Palestinian Authority

A photo of a man in a black mask in front of a crowd of Palestinians waving the yellow Fatah flag at a protest

Hamas’ Oct. 7 Attack Was More About Fatah Than Israel

Fatah, the secular party that controls the Palestinian Authority, has publicly blamed the Islamist group for inciting Israel’s brutal devastation in Gaza.

Hussein Ibish

IDF video purportedly showing an incident in Gaza in which over 104 people were killed as they tried to get food aid, according to Palestinian officials.

DESPERATION

Aid Convoy ‘Massacre’ Kills Over 100 Palestinians, Says Gaza

The Israeli military claimed dozens of people “attacked” aid trucks and died as a result of “trampling.”

Dan Ladden-Hall

Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh announces his government's resignation in Ramallah.

WHAT’S NEXT?

Palestinian Authority’s Entire Government Resigns

The U.S. has encouraged the Palestinian Authority to position itself to govern Gaza and the West Bank after the months-long conflict that began on Oct. 7 ends.

Amanda Yen

Netanyahu has revealed his first official plans for post-war Gaza, which contradict U.S. aims for the region.

SNUBBED

Bibi Spurns U.S. Plans for Post-War Gaza With His Own Vision

His first official proposals for the Strip are doomed to fail, the Palestinian Authority’s president said.

Dan Ladden-Hall

A photo illustration of president of the State of Palestine and the Palestinian National Authority Mahmoud Abbas and the destruction of Gaza.

WHO’S IN CHARGE HERE?

The Palestinian Authority Can’t Govern Gaza After the War

The Ramallah-based PA lacks the capability and legitimacy to shepherd Gaza toward a post-Hamas future. But a UAE-led force, backed by the U.S. and Arab states, could do it.

Hussain Abdul-Hussain