The 2020 Country Report on Human Rights includes references to reports that "Palestinian security forces arrested, intimidated, and tortured Palestinians following their participation in an international conference in Bahrain."
After months of torture and interrogations in a Hamas prison, Palestinian activist Rami Aman says he was offered an unconventional proposition: Divorce your wife and you are free to go.
Marwan Barghouti is serving several life terms in an Israeli prison for his terrorist activity. Long-said to be the would-be successor of the Palestinian presidency, Barghouti's entry into the race could severely weaken PA President Mahmoud Abbas and help his Hamas rivals.
The Palestinian arch-terrorist, currently serving five life sentences in Israeli prison, could pose a serious threat to PA President Mahmoud Abbas' hold on power in Ramallah.
Beijing's envoy to Palestinians touts donation as delivering on China's promise to put jab "at world's service."
Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield announces "renewed commitment to the Palestinian people," says money "will help Palestinians in dire need, which will bring more stability and security to both Israelis and Palestinians alike."
The survey, conducted by the Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research, shows that the two rival factions would either have to join forces or enlist the support of smaller parties to form a new government.
Registration offices are opened to admit the political parties and independent candidates.
The Biden administration is reportedly going ahead with reversing some of the Trump administration's moves vis-à-vis Ramallah. Plan includes calls for "economic, security and humanitarian" aid to the Palestinians,
The sides reportedly agree to criminalize and prohibit the use of weapons during electoral activities, refrain from inciting violence against either candidates or voters, and outlaw using places of worship for campaigning.