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Renewed Clashes between PA, Resistance amid Israeli Raids in West Bank
By Palestine Chronicle Staff PA security forces forcibly removed protesters who were demanding a lift of the siege on the Jenin camp. Israeli occupation forces have carried out several raids in the occupied West […]
Jenin Commander: ‘We Will Not Disarm under Palestinian Authority Pressure’
By Palestine Chronicle Staff A commander of the Jenin Battalion – affiliated with the Al-Quds Brigades, the armed wing of the Islamic Jihad Movement – has spoken out against the Palestinian Authority’s ongoing operation […]
Fighting Israel’s War – Why The Palestinian Authority Is Attacking Jenin
By Robert Inlakesh Although the PA was intended to be the precursor organization to a Palestinian government of the incoming State of Palestine, it has instead been turned into a corrupted proxy force that works […]
Renewed Clashes in Jenin – PA Operation Sparks Protests, Strikes
By Palestine Chronicle Staff A comprehensive commercial strike swept Jenin on Monday in protest against the ongoing campaign, which has now lasted over a week. Armed clashes continued on Monday between Palestinian resistance fighters […]
‘No One Can Disarm Resistance in Jenin’ – Commander Lashes out at PA
By Palestine Chronicle Staff On Sunday, Palestinian media reported renewed clashes between Resistance groups and PA security forces in the Jenin refugee camp. The spokesperson for the Jenin Battalion – part of the Al-Quds […]
Jenin under Siege – Renewed Clashes between Resistance Fighters, PA Forces
According to a senior member of the Jenin Battalion, the PA has continued its attempts to claim control over the camp, despite facing significant resistance. Clashes between resistance fighters and the Palestinian Authority’s PA security […]
‘Aligning with Zionist Agenda’ – PA Forces Kills Resistance Leader in Jenin
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The Resistance Committees in Palestine condemned the PA security forces for “launching a campaign targeting resistance fighters and those wanted by the Zionist enemy”. Palestinian Authority (PA) security forces have […]
Who is Palestinian Authority President Successor Rawhi Fattouh – Profile
By Robert Inlakesh Unlike what happened following Yasser Arafat’s death, it appears somewhat unlikely that a Presidential election would be held within the allotted span of time that is mandated by the PA’s Constitution. The […]
PA Forces Target Resistance in Tubas – Palestinian Shot, Injured
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The commander of the Tubas battalion, wanted by Israel, was detained by PA forces on Tuesday. Local reports indicated that he was wounded before being arrested and his current condition […]
Abbas Asked Israel’s Permission to Visit Gaza – Media Reports
By Romana Rubeo According to reports, Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas has requested Israel’s permission to enter Gaza. The official Palestinian news agency WAFA said on Sunday that the Palestinian government had initiated “efforts […]
In Dramatic Scene – Palestinians Free Fighter Besieged by PA Police in West Bank (VIDEOS)
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Abu Shujaa was earlier placed under siege, not by the Israeli military, but by Palestinian Authority Police. Under protests from ordinary Palestinians, and demands by Resistance groups, Mohammed Jaber Abu […]
‘Secret Meeting’ – Top US, Israeli and PA Officials Discuss Rafah Crossing
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The Rafah crossing has been closed since the Israeli occupation forces took control of the Gaza side in May. High-ranking US, Israeli and Palestinian Authority officials held a secret meeting […]
‘Irrational War’ – Brazil Ratifies Free Trade Agreement with Palestinian Authority
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “We are proud to be the first country in the bloc to ratify the free trade agreement with Palestine. But I cannot help regret that this occurs in a context […]
The Man Who Should’ve Become PA President – Who Is Dr Aziz Dweik?
By Robert Inlakesh Repeatedly held by Israel in administrative detention, Dr. Aziz al-Dweik, or Abu Hisham, was the Hamas-affiliated elected official who could have become the President of the Palestinian Authority. Today, he stands as […]
‘Dire Situation’ – Norway Warns PA on Verge of Collapse in West Bank
By Palestine Chronicle Staff At an international partner meeting on Palestine in Brussels last month, Barth Eide said the situation on the ground – not only in Gaza but also in the West Bank […]
‘Negative Neutrality’ – Palestinian Authority ‘Weak and Irrelevant’
By Iqbal Jassat Abbas, whose four-year term expired in 2009, has stubbornly refused to accept demands for fresh elections. In effect, the general view is that he has shut the door on reform of the […]
‘Israel Does Not Need Pretexts’ – Hamas Slams PA Abbas’ Criticism of October 7
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “Since 1948, the Zionist enemy has never waited for excuses to commit crimes against our people,” Hamas said in a statement. The Palestinian Resistance movement Hamas said on Thursday it […]
‘It Provided Israel with Pretexts’ – Abbas Criticizes Hamas, Asks Funding for PA Government (VIDEO)
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “The military operation carried out by Hamas by a unilateral decision on that day, October 7, provided Israel with more pretexts and justifications to attack the Gaza Strip”. – Mahmoud […]
‘Political Disgrace’ – PA Forces Kill Palestinian Resistance Fighter in Tulkarm
By Palestine Chronicle Staff According to eyewitnesses, members of the PA forces surrounded the vehicle near Al-Salam Roundabout and then opened fire on it. A fighter from the Tulkarm Battalion, affiliated with the Al-Quds […]
‘We Will Retaliate’ – Israel Threatens PA over ICC Arrest Warrants
By Palestine Chronicle Staff According to Axios, if such warrants are issued, Israel may take “retaliatory steps against the Palestinian Authority”. The Israeli government has issued a warning to the Biden administration regarding potential […]
Hamas Calls on PA to ‘Protect Our People’ amid Settlers’ Rampage in West Bank
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The Palestinian Resistance movement Hamas has called on the Palestinian Authority and its security forces to protect Palestinian people amid the escalation of settler violence in the occupied West Bank. […]
‘A Historic Moment’ – UNSC Referee Palestine’s Full Membership Bid to Committee
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Requests to become a UN member state must pass through the Security Council and then be endorsed by the General Assembly. The UN Security Council’s president has referred the Palestinian […]
A Three-Stage Plan – This is What PA Intelligence Wanted to Do in Gaza
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The unnamed official also confirmed that members of the force were assigned to collect information from Al-Shifa Medical Complex on behalf of Majed Faraj. A security official at the Ministry […]
Involving the Shin Bet – Resistance Thwarts PA Intelligence Operation in Gaza
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The Front announced that the Security Forces in Gaza “dealt with these elements, arresting 10 of them and foiling the plot they came to execute.” The Internal Front in the […]
How Palestinians Feel about Hamas, Fatah, Aqsa Flood and Reforming the PA? – New Poll
By Palestine Chronicle Staff According to the poll, “the satisfaction with Hamas and Yahya Sinwar (remains) very high. By contrast, satisfaction with Fatah and President Abbas remains very low.” A recent poll, conducted by […]
PA Forces Attack Jenin Mourners, Wound Several – Israel Assassinates Three
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Residents who were on their way to bury the latest victims of an Israeli missile were reportedly attacked by the Palestinian Authority security police. Palestinian Authority forces attacked a funeral […]
Who is Majed al-Faraj and What are His Plans for Gaza? – PROFILE
By Robert Inlakesh Majed al-Faraj, one of the most powerful leaders in the Ramallah-based Palestinian Authority (PA) has been catapulted into the international spotlight, after Israeli suggestions that he may take over security control from […]
‘Detachment from Reality’ – Palestinian Groups Slam PA’ Announcement of New Government
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Several Palestinian Resistance groups slammed on Friday Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas’ announcement of a new government, fearing that the move would further divide the nation. Hamas, the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, […]
Palestinian Authority is Working with Israeli Military in Gaza – Media Reports
By Palestine Chronicle Staff According to Israeli reports, the Palestinian Authority is working on building an armed force in the southern Gaza Strip, consisting of families who do not support Hamas. Citing Israeli sources, Al-Jazeera […]
PA Police Raids Jenin, Wounds Freed Palestinian Prisoners – VIDEO
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Armed clashes took place between the Palestinian Authority police and Palestinian Resistance fighters in the Jenin refugee camp. The violence took place after PA forces tried to arrest a member […]
