Who is Mohammad Mustafa, the new prime minister of the Palestinian Authority?
Mustafa was appointed by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in a move seen as an attempt to appease U.S. demands for reform.
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Biden avoids a handshake with Saudi crown prince, but fist bump doesn't go over well
Sidestepping the bad optics of a handshake with the crown prince deemed to have approved the operation that led to the death of Jamal Khashoggi, President Biden opted for a fist bump.
Palestinian Authority Faces Blowback Over Allegations Of CIA-Backed Wiretapping
An ex-Palestinian intelligence chief and an attorney filed complaints against the Palestinian Authority after an anonymous document alleged the government tapped their calls for the U.S. spy agency.
Rival Palestinian Groups Hamas, Fatah Reach Deal Over Control Of Gaza
If the Egyptian-brokered deal succeeds, the Palestinian territories of the West Bank and Gaza will be reunited under one leadership for the first time since Hamas wrested control of Gaza 10 years ago.
10 Years After Gaza Takeover, Hamas Under Pressure To Surrender Power
Ten years ago, the Islamist group Hamas took over the Gaza Strip in a bloody coup. Now, Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas is cutting back on financial support to pressure Hamas leaders.
Trump Says He Wants To Help Mediate Israeli-Palestinian Peace Deal
"I've always heard that perhaps the toughest deal to make is the deal between the Israelis and the Palestinians. Let's see if we can prove them wrong," he said alongside Palestinian leader Abbas.
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon In Jerusalem Urges Calm As Violence Continues
The secretary-general's visit comes as recent clashes between Israelis and Palestinians have left dozens dead.
For Israel, Soccer Becomes A Geopolitical Football
The head of FIFA visited Israel and the West Bank this week, where Palestinians are petitioning to expel Israel from soccer's governing body — and its biggest international tournaments.