Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas plans to announce a postponement of the PA elections before candidate lists close on Sunday, the Qatari channel Al-Araby reports. There is no official confirmation.
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Gantz Warns of War on PA Escalation
Israeli Defense Minister Gantz at the government meeting:
"The IDF is preparing for a scenario in which there will be an escalation of violence by the Palestinian Authority and affiliated organizations against settlers and IDF forces in Ju...
Israeli Defense Minister Gantz at the government meeting:
"The IDF is preparing for a scenario in which there will be an escalation of violence by the Palestinian Authority and affiliated organizations against settlers and IDF forces in Judea and Samaria and along the separation barrier.
In such a case, war will be declared against the Palestinian Authority, and the IDF will launch a comprehensive offensive in accordance with a well-defined plan that has been formulated and approved by Prime Minister Netanyahu.
There will not be an intifada that lasts for years, as in the past, but rather a short and intense war with a clear outcome and a change in reality."
Leaders
Israeli Cabinet to Discuss Houthis
On the agenda for today's Israeli security Cabinet: the Houthis and the latest developments in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
IDF Central Command is also expected to brief ministers on a plan for escalation in the Judea and Samaria, including the possibility of the Palestinian Authority turning its weapons against Israel.
An Israeli official: "Israel needs to be prepared for every possible scenario."
Global
Abbas Addresses UN by Video
Barred from entering the U.S. for a second straight year, Mahmoud Abbas addressed the UN General Assembly by pre-recorded video. He called Washington's visa denial and sanctions unlawful, and said the PA has kept its commitments to non-violence and the two-state solution.
Operations
PA Officer Arrested in Kafr Qallil
Israeli undercover forces arrested a colonel in the Palestinian Authority's Preventive Security Service overnight in Kafr Qallil, south of Nablus. Police called him a wanted Fatah operative suspected of advancing terror activity. He is now in Shin Bet custody.
Leaders
Palestinian Forces Detain Houthi Praiser
Palestinian report: Palestinian security forces detained a man after he posted a video praising Yemen’s Houthis.
He was later forced to publish an apology to Saudi Arabia.
Leaders
PA Intel Chief Urges Hamas Apology
Majed Faraj, PA Intelligence chief and Fatah Central Committee member: Hamas must apologize to the Palestinian people for the catastrophe since October 7 before returning to political life as a faction like all others.
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UK Sanctions on Israeli Settlements
To understand some of Israel’s frustration with the UK sanctioning Israeli communities in Judea and Samaria:
In February 2025, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas “repealed” the Martyrs Fund. Under the replacement system, the family of a t...
To understand some of Israel’s frustration with the UK sanctioning Israeli communities in Judea and Samaria:
In February 2025, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas “repealed” the Martyrs Fund. Under the replacement system, the family of a terrorist killed while carrying out a suicide bombing or other terror attack, or a terrorist sitting in prison, still collects monthly PA martyrs fund payments, but must qualify based on “socioeconomic need.”
In short, “pay for slay” is still running.
In June 2026, the UK announced at least £10 million in additional financial assistance to the PA for 2026.
In September 2026, the UK sanctioned Israeli communities in Judea and Samaria, banning imports from them outright.
Leaders
Miliband Cites Palestinian Leaders
UK's Ed Miliband: "The voices I listen to on the Palestinian side are those of the head of the Palestinian Authority and the Palestinian ambassador to Britain. Both have been calling on us to act for a long time now. Their voices are very important in this discussion."
Leaders
Kushner Comments on Gaza Governance
Jared Kushner on Gaza:
There is a new, technocratic Palestinian government that is neither the Palestinian Authority nor Hamas. It is impossible to bring this government into Gaza as long as there are weapons there. We are beginning to understand the extent of the militarization of Gaza. It is beyond what you can imagine. Demilitarizing the Strip will not be easy.
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Smotrich Rejects Trump Peace Plan
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich on Trump's peace plan:
Palestinian Authority supports terrorism.
We did not sacrifice our lives and pay such a price for three years just to trade one donkey for another and hand [Gaza] over now to another enemy.
Alerts
Tractor Clash in Ramallah Caught on Video
EXCAVATOR VS. FORKLIFT
Tractor wars in the Palestinian Authority controlled city of Ramallah. Crazy footage.
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Leaders
Hamas Rejects PA Election Barriers
Hamas has rejected new measures from Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas designed to bar the group from the November 28 legislative elections, the first Palestinian vote in two decades.
Hamas: "We reject any political preconditions for candidacy that would exclude the resistance factions from national institutions."
Economy
Abbas Says Israel Withholds $6.5B
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas:
The Israeli government, as you know, is withholding our money.
Nearly $6.5 billion owed to us has not been released.
Despite this, we continue to cover the expenses and salaries of public employees, although the lack of funds is causing difficulties.
Global
Abbas Meets Erdogan in Ankara Talks
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas held talks with Turkish President Erdogan in Ankara.
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Abbas Lands in Ankara via Presidential Jet
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas has landed in Ankara aboard the presidential aircraft T7-PAL.
Leaders
Qatar Emir Hosts Abbas in Doha
Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani hosted Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas in Doha today. Abbas came to offer condolences over the death of the Emir's father, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa.
Operations
PA Security Forces Modernize
Palestinian Authority security forces continue to modernize and expand their capabilities.
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Abbas Sets Palestinian Elections
Palestinian legislative elections have been set for November 28 by Mahmoud Abbas, the first in 20 years, due to international pressure to reform the Palestinian Authority.
Al Jazeera.
Global
US Plan for Gaza Governance Reform
According to the reported document:
• The plan would move forward even if Hamas refuses to disarm.
• The focus shifts from resuming the war to replacing Hamas’s governance.
• Israel would allow infrastructure projects, including water an...
According to the reported document:
• The plan would move forward even if Hamas refuses to disarm.
• The focus shifts from resuming the war to replacing Hamas’s governance.
• Israel would allow infrastructure projects, including water and electricity, in designated areas.
• Civilians would gradually move from Hamas controlled areas to Peace Council administered zones by the end of 2026.
• Israel would approve a headquarters for a technocratic government and bases for an international stabilization force.
• The European Hospital would be rebuilt, with construction materials, medical equipment, laboratories, and an access corridor approved.
• Gaza related Palestinian Authority tax revenues would be transferred to the Peace Council.
• Israel would begin recognizing the technocratic government as Gaza’s governing authority.
• The technocratic government would oversee the Palestinian side of the Kerem Shalom and Rafah crossings.
• Israel would allow fuel deliveries, digital payments, and 4G service in Gaza.
• Conditional amnesty would be offered to anyone who surrenders their weapon and commits to peace.
In return, the Peace Council would:
• Manage Gaza’s supply chain, fuel, and payments.
• Reduce Hamas’s taxation and financial control.
• Maintain security through an international stabilization force backed by an unarmed Palestinian civil guard.
• Recognize Israel’s right to take any necessary security measures if Hamas refuses to disarm.
If accurate, the document suggests US is prioritizing an alternative governing structure in Gaza over waiting for Hamas to surrender its weapons
Alerts
PA Police Demolish Homes in Jericho
Palestinian Authority Police demolish Arab homes in Jericho.
Something about lacking permits.
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Leaders
Smotrich Warns on Arrest Warrants
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich: “Issuing international arrest warrants against the prime minister, defense minister and finance minister is a declaration of war.
The Palestinian Authority opened this war and it will receive war in return.
I promise all our enemies: this is only the beginning.”
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PA Paid $156M to Terrorists in 2025
US State Department report to Congress:
In 2025, the Palestinian Authority paid $156 million to terrorists and their families, in direct violation of the Taylor Force Act.
$126 million to terrorists & released prisoners
$30 million to families of "martyrs" who died committing attacks
The PA continues its "pay-for-slay" policy despite US law.