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Senior diplomats from Jordan and the Palestinian Authority held talks focusing on the escalating humanitarian situation in Gaza and rising Israeli military operations in the West Bank. The leaders coordinated positions on regional stability and peace efforts.
Three Israeli Jews were rescued after entering areas under Palestinian Authority control in the West Bank, which are prohibited for Israelis. This incident follows a separate rescue earlier this month of a woman forcibly taken to Hebron.
Former President Trump has threatened to bomb Oman if it interferes with US actions in the Strait of Hormuz, reiterating his stance on controlling the vital waterway. This comes amidst heightened tensions and threats from Iran to go on the offensive in the Strait if diplomatic efforts with the US fail.
A US District Judge has ruled that a lawsuit by terror victims against the Palestinian Authority and PLO can proceed, stating that the PA's commitment to pay Palestinian prisoners for acts of terrorism may constitute assistance under the Antiterrorism Act.
The ancient Solomon's Pools have become a point of contention, with Israeli officials expressing concern over their disrepair under Palestinian Authority administration and the implications for biblical heritage.
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to halt a $656 million judgment against the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) and the Palestinian Authority. The judgment was issued in connection with attacks against Americans.
Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip resulted in the deaths of at least 15 people, escalating tensions in the region. Meanwhile, a court blocked an Israeli minister's controversial plan to use crocodiles to guard a new prison.
Israel's Supreme Court has ruled that the Palestinian Authority cannot challenge recognized disabilities in terror compensation claims, making them liable once a disability is determined by the National Insurance Institute or a court.
Israel has accused the Palestinian Authority of weaponizing cultural heritage by exploiting UNESCO in its bid to have the 450-acre Sebastia site, with a history dating back 3,000 years, added to the world heritage list.
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is making efforts to revitalize the Palestinian Authority. These attempts aim to strengthen and reform the governing body.
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul warned during a visit to Jerusalem that weakening the Palestinian Authority could create a power vacuum and compromise Israel's security, despite the PA's need for reform.
Recent Israeli attacks in Gaza and the West Bank have resulted in the deaths of several Palestinians, including at least one child in Gaza and a teenager in the West Bank. Human rights organizations have raised concerns about the increasing number of minors killed due to Israeli shooting policies.
The Palestinian Authority has committed to paying public sector employees 50% of their wages and promised repayment, following a period where workers did not receive full salaries.
Several countries have imposed sanctions on Israel due to settler violence in the occupied West Bank, while a UN report equating settlers with Palestinian terrorists drew condemnation. Amnesty International also accused Israel of ethnic cleansing of Bedouin communities in the West Bank, highlighting growing international concern over Israeli actions.
The Israeli army shot and killed a Palestinian man in the Jenin refugee camp in the northern West Bank during an operation by Israeli forces, according to the Palestinian Authority's Ministry of Health.
Ramy Shaath, a former Palestinian Authority official, is facing deportation proceedings from France due to radical public positions he has taken since the start of Israel's ground offensive in Gaza.
The US State Department states that the Palestinian Authority is partially coordinating with Israel on security matters while simultaneously glorifying terror, with recent PLO statements deemed incompatible with Israel's right to exist.
A Palestinian teenager was killed by Israeli gunfire in the occupied West Bank, according to the Palestinian Authority, with the Israeli army stating it opened fire on "stone-throwers" in a Palestinian village.
Yasser Abbas's possible bid for the top position in Fatah has fueled speculation that the 90-year-old Palestinian leader is preparing him as a successor. Critics warn this could further deepen distrust in the Palestinian Authority.
President Donald Trump announced plans to raise U.S. tariffs on European cars to 25%, sparking widespread concern and anger among European nations and industries. This move intensified fears of a trade war between the United States and the European Union.
The Palestinian Authority's Fatah party and its affiliates sweep council vote.
Palestinian territories held their first municipal elections in Gaza in two decades, alongside local elections in the West Bank, with reports indicating a low voter turnout in Gaza despite a festive mood in the West Bank. Voters expressed a desire for change amidst challenging circumstances.
Norway's Foreign Minister expressed hope that the U.S. would pressure Israel to transfer Palestinian Authority tax revenues, as discussions continue on Gaza's future.
A suspect in the 1982 bombing of a Jewish restaurant in Paris, which killed six people, has been extradited by the Palestinian Authority to France. The individual, identified as a key figure in the attack, is now facing a judge decades after the incident.
The Palestinian Authority has accused Israel of responsibility for the death of a released Palestinian prisoner in Egypt, claiming his illness was exacerbated by medical neglect during Israeli detention.
A US$656 million judgment against the Palestine Liberation Organization and the Palestinian Authority has been reinstated by an appeal court. This follows a US Supreme Court ruling in favor of Americans affected by attacks in Israel.
The Palestinian Authority has issued a condemnation regarding evictions taking place in East Jerusalem.
The Greek Prime Minister and the Palestinian Authority president held discussions regarding the latest developments in the Middle East.
Sources reveal that the Palestinian Authority paid half a billion shekels to terrorists through a 'pay-for-slay' scheme, with additional 'special grants' given to those released in recent hostage deals.
At its congress, Germany's CDU party, led by Merz, unanimously approved a motion to cease funding for UNRWA and establish new rules for payments to the Palestinian Authority, contingent on reforms and antisemitism compliance.
The Palestinian Authority is reportedly in dire straits and close to collapse, more than 30 years after its creation, as Israel's hold on the West Bank continues to deepen.
Israel is moving to assert ownership rights in the West Bank, sidelining the Palestinian Authority, and planning new airports for its frontiers in a post-war boom.
Ali Abdel Hamid Shaath, a Palestinian civil engineer and former Palestinian Authority official, is expected to play a key role in the future of Gaza with an unusual plan for its expansion.
New polling by Khalil Shikaki indicates a decline in confidence for Hamas and the Palestinian Authority, growing support for negotiations, and Marwan Barghouti emerging as a potentially decisive successor to Abbas.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu controversially referred to the United Kingdom as an 'Islamic republic' while facing international pressure, including from the US, to condemn recent settler violence against Palestinians in the West Bank. The Israeli military has been criticized for its inaction during these incidents, with plans to transfer law enforcement in the occupied West Bank to police.
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas arrived in Ankara for a meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, amid rising tensions with Israel.
Ashraf Dabbour, a former Palestinian envoy, has been detained in Lebanon over corruption claims. He was previously arrested and released in April based on an international arrest warrant issued through Interpol, stemming from financial corruption charges brought by the Palestinian Authority.
A prominent Palestinian activist has been arrested by the Palestinian Authority (PA) after protesting high fuel prices and alleged corruption, an act many see as a continuation of the PA's campaign to silence critics.
Hamas has reportedly agreed to disarm as part of a peace plan proposed by former President Trump's 'Board of Peace,' which would also involve an Israeli withdrawal from Gaza. However, a Hamas official stated the group would reject the deal if Israel does not approve it, and reports suggest IRGC officials urged Hamas not to sign.
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas has sent letters to Arab nations and the UN, requesting international support to end what he described as 'systemic' settler violence in the West Bank following a recent escalation.
The Palestinian economy is reportedly on a 'cliff edge' after Israeli banks began cutting ties, a move that follows years of attempts by Israel's far-right government to undermine the Palestinian Authority.
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas has decided that the Palestinian territories will hold their first parliamentary elections in 20 years.
Nablus, the economic heart of the occupied West Bank, is experiencing unprecedented poverty and societal decline due to Israel's financial stranglehold on the Palestinian Authority and the proliferation of military checkpoints.
A 32-year-old Palestinian man was killed by Israeli soldiers in the central occupied West Bank, according to the Palestinian Authority's Health Ministry, while Israel stated its soldiers targeted a man throwing objects.
Israel has announced it is taking control of a holy site in Hebron, effectively nullifying a 1997 agreement that granted the Palestinian Authority administrative powers over the area. This move has been confirmed by Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, who stated Israel is now assuming full control.
On June 2, 2014, a unity government was formed between Fatah and Hamas to govern the Palestinian Authority, a body that was dissolved by President Abbas in June 2015.
The Palestinian Authority has condemned Israel's decision to expropriate land near the Nabi Samuel area north of Jerusalem in the occupied West Bank, warning of threats to Palestinian presence.
The Foreign Ministry statement included a picture of a Palestinian Authority court ruling, which PMW claimed ruled in favor of a terrorist prisoner whose pay-for-slay salary had been suspended.
A Fatah opposition figure, Samer Sinijlawi, has accused Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas of holding Palestinians hostage with Western support.
The millionaire businessman son of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is reportedly seeking a steering role in his father's political party. This move comes as a succession battle looms for control of the Palestinian Authority.
A US State Department report has confirmed that the Palestinian Authority continues to make 'pay-for-slay' payments, preventing Washington from offering economic aid to Ramallah under the Taylor Force Act.
Loyalists to the Palestinian Authority (PA) leader secured significant victories in the recent Palestinian municipal polls. While not winning everywhere, they achieved success in various locations, including parts of Gaza.
Palestinians participated in municipal elections across the West Bank and parts of the Gaza Strip, marking the first local polls in several years. These elections were noted by some as the first since the recent conflict in Gaza.
The Palestinian Authority reports that Israeli settler gunfire has resulted in the deaths of two individuals, one of whom was a teenager.
The lawyer for prominent Palestinian prisoner Marwan Barghouti claims his client was severely beaten on three occasions by Israeli guards and attacked by a dog in his cell, prompting condemnation from the Palestinian Authority.
A Fatah conference has been announced as a "test" of the Palestinian Authority's support for prisoners, with those who served 20 years or more in Israeli prisons becoming members.
A mother has made a rare plea for her son who is facing a death sentence, as legal experts note that parental intervention in mitigation introduces a grey area, coinciding with the Palestinian Authority's condemnation of Israel's new law allowing the death penalty for convicted Palestinians.
Dozens of Breslov Hasidim have barricaded themselves inside Joseph’s Tomb in Nablus following a break-in. Nablus is designated as Area A, under the security control of the Palestinian Authority.
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich posted a video on Facebook stating that 'from the river to the sea, there will be only one Jewish state,' in response to Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Mohammed Mustafa.
The United States will provide on-site consular services in two Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank for the first time, a move welcomed by Israel but criticized by the Palestinian Authority as undermining the possibility of an independent state.
Dr. Estephan Salameh, the Palestinian Authority's Minister of Finance and Planning, is on a four-day official visit to Singapore at the invitation of Singapore's Foreign Minister.
The UN missions of 85 countries on Wednesday condemned a series of Israeli measures designed to tighten control over the West Bank, including in areas administered by the Palestinian Authority under the Oslo Accords, in place since the 1990s. It came as Israel's far-right finance minister Bezalel Smotrich said he would pursue a policy of "encouraging the migration" of Palestinians from the occupied West Bank and Gaza Strip.
Syria and Israel held US-mediated talks aimed at easing tensions between the two nations. Discussions reportedly addressed de-escalation and Syria's desire to remain out of Israel-Turkey tensions.
Intensifying restrictions imposed by Israel are impacting every aspect of the West Bank's economic dealings, raising concerns about the Palestinian Authority's ability to remain solvent.
A commentary piece suggests that Hamas should be prohibited from participating in Palestinian Authority elections, drawing lessons from past events like October 7 and January 25, 2006.
Six lion cubs, illegally smuggled into Israel and found in the Palestinian Authority, have been relocated to a South African shelter. Their rescue draws attention to the ongoing issue of illegal wildlife trade.
Justice Sonia Sotomayor refused to pause a $655 million judgment against the Palestinian Authority and PLO over attack claims, allowing collection efforts to continue while they prepare another appeal.
A Board of Peace envoy has arrived in Israel for discussions on the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire plan, as the Palestinian Authority states that an agreement on this phase 'remains on paper' while killings continue.
Israeli forces have reportedly seized land under Palestinian Authority administration in the occupied West Bank to establish a connection between two illegal Israeli settlements.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing accusations of war crimes and calls for his arrest, particularly from NYC Mayor Mamdani, while also dealing with a commission investigating the 'submarine affair' and reports of US warnings against escalating the Gaza war to Iran.
Palestinian and Israeli officials report that Israeli banks have informed their Palestinian counterparts of their intent to terminate critical banking services within weeks, raising fears of an impending economic crisis in the Palestinian Authority.
The Palestinian Authority has announced that legislative elections will be held on November 28, marking the first major elections in nearly two decades. This development comes amidst ongoing Israeli attacks in Gaza, which have resulted in multiple fatalities despite a declared ceasefire.
The Palestinian Authority is preparing to hold its first elections in two decades, with President Abbas reportedly finalizing the date. The vote is seen as an opportunity for new political leadership.
An interview with an ex-general reveals his call to dismantle the Palestinian Authority and address internal threats, citing concerns from IDF and Shin Bet.
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has announced that presidential elections will be held in early 2027, marking the first such elections in over two decades. This announcement comes amidst ongoing international scrutiny regarding Israeli settlement products and their labeling.
The Palestinian Authority has called on its citizens to reject Israel's new land registration system in Area C, labeling it "illegal" and a move towards annexation and land seizure.
The head of Israel's Shin Bet security agency has met with Mohammed Dahlan, a political rival of the Palestinian Authority president, in the UAE.
An op-ed by Vivian Bercovici criticizes Carney's Middle East policy, citing his recent call with Abbas, where he reportedly derided Israel and praised the Palestinian Authority's non-existent reforms, as his latest misstep.
A federal appeals court has reinstated a $655.5 million judgment against the Palestinian Authority and PLO, more than two decades after American families sued over attacks from the Second Intifada. This decision reopens the fight for victims of the conflict.
Student groups at CUNY colleges organized a bake sale to raise funds for Palestinian Authority payments to families of those killed in conflict, referred to as 'mothers of martyrs'.
A young man was killed and four others were injured during clashes with the Israeli army in Nablus, located in the occupied West Bank, according to the Palestinian Authority's Health Ministry.
Hospitals in the West Bank are facing a severe crisis, with Palestinian medical staff planning to strike over wage cuts, staff shortages, and a mounting healthcare crisis that jeopardizes patient care and medical services.
Palestinian officials have hailed local elections held in a Gaza community and the West Bank, viewing them as a significant step towards a long-delayed presidential election. The Palestinian Authority has not held a presidential election in 21 years.
The Palestinian Authority's Foreign Minister has told the Finnish news agency STT that Finland should recognize the State of Palestine.
The Palestinian Authority has extradited a suspect believed to be involved in the 1982 attack in Paris.
A senior British Ministry of Defense adviser, General Edward Ahlgren, met with Ramallah Governor Laila Ghannam, a Palestinian Authority official.
A 23-year-old Palestinian man was killed by gunfire during an attack by Israeli settlers in a village northwest of Ramallah, according to the Palestinian Authority Health Ministry, signaling an escalation of violence.
The Palestinian Authority has issued a condemnation regarding evictions taking place in East Jerusalem.
Bruce Pearl argues that lasting peace in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict requires confronting corruption within the Palestinian Authority and systemic antisemitism, while empowering accountable local leadership.
Israel has welcomed a US offer to provide consular services in a West Bank settlement, while the Palestinian Authority has condemned the move.
The Palestinian Authority's Ministry of Religious Affairs reports that Israeli settlers defaced and set fire to a mosque in the occupied West Bank.
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The Palestinian Authority's deepening budget shortfall is cutting through West Bank society, but is most stark in schools, where reduced teacher salaries and shortened weeks a...