Palestinian Authority
Next gov’t should hand control of Palestinian areas in West Bank to Jordan, Liberman says
Yisrael Beytenu is part of the opposition bloc seeking to replace Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his coalition in the October election. It has recently been polling at around nine to 10 seats.
Former PA minister denies bid to influence Israeli election, Damari shares captivity photos
No attempt to influence Israeli election, says Sinwar mediator who revealed Oct. 7 warning
Who are the seven electoral lists running for the Palestinian Legislative Council? - explainer
US sanctions on Abbas may reinforce argument of PA's lack of political results, expert tells 'Post'
“The US measures may reinforce the argument that the PA’s diplomatic approach and its relationship with Washington have not produced sufficient political results,” Dr. Nabil Kukali told the Post.
Israel’s Hamas strategy under fire as Abbas is barred from UNGA
The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Gadi Zaig - the top stories, clear and concise.
Palestinian elections: Why canceling the vote in November would be a mistake - opinion
None of these concerns should become an excuse to deny Palestinians the right to choose their leadership. Palestinian politics has suffered for years from a deep crisis of legitimacy.
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
In fact, Miliband's statement of policy was not only an embarrassing presentation of lies in place of facts, but he made assertions about the future which are unsubstantiated.
Mahmoud Abbas: Do not reverse your most popular decision, extinguish our last bit of hope - opinion
Since the decision to hold elections was announced, nearly two million Palestinians have responded with renewed hope and registered to participate – close to 90 % of eligible voters.
PLO moves forward with plans to restructure of the Palestinian National Council ahead of elections
The plans, ratified in June after being announced by Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas last year, will expand the use of elections to select PNC members.
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.
