President Abbas meets the Central Election Commission
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas met with the Central Election Commission in Ramallah to discuss legal steps and logistics for holding the elections. Dr. Hanna Nasser chair of the commission…
One Palestinian Presidential Guard Killed as Armed Clashes Break Out in Gaza
One Palestinian presidential guard was killed early Sunday morning after scores of masked militants attacked an outpost, west of Gaza City, belonging to the Palestinian President’s 17 force, as armed…
Who has Failed?
Who has failed to make peace prevail in the holy land of Palestine? The Palestinians, the Israelis, the international 'community' or the apathetic around the world? This is a question…
Palestinian factions in exile reject Abbas’ call for early elections
Palestinian factions in exile rejected the call of the Palestinian President, Mahmoud Abbas, for early legislative and presidential elections, and called for withdrawing arms from the streets. In a press…
Israel, US, UK welcome Abbas’ call for early elections
The Israeli government, the United States and the United Kingdom welcomed Abbas' Saturday speech and his call for early elections, considering it a serious Palestinian political decision. An Israeli security…
Five Palestinian Residents Wounded in Internal Clashes in Southern Gaza
At least five Palestinian residents were wounded Saturday night during clashes between supporters of the two major Palestinian political parties, Fateh and Hamas, in the southern Gaza Strip city of…