Hamas strongman Mashaal named terror group's 'international director'
The decision means Khaled Mashaal, who is based in Qatar, will not seek to oust Ismail Haniyeh as political bureau chief.
Palestinian Authority & Gaza Strip
Israel 'deeply concerned' by resumption of US aid to UNRWA
Some Republican lawmakers plan to challenge the aid, maintaining it violates the Taylor Force and Anti-Terrorism Clarification Acts, both of which passed with strong bipartisan support.
Abbas 'in good health' ahead of Palestinian election
The 85-year-old has flown to Germany for medical examinations. The longtime Palestinian president is a heavy smoker with a history of heart problems and has not selected a successor.
Will Palestinian elections result in a repeat of Hamas' 2006 victory?
PA reportedly concerned new parties launched by Abbas' former Gaza security chief Mohammed Dahlan and imprisoned archterrorist Marwan Barghouti may eat away at Fatah's support.
Report: PA tortured Palestinians who attended 2019 peace workshop in Bahrain
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."
Gaza man says Hamas forced him to divorce after torture
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.
Imprisoned Fatah strongman shakes up PA election campaign
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.
Barghouti to run against Abbas' Fatah faction on separate ticket
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.
China donates 100,000 doses of Sinopharm coronavirus vaccine to Palestinians
Beijing's envoy to Palestinians touts donation as delivering on China's promise to put jab "at world's service."
US renews aid to Palestinians with $15M for COVID relief
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."