The prosecutor’s decision to launch an investigation into possible war crimes by Israel was made possible by the UN decision to grant the Palestinians state status in 2012
New measures, in effect for 12 days, include a night curfew and closure of most classrooms
The countries include Guatemala, the Czech Republic and Honduras ■ Israel is also expected to send more vaccinations to healthcare workers in the West Bank
American filmmaker David Osit realized that he is stuck with a one-dimensional view of Ramallah after meeting local hipsters. So he decided to present a more in-depth picture in his documentary film 'Mayor'
Nasser al-Kidwa – a longstanding critic of Abbas’ leadership – revealed the open secret of an alternative slate in the works and called on the jailed Marwan Barghouti to join him
Israeli and Palestinian health officials also agreed to work together to curb the spread of new coronavirus strains, the Palestinian Health Ministry says following a joint meeting in Ramallah
The Palestinian Authority, which has inoculated medical staff against COVID-19, puts vaccine rollout in the West Bank on hold
Despite obstacles, many are optimistic that the first Palestinian elections in 15 years will be held, as Hamas and Fatah release joint statement in step toward reconciliation
Fatah and Hamas, despite rift, release statement with other Palestinian groups pledging 'to abide by the timetable' for balloting and 'respect and accept' the results of the elections set for May and July
In a rare move, Israel allowed Palestinian armed security forces to enter Kafr Aqab to calm matters
10,000 doses arrive in the West Bank, setting in motion the inoculation drive for the general Palestinian population, after medical staff received the COVID-19 vaccine from Israel earlier in the week
While Israel is on course to vaccinate its entire population by the end of March, the Palestinians are likely to contend with major procurement and delivery problems for months
The delivery is the first out of a total of 5,000 COVID Israeli vaccines intended for healthcare workers in the West Bank, while Palestinian PM announces 50,000 vaccines will arrive in mid-February
New presidential decrees, which empower the PA president to appoint senior judges and allow arbitrary dismissal of judges, have sparked protest in the West Bank
Issa Amro, founder of the Youth Against Settlements group, was convicted earlier this month of minor offenses from about a decade ago. At the same time, the Palestinian prosecution is accusing him of insulting senior officials and endangering public order
The arrest of Palestinian DJ Sama Abdulhadi after she played a set at the Nabi Musa complex wasn’t merely a struggle between secularism and religiosity
Sissi and King Abdullah discuss regional issues, including the vote for Palestinian Authority leadership, in which Egypt and Jordan would play an important role in supervising – if it actually takes place
December poll finds over half of Palestinians think elections under current conditions would not be fair or free
The process could revive the Palestinian political system, as long as Israel doesn’t arrest candidates indiscriminately
Palestinian president signs executive order to hold election for the legislature on May 22 and a presidential election on July 31
State tells High Court of Justice 100 vaccines were given to the Palestinians, with another delivery expected in a week and a half
The Palestinian Authority joins a handful of governments in approving the Russian coronavirus vaccine, while a first shipment of AstraZeneca's shot may come as early as January 25
Sama Abdulhadi faces charges of desecrating a holy site and violating COVID-19 lockdown measures after organizing a party at Nabi Musa, while organizers insist the Palestinian Tourism Ministry approved the event
The Palestinian Authority has opened an investigation after Palestinian public expresses outrage over reveling at West Bank holy site Nabi Musa
As the Middle East awaits the inauguration of President-elect Biden, offshore Mediterranean natural gas could play a role in forging cooperation in the region
The Palestinians are slated to receive the Russian Sputnik V shot, but it remains unclear if and how vaccines from other countries will arrive in the Strip and West Bank
Palestinian public health commissioner makes announcement hours after the PA's Health Ministry reports highest daily death toll since pandemic began