Palestinian Authority
WATCH: Border Police rescue Israeli citizen after accidental entry into Area A near Ramallah
Entry to Area A, which is under the Palestinian Authority's civil and security control, is prohibited for Israelis.
![A child's drawing shown here says: "In Gaza City at least 150 children die as Martyrs [daily]. How many child Martyrs are there in nine days?"](https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_194,w_290/735155 "A child's drawing shown here says: \"In Gaza City at least 150 children die as Martyrs [daily]. How many child Martyrs are there in nine days?\"")
Palestinian Authority schools praise martydom, use October 7 attack in math lessons
![[ILLUSTRATIVE] Israeli Border Police officers patrol outside Damascus Gate in Jerusalem’s Old City during the beginning of the holy fasting month of Ramadan, February 18, 2026.](https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_194,w_290/711692 "[ILLUSTRATIVE] Israeli Border Police officers patrol outside Damascus Gate in Jerusalem’s Old City during the beginning of the holy fasting month of Ramadan, February 18, 2026.")
Three Israeli Jews rescued after entering prohibited Palestinian Authority areas in West Bank
Sa'ar bans two 'anti-Israel' Swedish MEPs from entering Israel, day before planned PA visit
PA must end torture, arbitrary detention of Palestinians in West Bank, UN rights office demands
Individuals, including children, are being held by the PA security force despite court orders for their release, the UN office confirmed.
IDF prepares to demolish homes of terrorists who carried out West Bank shooting attack
The two terrorists had committed a shooting attack on Friday, killing 27-year-old Maj. Yuval Ezra and 32-year-old Chief Sgt. First Class (res.) Benayahu Melet.
‘Weaponization of cultural heritage’: Israel accuses PA of exploiting UNESCO in bid for Sebastia
The 450-acre site, which has awaited joining the world heritage list since 2012, has a history dating back at least 3,000 years.
When 'genocide' is no longer enough: Why the Palestinians are pushing 'wholocide' - analysis
Ambassador Al-Aklouk said the neologism 'Wholocide' was inspired by the "genocide victims themselves who described what they endured as being like 'the horrors of the Day of Judgment."
Khalil al-Hayya's rise won't transform Hamas or Gaza's future, expert tells ‘Post’ - interview
Dr. Michael Milshtein tells the Post that Hamas’ new leader Khalil al-Hayya may allow a technocratic government to operate in Gaza while the group continues to hold real power.
Ahead of October 27: How a new government could change Israel’s course - opinion
Given current daunting national challenges – domestic, regional, and international – it is worth examining the positions and likely policies of those who could soon form the next government.
PA's massive military build-up in West Bank poses October 7-style threat to Israelis, report warns
Making the situation of particular concern, the report highlighted, is the fact that the Palestinian force is now armed with what is understood to be tens of thousands of weapons.
Will Mahmoud Abbas actually let Palestinians vote? Critics say he's testing the waters first
PALESTINIAN AFFAIRS: The PA president wants to remove any Israeli claim that Palestinians are not a partner for peace,’ said one Palestinian analyst, after the election announcement.
Israeli think tank urges tougher measures against Turkish consulate, limiting diplomatic presence
Among the recommendations are revoking diplomatic benefits, canceling work visas, restricting freedom of movement in Israel, and removing immunity from diplomatic vehicles.
Each terrorist death closes a door to more terrorism - opinion
You say, “the death penalty is vengeance disguised as deterrence.” Sorry, there is no “disguise” here; it is unapologetically vengeance. And it would only be for tried and convicted terrorists.
