The Palestinian Authority (PA)

Generally speaking, the lull arrangement was observed in the Gaza Strip and no exceptional events were reported during the Jewish High Holidays. The average amount of merchandise delivered into the Gaza Strip from Israel declined owning to the smaller number of working days caused by the holidays, but there was no shortage of goods or Read more...

This past week marked Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, and Eid al-Fitr, the holiday which ends Muslim holy month of Ramadan. Relative quiet was preserved in Judea, Samaria and the Gaza Strip during the holidays, with no terrorist activity worth noting. The crossings between Israel and the Gaza Strip were open, except for the Read more...

The Arab and Palestinian media closely followed the internal elections of Qadima (Israel’s ruling party) for party head. They covered Tzipi Livni’s biography, statements and cultural heritage (usually in a one-sided and biased way). Read more...

Jerusalem continues as a focus for Palestinian terrorism as the lull arrangement in the Gaza Strip continues. A terrorist cell of East Jerusalem residents was recently uncovered. Palestinian Authority chairman Abu Mazen visited the United States, meeting with President Bush and attending UN General Assembly and Security Council deliberations. Read more...