Palestinian Authority

On either side of the wall: One Palestinian votes, another waits - opinion

The surge in Palestinian participation in Israel’s elections raises a question beyond the results: Why does the right to choose Palestinian leaders remain postponed by a Palestinian decision?

A woman votes during the national election in the Arab city of Umm al-Fahm, northern Israel, October 27, 2026
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas speaks during the foundation stone ceremony of the Innovation and Excellence Compound in the West Bank city of Ramallah on September 9, 2026; illustrative

Could Israel's elections lead to a breakthrough with the Palestinians? Abbas says it can - analysis

Chair of the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and Israel, South African judge Navanethem "Navi" Pillay (R) speaks next to member of the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territor

'Legitimazes Jihad': Foreign Ministry slams UN report accusing Israel of genocide

European Union flags flutter outside the European Commission headquarters in Brussels, Belgium Februrary 26, 2026.

The West Bank must not hold Israel’s European security ties hostage - opinion


IDF probes alleged arson attack on Biblical High Priest Eleazar's tomb near Nablus in West Bank

The IDF is investigating a suspected arson attack on the West Bank tomb believed to belong to Eleazar the Priest, the biblical son of Aaron, after footage of the alleged incident circulated online.

The tomb believed to belong to Eleazar the Priest in the West Bank after a reported act of arson against it, October 22, 2026.

Settler violence threatens Israel’s rule of law, international standing, legal expert tells ‘Post'

Shany’s remarks came days after extremist settlers attacked a European delegation and an American photojournalist in two separate incidents.

Israeli settlers next to a fire amid clashes with Palestinians during olive harvest in Abu Falah near Ramallah in the West Bank, October 16, 2026.

Palestinians challenge Abbas's decision to postpone election in new court filing

New Path list founder Samer Sinijlawi told the 'Post' that the court challenge was “about defending the right of Palestinians to choose their representatives and hold their leaders accountable."

An elderly Palestinian man (C) casts his ballot at a polling station during municipal elections in the West Bank city of Hebron on April 25, 2026.

As airstrikes in Gaza continue, support for 'armed resistance' grows, Hamas popularity drops - poll

Though Marwan Barghouti remains the most popular figure in Palestinian politics, support for independent figures like Bashar Masri and Mustafa Barghouti is steadily growing.

Palestinian boys and men chant and carry a Hamas flag during the funeral procession for commanders Izz al-Din al-Beik and Mohannad Abu al-Foul in Gaza City, Gaza Strip, on September 29, 2026.

Iran, Turkey, Kuwait, Pakistan, PA leave Baku conference when Herzog spoke, but Qatari Emir stayed

The discrepancy between the Iranian media report and eyewitness accounts raises questions regarding Iran's motivation in framing Qatar's actions toward Israel.

President Isaac Herzog at Seventh Summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) in Baku.

EU, UK, Canada 'deeply regret' Abbas decision to postpone PA legislative elections

The foreign ministers of Australia, Canada, France, and the UK also said that Abbas' decision to postpone elections would "once again deprive Palestinians of the opportunity to vote."

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas attends the eighth Fatah Conference in the West Bank city of Ramallah on May 14, 2026.

Eisenkot wants a new direction. His Palestinian policy has a problem - opinion

Does Gadi Eisenkot's vision point toward a political settlement or a more sustainable management of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?

Gadi Eisenkot, head of the Yashar Party, speaks to the Jerusalem Post ahead of elections in September 2026.

Two-state solution a 'trap we set for Israel,' Lebanon-based Fatah official brags

“We know the trap we have set for Israel by demanding a two-state solution. But Israel understands why it does not want to give us a state: it knows what the future could hold,” said Abu Shahab.

Palestinian children hold placards with a portrait of Yasser Arafat during a rally by Fatah supporters marking the 21th death anniversary of the late former Palestinian president, in the West Bank city of Hebron, November 11, 2025.

US general softly goes after gov't for stalling PA police training of Trump plan

US Security Coordinator Lt.-Gen. Sean M. Salene also warned that the threat of Hamas itself is much broader than its immediate forces on the ground confronting Israel.

Maj.-Gen. Sean M. Salene, the US Central Command's Director of Strategy, Plans, and Policy (J-5), is greeted by Maj. Samuel H. Waterman, the 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron commander, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, September 27, 2022

Israel must prepare for emerging threats from Turkey and armed groups at home, says IDSF chairman

At Jerusalem Post Diplomatic Conference, Brig.-Gen. (res.) Erez Winner speaks of brewing “Sunni ring of fire,” security threat posed by growing PA police force, and community defense pilot program.

Brig.-Gen. (res.) Erez Winner, Chairman, Bithonistim