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Mustafa was appointed by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in a move seen as an attempt to appease U.S. demands for reform.

Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu's office said on Friday he had approved the military's plan for an operation in Rafah, where most of war-battered Gaza's population has sought refuge. His statement came after Israel rejected Hamas's latest proposals for a six-week truce and a hostage deal as "unrealistic". Follow our…

Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas has appointed Mohammed Mustafa, a long-trusted adviser on economic affairs, as prime minister, the official Wafa news agency said on Thursday.

Departure of longtime leader would pave way for new elections and much needed reform of Palestinian Authority

The Palestinian Authority is poised for new leadership after its prime minister tendered the resignation of his cabinet. But it faces a steep climb to win back support from dissatisfied Palestinians.

Palestinian prime minister Mohammad Shtayyeh announced Monday the resignation of his government, which rules parts of the Israeli occupied West Bank, citing the need for change after the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza ends.

Ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, political shifts in the West Bank, and international concerns over the situation in Gaza.

On Day 143 of the war in Gaza, Yemeni Houthi rebels continue to threaten commercial shipping in the Red Sea as Israel and Hezbollah escalate their fire exchanges in the Israeli-Lebanese border, risking a potential new battle front.

Norway steps in to facilitate transfer of frozen tax funds from Israel to Palestinian Authority, working towards supporting financial stability in the region.

Defensive maritime security operation launched in Red Sea and Gulf as crew evacuated from Belize-flagged ship and UK maritime body reports another attack

Palestinian Authority ‘ready to engage’, says prime minister ahead of talks on formation of new Gaza government