In farewell interview, ambassador to Palestinians laments Abbas's failure to hold elections, suggests mail-in ballot as solution to Israeli opposition to voting in East Jerusalem

The case, which the Hague-based court is not obliged to take, accuses 7 Palestinian officials of responsibility for killing PA critic while in police custody

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?

Palestinian Bar Association president leading demonstration says his group will stand firm against legislation delivered by executive orders, which curb 'rights and freedoms'

Human Rights Watch says abuse of critics by Palestinian Authority and Hamas could amount to crimes against humanity; report also notes alleged torture of Palestinians by Israel

Rights group says Palestinian Authority putting up 'smokescreen' with prosecution of low-ranking officers, year after death of vocal activist Nizar Banat in police custody

Risk of COVID outbreak cited as reason for releasing from jail those on trial for Nizar Banat's death; rights advocate says move 'illegal' without judicial order

Islamist terror group activists take 28 seats to Fatah's 18, as PA's ruling party sees dwindling support, legitimacy in the West Bank

Family says Nizar Banat's cousin, who alleges seeing Abbas's security officers beat the PA critic to death, was detained Monday; 14 indicted officers arraigned at Ramallah court

Hamas sees a slight drop in support, but remains more popular than its Fatah rivals; majority of Palestinians approve of confidence-building measures between Israel, PA