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Palestinian Authority

The Palestinian Authority is the official governing body of the Palestinian territories and is recognized by all countries that recognize a Palestinian state.

Based in Ramallah, it is currently run by President Mahmoud Abbas and his Fatah Party. 

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  Palestinian security forces operate in the center of the city of Jenin in the West Bank, December 16, 2024.

Hamas taking a gamble by stoking West Bank uprising against PA

 Footage of missile interception over central Israel after Yemen fired a projectile toward the country, December 19, 2024

Yemen fires projectile toward central Israel, Hamas says hostage deal is 'imminent'

 Palestinian Authority security forces operate in Jenin, in the West Bank, December 16, 2024

PA crackdown adds to Hamas woes that are bringing hostage deal closer

 A member of the Palestinian security forces aims a weapon during clashes with gunmen in Jenin in the West Bank, December 14, 2024.

Hamas calls for 'mobilization' to repel PA security forces in West Bank

 A man walks with a weapon, amid clashes between Palestinian security forces and terrorists, in Jenin camp in the West Bank, December 15, 2024.

'Every plane at risk': Jewish leaders warn of Oct. 7-like scenario in West Bank

By EFRAT FORSHER
Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar attends a rally marking the 35th anniversary of the movement's founding, in Gaza City December 14, 2022.

Should Israel start preparing for the fall of Hamas in Gaza?

 A member of the Palestinian security forces aims a weapon during clashes with gunmen in Jenin in the West Bank, December 14, 2024.

US asks Israel to approve equipment, supplies for PA to fight surge of West Bank terrorism

By Walla!
Mourners attend the funeral of Palestinian Ribhi Shalabi, who was killed in clashes with Palestinian Authority forces, in Jenin camp in the West Bank, December 10, 2024.

Can the Palestinian Authority take back control of Jenin?

 A member of the Palestinian security forces aims a weapon during clashes with gunmen in Jenin in the West Bank, December 14, 2024.

The battle for Jenin: PIJ commander killed after PA forces, terrorists exchange fire

 Palestinian gunmen take part in the funeral of two Palestinians who were shot dead by Israeli security forces  during clashes, during their funeral in Jenin, in the West Bank, March 31, 2022.

'Required to act': Israel's message to PA amid its Jenin operation

 MK Simcha Rothman, December 9, 2024.

Knesset passes law deducting Hamas legal fees from PA funds

By YAKI ADAMKER
Pope Francis (R) shakes hands with Palestinian Authority chief Mahmoud Abbas in the Vatican

Pope Francis to meet Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas at the Vatican

By REUTERS
 THE WRITER’S wife, Lucy, and daughters Maia and Rina were murdered in a terror attack in the Jordan Valley in April 2023.

To wage my small war against Palestinian terror, I am suing the PA for NIS 50 million

By LEO DEE
District Court of Jerusalem

PA ordered to pay millions in compensation for imprisoning, torturing collaborators with Israel

By Avraham Bloch
 The US Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., is pictured on July 30, 2024.

US Supreme Court to weigh bid to sue Palestinian authorities over attacks against Americans

By REUTERS
 Palestinian militants attend Hamas rally Solidarity with Al-Aqsa in Jabalia, northern Gaza April 7, 2023

Hamas, Fatah agree on Gaza administration committee terms

 Illustrative image of IDF soldiers and Hamas terrorists

Hamas may agree to gradual withdrawal of IDF troops from Gaza

 US REP. Mike Waltz speaks at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, in July. He has been appointed by president-elect Donald Trump as national security advisor, and has vowed ‘a strong response’ to the ICC’s arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant, the writer notes.

The Palestinians should be facing a 'tough love' policy