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Ex-general calls to dismantle Palestinian Authority, squash internal threats - interview

According to Wiener, "If the IDF chief says the PA is a threat and the Shin Bet says this also, this could change the public view and then help convince the Americans. This is the agenda."

Bithonistim President and former Brig. Gen. Erez Wiener.
Israeli security forces stand guard as Palestinians and Israeli activists protest against a new Israeli settlement in the village of Deir Abu Mishal, near Ramallah in the West Bank, June 19, 2026.

Civil Administration forces rescue Israeli who entered Ramallah overnight

Yasser Abbas, member of the Fatah Central Committee, attends the announcement of results of the 8th General Conference of Fatah during a press conference in Ramallah, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, May 18, 2026.

France got Palestinian elections, got Abbas’s son instead - opinion

Former Palestinian Authority foreign minister and Palestinian envoy to the United Nations Nasser al-Qudwa, who is related to Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat (portrait), has been critical of Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas. PremiumPremium

'No law, no political program': Mahmoud Abbas's Fatah rival says reforms are a sham


PA faces pressure from Israel, US to rein in West Bank terror groups

The Palestinian Authority has come under attack for failing to order its security forces to engage IDF soldiers and settlers. 

  Palestinians including gunmen gather during a protest following the death of senior Palestinian militant Nasser Abu Hmaid who was jailed by Israel and died in an Israeli hospital where he had been moved to after his health deteriorated, in Ramallah in the West Bank December 20, 2022.

Palestinian journalists seriously injured in IDF clashes

IDF, Palestinian reports disagree about alleged second casualty

 Israeli forces entered Ramallah on June 7, 2023 and demolished the home of the terrorist behind the November Jerusalem bus stop bombings.

Israeli forces demolish Ramallah home of Jerusalem bomber

Israeli media, citing Palestinian reports, stated that a Palestinian photojournalist was seriously injured by IDF fire during the night's clashes. 

Israeli forces entered Ramallah on June 7, 2023 and demolished the home of the terrorist behind the November Jerusalem bus stop bombings.

Two Palestinians, including toddler, shot at West Bank military post

One of the victims is a 3-year-old toddler who is currently in critical condition.

 MDA ambulance and medics (illustrative).

Abbas’s Fatah unfazed by Hamas victory in university elections

Hamas, for its part, views the results of the elections as a vote of confidence in its ideology and armed “resistance” against Israel.

 PA HEAD Mahmoud Abbas told Maher Yunis: ‘We are proud of you... You are the beacon of light of this nation.

Palestinians, settlers clash near Ramallah - Palestinian report

About five people were injured in the incident, with one Palestinian security officer in severe condition after being shot in the head.

 A Palestinian protester uses a sling to hurl stones towards Israeli troops during clashes at a protest in support of Palestinian prisoners on hunger strike in Israeli jails, near the Jewish settlement of Beit El, near the West Bank city of Ramallah May 11, 2017

Hamas wins student council election at Bir Zeit University

Last week, the Hamas-affiliated Islamic Bloc won in the elections for the student council at An-Najah University in Nablus, the largest Palestinian university in the West Bank.

 Palestinian students supporting Hamas take part in an election campaign for students' council at Palestine Polytechnic University in Hebron, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank March 13, 2023.

PA rejects US quick fix on settlements, won't resume Israeli security ties

The Palestinian Authority is not looking for a quick fix, or a delay, but rather an end to settlement activity

 PALESTINIAN AUTHORITY leader Mahmoud Abbas addresses PA officials in Ramallah.

Palestinians accuse Israel of ‘poisoning’ father of Dizengoff terrorist

Similar conspiracy theories were spread after the death of PLO leader Yasser Arafat, although a French investigation found no evidence of foul play.

 Father of Palestinian gunman Raed Hazem who opened fire in a Tel Aviv bar and killed two Israelis, reacts after his son was killed by Israeli forces, in Jenin in the Israeli-occupied West Bank April 8, 2022

Palestinians vow to confront 'fascist' new government

Palestinian leaders from Fatah and Hamas called for unity and popular resistance against the incoming Israeli government.

Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh  in Ramallah. August 25, 2020