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
Twenty-six years after Camp David, Israel needs a new security doctrine - opinion
The only practical foundation for any future arrangement will emerge only when a profound change in Palestinian consciousness takes place.
PA's Mahmoud Abbas, Gaza panel head Shaath speak in first publicized call since NCAG's formation
Shaath, a former deputy minister for the PA, was reported to have thanked Abbas for the call, claiming it was impactful.
Is the Gaza peace plan dead? - opinion
In mid-2026, Trump’s 20-point Gaza peace plan can best be described as wilting. While still formally in play, phase two is largely stuck.
German FM warns weakening PA could create power vacuum, would compromise Israel's security
"The PA is not perfect and is in urgent need of reform. However, weakening the PA does not serve Israel's security," said German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul during a visit to Jerusalem.
IDF, Border Police rescue ten civilians who entered Kalkilya to search for stolen motorcycle
According to a police statement regarding the incident, the Israelis entered the city in an attempt to locate a motorcycle that had been stolen from the settlement of Elad.
Palestinian Authority prepares for first election in two decades, as Abbas preps final date
Sinijlawi described the vote as an opportunity for new political leadership to emerge “after years of political stagnation.”
Palestinian Authority pushes for digital transactions to ease financial crisis
Under the current restrictions, Palestinian banks can only return physical currency through Bank Hapoalim and the Israel Discount Bank, with a cap of NIS 18 billion annually.
Ex-general calls to dismantle Palestinian Authority, squash internal threats - interview
According to Wiener, "If the IDF chief says the PA is a threat and the Shin Bet says this also, this could change the public view and then help convince the Americans. This is the agenda."
Palestinian Authority promises public workers 50% wage, commits to repayment following strike
Last year, Palestinian public sector employees did not receive their wages for May until July, and in September 2025, the PA confirmed that workers would be guaranteed only 50% of their wages.
Sa'ar cites importance of Israel-Europe relations before meeting with EU Mediterranean Commissioner
"We believe in the importance of comprehensive, honest, and open dialogue with the EU," Sa'ar stated. "But 'dialogue' cannot just be one side dictating its political positions."
