of Gaza’s middle class, UN says. Read more about Palestinians worse off than ever as settler numbers soar, says UN 

Meanwhile, what is behind the game of musical chairs Mahmoud Abbas is playing in Ramallah? Read more about Hamas refuses Tony Blair's invitation to London, official says 

UK government makes several false statements in reply to petition calling for Israeli prime minister’s arrest. Read more about 80,000 in UK demand Netanyahu arrest 

Israel has denied contacts with Hamas, but several initiatives seem to be underway. Read more about Are Israel and Hamas really talking about ending Gaza siege? 

Deadbeat states – including Turkey, Kuwait and United Arab Emirates – have failed to deliver a single dollar of reconstruction aid they promised for Gaza. Read more about International aid agencies call for sanctions on Israel over Gaza “stalemate”