PA minister Ahmad Majdalani tells ToI that Beijing can use billions in trade as leverage to coax Jerusalem to come to the table as Washington's influence on the global stage wanes

Amid apathy in West Bank, and anger at Lapid for continuing some of Netanyahu's policies, some activists find reason for optimism: 'It will lead to some international pressure'

Officials tell ToI Israel could send $247 million to support Ramallah, which has seen international aid dwindle over past year and is in dire economic state

Eyal Hulata and Meir Ben-Shabbat reportedly sit down with Abbas Kamel to discuss maintaining Gaza ceasefire brokered more than two months ago by Egypt

Palestinian banks reportedly concerned over international sanctions should they transfer funds to Gazans linked to Hamas

Palestinian Authority security forces have cracked down on some protests; Hamas’s influence said to be spreading widely in the area, sparking fears that relative calm may not last

A decision to push off the vote may alienate international partners, source says; Palestinians have not held a national election for 15 years

Vote scheduled for May 22, but Ramallah demanding participation of East Jerusalem Palestinians; Abbas's opponents say it's an excuse to cancel

Fatah, Hamas and dozen other groups sign on to 'honor code' governing upcoming vote, which includes ban on brandishing weapons at rallies

Neither Cairo nor Amman is convinced that the scheduled Palestinian elections will happen. But with Fatah divided, a Hamas win could ripple out in unwanted ways