Palestinian police

Egypt reportedly accelerating training of Gaza police force, EU to follow suit

Al-Ain reported Egypt is training a potential Gaza police force to focus on sensitive issues, most notably border and crossing management, which will be key to the next phase of the ceasefire.

|BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
Palestinian police officers seen during a military parade in the West Bank city of Nablus, July 1, 2025
Hamas and Islamic Jihad supporters protest in solidarity with Al-Aqsa Mosque, in Radah, in the southern Gaza Strip, on January 6, 2023.

Israel's Jenin operation aggravates Fatah-Hamas tensions 

The expulsion of two senior Fatah officials sparked angry reactions from several Fatah representatives, including the faction’s armed wing, Aqsa Martyrs Brigades. 

|ByKHALED ABU TOAMEH
A drug addict attends an interview with Reuters at a Hamas-run prison in Gaza City March 1, 2017. Picture taken March 1, 2017.

Palestinian rights groups demand probe into death of preacher in Hamas detention

Mohammed al-Sufi was known for his criticism of Hamas leaders and their ties to Iran and was detained upon his return from Egypt last week.

|ByKHALED ABU TOAMEH
Members of the Palestinian armed factions hold a press conference over the tension in East Jerusalem, in in Gaza City, on October 14, 2022

Lions' Den members turn themselves in to Palestinian security forces

Palestinian media reported that the organization turned to Palestinian security forces with a request to protect Mahmoud Albana, a top commander within the group.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Three residents of Palestinian territories arrested in relation to murder

Two of the suspects were brought to a military court on Thursday and their arrests were extended 11 days.

JANUARY 15, 2021ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Palestinian police officers, wearing masks as a preventive measure against coronavirus

Bulgaria: Thousands protests against government, clash with police

The rally took place on the first sitting of parliament after summer recess. Protesters called it the "Grand National Uprising" in response the government's plan for a new constitution.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020ByREUTERS
People take part in an anti-government demonstration in Sofia, Bulgaria, September 2, 2020.

Suspected Palestinian drug trafficker killed in gunfight with PA forces

Over the past several years, violent clashes have frequently broken out in Balata between PA security forces and Palestinians suspected of various crimes.

FEBRUARY 1, 2018ByADAM RASGON
Members of Palestinian Authority security forces patrol following clashes with Palestinian gunmen in which a Palestinian woman was shot dead, in the old town of the West Bank city of Nablus, November 16, 2016.

PA Police stumble upon explosive devices buried next to West Bank road

The road where the devices were found buried is in Area A, under the Palestinian Authority's security and administrative control.

JANUARY 27, 2018ByADAM RASGON
A Palestinian Authority policeman uses a metal detector while searching for explosive devices in the West Bank, January 2018