Palestinian Authority and Gaza
What the region's press reported about Palestinian Authority and Gaza, who holds its top offices, and MEF's latest analysis.
As of October 17, 2026, 8:38 a.m. ET. Readout items through the capture of October 17, 2026. Officeholders from the Government Graph file of October 16, 2026. MEF articles through October 13, 2026.
In the Region's Press
"The occupation" and settlers continue to violate 'olive farms' Israel continues to eliminate faction leaders. and warnings of worsening hunger in Gaza
Al-Ahram reported that Israeli strikes in northern Gaza killed Mohammed Khalla and Ahmad Dahlan, described as leaders in their movements' military wings.
Countries: Israel, Palestinian Authority and Gaza
Palestine Monetary Authority: Local banking sector ready to lead Gaza's reconstruction
Anadolu quoted Palestine Monetary Authority Governor Yahya Şennar saying Gaza's reconstruction should be led by the Palestinian administration with local banking support.
Countries: Palestinian Authority and Gaza
Israeli settlers attack olive harvest in the West Bank: 4 vehicles set on fire, 14 wounded
Evrensel reported that violence during olive harvests in the West Bank wounded 12 Palestinians and 2 foreign journalists and burned four Palestinian vehicles.
Countries: Israel, Palestinian Authority and Gaza
Settlers explode the West Bank with violence and fires
Al-Bayan reported extremist Israeli settlers attacked multiple West Bank villages, igniting fires and causing injuries in a wave of violence.
Countries: Israel, Palestinian Authority and Gaza
Settlers attacked foreign press crews during olive harvest; photographer thrown to the ground - and robbed
N12 reported dozens of masked settlers attacked Palestinian olive harvesters and foreign press crews, injuring Washington Post photographer Heidi Levine and damaging equipment.
Countries: Palestinian Authority and Gaza, United States
Participated in the massacre and involved in weapons manufacture: Hamas commander killed in Gaza
Israel Hayom reported the IDF said it killed a Hamas commander in northern Gaza tied to weapons production and struck an Islamic Jihad operative in Khan Younis.
Countries: Israel, Palestinian Authority and Gaza
UN warns that Israel's violations in Gaza continue despite ceasefire
Anadolu reported that the UN said Israeli forces continued operations in Gaza despite the ceasefire and humanitarian aid deliveries remained blocked.
Countries: Israel, Palestinian Authority and Gaza
Israeli army raided the Palestinian Red Crescent building and the state hospital in occupied Selfit
Anadolu reported that Israeli forces entered the Palestinian Red Crescent offices and Yasser Arafat State Hospital in the northern West Bank city of Salfit and seized security camera footage.
Countries: Israel, Palestinian Authority and Gaza
Netanyahu on IDF Radio: Over the next two years we will eliminate Hamas once and for all, we will eliminate Hezbollah once and for all, we will topple Iran
Arutz 7 quoted Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as saying, "Over the next two years we will eliminate Hamas, eliminate Hezbollah, and topple Iran"
Countries: Iran, Lebanon, Israel, Palestinian Authority and Gaza
Egypt sends thousands of blankets and tents to support the people of Gaza
Al-Ahram reported the UN warned Gaza may become "unlivable", noted 7 Palestinian deaths in 24 hours and continued arrests in the West Bank.
Countries: Palestinian Authority and Gaza, Egypt
U.S. reported "real progress" in demilitarization of Gazze
Anadolu quoted the U.S. State Department saying the U.S. and partners have made "real progress" toward long-term security and civilian governance for Gaza since the Sharm El-Sheikh Agreement.
Countries: Palestinian Authority and Gaza, United States
The Israeli army and Israelis who have seized Palestinian lands carried out 25 attacks in the West Bank in 12 hours
Anadolu reported that Israeli forces and settlers launched 25 incidents targeting Palestinian farmers across the West Bank during a 12 hour period.
Countries: Israel, Palestinian Authority and Gaza
IDF: Attack in northern Samaria foiled, four Islamic Jihad operatives arrested
Davar reported that the IDF said it foiled an attack in northern Samaria and arrested four Islamic Jihad operatives in Qabatiya and Arraba.
Countries: Israel, Palestinian Authority and Gaza
IDF: Five Hamas and Islamic Jihad operatives killed in strikes in southern Gaza Strip
Davar reported that the IDF said five operatives from Hamas and Islamic Jihad were killed in separate strikes in southern Gaza, including in Khan Yunis and Rafah.
Countries: Israel, Palestinian Authority and Gaza
Warnings of deterioration in the health system. 8 martyrs due to the Israeli escalation in Gaza
Al-Ahram reported 8 Palestinians killed and 28 wounded amid Israeli escalation in Gaza, warning of health system deterioration and hospital and medicine shortages.
Countries: Israel, Palestinian Authority and Gaza
In front of the cameras of America's major investigative program: the Jewish man rammed into a Palestinian
Ynet reported that CBS's "60 Minutes" showed footage in "Judea and Samaria" of a Jewish man ramming into a Palestinian and documented settler violence.
Countries: Palestinian Authority and Gaza
IDF: Terrorist who crossed the yellow line in southern Gaza Strip and posed an immediate threat was killed
Davar reported that the IDF said its forces located and killed a person who moved beyond the yellow line in southern Gaza after posing an immediate threat.
Countries: Israel, Palestinian Authority and Gaza
Postponement of the Palestinian elections due to the deterioration of security and political conditions
Al-Ahram reported Palestinian leadership is moving to postpone legislative elections set for 28 November due to deteriorating security and political conditions.
Countries: Palestinian Authority and Gaza
Mahmud Abbas called on the UN Security Council to hold an urgent meeting to provide international protection for Palestinians
Anadolu reported that Palestinian President Mahmud Abbas asked the UN Security Council to convene urgently to seek international protection for Palestinians from Israeli actions he said involve taking Palestinian land.
Countries: Israel, Palestinian Authority and Gaza
Foreign Minister Fidan received Hamas Political Bureau Chief Hayye and accompanying delegation
Hurriyet reported that Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with the political bureau chief of "Hamas", Halil Hayye and the delegation in Ankara.
Countries: Palestinian Authority and Gaza, Turkey
IDF killed Hamas commander who held Emily Damari and other hostages
Srugim reported the IDF said it killed Mohammad Yazgi, identified as a Shati battalion commander in Hamas, who it said held Emily Damari, Romi Gonen and Matan Engrast.
Countries: Israel, Palestinian Authority and Gaza
Israeli attack on Gaza
Haberturk reported that the Israeli army struck a Gaza City school used as a shelter for displaced Palestinians, injuring 3 people including 1 child.
Countries: Israel, Palestinian Authority and Gaza
UN: Israel's restrictions have reduced drinking water for about half a million people in Gaza
Anadolu reported that the United Nations said material limits imposed by Israel have disrupted Gaza water and sanitation services, leaving about 500,000 people with less drinking water.
Countries: Israel, Palestinian Authority and Gaza
Guterres calls for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza as the third anniversary of the war approaches
Al-Quds reported that UN Secretary-General António Guterres called for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza and urged building a political path to protect rights on both sides.
Countries: Palestinian Authority and Gaza
Assassination of Hamas leaders in Israeli strikes targeting Khan Yunis
Al-Quds reported that the Israeli army killed two Hamas figures, including Saqr Nabil al-Qaisi, in airstrikes on Khan Yunis in southern Gaza.
Countries: Israel, Palestinian Authority and Gaza
Ben Gvir storms 'Ketziot' prison to hold the administration accountable over 'two extra olives' for a prisoner
Al-Quds reported that National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir entered Ketziot prison to confront the administration over provision of extra olives to a Palestinian prisoner.
Countries: Palestinian Authority and Gaza
Israel has carried out roughly 63,000 attacks against Palestinians in the West Bank since 2023
Anadolu reported that Israeli soldiers and Israelis who have "usurped" Palestinian lands carried out approximately 63,000 attacks in the West Bank since 7 October 2023.
Countries: Israel, Palestinian Authority and Gaza
For the first time: recording of the lookout Noa Marciano z"l in Hamas captivity revealed
Israel Hayom reported a recording from Hamas captivity of lookout Noa Marciano in which she says "We can die from the rockets," to be released during Memorial Week.
Countries: Palestinian Authority and Gaza
Families' probe into October 7, and the recording of Noa who was murdered in captivity: "I've been in Gaza for 4 days already"
Ynet reported families' independent probe into October 7 revealed new material and a recording of captive lookout Noa Marciano saying "I've been in Gaza for 4 days already."
Countries: Palestinian Authority and Gaza
Result of assassination attempt unknown, IDF struggling to receive confirmation
N12 reported the IDF struck senior Hamas figure Ali al‑Amoudi described as "the strong man in the Strip," but success remains unconfirmed.
Countries: Israel, Palestinian Authority and Gaza
5 Palestinians 'martyred' in an Israeli strike that targeted a residential building in Gaza City
Al-Quds reported an Israeli strike on a residential building in Gaza City killed 5 Palestinians and that WHO warned of medical system collapse due to Israeli restrictions.
Countries: Israel, Palestinian Authority and Gaza
More than 1.7 million transferred to Hamas: US citizens raised funds "for families in Gaza"
Ynet reported that four US indictments allege Americans raised more than 1.7 million for Hamas, claiming the funds were sent to wounded civilians in Gaza.
Countries: Palestinian Authority and Gaza, United States
After more than 24 hours: "The New York Times" addressed the IDF investigation into the "journalists" in Gaza
Israel Hayom reported that The New York Times said the IDF found 170 Palestinians presented as media personnel belonged to groups Israel calls "terrorist", and 78 names were cross checked.
Countries: Israel, Palestinian Authority and Gaza
IDF: 170 Gazans presented as journalists and killed in the war were terrorists
Davar reported that the IDF released evidence and launched a website listing names and photos of 170 Gazans presented as journalists whom the army says were "terrorists" and their roles.
Countries: Israel, Palestinian Authority and Gaza
UN: One-fifth of Gaza's population lives in areas at risk of flooding
Anadolu reported that the UN said more than 450 displacement sites hosting about one-fifth of Gaza's population are at risk of flooding.
Countries: Palestinian Authority and Gaza
16 Palestinians released by Israel reached Gaza via the Red Cross
Anadolu reported that 16 Palestinians released by the Israeli army were taken to Gaza's Nasser Medical Complex via the ICRC.
Countries: Israel, Palestinian Authority and Gaza
Winds of sanctions in Congress: the Democratic Party on a collision course with Israel
Maariv reported that most Democratic senators voted to advance a bill asking the Trump administration to issue a human rights report on alleged Israeli actions in the West Bank.
Countries: Israel, Palestinian Authority and Gaza, United States
Egyptian aid convoys continue toward Gaza
Al-Ahram reported that the Egyptian Red Crescent launched convoy 286 carrying food, medical supplies and fuel toward Gaza early yesterday.
Countries: Palestinian Authority and Gaza, Egypt
Surprise election alliance in the Palestinian territories
Haberturk reported that an agreement was reached between Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad to form an unexpected electoral partnership with Muhammed Dahlan's group.
Countries: Palestinian Authority and Gaza
Israel's Defense Minister threatens assassination of Hamas leaders in other countries
Anadolu quoted Israel Defense Minister Yisrael Katz as saying "Hamas leaders abroad are also a target," threatening officials located in other countries with assassination.
Countries: Israel, Palestinian Authority and Gaza
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