Palestinian Authority

The Palestinian Authority is the official governing body of the Palestinian territories and is recognized by all countries that recognize a Palestinian state.

Based in Ramallah, it is currently run by President Mahmoud Abbas and his Fatah Party. 

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The tax trap: how Israel’s tax money ends up funding the Palestinian Authority’s pay-for-slay law

‘We willingly relinquished our fiscal rights in order to buy peace, but we are not getting what we are paying for,’ says Maurice Hirsch, Director of the Initiative for Palestinian Authority

07/11/2024

Netanyahu, Blinken discuss Gaza's governance, hostage deal in Jerusalem

“The two sides discussed the issue of the governing framework in Gaza on the day after the war,” the Prime Minister’s Office said.

 Pictures of Israelis who were murdered by Hamas terrorists at the Nova festival

Oct. 7 terror victims file NIS 1.75 billion lawsuit against PA, Hamas in landmark case

The lawsuits filed include two major claims: one for NIS 1 billion and another for NIS 750 million.

US Treasury official speaks to Palestinian Authority PM about economic stability

US Deputy Treasury Secretary Adeyemo met with Palestinian Prime Minister Mustafa on Monday to discuss West Bank economic stability and anti-terrorism financing measures.

22/10/2024

Israeli delegation to IPU blocks Palestinian clause calling for Israel to withdraw from Gaza, Leban

The proposed clause claimed Israel was breaching international law and stated that the Knesset would have to notify the IPU of its implementation. 

Armenia recognizes the State of Palestine

Armenia and Palestine formalized diplomatic relations at a difficult time for Israel.

Al Jazeera condemns PA after reporter arrested, beaten in West Bank

The arrest reportedly occured when Jaar arrived to file a complaint against a Palestinian officer, alleging that the officer assaulted him following Israel’s airstrike on Tulkarm.

05/10/2024
  Bezalel Smotrich, Moshe Arbel, Nir Barkat.

No. 16: Bezalel Smotrich, Moshe Arbel, Nir Barkat: Israel's wartime political leaders

Despite the cost of living increasing across all sectors, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has continued to focus his energies on countering the Palestinian Authority and the West Bank.

Danon to UNSC: PA's failure to control terror in West Bank shows it can't be trusted with Gaza

Danon continued, accusing the PA of protecting Hamas instead of confronting them and encouraging terrorism through "pay to slay."

Palestinian Authority fails to meet minimum fiscal transparency - US State Dept

According to the report, the PA provided incomplete information on debt obligations, including for PA-owned businesses.

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