Abbas shutters Palestinian office of Israeli-Palestinian peace group The move reportedly is part of a string of recent actions taken made by the Palestinian Authority president to consolidate his power.
P.A. announces 24-hour cease-fire, but Hamas denies accepting it The Palestinian Authority announced that it has brokered a 24-hour humanitarian cease-fire with all Palestinian factions, something Hamas denied.
Palestinian negotiator: Kerry plan includes series of Israeli withdrawals Israeli negotiators are discussing a series of limited withdrawals linked to progress by the Palestinian Authority in maintaining security, a senior Palestinian official said.