Palestinian Authority
Who is Mohammad Dahlan, exiled security chief the Shin Bet chief allegedly met with? - explainer
Dahlan is a former senior Fatah leader who rose to prominence in Palestinian politics as the first head of the Preventive Security Service.
Israel’s Gaza approach risks cementing Hamas rule - opinion
PA partially coordinating with Israel for security while glorifying terror, US State Dept. says
The Palestinian Fatah party held elections, is a ‘new’ leadership emerging? - analysis
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.
Abbas announces Palestinian Parliament will hold election on November 1
The upcoming election will be the first where council members are elected by vote as opposed to being appointed.
NCAG unveils new logo featuring Palestinian Authority emblem, PMO refuses to accept PA involvement
The logo features an eagle with a shield the colors of the Palestinian flag on its chest, holding a banner. In previous iterations, the banner read "Palestine", but the NCAG version reads "NCAG."
Israel to reopen Rafah Crossing to civilians, coordinate with Egypt, EU, PA on security
Entrance and exit through the crossing will be allowed only through coordination first with Egypt, Army Radio explained on Wednesday. Egypt will then transfer names to the Shin Bet.
Jewish worshippers hold daytime prayer at Joseph's Tomb for first time in 25 years
The service came following a decision by Defense Minister Israel Katz to expand entry hours to the site beyond nighttime visits.
PA continuing to pay terrorists in Lebanon, Jordan outside Western monitoring - PMW to 'Post'
Despite the Palestinian Authority's pledge to end the pay-for-slay policy, funding for terrorists abroad continues, including payments to those responsible for deadly attacks like Ahlam Tamimi.
Phase II runaway train: Gaza peace plan moves ahead, but Israel is being left behind - editorial
Netanyahu and his government should have devised a “day after” proposal that made Israel an integral partner, instead of kowtowing to Trump’s whims and the Board of Peace’s dictates.
