How the Palestinian Authority manages dissent
14 July 2021
The PA’s grip on power grows increasingly tenuous even as it wields the politics of fitna. Read more about How the Palestinian Authority manages dissent
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How the Palestinian Authority helps protect Israeli settlers
7 May 2021
Palestinian security forces were created to protect Israel, not Palestinians. Read more about How the Palestinian Authority helps protect Israeli settlers
Israel lying while Maher al-Akhras is dying
16 October 2020
Palestinian hasn’t eaten for more than 80 days to protest detention without charge or trial. Read more about Israel lying while Maher al-Akhras is dying
PA rescinds ban on LGBTQ group after protests
27 August 2019
Ban prompted outrage and fear, and rights groups say withdrawing statement not enough. Read more about PA rescinds ban on LGBTQ group after protests
PA cracks down on dissent as Abbas runs out of options
6 May 2016
Recent moves to stifle political opposition suggest West Bank leadership struggling to grapple with deep public disillusionment. Read more about PA cracks down on dissent as Abbas runs out of options
Palestinian Authority arrests photographer over Instagram post
16 February 2016
PA claimed photo of police officer “incited” against them. Read more about Palestinian Authority arrests photographer over Instagram post
Palestinian Authority foils new Gaza war crimes probe
12 September 2014
The Palestinian Authority’s foreign minister prevented the International Criminal Court from going forward with a requested prosecution of Israel. Read more about Palestinian Authority foils new Gaza war crimes probe
Angered by collaboration with Israel, Palestinians stone PA police - video
22 June 2014
Palestinians are increasingly outraged at Mahmoud Abbas’ support for the occupation. Read more about Angered by collaboration with Israel, Palestinians stone PA police - video
After reconciliation agreement, Hamas and Fatah united in press crackdown
Ramallah 12 June 2014
“This is the police state of Mahmoud Abbas,” says journalist hospitalized after beating by Palestinian Authority forces. Read more about After reconciliation agreement, Hamas and Fatah united in press crackdown
PA arrests prominent businessman who called for Abbas' downfall
3 December 2013
Today’s incident suggests that the Abbas Palestinian Authority regime will brook no dissent or defiance from any quarter. Read more about PA arrests prominent businessman who called for Abbas' downfall
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