Palestinian Authority

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.
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

Netanyahu's government is stalling Trump's Gaza plan, US general warns

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

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

Hamas terrorists stand on a rooftop overlooking a damaged site, in Gaza, February 15, 2025

Hamas backing Palestinian election delay to rebuild support, fuel attacks on Abbas, expert says


Next gov’t should hand control of Palestinian areas in West Bank to Jordan, Liberman says

Yisrael Beytenu is part of the opposition bloc seeking to replace Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his coalition in the October election. It has recently been polling at around nine to 10 seats.

Avigdor Liberman tours the US base located near the Kerem Shalom crossing in southern Israel, which is expected to monitor the implementation of the ceasefire agreement.

Former PA minister denies bid to influence Israeli election, Damari shares captivity photos

The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Gadi Zaig - the top stories, clear and concise.

 Emily Damari prepping for surgery.

No attempt to influence Israeli election, says Sinwar mediator who revealed Oct. 7 warning

Referring to the attack Hamas launched on Israel three years ago on October 7, Abu Zaida described it as "a reckless gamble based on mistaken calculations and assessments." 

Sufian Abu Zaida, former Fatah cabinet minister.

Who are the seven electoral lists running for the Palestinian Legislative Council? - explainer

The growing number of groups seeking seats in the PLC came as Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas on Sunday extended the nomination period from 12 to 18 days.

Palestinian lawyers demonstrate in front of the Legislative Council in the city of Ramallah in the West Bank, on February 9, 2021, to reject controversial amendments undertaken by the Palestinian Authority they deem detrimental to the independence of the Judiciary.

Israeli election race deadlocked, Liberman says Palestinian elections could repeat Hamas victory

The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Gadi Zaig - the top stories, clear and concise.

Yisrael Beytenu leader and MK Avigdor Liberman holds a press conference in Tel Aviv, May 6, 2026

Liberman warns Palestinian elections could repeat 2006 Hamas victory, calls to dismantle PA

"After 33 years since the signing of the Oslo Accords, it can be determined that the experiment failed, the agreements went bankrupt, and the Palestinian Authority must be dismantled," he said.

Avigdor Liberman leads Yisrael Beytenu, it is polling at around 10 seats.

Inside the Palestinian university that turned the Sbarro massacre into an exhibit - analysis

The fact that it was normal at a major Palestinian university to celebrate blowing up a pizzeria full of civilians is emblematic of the foundations of extremism that led to October 7.

Israeli security forces at the scene of a suicide bombing terror attack at the Sbarro restaurant in Jerusalem's city center on August 9, 2001.

Case cracked: Police find thousands of eggs smuggled from PA territory with fake stamps

The eggs were found in a truck which had been stopped at the border crossing between Palestinian Authority territory and Jerusalem.

Eggs found to bear fraudulent stamps on them being smuggled into Israel from the Palestinian Authority's territory, September 24, 2026.

Gadi Eisenkot and the Palestinian economy: What could really change if he leads Israel? - opinion

If preventing the PA's collapse is part of Eisenkot’s security outlook, the test will be whether Palestinians, workers, goods, revenues, and money can move stably and predictably.

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

PA seeks non-militarized Palestinian state that lives in security, peace next to Israel, Abbas says

Abbas also denounced extremist settler violence and the E1 settlement plan, which he claims would separate the northern and southern West Bank and cut off east Jerusalem.

President of the State of Palestine Mahmoud Abbas addresses the 81st United Nations General Assembly via pre-recorded video (UNGA) at UN headquarters in New York City, US, September 24, 2026.