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.”
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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.
She Was a Star of New Palestinian Music. Then She Played Beside the Mosque.
Sama’ Abdulhadi helped build the Palestinian electronic music scene. Now she is at the center of a debate about Palestinian cultural identity.
Seeking Restart With Biden, Palestinians Eye End to Prisoner Payments
The Palestinian Authority pays stipends to prisoners held by Israel in a system critics call “pay to slay.” The worse the crime, the higher the payment.
Seeking Restart With Biden, Palestinians Eye End to Prisoner Payments
The Palestinian Authority pays stipends to prisoners held by Israel in a system critics call “pay to slay.” The worse the crime, the higher the payment.
Israel-U.A.E. Deal Swaps One Nightmare for Another for Palestinians
With annexation of the West Bank off the table and Arab diplomacy turned inside out, the Palestinian struggle, once focused against Israel, now is to remain relevant.