Palestinian Authority
Danon: ISF must focus on disarming Hamas, not becoming another ineffective UN force
For Israel, Gaza ISF's success is defined by results: the complete disarmament of Hamas and the destruction of its tunnels. Ambassador Danon warns against an ineffective, "Blue Helmet"-style mission.
US convenes UNSC, submits resolution regarding Gaza force, Israel not informed beforehand, NSC says
More Palestinians support Oct. 7 massacre now than five months earlier, recent poll finds
Palestinian factions discuss future Gaza governance in closed-door Cairo meeting - Washington Post
From Rabin to Tomer-Yerushalmi: Israel hasn’t learned from political violence - comment
The incitement against Tomer-Yerushalmi proves that in 30 years since Rabin's assassination, we have learned nothing.
Give peace a chance? Not until Palestinians reject terror - opinion
Israel cannot risk a Palestinian state until Palestinians prove they can reject terror and embrace democracy.
The mistake of ‘neither Hamas nor Abbas’: Israel should support bringing the PA into Gaza - opinion
Instead, I propose that Israel officially support the return of the PA to Gaza, conditioned on the implementation of reforms in the PA in both the West Bank and Gaza.
Palestinian Freedom Movement slams Abbas’s decision to appoint interim successor
The movement called for PA president Mahmoud Abbas to be isolated from political and legal life, citing his appointment of an interim president as a constitutional violation.
Israeli FM Gideon Sa'ar: Palestinian Authority 'never stopped' terror stipends, just changed method
Gideon Sa’ar condemns the Palestinian Authority's continued payments to terrorists, calling on Europe to follow Hungary's example and demand accountability.
Palestinian ‘pay-for-slay’ policy isn’t over, watchdog says, citing Saturday payouts
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas had signed a decree in February canceling the program, an announcement which was met with widespread European approval.
Israel will 'take action' if Hamas fails to return hostage remains, Israeli official tells 'Post'
In an unusual move, Israel allowed a Hamas representative to enter the Israeli-controlled area of the Gaza Strip to work with Egyptian representatives and the ICRC in locating the hostage remains.
Abbas names Hussein al-Sheikh as interim successor in case of death - report
According to the new clause, elections for a new president will be held over a three-month period, according to Israeli media, during which al-Sheikh would act as president.
Hamas selects Amjad Shawa to head new Gaza board - KAN
Shawa's approval occurred during a meeting last week between Hamas, the Palestinian Authority, and Egyptian intelligence in Cairo, according to KAN, though his official appointment depends on the US.
Netanyahu: Israel will not agree to Turkish soldiers in post-war Gaza
The prime minister further stated that Israel will not agree to the Palestinian Authority (PA) taking part in governing the Gaza Strip "unless it undergoes fundamental change."
Our visit to the Muqata’a: When the war ended, we visited PA leaders - opinion
PA head Abbas welcomed us warmly, saying, among other things: 'We want peace. We strive for a demilitarized Palestinian state alongside the State of Israel.'
