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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 Military personnel stand guard on the Rafah border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza Strip

EU border monitors deploy to Rafah Crossing to monitor security

The initial opening was intended to be on Sunday, day 14 of the hostage-ceasefire deal.

The PA admits: UNRWA is a political organization

Democratic countries, together with humanitarian organizations, must confront UNRWA with the PA’s own words and end the charade of a “humanitarian” UNRWA, and stop the violation of human rights. 

Destroyed United Nations (UN) vehicles seen in Rafah, in southern Gaza, January 22, 2025

Relocating Gazans to Jordan, Egypt 'impractical,' former IDF commander says

Since Trump is a new president and intimidates regional countries, it’s possible they’ll stutter a bit. But overall, I don’t think this will lead to any correct or better solution."

By WALLA!
26/01/2025

The region’s true enemy is a sordid mix of criminal jihadist forces

On particular matters concerning Palestinian statehood, it's high time to understand that everyone’s true enemy in the region is not Israel, but a persistently sordid mix of jihadist criminal forces.

Palestinian security personnel and mourners seen in the West Bank city of Nablus, December 27, 2024

IDF launches Operation Iron Wall against Palestinian terror in Jenin as PA exits

Palestinian Authority security forces exited the area following a month-long operation of its own against local Palestinian terror groups.

PA 'ready to accept responsibility in Gaza Strip'

"The Palestinian government has completed all preparations to assume full responsibilities in the Strip," their statement said.

Palestinian PM: Palestinian Authority must be sole ruler of Gaza

Who will run Gaza after the war remains one of the great unanswered questions in the negotiations, which have focused on an immediate ceasefire and exchanging hostages.

By REUTERS
15/01/2025

PA adamant in wanting to manage Gaza without Hamas, Egyptian source says

According to the report, the PA was in contact with the incoming Trump administration on the subject.

Blinken to present post-war Gaza plan on Tuesday

The plan is expected to include a proposed alternative to Hamas's rule, involving the Palestinian Authority and Arab states.

By WALLA!
14/01/2025

It's time to treat the PA as a terrorist enemy, reject two-state solution

We have been told nonstop that in the new, post-October 7 paradigm, Israel will no longer tolerate violations of written agreements. Does this include a new approach to the PA?

By PESACH WOLICKI
11/01/2025
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