The Latest Breaking News from Palestinian Authority

World reacts to UN vote calling on Israel to end Palestinian occupation

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

Al Jazeera · Sep 19, 2024

Australia working to change Palestinian resolution

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.

AAP · Sep 18, 2024

At least 20 killed, 450 wounded in fresh wave of Lebanon device explosions

Communication devices used by Lebanon's armed group Hezbollah detonated late Wednesday afternoon across the country's south and in the southern suburbs of the capital Beirut, killing at least 20 people and wounding 450, according to the Lebanese health ministry. The attack comes a day after exploding pagers killed 12 people…

France 24 · Sep 18, 2024

Five Palestinian fighters killed in West Bank mosque as Israeli assault continues

Deaths in Tulkarm bring toll to 16 during Israel’s deadliest operation in West Bank since 7 October Hamas attack

The Guardian - UK · Aug 29, 2024

Middle East crisis: Israeli troops claim five Palestinian militants killed at mosque in West Bank operation – as it happened

Thursday violence follows major raids across the region which saw at least 10 Palestinians killed as part of an operation the military said could last days

The Guardian - AU · Aug 29, 2024

Israel’s war on the West Bank

Ongoing Israeli attack on locations across northern West Bank highlights Israel’s treatment of the occupied territory.

Al Jazeera · Aug 28, 2024

Palestine has been recognised by more than 140 nations – but not yet Australia. So, what exactly defines a ‘state’?

Is Palestine a state? This long-standing unresolved question has gained considerable diplomatic, legal and political traction this year as Israel’s war in Gaza has ground on with no end in sight.

The Conversation · Aug 21, 2024

Turkey seeks to reassert regional influence following Abbas visit

In a bid to break out of increasing international isolation, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan this week hosted Palestinian Authority leader Mahmoud Abbas in Ankara – positioning Turkey as a key player in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 17, 2024

Hamas refuses ‘new’ Gaza ceasefire deal as Biden applauds progress

A senior Hamas official on Friday said the group rejected “new conditions” outlined in a Gaza ceasefire plan presented by the United States. US President Joe Biden took a different stance and applauded the talks, adding that an agreement was “closer than ever”. The ceasefire negotiations in Qatar paused on…

France 24 · Aug 15, 2024

Palestinian leader Abbas tells Turkish parliament he will go to Gaza

Palestinian Authority leader tells Turkish legislators he will stand by Palestinian people even at the cost of his life.

Al Jazeera · Aug 15, 2024