This must be the response to the terrorist Abu Mazen's fantasies of a "Palestinian state" -- crushing the terror authority he heads'

Palestinian Presidency, headed by Mahmoud Abbas, condemns Israeli Cabinet’s decisions to defeat Hamas, demilitarize Gaza and establish an alternative administration, calling the move a “serious crime” and a violation of international law.

The move, symbolic in nature, is predicated on a forthcoming constitutional declaration that would define a Palestinian state's borders and foundations. Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas is considering unilaterally announcing the transformation of the PA into a state during the upcoming UN General Assembly in New York in September,

Washington says Ramallah violating US law by 'internationalizing' the conflict, but ramifications of decision appear limited as Palestinian officials already need waiver to enter US The post US sanctions Palestinian Authority and PLO officials,

There's hope that Australia's move to recognise a Palestinian state next month will bring change to a region marked by conflict.

Nabil Abu Rudeineh, official Palestinian Authority spokesman, promises 'no peace, security, and stability' until PA demands are met.

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir has called on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to take “immediate” steps to topple the Palestinian Authority (PA). In a fiery statement, Ben Gvir said this was the only suitable response to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas’s reported plan to unilaterally declare a Palestinian state during the UN General Assembly in September.