Palestinian National Council.
legislative body of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO)
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Earlier this month
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The Palestinian National Council described arson as a dangerous escalation of settler terrorism.Some support2 reports
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Mahmoud Abbas calls for Palestinian National Council (PNC) elections, which are blocked by the Gaza Strip and East Jerusalem.Well supported6 reports5 developments inside
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A documentary produced by Alex Gibney and Maiken Baird features archival footage from Najla Said regarding Palestine.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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The Palestinian National Council has been called upon to take steps toward reconstitution.Some support1 report
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Rawhi Fattouh is confirmed to be serving as the President of the Palestinian National Council.Some support1 report
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Diplomatic developments include the UK recognizing the State of Palestine, calls for an end to the occupation, and Israel applying criminal policies in Gaza while restricting presence in East Jerusalem.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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Presidential decrees regarding PNC appointments are rejected.Some support1 report
Gone quiet
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Explainers that pass through Palestinian National Council
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News at the entities that move Palestinian National Council most-
Mahmoud Abbas OperationalFollowing elections, Hamas has seized control of the Gaza Strip, while Mahmoud Abbas addresses the international community regarding Israeli actions during the war.Moves Palestinian National Council
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Hussein al-Sheikh StructuralHussein al-Sheikh revealed details regarding a participation plan involving Hamas.Moves Palestinian National Council
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Mandatory Palestine Shared contextNithya Raman faces backlash and questioning over her political stance regarding Israel and Mandatory Palestine.Moves Palestinian National Council
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West Bank Shared contextSettlers established outposts near Yatta in the West Bank.Moves Palestinian National Council
Connections
The 7 strongest of 10, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Palestine Liberation Organization Structural
The Palestinian National Council functions as the parliament and formal body within the structure of the Palestine Liberation Organization.
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Rawhi Fattouh Structural
Rawhi Fattouh holds the office of President within the Palestinian National Council.
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Mahmoud Abbas Operational
Abbas uses his platform to call for specific elections and appointments within the Palestinian National Council.
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Abbas Operational
Abbas is actively influencing the political agenda of the Palestinian National Council by calling for concurrent elections.
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Mandatory Palestine Shared context
The Palestinian National Council is referenced within the historical context of Mandatory Palestine.
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West Bank Shared context
The Palestinian National Council operates within the West Bank context to address violence.
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Hussein al-Sheikh Structural
Hussein al-Sheikh serves as the Vice President, leading the follow-up committee for PNC elections.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
2 eventsSeptember 2026
2 eventsAugust 2026
1 eventShow 2 earlier months
June 2026
3 events- Abbas has called for concurrent elections and issued a decree-law amending election rules, asserting his role as the sole legitimate representative of the Palestinian leadership.
- Mahmoud Abbas calls for Palestinian National Council (PNC) elections, which are blocked by the Gaza Strip and East Jerusalem.
- Vice President Hussein al-Sheikh chairs the follow-up committee for the Palestinian National Council elections.