Palestinians make historic United Nations appeal
Nasser Abu BakrPalestine's President Mahmud Abbas made history in his people's long quest for statehood as he asked the UN to admit Palestine as a full member state.
Palestinians eye changes to key accord with Israel
Nasser Abu BakrThe Palestinian Authority has formally asked Israel for talks on changing the Paris Protocol governing economic ties between the two sides.
Palestinian leaders end four-year feud
Nasser Abu BakrPalestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal buried the hatchet at a Cairo reconciliation ceremony on Wednesday.
Israel arrests Hamas Cabinet members
Nasser Abu BakrIsrael seized Hamas leaders and stepped up its Gaza assault on Thursday, intensifying the pressure on Palestinians over the capture of a soldier that threatens to spiral into regional conflict. The body of a Jewish settler abducted by militants was also found dumped in the West Bank, adding to the tensions in the crisis between Israel and the Palestinians.
Fatah elects new guard at landmark congress
Nasser Abu BakrFatah elected a new generation of leaders at its first congress in 20 years, including a popular militant jailed in Israel.
New Palestinian Cabinet may end aid boycott
Nasser Abu BakrPalestinian President Mahmoud Abbas was set to swear in a new Cabinet in the West Bank on Sunday, further sealing the divide sparked by the bloody seizure of the Gaza Strip by his Islamist rivals. Palestinian officials hope the creation of an emergency Cabinet without Hamas will lead to the lifting of a crippling Western aid boycott.
Fatah to renew leadership in 20-year first
Nasser Abu BakrFatah members were preparing on Friday to elect a new leadership for the first time in 20 years, hoping to breathe new life into the party.
Palestinians applaud unity deal as Israel growls
Nasser Abu BakrA surprise deal to end decades of rivalry between Fatah and Hamas was on Thursday welcomed by the Palestinian leadership, but denounced by Israel.
Rows erupt as Palestinian president's party meets
Nasser Abu BakrThe second day of Fatah's first congress in 20 years was marked by acrimonious rows on Wednesday as delegates demanded accountability.
Palestinians remember Arafat amid brewing crisis
Nasser Abu BakrThousands of Palestinians gathered on Wednesday to mark five years since the death of their iconic leader, Yasser Arafat.
