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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'Sons of dogs, release the hostages,' Mahmoud Abbas tells Hamas

He also stressed that "Hamas must end its control of the Gaza Strip and hand over its weapons to the Palestinian Authority." 

No hostages, no humanity: The Palestinians' evasion of responsibility

It should never be forgotten that Hamas sparked this war. It continues to hold hostages. It hides among civilians. Yet, Aghabekian’s commentary features no condemnation of the group.

The Western world wants to keep Israel weak

President Emmanuel Macron of France said so most succinctly this week by averring that Israel “has the right to defend itself, but within proportion.”

France’s Middle East envoy: I have confidence in Macron’s peace plan

"If humanitarian aid does not enter... France is ready to deploy its army and French organizations...to assist with the problem and distribute the aid ourselves,” Bronstein stated. 

PA President Abbas, French President Macron discuss Israel-Hamas ceasefire, reject Gaza plan

The two discussed the possibility of the Palestinian Authority assuming “full responsibility” in Gaza, including security duties.

EU announces €1.6 billion support package for Palestinian Authority reforms

The European Union will provide €1.6 billion in financial support to the Palestinian Authority, contingent on reforms to strengthen its governance and credibility.

By REUTERS
14/04/2025

'Free Palestine'? Snow White should keep her poisoned apples to herself

We would like to believe that life is like Walt Disney film, where villains can suddenly disappear and good people live happily ever after. But we know the reality in the Middle East a bit better.

By ANAT VIDOR
08/04/2025

Will the US Supreme Court hold PLO-PA accountable for 'Pay-for-Slay' policy?

If the US Supreme Court affirms the constitutionality of PSJVTA, the decision would open the door for dozens of terror victims to sue the PLO-PA in US courts.

By MAURICE HIRSCH
03/04/2025
  Yossi Dagan (L) standing with IDF Central Command chief Maj.-Gen. Avi Bluth (R).

Authorities arrest Hamas terrorist threatening to murder Samaria Regional Council head

Khiradi Hassan is the sixth terrorist who has been arrested for threatening to assassinate the Samaria Regional Council Head, Yossi Dagan.

Jerusalem District Court orders seizure of PA funds in Dee family terror lawsuit

Rabbi Leo Dee criticized the PA’s “pay for slay” system, which pays monthly stipends to the families of Palestinian terrorists killed while attacking Israelis.

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