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nbcnews.comworld2 hrs ago
Abbas Says Palestinian Elections Will Be Held in November
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas said presidential and parliamentary elections will take place in November. He also pledged reforms during a May speech at a Fatah conference in Ramallah.
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channel4.comworld8 days ago
Palestinian Authority Sets Legislative Elections for November 28
The Palestinian Authority announced legislative elections for November 28, the first in 20 years. The decree covers East Jerusalem, the West Bank, and the Gaza Strip. Multiple logistical and political obstacles remain.
theverge.comworld9 days ago
Abbas Speaks by Phone With NCAG Chief Shaath
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas spoke by phone with the Chief Commissioner of the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza, Ali Shaath, to offer condolences after Shaath's uncle died. The call marks the first publicized contact between the two since Shaath…
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msmagazine.comworld17 days ago
Israel Approves and Legalizes Dozens of West Bank Settlements
Haaretz reported that the government has legalized dozens of settlements placed to hinder future political agreements. Minister Bezalel Smotrich linked the moves to ending prospects for a Palestinian state.
livemint.comworld18 days ago
Palestinian Banks Shift to Electronic Payments
Palestinian banks are increasing use of electronic payments as limits on returning surplus shekels to Israeli banks create a liquidity strain. Officials say the shift is part of a broader plan to reduce cash transactions over two years.
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Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld31 days ago
Israel Transfers Planning Powers at Hebron Shrine and Nearby Settlement from Palestinian Authority to Israeli Authorities
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich signed off Monday on the transfer of planning and construction authority at the Ibrahimi Mosque and Tomb of the Patriarchs to Israeli officials. The move ends Palestinian control established under the 1997 Hebron Agreement.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld33 days ago
Palestinian Authority Sets Presidential Elections for 2027, First Since 2005
President Mahmoud Abbas said the Palestinian Authority will hold presidential elections in 2027. He is also expected to call legislative council elections for November 2026.
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science33 days ago
Israel Announces $122 Million Plan to Develop West Bank Heritage Sites
The Israeli government said it will spend NIS 250 million on heritage sites across the West Bank. The plan includes a land seizure order covering 1,800 dunams near the Sebastia archaeological site.
Le Mondeworld37 days ago
Palestinian Authority Finance Minister Says Israel Withheld Taxes
The Palestinian Authority's finance minister stated that Israel's refusal to transfer customs taxes and continued occupation of the West Bank threaten the functioning of education, health care, and security services.
citizen.co.zascience38 days ago
Israel Plans New Heritage Authority for West Bank Archaeological Sites
A proposed Heritage Authority would assume oversight of archaeological sites in the West Bank from the Civil Administration. The plan follows earlier government funding for site development and ongoing disputes over site management between Israeli and Palestinian authorities.
gatestoneinstitute.orgworld50 days ago
Palestinian Officials Condemn Reported Iranian Attacks on Kuwait
Palestinian officials issued a statement condemning reported Iranian attacks on Kuwait as aggression and a violation of international law. The move marks a public break with Iran, a long-standing backer of the Palestinian cause.
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news.sky.comworld53 days ago
Hamas Maintains Control Over Parts of Gaza
Hamas continues to exercise authority in areas of Gaza under its control. The group has kept its monopoly on the use of force in those zones.
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Nprworld57 days ago
Palestinian U.N. Ambassador Withdraws Bid for General Assembly Vice President Role
The Palestinian delegation to the United Nations withdrew its candidate for a vice president position in the General Assembly after the U.S. State Department issued a cable instructing embassy officials to apply pressure or face possible visa revocation for the delegation.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld62 days ago
Palestinian Authority President Says Withheld Funds Would Pay Terrorists
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas stated that tax funds withheld by Israel would be used to pay terrorists and public employees. The remarks came during a speech at the Eighth General Conference of Fatah.
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Japan Timesfinance63 days ago
US Considers Redirecting Israeli-Held Palestinian Tax Funds to Gaza Rebuilding
The Trump administration is considering asking Israel to divert a portion of withheld Palestinian tax revenues to a U.S.-backed transitional authority for post-war Gaza reconstruction. Sources said the proposal could also direct some funds to the Palestinian Authority contingent…
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972mag.comworld69 days ago
Gazans Stranded in West Bank After War Began Remain Unable to Return Home
A dozen men from Gaza are sheltering in a former changing room under the bleachers of a West Bank stadium, unable to return home because of the ongoing war. The Palestinian Authority's labour ministry provided cash assistance to 4,605 Gazans in March. The arrangement highlights t…
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972mag.comworld70 days ago
Gazans Stranded in West Bank Since October 2023 Remain Unable to Return
Dozens of men from Gaza have lived in makeshift conditions in the West Bank for more than two and a half years after traveling there before the war began. The Palestinian Authority's labour ministry reported providing cash assistance to 4,605 such individuals as of March. Many ha…
Le Mondepolitics70 days ago
Palestinian President Seeks to Place Son on Fatah Central Committee
The 90-year-old president of the Palestinian Authority is attempting to install his 64-year-old son on the central committee of the Fatah party. The committee holds significant power in the West Bank and is scheduled to renew its leadership on May 14 for the first time since 2016…
680news.comworld74 days agoUpdated
Israeli Officials Hold Talks on Iran; West Bank Tensions Continue
Israeli officials indicated that resuming military action against Iran is inevitable, framing it as a matter of timing. This comes amid ongoing West Bank violence where settlers have intensified attacks on Palestinians. Former U.S. adviser Ilan Goldenberg highlighted settler sanc…
rte.ieworld83 days ago
Local Elections Held in West Bank and Deir al-Balah, Gaza, for First Time in Over 20 Years
Palestinians participated in municipal elections in the West Bank and Deir al Balah in central Gaza on April 25, 2026, marking the first such vote in part of Gaza in over two decades. Turnout reached 24.5% by early afternoon, with voters emphasizing needs for services and justice…
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Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld92 days agoUpdated
Suspect in 1982 Paris Restaurant Attack Extradited to France
A suspect in the 1982 attack on a Jewish restaurant in Paris that killed six people has been extradited to France by the Palestinian Authority. Hicham Harb, aged 72, was detained upon arrival and is set to face formal proceedings. The extradition follows France's recognition of a…