The activist's criticism of Palestinian graft and Israel's role in propping it up made him a target. His alleged PA killers may go free. Could his death be a catalyst for change?

PA minister aiming to meet with White House national security adviser, CIA officials as Ramallah seeks to push US to play more active role in deescalating and solving the conflict

'The Palestinian leadership is on the verge of making major and difficult decisions,' warns Hussein al-Sheikh, the newly appointed secretary general of the PLO Executive Committee

Status quo 'cannot be tolerated,' says PA president; Ramallah has accused Washington of dragging its feet on promises to the Palestinians since Biden entered office last year

Appointment could strengthen official's position in potential bid to succeed 86-year-old Palestinian Authority President Abbas

Palestinian official says groups can 'communicate' with prosecutors, without detailing extent of allowed participation; says violence at Abu Akleh's funeral shows Israel can't join

Qatar and Kuwait condemn killing of Al Jazeera journalist; Jerusalem's Gulf partners issue muted response, as does Turkey

Senior PA official Hussein al-Sheikh claims 'all indications, evidence and witnesses confirm' Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh killed in Jenin by Israeli troops

Qatar slams killing of Shireen Abu Aqleh as 'Israeli terrorism'; Israeli officials say 'reasonable chance' Palestinian fire led to her death

Close Abbas adviser Hussein al-Sheikh speaks with Israeli FM for second time in less than two months; Lapid's office declines to comment further