Fatah And Hamas Near Agreement To Administer Gaza Strip Fatah and Hamas nearing agreement to establish a committee for Gaza governance, potentially ending Hamas' rule. Ongoing conflict updates. Top News · Dec 3, 2024
'Food availability at all-time low' in Gaza as Donald Trump warns Hamas "FOOD availability is at an all-time low across the entire Gaza Strip”, a new UN report has said as Israel’s aid blockade continues. The National (Scotland) · Dec 3, 2024
Palestinians say Hamas and Fatah are close to an agreement on a committee to administer postwar Gaza Palestinian officials say Fatah and Hamas are closing in on an agreement to appoint a committee of politically independent technocrats to administer the Gaza Strip after the war The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2024
Hamas says 33 captives killed in Gaza as Palestinian factions hold talks Hamas’s announcement comes as the group and Fatah discuss the Palestinian Authority’s management of post-war Gaza. Al Jazeera · Dec 2, 2024
Why has Palestinian Authority’s Mahmoud Abbas nominated a successor now? Rawhi Fattouh has been named to take over as interim president if Abbas steps down due to ill health. Al Jazeera · Nov 30, 2024
Palestinian Authority Welcomes Ceasefire In Lebanon Palestinian Authority supports Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire, urges Gaza truce for regional stability. Top News · Nov 27, 2024
Palestinians Welcome ICC Arrest Warrants For Israeli Officials The Palestinian Authority and militant group Hamas both welcomed the International Criminal Court's arrests warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former defence minister over the Gaza war. International Business Times · Nov 21, 2024
Israel's Finance Minister Orders Preparations For West Bank Annexation Israel's finance minister plans to annex West Bank settlements, sparking Palestinian criticism and raising concerns over regional stability. Top News · Nov 11, 2024
Israel Ends Agreement With UN Agency For Palestinian Refugees Israel ends UNRWA agreement over Hamas allegations. Israeli settlers accused of torching cars in Ramallah. Escalating tensions in the Israeli-Palestinian c... Top News · Nov 4, 2024
Palestine’s economy teeters on the brink after a year of war and unrelenting destruction The Palestinian economy has been devastated beyond recognition. Israel’s intense military operations in Gaza have led to unprecedented destruction, wiping out much of the enclave’s essential infrastructure, private property and agricultural resources. The Conversation · Oct 29, 2024
Palestinian Authority Condemns Israel's Ban On UN Relief Agency Palestinian Authority and Hamas criticize Israel's ban on UNRWA, highlighting ongoing tensions in the region. Top News · Oct 28, 2024
‘Missing in action’: Where has Palestinian Authority been since October 7? A year of Israel’s war has only intensified Palestinians’ deep-seated disillusion with their political leadership. Al Jazeera · Oct 16, 2024
Biden urges Netanyahu to minimise civilian harm in Lebanon US President Joe Biden urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to minimise harm to civilians in Lebanon, especially in the populated areas of Beirut, while reiterating support to target Iran-backed Lebanese Hezbollah militants, the White House said after their call. The plea came after Israel’s Defence Minister Yoav Gallant said… France 24 · Oct 9, 2024
Palestinians want to choose their own leaders – a year of war has distanced them further from this democratic goal Over the summer as Israel continued to bombard Gaza, representatives from 14 Palestinian factions, including the two main parties – Hamas and Fatah – met in China. Following the most inclusive talks in years, all the parties agreed to a future unity government and to hold national elections. The Conversation · Oct 6, 2024
The Conversation · Oct 4, 2024 A year after Hamas attack, more continuity than change for the Palestinians and Israel The rapid pace of unfolding events between Israel and the Palestinians, and more broadly in the Middle East, can make people think change is inevitable.
The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2024 Europeans, Arab and Muslim nations launch a new initiative for an independent Palestinian state A new initiative is underway by European, Arab and Islamic nations to strengthen support for a Palestinian state and its institutions and prepare for a future after the war in Gaza and escalating conflict in Lebanon
Al Jazeera · Sep 26, 2024 Abbas slams US’s diplomatic support for Israel’s war on Gaza in UN speech Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas says the Palestinian Authority should govern Gaza after Israel’s war is over.
Top News · Sep 26, 2024 Mahmoud Abbas Delivers Anti-Israel Speech At U.N. Mahmoud Abbas, President of the Palestinian Authority, criticized Israel and faced backlash for his anti-Israel rhetoric and alignment with Hamas.
The Independent UK · Sep 26, 2024 Leader of Palestinian Authority denounces Israeli Gaza offensive at UN, insists: 'We will not leave' The head of the Palestinian Authority has denounced Israel in front of world leaders
France 24 · Sep 26, 2024 ‘Stop sending weapons to Israel,’ says Palestinian leader Abbas in UN speech Palestinian Authority president Mahmoud Abbas on Thursday called on the world to stop providing Israel with weapons, saying it has devastated the Gaza Strip to the point where the Palestinian territory is no longer fit for living. Abbas made the plea in a speech before the United Nations General Assembly…
Al Jazeera · Sep 19, 2024 World reacts to UN vote calling on Israel to end Palestinian occupation UNGA resolution, backed by 124 countries, makes it clear that occupation ‘cannot be allowed to continue any longer’.
AAP · Sep 18, 2024 Australia working to change Palestinian resolution Australia is working with a number of other countries to try to change a draft UN resolution by the Palestinian Authority which comes to a vote this week.
France 24 · Sep 18, 2024 At least 20 killed, 450 wounded in fresh wave of Lebanon device explosions Communication devices used by Lebanon's armed group Hezbollah detonated late Wednesday afternoon across the country's south and in the southern suburbs of the capital Beirut, killing at least 20 people and wounding 450, according to the Lebanese health ministry. The attack comes a day after exploding pagers killed 12 people…
The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2024 Mourners attend funeral for American activist witness say was shot dead by Israeli troops The Western-backed Palestinian Authority has held a funeral procession for a U.S.-Turkish dual national activist of Turkish descent who a witness says was shot and killed by Israeli forces while demonstrating against settlements in the occupied West Bank
The Conversation · Sep 5, 2024 Israel: 11 months of war have battered the country’s economy After 11 months of war, Israel is facing its biggest economic challenge in years. Data shows that Israel’s economy is experiencing the sharpest slowdown among the wealthiest countries of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).