Palestinian Authority
The Palestinian Authority is the official governing body of the Palestinian territories and is recognized by all countries that recognize a Palestinian state.
Based in Ramallah, it is currently run by President Mahmoud Abbas and his Fatah Party.
Gaza militia leader Abu Shabab: Haven't ruled out coordination with IDF on aid
"Our weapons are not from Israel - they are simple weapons that we collected from the local population," Abu Shabab said.
Everyone is paying the price for Netanyahu's obsession with power - opinion
French senior official: June conference not centered on recognizing Palestinian state
How will we know the PA has ended the ‘Pay-for-Slay’ policy? - opinion
Hamas terrorists unpaid for nearly three months amid Israel aid blockade - report
According to the report, Hamas’s military wing has struggled not only to pay its fighters but also to buy military equipment.
Disarming Palestinian factions top of Mahmoud Abbas's agenda on Lebanon trip - report
2025 will be the year in which all weapons in Lebanon are brought under state authority, President Aoun told Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
'Unacceptable,' foreign ministries summon Israeli ambassadors over IDF firing near diplomats
The IDF fired warning shots near a delegation of 25 people, after they entered an unapproved area in order 'to distance them.'
Parents of murdered security guard sue PA for compensation
Recently, many lawsuits have been filed against the PA and also against the terrorist organization Hamas, including related to the events of October 7.
Squandering its success in Lebanon: Israel’s insistence on holding territory - opinion
Israel should withdraw from disputed Lebanese positions and support a strengthened Lebanese army presence in the south.
If Mohammed Sinwar is gone, why not replace Hamas in Gaza? - analysis
Never in the past 40 years has Hamas had so many leaders and commanders killed - if the goal is to replace Hamas, now would be the time.
Defense officials see military crackdown on West Bank terror as limited - analysis
The latest attack at Peduel shows that even in areas where the IDF has been most aggressive in the West Bank, there will always be gaps that security forces cannot cover.
Israel needs a miracle or a change of heart by Netanyahu - opinion
Very little if anything has been done by Israel over the last year and a half to start preparing an effective alternative to Hamas in Gaza. Netanyahu does not want Mahmoud Abbas' PA involved.
PA deputy urges Hamas to disarm, calls for 'peaceful resistance'
Hamas "must give up its weapons" and "accept one authority, one legitimacy, and one weapon," Hussein al-Sheikh said.
Voices from the Arab press: Changes in the Palestinian Authority
A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.
European Parliament condemns PA textbooks for six years in a row
The resolutions called for EU funding to the PA to be frozen until textbooks are reformed. It also signaled growing pressure on the European Commission to adopt a similar stance.
