Hamas, PA lock horns over transfer of Qatari cash to Gaza
Ramallah backs out of the deal over concerns that the move would expose its banks to sanctions over financing of terrorism. Qatari envoy says Doha is "working on finding alternatives."
Palestinian Authority & Gaza Strip
Report: PA officials urge ICC to expedite probe into Israel
Move comes as Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas says he is "ready" to take confidence-building steps to make a two-state solution impossible.
After alleged Egypt gas attack, Hamas recovers 3 bodies from tunnels
Hamas and other terrorist factions say the tunnel workers died when toxic gas was pumped into a "trading tunnel," calling it "murder for which Egyptian authorities bear full responsibility."
Hundreds of Gazans burn tires, lob explosives as border riots continue
Hamas presses ahead with a campaign to pressure Israel to ease restrictions on the Gaza Strip as Palestinians continue to protest for the second consecutive night.
Report: Hamas weighing riots on Egypt border after Cairo shuts Rafah crossing
Egypt shuts Rafah Border Crossing following escalation in rioting, shooting of Israeli Border Police officer on Gaza-Israel border, Egyptians say. Hamas refuses to ease demands for ceasefire agreement with Israel, according to Lebanese report.
US donates 500,000 COVID vaccines to PA
With the US donation of 500,000 Moderna doses, facilitated through the global COVAX vaccine-sharing program, the Palestinians say they have now received 2.5 million doses. The West Bank will take 300,000 of the donation and Gaza 200,000.
Report: Egypt pressuring Hamas over border riots, demands for Qatari cash
Cairo said to be furious with the terrorist group over the resumption of border riots with Israel, its obstinacy with respect to a prisoner exchange deal with Israel.
Calls for Abbas to step down grow as PA leader cracks down on critics
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, 85, elected for a four-year term in 2005, has been long-faced growing opposition to his grip on power, with backlash growing since the death of anti-corruption activist Nizar Banat in June.
Report: Israel agrees to allow Qatari money into Gaza
Egypt asks Hamas not to escalate already tense situation on border as terrorist organization threatens to renew "marches of return" and nighttime harassment of western Negev communities.
PA systematically annexing Israeli land, right-wing NGO claims
Report shows Palestinian Authority is illegally building houses, farms, and schools in territories under full Israeli control. "Without proactive and immediate Israeli countermeasures, in only a few years, we will face a hostile and irreversible new reality," NGO warns.