Palestinian Authority
The Palestinian vacuum: Hamas is losing support, but nothing is filling the void - analysis
Hamas is losing support, but nothing is replacing it, leaving Palestinian politics with a deepening vacuum
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Bipartisan House group warns PA fiscal collapse could strengthen Hamas, Iran-backed groups
Palestinians increasingly favoring ‘peaceful negotiations’ over ‘armed resistance’ - poll
PA's UK Embassy praises Foreign Sec. Miliband's ban on trade with West Bank settlements
Ahead of October 27: How a new government could change Israel’s course - opinion
Given current daunting national challenges – domestic, regional, and international – it is worth examining the positions and likely policies of those who could soon form the next government.
PA's massive military build-up in West Bank poses October 7-style threat to Israelis, report warns
Making the situation of particular concern, the report highlighted, is the fact that the Palestinian force is now armed with what is understood to be tens of thousands of weapons.
Will Mahmoud Abbas actually let Palestinians vote? Critics say he's testing the waters first
PALESTINIAN AFFAIRS: The PA president wants to remove any Israeli claim that Palestinians are not a partner for peace,’ said one Palestinian analyst, after the election announcement.
Israeli think tank urges tougher measures against Turkish consulate, limiting diplomatic presence
Among the recommendations are revoking diplomatic benefits, canceling work visas, restricting freedom of movement in Israel, and removing immunity from diplomatic vehicles.
Each terrorist death closes a door to more terrorism - opinion
You say, “the death penalty is vengeance disguised as deterrence.” Sorry, there is no “disguise” here; it is unapologetically vengeance. And it would only be for tried and convicted terrorists.
Twenty-six years after Camp David, Israel needs a new security doctrine - opinion
The only practical foundation for any future arrangement will emerge only when a profound change in Palestinian consciousness takes place.
PA's Mahmoud Abbas, Gaza panel head Shaath speak in first publicized call since NCAG's formation
Shaath, a former deputy minister for the PA, was reported to have thanked Abbas for the call, claiming it was impactful.
Is the Gaza peace plan dead? - opinion
In mid-2026, Trump’s 20-point Gaza peace plan can best be described as wilting. While still formally in play, phase two is largely stuck.
German FM warns weakening PA could create power vacuum, would compromise Israel's security
"The PA is not perfect and is in urgent need of reform. However, weakening the PA does not serve Israel's security," said German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul during a visit to Jerusalem.
IDF, Border Police rescue ten civilians who entered Kalkilya to search for stolen motorcycle
According to a police statement regarding the incident, the Israelis entered the city in an attempt to locate a motorcycle that had been stolen from the settlement of Elad.
