Palestinian National Authority
Gaza hardline Islamists claim rocket attack
Mar 21, 2013 17:36 EDT
A hardline Islamist group claimed a rocket attack against southern Israel on Thursday, in a statement that condemned a historic visit by US President Barack Obama to the region.
Abbas slams violence, including Gaza rocket fire
Mar 21, 2013 06:51 EDT
Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas on Thursday slammed violence against civilians, including Gaza rocket fire after two projectiles hit Israel as US President Barack Obama visits.
Gaza rockets 'hit southern Israel during Obama visit'
Mar 21, 2013 05:56 EDT
Two rockets fired by militants in the Hamas-run Gaza Strip on Thursday hit southern Israel as US President Barack Obama was visiting the Jewish state, police said.
Palestinians want Obama to end 'passivity' on peace
Mar 20, 2013 03:39 EDT
Palestinians want President Barack Obama's milestone visit this week to lead to a more active US approach to resolving the conflict with Israel, before the West Bank is overrun by Jewish settlements and it is too late for a two-state solution.
Donors make progress on Palestinian aid
Mar 19, 2013 14:48 EDT
International donors are making progress toward finding the $1.2 billion needed to help fund the Palestinian Authority this year as it faces up to very difficult economic problems, officials said Tuesday.
Palestinians call for fiscal aid, warn against 'collapse'
Mar 18, 2013 19:57 EDT
The Palestinian Authority has urged the world to step up financial aid and press Israel to allow economic development, over fears of "political collapse" due to Israeli fiscal strangulation.
Pro-settler government takes power in Israel
Mar 18, 2013 15:59 EDT
A new Israeli governing coalition with a strong showing of pro-settlement hardliners formally took office late on Monday after confirmation by parliament days before a landmark US presidential visit.
Israel MPs confirm new pro-settler govt
Mar 18, 2013 14:59 EDT
The Israeli parliament gave its seal of approval on Monday to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's new governing coalition, which includes a strong showing of pro-settlement hardliners.
Israel's new coalition government to be sworn in
Mar 18, 2013 09:20 EDT
Israel's new coalition government, which includes a strong showing of pro-settlement hardliners, was to be sworn in on Monday, just two days before a visit by US President Barack Obama.
Israel's new coalition govt to be sworn in
Mar 18, 2013 07:21 EDT
Israel's new coalition government, which includes a strong showing of pro-settlement hardliners, was to be sworn in on Monday just two days before a visit by US President Barack Obama.
Palestinians eye concrete gains during Obama visit
Mar 17, 2013 18:05 EDT
The Palestinians are hoping to see concrete gains from US President Barack Obama's upcoming visit, while acknowledging it unlikely the trip will bring about a peace breakthrough.
Obama coming 'to listen' to Israel, Palestinians
Mar 15, 2013 06:10 EDT
US President Barack Obama says his forthcoming trip to Israel and the Palestinian territories is to "listen" to both sides and hear their views on how to move forward after over two years without peace talks.
IMF calls for 'urgent action' on Palestinian economy
Mar 15, 2013 01:11 EDT
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) called for "urgent action" to help revive the Palestinian economy, saying it had been choked by Israeli restrictions and political uncertainty.
Obama coming 'to listen' to Israel, Palestinians
Mar 14, 2013 18:31 EDT
US President Barack Obama said Thursday his forthcoming trip to Israel and the Palestinian territories was to "listen" to both sides and hear their views on how to move forward after over two years without peace talks.
Obama meets with Arab-American leaders ahead of Israel trip
Mar 12, 2013 09:47 EDT
US President Barack Obama met members of the Arab-American community at the White House on Monday ahead of his trip to Israel, the Palestinian Territories and Jordan, a US spokesman said.
World Bank warns of lasting damage to Palestinian economy
Mar 12, 2013 03:31 EDT
Israeli restrictions and closures coupled with the worsening fiscal situation of the Palestinian Authority is causing "lasting damage" to the competitiveness of the Palestinian economy, the World Bank warned on Tuesday.
Obama to visit Jesus birthplace in Bethlehem
Mar 11, 2013 17:24 EDT
US President Barack Obama will visit the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, where Christians believe Jesus was born, when he visits the region next week, Palestinian sources said.
Obama in Jerusalem March 20: Israel
Mar 10, 2013 13:38 EDT
US President Barack Obama's three-day visit to Israel and the Palestinian territories will begin on March 20, Israel said on Sunday, in the first official announcement of the much-anticipated visit.
No Arafat poison probe results before May
Mar 06, 2013 11:16 EST
The results of a probe into claims that Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat was poisoned by polonium will not be known until the end of May at the earliest, the Swiss lab carrying out the tests said Wednesday.
Palestinian finance minister resignation accepted
Mar 03, 2013 13:31 EST
Palestinian prime minister Salam Fayyad on Sunday accepted the resignation of his finance minister Nabil Qassis, a government statement read.
Facts from the Wikipedia page:
| Palestinian National Authority
السلطة الوطنية الفلسطينية
As-Sulta Al-Wataniyya Al-Filastīniyya | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ||||||
| Anthem: Biladi (The original one is Mawtiny) | ||||||
 | ||||||
| Capital | Ramallah and Gaza are administrative centres; Jerusalem is the proclaimed capital of Palestine[1] | |||||
| Government | Semi-presidential; Parliamentary democracy | |||||
| - | President | Disputed between Mahmoud Abbas and Aziz Duwaik | ||||
| - | Prime Minister | Disputed between Salam Fayyad and Ismail Haniyeh | ||||
| Establishment | ||||||
| - | Established | May 4, 1994 | ||||
| Population | ||||||
| - | 2009 (July) estimate | 4,136,540 (125th) | ||||
| GDP (PPP) | 2008 estimate | |||||
| - | Total | $11.95 billion (-) | ||||
| - | Per capita | $2,900 (-) | ||||
| HDI (2007) | ▼ 0.731 (medium) (106th) | |||||
| Currency | Jordanian dinara Egyptian Poundb Israeli new sheqelc ( JOD, EGP, ILS) | |||||
| Time zone | (UTC+2) | |||||
| - | Summer (DST) | (UTC+3) | ||||
| Internet TLD | .ps | |||||
| Calling code | +970* | |||||
| *Abbas's term expired on January 9, 2009, creating a constitutional crisis. Abbas unilaterally extended his term by one year, while Duwaik, as the Speaker of the Palestinian Legislative Council, assumed the office as well. ** Haniyeh was dismissed by President Abbas in favor of Fayad, however, along with the Palestinian Legislative Council, Haniyeh does not acknowledge the legitimacy of his dismissal; from 14 June 2007 Haniyeh exercises de facto authority in the Gaza Strip, whereas Fayad's government has authority in the West Bank. * Also +972 is used as well. | ||||||
