Palestinian Authority

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

Under a 2004 technical arrangement, Israeli origin certificates identify production sites, distinguishing settlement goods from exports made in Israel without either side conceding sovereignty.

European Union flags flutter outside the European Commission headquarters in Brussels, Belgium Februrary 26, 2026.
The tomb believed to belong to Eleazar the Priest in the West Bank after a reported act of arson against it, October 22, 2026.

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

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.

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

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.

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


The Palestinian Authority is not ideal. It is necessary for Gaza - opinion

A reformed PA is not a perfect solution, but it is the most viable option for replacing Hamas as Gaza’s governing authority.

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas waves as he arrives for the opening the Fatah youth conference in Ramallah on November 27, 2025.

Turkey reaffirms backing for Hamas as foreign minister meets with Khalil al-Hayya - report

This appears to be the first high-level meeting that Hayya has had since being elected to his new role on July 20. Hamas said Khalil al-Hayya had been elected head of its political bureau.

Current leader of Hamas, Khalil al-Hayya (R), holds a press conference in Damscus, Syria.

IDF increases West Bank deployment to 26 battalions amid sharp rise in violence

It is not yet clear whether the additional deployment will remain in place throughout the summer, as the military continues to reassess a rapidly shifting situation.

IDF soldiers conduct a manhunt for a terrorist who shot Israeli hikers in the West Bank, July 24, 2026.

Who is Andy Slaughter, UK's Labour Party's new anti-Israel Solicitor General? - explainer

Ultimately, Slaughter’s elevation to the role of Solicitor General places an official with a long-standing record of critical positions on Israel into a key governmental advisory post.

Britain's Member of Parliament (MP) Andy Slaughter speaks during the Prime Minister's Questions at the House of Commons in London, Britain, June 21, 2023.

Supreme Court bars PA from challenging recognized disabilities in terror compensation claims

The court ruled that once the National Insurance Institute, or a court, determines a terror victim has an existing disability, the Palestinian Authority could be liable for providing compensation.

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas addresses the general Conference of Fatah Youth in Ramallah, with a backdrop including a portrait of Abbas and Yasser Arafat, November 27, 2025; illustrative.

PA's Abbas calls for end to 'systemic' settler violence, requests support from UN, Arab leaders

The President of the Palestinian National Authority sent letters to Arab nations and the UN requesting international support after violent incidents in the West Bank saw an uptick in the last week.

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas speaks during the 8th General Conference of Fatah in Ramallah in the West Bank, May 14, 2026.

Israel must confront terror, settler violence with equal resolve - editorial

Every attack on civilians deserves condemnation. Israel cannot allow political considerations to weaken enforcement against settler violence.

The damage following an attack by Israeli settlers in the village of Tell, near the West Bank city of Nablus, July 25, 2026.

EU, World Bank funds saved Palestinian Authority from economic collapse, INSS finds

Western funding from the EU and World Bank has kept the Palestinian Authority afloat as Israeli tax transfers fell, while Arab states provided only a small share of the aid.

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas addresses the general Conference of Fatah Youth in Ramallah, with a backdrop including a portrait of Abbas and Yasser Arafat, November 27, 2025; illustrative.

PA must end torture, arbitrary detention of Palestinians in West Bank, UN rights office demands

Individuals, including children, are being held by the PA security force despite court orders for their release, the UN office confirmed.

Police officers stand guard as Palestinians protest outside the Prime Minister's office, calling on the government to fulfil demands related to prisoners and injured people, in Ramallah, the West Bank, May 31, 2026

IDF prepares to demolish homes of terrorists who carried out West Bank shooting attack

The two terrorists had committed a shooting attack on Friday, killing 27-year-old Maj. Yuval Ezra and 32-year-old Chief Sgt. First Class (res.) Benayahu Melet.

IDF soldiers map out a terrorist's home in preparation for its demolition, July 25, 2026.