The Palestinian Authority is the official governing body of the Palestinian territories and is recognized by all countries that recognize a Palestinian state.
Based in Ramallah, it is currently run by President Mahmoud Abbas and his Fatah Party.
This comes after the Palestinian Authority President called Hamas "sons of dogs" and called for an end to the war in the Gaza Strip.
Israel needs to get used to the idea that, in the absence of an entity willing to take Gaza under its wing, chaos will prevail there.
Al-Sheikh said that the Palestinian Authority was carrying out reforms and forming a new government as the US and Arab countries requested, but it was not receiving enough support.
According to the statement, Abbas has the right to assign tasks to the deputy, relieve him of his post, or accept his resignation.
According to the factions, "Abbas's speech was consistent with the occupation's narrative and the Zionist narrative, as if he were a partner in protecting Israel's security."
He also stressed that "Hamas must end its control of the Gaza Strip and hand over its weapons to the Palestinian Authority."
It should never be forgotten that Hamas sparked this war. It continues to hold hostages. It hides among civilians. Yet, Aghabekian’s commentary features no condemnation of the group.
President Emmanuel Macron of France said so most succinctly this week by averring that Israel “has the right to defend itself, but within proportion.”
"If humanitarian aid does not enter... France is ready to deploy its army and French organizations...to assist with the problem and distribute the aid ourselves,” Bronstein stated.
The two discussed the possibility of the Palestinian Authority assuming “full responsibility” in Gaza, including security duties.
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