Jerusalem PA governor Adnan Ghaith sought for same offense; Palestinian official says arrest meant to stop 'social and cultural activities'

PA president tells his French counterpart that Paris plays a key role in supporting the Palestinian cause; he also sits down with Bahraini foreign minister

Global body warns that Ramallah government faces a financing gap that could exceed $1.8 billion for 2019, driven by declining aid flows and unresolved transfer of taxes from Israel

Accompanying Abbas on trip to Norway, Riyad al-Maliki says Palestinians open to restarting negotiations with next Israeli leader

Shtayyeh says Palestinians 'don't count' on outcome of vote because neither candidate intends to 'end the occupation'

Meeting chaired by Palestinian PM comes a day after Israel held a government gathering nearby and voted to legalize an outpost

PA president says he will speak to parties that hold influence with Hamas to try to secure the release of Avera Mengistu, two ex-MKs say

Erekat calls on Israelis and international community to stop 'this insanity'; Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi describes Israeli PM"s statement as 'a dangerous escalation'

Dar al-Marafa in Kafr Aqab could get significantly more government funding, but a local activist worries some teachers may lose jobs

Factional rivalries, infighting and Israeli restrictions have left the 'first Arab democracy' without elections since 2006