Palestinian Authority
Hamas’s popularity is falling, but Khalil al-Hayya remains more popular than PA’s Abbas - poll
Support for Hamas continues to decline in the West Bank (33%) and Gaza (18%). Palestinians show little trust in the Board of Peace, while 32% prefer NCAG to retain governing responsibility.
Pay-for-slay: Could the Palestinian Authority be held legally liable for October 7?
Jewish settler ambushed near Kiryat Arba, forces rescue abducted woman
Hamas must be banned from Palestinian Authority elections - comment
Palestinian municipal vote reveals shift toward pragmatism, accountability - opinion
Palestinian local elections revealed a stronger-than-expected turnout despite boycott calls, signaling a shift toward accountable governance.
From ally to critic: Rahm Emanuel rethinks US-Israel ties - opinion
In the current political climate, a Jew with even phony or former Zionist leanings has about the same chance of being nominated by the Democratic Party as Putin receiving the Nobel Peace Prize.
Hamas completes Gaza voting for general political bureau head, winner to be announced - report
Hamas’s branches in the West Bank and abroad are expected to complete their voting processes and announce a winner next week, Qatari outlet Al-Alraby stated.
EU condemns Palestinian Authority textbooks containing 'antisemitism, glorification of jihad'
The EU called for any future funding to the PA to be conditional on the removal of ”antisemitic content, incitement to violence and the glorification of martyrdom and jihad” from textbooks.
Palestinian Authority continues to pay terrorists, US State Department report confirms
Under the Taylor Force Act (2018), Washington is unable to offer economic aid to Ramallah until it ends pay-for-slay payments and its statements of public support for terrorism.
West Bank hospitals in crisis as PA reported pays medical staff only fraction of wage for April
Palestinian medical staff in the West Bank are set to strike over wage cuts, staff shortages, and a mounting healthcare crisis that threatens patient care and medical services.
Fatah says it claimed ‘sweeping victory’ in local elections, despite democratic shortcomings
Fatah said it won most local councils, including Jenin, where the Palestinian Authority was previously accused of losing control to Hamas-linked Palestinian Islamic Jihad.
How media misreporting in Turmus Aiya shaped a false wartime narrative - opinion
Misreporting around Route 60 near Turmus Aiya highlights how quickly unverified claims can shape narratives in a volatile conflict.
Palestinian municipal elections signal shifting political dynamics - analysis
The elections will be closely watched to see the trends. If things go well, this could boost the plans for change in Gaza.
Palestinian Authority local elections start for first time in years, including voters from Gaza
The elections, the first of their kind since the October 7 massacre in 2023, will be held in the West Bank and the Gazan city of Deir al-Balah.
