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Palestinian officials slam decision to end UNRWA's role in Gaza as 'politically motivated'

'We'll do everything to preserve UNRWA,' officials told the Post, describing the Board of Peace's decision as 'driven by the Israeli right wing, which seeks to destroy the Palestinian cause.'

|ByDANA BEN-SHIMON
A boy sits outside the entrance to an UNRWA building complex in Gaza City.
US Vice President JD Vance (L) stands next to Pakistan’s Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif prior to the quadrilateral meeting between the United States, Iran, Pakistan, and Qatar at the Burgenstock hotel complex overlooking Lake Lucerne, on June 21.

My Word: Swiss cheese diplomacy leaves dangerous holes in Iran deal

It seems US Vice President JD Vance, the main name behind the deal, forgot that it is the loser who is meant to accept defeat, not the victor.

|ByLIAT COLLINS
Bithonistim President and former Brig. Gen. Erez Wiener.

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."

|ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
US Ambassador to Lebanon Michel Issa holds an "America is back" hat signed by US President Donald Trump next to Lebanon Ambassador to the US Nada Hamadeh Moawad, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Trump in the Oval Office at the White House, in Washington DC, April 23, 2026.

Lebanon peace talks expose a widening rift between Europe, the region - opinion

The Iran war and Lebanon talks highlight new alliances that are reshaping the Middle East landscape.

|ByGOL KALEV

Palestinian Authority could rescind recognition of Israel, Abbas warns Blinken

The PLO Central Committee agreed in February to rescind its recognition of Israel and halt its security coordination with Israel, but the PA has yet to implement that decision.

MARCH 28, 2022ByTOVAH LAZAROFF
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets with Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas, in the West Bank city of Ramallah, on May 25, 2021

Palestinian terror groups say 'no' to Abbas loyalists' appointments

Their promotion is seen by some Palestinians as an attempt by the PA president to determine the identity of the future leaders of the Palestinians.

FEBRUARY 10, 2022ByKHALED ABU TOAMEH
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas attends the Palestinian Central Council (PLO) meeting in Ramallah, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, February 6, 2022.

PLO again 'suspends' ties with Israel

Wednesday’s statement is seen by some Palestinians as an attempt by the Palestinian leadership to placate Palestinians after the killing of three Fatah gunmen in Nablus on Tuesday.

FEBRUARY 9, 2022ByKHALED ABU TOAMEH
A man enters the headquarters of the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO), in Ramallah September 10, 2018

Palestinian leadership positions filled by Abbas loyalists

Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad, which are not part of the PLO, did not send representatives to the meeting, saying it would drive a deeper rift among Palestinians.

FEBRUARY 7, 2022ByKHALED ABU TOAMEH
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas makes a speech during the Palestinian Central Council (PLO) meeting in Ramallah, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, February 6, 2022.

No one has confidence in the Palestinian Authority - veteran PLO official

PALESTINIAN AFFAIRS: Former Yasser Arafat aide Bassam Abu Sharif dissects the problems with the current Palestinian leadership.

FEBRUARY 3, 2022ByKHALED ABU TOAMEH
BASSAM ABU SHARIF, former senior adviser to the late Yasser Arafat, in 2003: The Palestinian Authority wants to cover up for its blunders, corruption and failed and mistaken policies.

Israel must ensure future talks with Palestinians - Gantz

Defense Minister Benny Gantz said that talking to the Palestinian Authority is in the interest of Israel’s security.

JANUARY 31, 2022ByLAHAV HARKOV
Benny Gantz, head of Blue and White party speaks at an election campaign event ahead of the coming Israeli elections, in Ramat Gan on Feb 25, 2020.

PA slams Bennett for opposing Palestinian state

Says PM’s remarks to ‘Post’ expose his ‘extremist and anti-peace ideology’

JANUARY 29, 2022ByKHALED ABU TOAMEH
Palestinian Authority Civil Affairs Minister Hussein Al-Sheikh speaks to The Media Line in his office in Ramallah.

PLO decision-making body to convene next month amid rising criticism of Abbas

Palestinian sources said that the PCC meeting, which was scheduled to take place on January 20, was delayed due to the tensions between Fatah and other PLO factions.

JANUARY 20, 2022ByKHALED ABU TOAMEH
Flags fly over the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) office, Washington DC, September 12, 2018

On This Day: 1,500 Palestinians slain in Karantina massacre 46 years ago

The massacre of the Palestinian inhabitants of Karantina by Christian Lebanese militias was part of the Lebanese Civil War and triggered a reprisal at Damour.

JANUARY 18, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Palestinian refugees in the district La Quarantaine (Karantina) in Beirut, Lebanon, in January 1976.

Abbas calls off PLO parley to avoid ‘confrontation’ with Israel, US

The meeting was postponed because Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas wants to maintain channels of communication with the Israeli government.

JANUARY 15, 2022ByKHALED ABU TOAMEH
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (C), joins a reading of the Koran prior to a meeting of the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO) executive committee in the West Bank city of Ramallah, August 22, 2015.