Palestinian Authority
Smotrich announces intention to abolish Oslo Accords, dismantle PA during next term
Smotritch suggested the dismantling of the PA in favor of creating a new military administration to govern the area, with the ultimate aim of applying full Israeli sovereignty over the region.
Israel should enact the Ben-Gvir death penalty law - opinion
Gov’t approves 2nd weekly move to reorder West Bank
When Judea and Samaria become Israel, democracy pays the price - opinion
Times Square billboard targets PA 'pay-for-slay' policy
A billboard in New York’s Times Square spotlights the Palestinian Authority's pay-for-slay policy as Abbas advances a draft constitution for a future Palestinian state.
PA drafts constitution, omits Jewish ties to Jerusalem, calls for Sharia legal system
The draft constitution also called for the "right of return" for refugees, caring for families of "martyrs, prisoners, and exiles," and reaffirming the PLO's position as representing Palestinians.
Creeping West Bank annexation will sabotage Trump’s Gaza plan, 600 ex-defense officials warn
A series of rules required extra approvals from the IDF legal division, the Civil Administration, the Palestinian Authority, and others for purchasing or building on land in the West Bank.
Between Hamas and Fatah: Different paths, same destination - opinion
When comparing Hamas’s charter, even in its later version, with the details from Fatah’s official website, the conclusion is clear: both share the same strategic goal.
'October 7 could have been prevented': Lapid accuses Netanyahu of working to cover up failures
The accusation came in response to Netanyahu’s testimony to State Comptroller Matanyahu Engelman, in which the prime minister defended his actions during and prior to the attack.
Turkey deepens role in Gaza’s 'Day After' through contacts with Hamas
An examination of the sequence of events and official statements indicates that Turkey is working to advance a framework in which Hamas would be recognized in any future Palestinian arrangement.
Despite pledge to end ‘pay-for-slay,’ Ramallah hides millions in terror stipends
A report by Palestinian Media Watch claims the PA continued pay-for-slay payments in secret by routing funds through civil service, security, and pension frameworks.
Despite Israeli demands, Bank of Palestine refuses to shut down pay-for-slay accounts - exclusive
The bank had agreed to close 1,700 accounts in the West Bank and Gaza, but now claimed it was “unable to act.” The prevailing assessment is that senior PA officials instructed the bank not to comply.
Israel advances bill for authority over West Bank heritage, archaeology sites
Seven MKs voted in favor of the bill, and five MKs opposed it. It will need to pass three readings in the Knesset’s plenum to become a law.
Political games and a message to the West: Expert expects more mock democracy from PA elections
Prof. Kobi Michael said that it was likely PA President Mahmoud Abbas would find another way to postpone elections if it seemed Fatah would lose.
