Palestinian Authority
Fatah Central Committee secretary-general reveals Hamas talks in Turkey, doubts elections - report
According to a source who spoke with the Palestinian Press Network, Rajoub also met with mukhtars, or clan leaders, from the Gaza Strip in an effort to potentially create his own alliance.
Can Fatah’s Democratic Reform faction handle peace with both Israel and Hamas?
Abbas faces pressure over whether to postpone long-delayed Palestinian elections
Tony Blair disputes former UK UN envoy claims that he pushed PA to remove 'Palestine' from textbook
The Palestinian Authority is not ideal. It is necessary for Gaza - opinion
A reformed PA is not a perfect solution, but it is the most viable option for replacing Hamas as Gaza’s governing authority.
Turkey reaffirms backing for Hamas as foreign minister meets with Khalil al-Hayya - report
This appears to be the first high-level meeting that Hayya has had since being elected to his new role on July 20. Hamas said Khalil al-Hayya had been elected head of its political bureau.
IDF increases West Bank deployment to 26 battalions amid sharp rise in violence
It is not yet clear whether the additional deployment will remain in place throughout the summer, as the military continues to reassess a rapidly shifting situation.
Who is Andy Slaughter, UK's Labour Party's new anti-Israel Solicitor General? - explainer
Ultimately, Slaughter’s elevation to the role of Solicitor General places an official with a long-standing record of critical positions on Israel into a key governmental advisory post.
Supreme Court bars PA from challenging recognized disabilities in terror compensation claims
The court ruled that once the National Insurance Institute, or a court, determines a terror victim has an existing disability, the Palestinian Authority could be liable for providing compensation.
PA's Abbas calls for end to 'systemic' settler violence, requests support from UN, Arab leaders
The President of the Palestinian National Authority sent letters to Arab nations and the UN requesting international support after violent incidents in the West Bank saw an uptick in the last week.
Israel must confront terror, settler violence with equal resolve - editorial
Every attack on civilians deserves condemnation. Israel cannot allow political considerations to weaken enforcement against settler violence.
EU, World Bank funds saved Palestinian Authority from economic collapse, INSS finds
Western funding from the EU and World Bank has kept the Palestinian Authority afloat as Israeli tax transfers fell, while Arab states provided only a small share of the aid.
PA must end torture, arbitrary detention of Palestinians in West Bank, UN rights office demands
Individuals, including children, are being held by the PA security force despite court orders for their release, the UN office confirmed.
IDF prepares to demolish homes of terrorists who carried out West Bank shooting attack
The two terrorists had committed a shooting attack on Friday, killing 27-year-old Maj. Yuval Ezra and 32-year-old Chief Sgt. First Class (res.) Benayahu Melet.
