The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/palestinian-authority/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:57:27 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png PA Palestinian Authority | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/palestinian-authority/ 32 32 In rare critique, senior PA official says Abbas’s exclusion of political rivals is mistaken https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-rare-critique-senior-pa-official-says-abbass-exclusion-of-political-rivals-is-mistaken/ Sat, 06 Jun 2026 23:36:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3836217 Jibril Rajoub tells ToI that those backing exiled ex-security chief Dahlan shouldn't be forced to sign 'humiliating' individual amnesty requests, as demanded by ruling Fatah party

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]]> ‘God’s wish’: Religious Zionist rabbi still crusading for peace with the Palestinians https://www.timesofisrael.com/gods-wish-religious-zionist-rabbi-still-crusading-for-peace-with-the-palestinians/ Tue, 02 Jun 2026 02:54:01 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3830045 20 years ago, Michael Melchior served as Knesset member and government minister when he chaired religious party Meimad; today, he believes faith-based values can yet shape a better future for Israel

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]]> In shift, Fatah opens leadership vote to terror convicts freed in hostage deals https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-shift-fatah-opens-leadership-vote-to-terror-convicts-freed-in-hostage-deals/ Mon, 01 Jun 2026 05:05:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3829341 May conference confirms influence of hundreds released in deals for Gaza hostages -- including many who were serving life sentences for deadly attacks -- allowing them to cast ballots and win seats on bodies that guide the PA

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]]> Amid economic crisis in the West Bank, Eid al-Adha is more observed than celebrated https://www.timesofisrael.com/amid-economic-crisis-in-the-west-bank-eid-al-adha-is-more-observed-than-celebrated/ Thu, 28 May 2026 11:18:54 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3831453 Israel’s withholding of PA tax revenues for the past year left public sector employees without salaries ahead of the holiday; merchants say markets are largely empty

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]]> Shin Bet head met exiled PA Gaza security chief Dahlan in UAE — sources https://www.timesofisrael.com/shin-bet-head-said-to-meet-exiled-pa-gaza-security-chief-dahlan-in-uae/ Tue, 26 May 2026 07:47:51 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3830593 Since falling out with Palestinian Authority president 15 years ago, former Fatah strongman has advocated for reforming PA and bringing democracy to West Bank and Strip

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]]> Board of Peace urges countries that promised funds for Gaza to pay up https://www.timesofisrael.com/board-of-peace-urges-countries-that-promised-funds-for-gaza-to-pay-up/ Tue, 19 May 2026 22:55:14 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3827017 Document obtained by ToI acknowledges 'gap' between the $17B pledged to reconstruct Strip and actual donations; Smotrich nixes US request to transfer withheld PA funds to US-led body

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]]> IDF says strike in southern Gaza killed Hamas operative who invaded Israel on Oct. 7 https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-says-strike-in-southern-gaza-killed-hamas-operative-who-invaded-israel-on-oct-7/ Tue, 19 May 2026 21:30:16 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3826969 Member of terror group, who military doesn't name, hit in airstrike after posing 'immediate threat' to troops; report finds Hamas used early 2025 truce to train new fighters

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]]> Backers of Abbas rival excluded from Fatah confab, despite Egypt’s push for inclusivity https://www.timesofisrael.com/backers-of-abbas-rival-excluded-from-fatah-confab-despite-egypts-push-for-inclusivity/ Fri, 15 May 2026 22:34:05 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3824271 After PA president gave non-committal response to visiting Egyptian official, members of Dahlan-led faction left out of major gathering where elections held for party's top panels

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]]> Smotrich: End division of West Bank into Areas A, B and C; it all belongs to Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/smotrich-its-time-to-end-division-of-west-bank-it-belongs-to-israel-in-its-entirety/ Fri, 15 May 2026 12:22:04 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3824127 IDF says troops killed masked Palestinian stone-thrower, after local media reported settler attack in area; PA says he was 15, and his body was detained

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]]> Ignoring ‘pay-for-slay’ reform, Ramallah court tells PA to reinstate money for prisoner https://www.timesofisrael.com/ignoring-pay-for-slay-reform-ramallah-court-tells-pa-to-reinstate-money-for-prisoner/ Fri, 15 May 2026 06:02:51 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3820196 Unclear if decision affects other 1,600 security inmates no longer receiving controversial stipends, but it potentially marks another blow to Palestinian efforts aimed at dealing with criticism of program accused of incentivizing terror

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]]> Fatah gathers for first election in decade, as PA’s Abbas pledges to continue reforms https://www.timesofisrael.com/fatah-gathers-for-first-election-in-decade-as-pas-abbas-pledges-to-continue-reforms/ Thu, 14 May 2026 15:31:04 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3823558 3-day confab climaxes with vote for 18-member committee expected to play key role in post-Abbas era; PA president pans Israeli withholding of Ramallah's funds

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]]> Abbas seen positioning son for Palestinian leadership, dismaying those seeking new blood https://www.timesofisrael.com/abbas-seen-positioning-son-for-palestinian-leadership-dismaying-those-seeking-new-blood/ Sun, 10 May 2026 16:18:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3817532 Recent meetings between businessman Yasser Abbas and top PA officials, along with upcoming Fatah vote, stir angry speculation that president wants to keep power in his family

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]]> Palestinian man and teen shot dead in separate IDF altercations, as West Bank roils https://www.timesofisrael.com/palestinian-man-and-teen-shot-dead-in-separate-west-bank-altercations-with-idf/ Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:36:35 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3813706 Suspect stabbed 2 soldiers during Silwad raid before being neutralized; troops use live-fire on Hebron rock-throwers; Palestinian father, daughter arrested after settlers lay claim to their sheep

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]]> US says PA continuing to pay security prisoners despite reformed welfare criteria https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-says-pa-continuing-to-pay-security-prisoners-despite-reformed-welfare-criteria/ Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:02:04 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3813286&preview=true&preview_id=3813286 Citing information from Israeli government and groups critical of the Palestinian Authority, State Department informs Congress that Ramallah not meeting benchmarks for lifting sanctions

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]]> Smotrich confirms Finance Ministry hasn’t transferred any tax revenues to PA for past year https://www.timesofisrael.com/finance-ministry-confirms-it-hasnt-transferred-any-tax-revenues-to-pa-for-past-year/ Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:09:26 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3811190 Palestinian Authority prime minister says Israeli policy is meant to 'destroy institutions of the State of Palestine,' has left PA cash-strapped and unable to pay employees

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