Considered authoritarian and corrupt, the Palestinian Authority is still Washington’s choice to run the enclave. But many believe it can be credible now only if it includes Hamas.
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Mahmoud Abbas Visits Jenin Refugee Camp After Israeli Raid
In the city of Jenin, partly dominated by militias, Mahmoud Abbas, the Palestinian Authority president, was seen as a relic and treated as a guest, not a ruler.
Palestinian Voters Debate Staying Home for Israeli Election
As Israel prepares to go to the polls again, some of the voters who helped propel an Arab party into the governing coalition for the first time are worried about a lack of results.
Palestinian Rights Groups Raided by Israeli Soldiers
The offices of seven groups were shuttered, months after Israel designated six of them as terrorist organizations. The groups said the moves were meant to silence criticism.
Why the Latest Palestinian Leader in the West Bank Is Unpopular
Hussein al-Sheikh is considered a possible successor to Mahmoud Abbas, 87, the Palestinian Authority president. But as a liaison to Israel, some critics call him a “spokesman of the occupation.”
Why the Latest Palestinian Leader in the West Bank Is Unpopular
Hussein al-Sheikh is considered a possible successor to Mahmoud Abbas, 87, the Palestinian Authority president. But as a liaison to Israel, some critics call him a “spokesman of the occupation.”
Palestinian Inquiry Accuses Israel of Intentionally Killing Al Jazeera Journalist
The Palestinian Authority reported its final findings from a two-week investigation into the killing of the journalist Shireen Abu Akleh. Israel said it was still conducting its own inquiry.
Your Friday Briefing: The Fateful Bullet
Israeli and Palestinian authorities are divided over how to investigate the killing of the Al Jazeera journalist in the West Bank.
Critic’s Death Puts Focus on Palestinian Authority’s Authoritarianism
Protests against the increasingly autocratic rule of President Mahmoud Abbas and his limits on freedom have been harshly suppressed.
Palestinians and Israelis Both Vote Soon. The Differences Are Stark.
Many Israelis feel numbed by their endless election cycle. Many Palestinians are excited about a rare chance to vote — but others expect little change without statehood.