Palestinian local councils boycott American officials, journalists; Fayyad says he would give up any aid that is dependent on political conditions; Fatah calls for Hamas to join effort. Read the full story

The Syrian government has transferred long-range Scud missiles to Hezbollah in a move that threatens to alter the Middle East’s military balance, Israeli and U.S. officials alleged. Read the full story

Arab League chief Amr Moussa has said that Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas had told him he would not enter indirect talks with Israel, only days after the Palestinian side had agreed to the contacts. Read the full story