Palestinian Authority
Palestinian Media Watch: PA presentations of Oct. 7 have shifted from celebration to blaming Israel
"What happened on October 7 is a legitimate thing, okay? It's legitimate,” Advisor to the Paestinian Authority's Religious Affairs Ministry, Mahmoud Al-Habbash said.
Israel blocks Palestinian Central Elections Committee from entering Gaza, east Jerusalem
Sa’ar must stand by his decision to close the British Consulate in Jerusalem - opinion
October 7 victims, bereaved families file NIS 5 billion lawsuit against PA, PLO
US Supreme Court Justice Sotomayor refuses to pause $655m. judgment against Palestinian Authority
The decision allows efforts to collect the money to continue while the PA and PLO prepare another appeal, but it does not mean the Supreme Court has ruled on that appeal itself.
Prominent Palestinian activist arrested by PA for protesting high fuel prices, corruption
His arrest is seen by many Palestinians as a continuation of the PA leadership's campaign to silence and intimidate critics and political opponents.
Over 8,000 plaintiffs seek to hold PA liable for October 7 massacre, war damages
The Jerusalem District Court set Sunday as the deadline for arguments as a new study links the PA prisoner-payment system to senior Hamas figures involved in the massacre.
Could the Palestinian Authority be planning a Jewish genocide in the West Bank? - opinion
The government might be making the same mistake with the PA as it did with Hamas by believing it is a peace partner rather than an enemy
The Palestinian Authority is not ideal. It is necessary for Gaza - opinion
A reformed PA is not a perfect solution, but it is the most viable option for replacing Hamas as Gaza’s governing authority.
Turkey reaffirms backing for Hamas as foreign minister meets with Khalil al-Hayya - report
This appears to be the first high-level meeting that Hayya has had since being elected to his new role on July 20. Hamas said Khalil al-Hayya had been elected head of its political bureau.
IDF increases West Bank deployment to 26 battalions amid sharp rise in violence
It is not yet clear whether the additional deployment will remain in place throughout the summer, as the military continues to reassess a rapidly shifting situation.
Who is Andy Slaughter, UK's Labour Party's new anti-Israel Solicitor General? - explainer
Ultimately, Slaughter’s elevation to the role of Solicitor General places an official with a long-standing record of critical positions on Israel into a key governmental advisory post.
Supreme Court bars PA from challenging recognized disabilities in terror compensation claims
The court ruled that once the National Insurance Institute, or a court, determines a terror victim has an existing disability, the Palestinian Authority could be liable for providing compensation.
PA's Abbas calls for end to 'systemic' settler violence, requests support from UN, Arab leaders
The President of the Palestinian National Authority sent letters to Arab nations and the UN requesting international support after violent incidents in the West Bank saw an uptick in the last week.
