Palestinians are scheduled to head to the ballot box on May 22, although observers are skeptical that elections will actually happen

Fatah Central Committee member Abbas Zaki criticizes announcement, saying that party has not yet decided on a candidate, knocks Abbas for not keeping officials in the loop

Qatar is key mediator between Gaza terror group and Israel, and PA reportedly hoping it will use its influence to get Hamas to agree to Palestinian national reconciliation

Mahmoud al-Zahar tells Iranian TV that group's rivals in Ramallah have 'tied their fate to Israel,' bashes security coordination between PA and Jewish state

A national vote has not been held for 14 years, and public pledges by senior Hamas and Fatah officials won't bring them any closer without concrete steps

In unsparing interview, former top Saudi official Bandar bin Sultan says Palestinians took Riyadh's support for granted, calls criticism of UAE deal with Israel 'reprehensible'

Terror group and its rival Fatah both claim arrest of Hassan Youssef for 'renewed activity' is aimed at interfering with Palestinian reconciliation talks

Israel's inroads in the Arab world are based on strategic necessity. The Palestinians can't stop the new peacemaking, but they can set a high price for it

Top Fatah leaders arrive in Turkey, saying Abbas has give the 'green light' to talks; PA leader speaks with Erdogan, urging him to support Palestinian unity

PA chief vows to seek end to Palestinian division, lambastes UAE for making peace with Israel and claims he stopped annexation; Haniyeh reiterates Hamas will not accept Israel