PA says Israel has also yet to respond to demand to hold vote in Jerusalem

Senior official Nasser al-Qidwa has called for 'radical change' in the Palestinian Authority, plans to challenge the main Fatah slate in the upcoming legislative elections

Remarks by senior official in terror group will likely come as a relief to PA President Abbas, who polls indicate would lose in a head-to-head with Hamas chief Haniyeh

In letter ahead of scheduled Palestinian elections, senior PA official said to inform US that Hamas also agreed to obey international law and accept a peaceful transfer of power

Palestinians have boycotted Washington since 2017, although some informal contacts have remained in place; senior PA official says two sides discussed bilateral relations

PA ambassador to Russia says he expects 'technical issue' holding up delivery of shots to be resolved soon, and the first delivery to arrive by mid-February

PA requests Israeli permission to bring in 5,000 doses on Tuesday to vaccinate hospital workers; bulk of shots for Palestinian population expected over next few months

UN-backed initiative Covax is set to provide 20% of Palestinians' inoculations for free, but the timeline is uncertain -- and the rest of the needed shots are up in the air

Israel hands over full NIS 3.7 billion in tax revenues it collects on Palestinians' behalf, despite law requiring withholding amount PA pays security detainees and families

King Abdullah reaffirms support for two states in meeting with PA president, who will sit down with el-Sissi on Monday in trip that comes after renewal of ties with Israel