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.
Why ‘Shylock’ matters: No excuse for this antisemitic slur - opinion
William Shakespeare helped solidify the stereotype in the public imagination in his play 'The Merchant of Venice,' with his notorious depiction of the Jewish moneylender Shylock.
Dangerous, self-destructive anarchy: Why hilltop youth violence must end - opinion
Local sheikhs aren’t the answer to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict - opinion
Preventing the 'Hezbollah model' in Gaza: The 'day after' plans that Israel, US hope for - analysis
Paying for the 'day after': Who will fund Gaza’s reconstruction? - opinion
The donors likely to finance Egypt’s plan include a mix of international and regional actors.
Reporter's Notebook: 'Post' meets with top Hebron sheikh who wants to pull out of PA
Joining the Abraham Accords could be a game changer, but it has opposition from both the Israeli and Palestinian sides and may be torpedoed globally.
Is the Palestinian Authority on the edge of economic collapse, Abbas succession? - analysis
Amid economic crisis and Abbas's aging leadership, the Palestinian Authority faces instability and potential succession battles.
Health professionals issue appeal: Palestinians, Israelis can work together on public health
In response to a polio outbreak in Gaza in the late 1970s, Palestinian and Israeli health workers collaborated on a groundbreaking immunization strategy.
Palestinian Authority can be sued by American terror victims, US Supreme Court rules
The family of Ari Fuld, who was killed in a stabbing attack in 2018 in a shopping center parking lot by a 17-year-old Palestinian terrorist, filed such the suit in 2021.
End of cooperation with Israeli banks may harm Palestinian economy, Palestinians say
On Wednesday, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich cancelled a waiver on cooperation between Israeli and Palestinian banks.
Smotrich orders cancellation of waiver on cooperation with Palestinian banks
This move could effect the collapse of the PA.
Abbas undermines Hamas in letter sent to Macron ahead of Palestine conference
In his letter, Abbas stated, "I emphasize the Palestinian people's commitment to the two-state solution and to its peaceful implementation."
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
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his current government are the obstacles to ending the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
French senior official: June conference not centered on recognizing Palestinian state
Macron previously announced that France might recognize a Palestinian state in June, prompting criticism from Israeli and American officials.
