In rare gathering of PLO leadership, PA president pledges 'reform,' but analysts say conference mostly aims to nominate politicians close to Abbas to fill key positions

From Nablus to Jericho to Rawabi, where units cost a fraction of what they would in Israel, Arabs are leaping at the chance for investment properties, or a dream vacation home

PA health ministry reports 70,000 active cases in West Bank and Gaza Strip, but real figure is likely much higher

In phone call with foreign minister, US secretary of state reiterates security commitment; speaking to Palestinian leader, he urges 'reform' in PA

Palestinian Authority leader reportedly said move would bolster his Fatah party by demonstrating that diplomacy is more effective than Hamas kidnappings

Settlers parade through Hawara, stoning cars and storefronts, in convoy to celebrate release of Israeli imprisoned for attacking Palestinians

Foreign Minister and Majed Faraj reportedly held talks last month on economic and security issues, as some coalition members continue building up contacts with PA leadership

Burning Israeli scrap for valuable raw metals is a fatal source of income for thousands of Palestinians, sending cancer rates skyrocketing in villages near Hebron

Palestinian and Egyptian leaders said set to discuss efforts to advance peace process with Israel, PA-Hamas reconciliation and attempts to rebuild parts of Gaza

Ramy Shaath travels to France after 2.5 years in detention; was accused of having links to Muslim Brotherhood