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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Mohammed Dahlan, Gaza's leader in waiting?

As an eventual ceasefire deal in Gaza draws closer, the media speculate whether Mohammed Dahlan’s moment is about to arrive.

MFA: Israel can no longer trust Norway as a partner on the Palestinian issue

Oslo had warned Israel that its decision to revoke diplomatic status of Norwegian officials working with the Palestinian Authority would harm ties between the two countries.

Palestinians push for UN resolution declaring settlements illegal

While the UN General Assembly does not have the enforcement power of the Security Council, the Palestinians view this as a critical step in their ongoing campaign against Israel.

Norway warns Israel of harming diplomatic ties with Oslo

The Foreign Ministry has informed the Norwegian embassy that diplomats posted to the Palestinian Authority in Ramallah can not reside within sovereign Israel, including Tel Aviv. 

Gaza under PA control: A 101-page plan lacking concrete solutions

101-page document reveals the Palestinian Authority's plan to take control of the Gaza Strip.

Everything you need to know about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict

What is the Israeli-Palestinian conflict? Where did it start? Who are the key players involved? Here is everything you need to know.

04/08/2024

Gaza war impacts Jenin, Tulkarm economies as traffic into cities dwindles

According to a report published by the World Bank in May, within the West Bank some 144,000 jobs were lost in addition to some 148,000 jobs belonging to Palestinians who work in Israel.

Calling on Biden-Harris admin. to halt support for PA unity with Hamas

In light of a new unity agreement among Palestinian groups aiming to eliminate Israel, the Zionist Organization of America urges the Biden-Harris administration to halt support for this union.

By MORTON A. KLEIN
28/07/2024

The unseen conflict: North Korea’s discreet war with Israel

North Korea views Israel as a satellite state of the US. Israel therefore remains a collateral damage in Pyongyang-Washington strategic rivalry.

The Oslo paradigm can restore Israel’s legitimacy

'I believe that there is much to be learned from the insights and achievements of the Rabin government some 30 years ago', the author says.

By STANLEY RINGLER
27/07/2024
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