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


As airstrikes in Gaza continue, support for 'armed resistance' grows, Hamas popularity drops - poll

Though Marwan Barghouti remains the most popular figure in Palestinian politics, support for independent figures like Bashar Masri and Mustafa Barghouti is steadily growing.

Palestinian boys and men chant and carry a Hamas flag during the funeral procession for commanders Izz al-Din al-Beik and Mohannad Abu al-Foul in Gaza City, Gaza Strip, on September 29, 2026.

Iran, Turkey, Kuwait, Pakistan, PA leave Baku conference when Herzog spoke, but Qatari Emir stayed

The discrepancy between the Iranian media report and eyewitness accounts raises questions regarding Iran's motivation in framing Qatar's actions toward Israel.

President Isaac Herzog at Seventh Summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) in Baku.

EU, UK, Canada 'deeply regret' Abbas decision to postpone PA legislative elections

The foreign ministers of Australia, Canada, France, and the UK also said that Abbas' decision to postpone elections would "once again deprive Palestinians of the opportunity to vote."

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas attends the eighth Fatah Conference in the West Bank city of Ramallah on May 14, 2026.

Eisenkot wants a new direction. His Palestinian policy has a problem - opinion

Does Gadi Eisenkot's vision point toward a political settlement or a more sustainable management of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?

Gadi Eisenkot, head of the Yashar Party, speaks to the Jerusalem Post ahead of elections in September 2026.

Two-state solution a 'trap we set for Israel,' Lebanon-based Fatah official brags

“We know the trap we have set for Israel by demanding a two-state solution. But Israel understands why it does not want to give us a state: it knows what the future could hold,” said Abu Shahab.

Palestinian children hold placards with a portrait of Yasser Arafat during a rally by Fatah supporters marking the 21th death anniversary of the late former Palestinian president, in the West Bank city of Hebron, November 11, 2025.

US general softly goes after gov't for stalling PA police training of Trump plan

US Security Coordinator Lt.-Gen. Sean M. Salene also warned that the threat of Hamas itself is much broader than its immediate forces on the ground confronting Israel.

Maj.-Gen. Sean M. Salene, the US Central Command's Director of Strategy, Plans, and Policy (J-5), is greeted by Maj. Samuel H. Waterman, the 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron commander, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, September 27, 2022

Israel must prepare for emerging threats from Turkey and armed groups at home, says IDSF chairman

At Jerusalem Post Diplomatic Conference, Brig.-Gen. (res.) Erez Winner speaks of brewing “Sunni ring of fire,” security threat posed by growing PA police force, and community defense pilot program.

Brig.-Gen. (res.) Erez Winner, Chairman, Bithonistim

Hamas backing Palestinian election delay to rebuild support, fuel attacks on Abbas, expert says

Hamas could use the election delay to rebuild political legitimacy and retain influence in Gaza through an allied PLC list, Prof. Kobi Michael told The Jerusalem Post.

Hamas terrorists stand on a rooftop overlooking a damaged site, in Gaza, February 15, 2025

‘Disregarded hopes of millions’: Palestinians angered after Abbas again postpones PLC elections

Abbas announced on Saturday that the elections, originally scheduled for November 28, would be postponed until September 11, 2027.

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas speaks during the foundation stone ceremony of the Innovation and Excellence Compound in the West Bank city of Ramallah on September 9, 2026; illustrative

Palestinians deserve accountable leadership, not further delays to democracy - editorial

Palestinians have gone two decades without national elections. Abbas must deliver genuine political reform while ensuring Hamas cannot use the ballot box to legitimize its terrorist infrastructure.

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas attends a meeting with Russian President at the Kremlin in Moscow on January 22, 2026.