Palestinian Authority
Gaza ceasefire's Catch-22: Hamas delays disarmament as it calls for IDF withdrawal - analysis
Hamas says it won't disarm while the IDF is in Gaza and suggests a long-term truce or 'storing' its arms. Meanwhile, the IDF likely won't leave half of Gaza until Hamas disarms.
Netanyahu, Tony Blair discuss future of Gaza admin., possible PA governance in secret meeting - KAN
Israeli rescued after wandering into Kalkilya while searching for stolen vehicle
Saudi Arabia sends $90 million to rescue Palestinian Authority from financial collapse
No one will do Israel’s dirty work: Why PA, int’l orgs. can’t finish off Hamas - opinion
This is the moment to dismantle Hamas’s remaining capabilities. Israel can and must finish the mission, not out of ambition, but out of necessity.
Egypt reportedly accelerating training of Gaza police force, EU to follow suit
Al-Ain reported Egypt is training a potential Gaza police force to focus on sensitive issues, most notably border and crossing management, which will be key to the next phase of the ceasefire.
‘Time to end the Oslo illusion’: Minister Strock says Israel must scrap PA security apparatus
Strock reserved some of her sharpest criticism for the PA security forces, which Western governments – including the US – have long supported as a stabilizing partner.
Swiss increase aid to Palestinian Authority, Gaza in support of US peace plan
The Swiss government announced that it would commit 23 million Swiss francs to support humanitarian aid efforts and Palestinian institutions.
Israeli, Palestinian UN envoys spar as Mansour accuses Israel of seeking ceasefire collapse
In addition to accusations of ceasefire noncompliance in Gaza, Mansour also alleged Israel has exercised policies "aimed at undermining the PA politically, financially, and militarily."
PA Vice President Hussein Al Sheikh, Tony Blair discuss postwar Gaza plans in Ramallah meeting
The meeting follows the UN Security Council vote to back US President Donald Trump’s Gaza ceasefire plan.
New Gaza militia declares war on Hamas: 'Your dirty shoes are more honorable' - report
'Whoever says ‘no’ to Hamas is a hero. It’s those traitors that need to be dealt with,” Nasira said.
EU probe into Palestinian Authority shows violations of 'pay-for-slay' ban - report
The pay-for-slay program by the PA was said to have ended in February earlier this year, after President Mahmoud Abbas had signed a decree canceling it.
IDF kills Palestinian Authority police officer who shot, wounded soldier
A second Palestinian Authority police officer was arrested after surrendering to the IDF.
'Regards from Metzad': Jewish extremists commit arson, attack Palestinians in West Bank
One Palestinian was severely injured in the attack, and another was moderately injured.
Can a European-trained Palestinian police force in Gaza stop Hamas infiltration? - analysis
Creating a police force is a necessary way to stabilize an area after conflict. The EU can play a role, but it needs to act to do so.
