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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Palestinians to reconsider US ties after veto of bid for full UN membership, Abbas says

The Palestinian Authority faces setbacks in its bid for full UN membership, prompting reevaluation of ties with the US. Israel opposes Palestinian statehood.

American money ear-marked for PA security used to pay families of terrorists from Jenin

The US had all but ceased providing funds for the PA after implementing the 2017 Taylor Force Act, which blocked all funding for the PA general budget.

WFP reports smoother movement of convoys through Kerem Shalom, says famine can be held off

Famine in Gaza can be prevented with sufficient daily aid moving freely through the strip.

Iran’s attack overshadows Palestinian bid for UN membership - analysis

The world, within weeks of Hamas’s barbarism, once again became intoxicated with the idea of a Palestinian state, thinking that this will be the magic potion to all the Middle East’s problems.

17/04/2024

Gaza's 'day after' could have NATO-guided government, Arab sources say

The US, UAE, Egypt, and Jordan explore post-war solutions for Gaza, including an interim government and international support, as Hamas faces potential loss of control.

Overthrowing Jordan and courting Azerbaijan: Iran’s master plan for the region

The Azerbaijanis will never let down their guard, they too were part of the Safavid Empire and can play chess every bit as well as the Iranian mullahs. 

Editor’s Notes: It’s time for a right-wing vision for Israel

it is about time for these brilliant people in think tanks to offer realistic and pragmatic suggestions for how Israel should navigate this turbulence, win this war, and rebuild our country.

12/04/2024

Spain to lobby EU on Palestinian statehood, as UN weighs membership

"We want to stop the humanitarian disaster in Gaza and help kickstart a political peace process leading to the realization of the two-state solution as early as possible," a spokeswoman said.

09/04/2024

Escalating tensions between Fatah, Hamas will impact post-war Gaza

Hamas has recently ramped up efforts to maintain its influence in Gaza post-war, targeting Palestinian Authority actors within the territory.

PA security forces to join upcoming terror campaigns, Palestinian analyst warns

Citing Fatah officials, Palestinian analyst Akram Al-Natsheh predicted that PA security forces would join in the next wave of terror.

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