Palestinian National Authority

British

noun

PNA. the authority formed in 1994 to govern the Palestinian Administered Territories: it controls policy on health, education, social welfare, direct taxation, tourism, and culture and manages elections to the Palestinian Council

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More pertinent, the Palestinian National Authority held its first election, and Mahmoud Abbas’ Fatah party—which had recognized Israel’s right to exist and supported negotiations for a two-state solution—won handily.

From Slate • Oct. 24, 2023

Israel and the Palestinian National Authority have ramped up vaccination efforts in response, and the virus hasn’t been detected in sewage there since March.

From Science Magazine • Jun. 23, 2022

The body of Yasser Arafat, former president of the Palestinian National Authority, will be exhumed to determine whether he was poisoned with the radioactive metal polonium-210.

From Nature • Jul. 11, 2012

Palestinian democracy activist Mustafa Barghouti was a candidate for the presidency of the Palestinian National Authority in 2005, finishing second to Mahmoud Abbas with 19 percent of the vote.

From Slate • Jan. 3, 2012

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