The Latest Breaking News from the Palestinian Authority

The Palestinian economy has been devastated beyond recognition. Israel’s intense military operations in Gaza have led to unprecedented destruction, wiping out much of the enclave’s essential infrastructure, private property and agricultural resources.

Palestinian Authority and Hamas criticize Israel's ban on UNRWA, highlighting ongoing tensions in the region.

A year of Israel’s war has only intensified Palestinians’ deep-seated disillusion with their political leadership.

Over the summer as Israel continued to bombard Gaza, representatives from 14 Palestinian factions, including the two main parties – Hamas and Fatah – met in China. Following the most inclusive talks in years, all the parties agreed to a future unity government and to hold national elections.

The rapid pace of unfolding events between Israel and the Palestinians, and more broadly in the Middle East, can make people think change is inevitable.

A new initiative is underway by European, Arab and Islamic nations to strengthen support for a Palestinian state and its institutions and prepare for a future after the war in Gaza and escalating conflict in Lebanon

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas says the Palestinian Authority should govern Gaza after Israel’s war is over.

Mahmoud Abbas, President of the Palestinian Authority, criticized Israel and faced backlash for his anti-Israel rhetoric and alignment with Hamas.

The head of the Palestinian Authority has denounced Israel in front of world leaders

UNGA resolution, backed by 124 countries, makes it clear that occupation ‘cannot be allowed to continue any longer’.

Australia is working with a number of other countries to try to change a draft UN resolution by the Palestinian Authority which comes to a vote this week.