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. 

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Power vacuum: Can an ‘interim’ force work for Gaza?

If the Palestinian Authority can’t even control the West Bank, how will its troops fare in Gaza?

Brazil adopts free trade with Palestinian Authority in show of support

It was not clear whether other Mercosur members would follow Brazil's lead.

By REUTERS
09/07/2024

Gazan Palestinians rejecting Hamas and Iran, want peace, Abbas advisor says

Mahmoud Al-Habbash, an advisor to Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, stressed that Palestinians did not want October 7 and it was time Hamas committed to a ceasefire.

06/07/2024
 Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich gestures at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, on June 24, 2024

Israel transfers $116 million of withheld tax revenue to Palestinians

Since the Hamas-led attack on Israel on October 7, Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has withheld sums earmarked for administration expenses in Gaza.

By REUTERS
03/07/2024

Israel extends cooperation between Israeli and Palestinian banks, official says

The waiver allows Israeli banks to process shekel payments for services and salaries tied to the Palestinian Authority.

By REUTERS
30/06/2024

How Hamas's corrupt leadership harms the people of Gaza

The Palestinian people deserve a better life. It is time to end the radicalization, corruption, hatred, and dead end, in the literal sense, that Hamas have brought about.

By NEVILLE BERMAN
30/06/2024

Israel-Hamas War Day 266: What is happening in Gaza and in the north?

Israeli energy grid prepared for war in North • EU countries warn citizens against travel to Lebanon

Smotrich: cabinet authorized 5 West Bank outposts, sanctions against PA

"The Security Cabinet authorized one outpost for every country that unilaterally recognized Palestine as a state in the last month," Smotrich said.

Netanyahu: Allowing PA to collapse not in Israel's interest

"There is a need to promote actions that stabilize the Palestinian Authority to prevent escalation in the area," Netanyahu said.

West Bank authority transfer to far-right minister may lead to ‘explosive situation,’ experts say

Israeli military shifts West Bank administrative powers to right-wing civil servants led by Bezalel Smotrich, aiming to bolster settlements amid political tensions and economic challenges.

By GIORGIA VALENTE/THE MEDIA LINE
25/06/2024
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