Palestinian Authority
PA elections should be held after Israeli election results, Palestinian think tank says
The Ramallah-based think tank predicted Fatah will not secure a parliamentary majority unless opposition forces remain deeply divided.
A recipe for disaster: Edward Miliband, Britain, and relations with Israel - opinion
Mahmoud Abbas: Do not reverse your most popular decision, extinguish our last bit of hope - opinion
PLO moves forward with plans to restructure of the Palestinian National Council ahead of elections
The Palestinian vacuum: Hamas is losing support, but nothing is filling the void - analysis
Hamas is losing support, but nothing is replacing it, leaving Palestinian politics with a deepening vacuum
Bipartisan House group warns PA fiscal collapse could strengthen Hamas, Iran-backed groups
In a letter to Rubio and Bessent, US lawmakers said a fiscal crisis weakening the PA would create “exactly the kind of vacuum” Hamas and other Iran-backed actors seek.
Palestinians increasingly favoring ‘peaceful negotiations’ over ‘armed resistance’ - poll
More than half of Palestinians (55.8%) now view peaceful negotiations as the best way to achieve their national goals, a significant increase from 2023, when only 28% said the same.
PA's UK Embassy praises Foreign Sec. Miliband's ban on trade with West Bank settlements
PA Ambassador to the UK Husam Zomlot praised Britain's settlement trade ban as a "turning point" and called for further sanctions, including an arms embargo on Israel.
Large majority of Israelis fear an October 7-style attack from the West Bank, poll finds
The release of the findings follows the “turning the guns” warning issued by the JCFA on July 15, when a study noted the buildup of the PA's military capabilities.
Israeli seriously wounded in West Bank stabbing attack, IDF kills terrorist after hour-long manhunt
According to KAN News, the terrorist's phone fell from his pocket while fleeing the scene and has been identified as an individual known to the security establishment.
Palestinian killed by IDF fire during clash with settlers in village near Kalkilya - report
On Sunday night, the PA-run WAFA reported that three Palestinians were wounded during the clash, including two who were in serious condition after being shot.
Fatah Central Committee secretary-general reveals Hamas talks in Turkey, doubts elections - report
According to a source who spoke with the Palestinian Press Network, Rajoub also met with mukhtars, or clan leaders, from the Gaza Strip in an effort to potentially create his own alliance.
Can Fatah’s Democratic Reform faction handle peace with both Israel and Hamas?
PALESTINIAN AFFAIRS: Politically active Palestinians argue that Palestinians must learn to coexist with people they may profoundly disagree with, and do so peacefully.
Abbas faces pressure over whether to postpone long-delayed Palestinian elections
Abbas could use the time during the postponement to make internal arrangements within his divided faction before Palestinians ever have the opportunity to vote.
