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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'Threats on diplomats' lives are unacceptable,' EU chief says after IDF fires near delegation

The IDF fired warning shots near a delegation of 25 people, after they entered an unapproved area in order 'to distance them.'

21/05/2025

Parents of murdered security guard sue PA for compensation

Recently, many lawsuits have been filed against the PA and also against the terrorist organization Hamas, including related to the events of October 7.

Israel’s insistence on holding Lebanese territory squanders its success

Israel should withdraw from disputed Lebanese positions and support a strengthened Lebanese army presence in the south.

20/05/2025

If Mohammed Sinwar is gone, why not replace Hamas in Gaza?

Never in the past 40 years has Hamas had so many leaders and commanders killed - if the goal is to replace Hamas, now would be the time.

Defense officials see military crackdown on West Bank terror as limited

The latest attack at Peduel shows that even in areas where the IDF has been most aggressive in the West Bank, there will always be gaps that security forces cannot cover.

Israel needs a miracle or a change of heart by Netanyahu

Very little if anything has been done by Israel over the last year and a half to start preparing an effective alternative to Hamas in Gaza. Netanyahu does not want Mahmoud Abbas' PA involved.

PA deputy urges Hamas to disarm, calls for 'peaceful resistance'

Hamas "must give up its weapons" and "accept one authority, one legitimacy, and one weapon," Hussein al-Sheikh said.

 HUSSEIN AL-SHEIKH arrives at the 32nd PLO Central Council session in Ramallah, April 25

Voices from the Arab press: Changes in the Palestinian Authority

A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.

By THE MEDIA LINE
10/05/2025

European Parliament condemns PA textbooks for six years in a row

The resolutions called for EU funding to the PA to be frozen until textbooks are reformed. It also signaled growing pressure on the European Commission to adopt a similar stance.

Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Sen. James Risch (R-ID) speaks during a Senate Foreign R

Republican lawmakers seek to block Palestinian upgrades at UN

The No Official Palestine Entry Act wants to halt US funding to international organizations that offer expanded recognition to the PA and PLO.

By THE MEDIA LINE STAFF
07/05/2025
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