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The Initiative for Palestinian Authority Accountability and Reform

In his speech before a joint session of Congress, in Washington on July 19, 2023, Israeli President Isaac Herzog said, “Palestinian terror against Israel or Israelis undermines any possibility for a future of peace between our peoples.... Terror is not a bump in the road. Terror is hatred and bloodshed. It contradicts humanity’s most basic principles of peace.… The younger generation of Israelis and Palestinians deserve better. They are all worthy of a future to look towards, a future of peace and prosperity. A future of hope.”

The Initiative for Palestinian Authority Accountability and Reform (IPAAR) will strive to influence decision-makers in both Israel and the international community to hold the Palestinian Authority to account for its continuous, systematic, and fundamental breaches of the internationally witnessed and guaranteed Oslo Accords.

IPAAR will focus on both the Palestinian Authority’s malfeasance towards Israel and Jews, including, inter alia, terror promotion, antisemitism, “Apartheid” propaganda, and international lawfare against the State of Israel, on the one hand, and the widespread corruption and abuse of human rights of the Palestinians by the Palestinian Authority, on the other.

IPAAR will provide an extensive database of information regarding the practices and policies of the Palestinian Authority that undermine the goal of achieving peace between Israel and the Palestinians and advocate that both the Israeli and foreign governments hold the PA accountable for these actions.

IPAAR will also provide a critical research-based analysis of the steps needed to reform the Palestinian Authority and turn it from being an obstacle to peace into a vehicle that promotes a future of peace, prosperity, and hope for both Israelis and Palestinians.

IPAAR Critical Research-Based Analysis

Khaled Abu Toameh, JCPA

15.8.24

Palestinians: The Arab World Has Again Betrayed Us

The Palestinian leadership expresses frustration as Arab states increasingly prioritize their national interests over the Palestinian cause, leading to feelings of betrayal and abandonment, according to a recent JCPA analysis.

Khaled Abu Toameh, JCPA

8.8.24

Palestinians Loathed the Corrupt Club of Hamas Leaders in Qatar

Hamas leaders have every right to be disappointed with West Bank Palestinians for not demonstrating in large numbers to mourn the death of Ismail Haniyeh, the chairman of the terrorist group’s “political bureau.

JCPA

30.7.24

Israel Under Fire – UNRWA: Humanitarian Terrorism?

This article examines the controversial role of UNRWA in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, arguing that its humanitarian efforts are compromised by associations with terrorism and political biases that impact Israel's security.

JCPA, Dan Diker

17.7.24

Unmasking Jihad’s Quest for International Legitimacy: The Oslo Accords and Hamas’s October 7 War on Israel

The Oslo Accords aimed for peace, but Hamas's October 7 attack on Israel underscores their pursuit of international legitimacy for jihad. This article examines the implications of these actions on global perceptions.

JCPA

14.7.24

For Many Palestinians, the “Day After” Should Look Like the Day Before October 7

The article discusses that many Palestinians believe life in Gaza will return to its pre-October 7 state, with Hamas retaining control.

Gatestone

11.7.24

Why Palestinian Leaders Cannot Make Peace With Israel

Palestinian leaders are unable to make peace with Israel due to internal radicalization. Criticism of Mustafa Barghouti for his interaction with an Israeli highlights the deep-rooted animosity, making any peace efforts dangerous and politically damaging.

Khaled Abu Toameh, JCPA

22.5.24

Does the Palestinian Authority Really Want to Return to Gaza?

While some in Israel and the United States are fixated on the question of who would govern the Gaza Strip after the current war, many Palestinians, including the Palestinian Authority (PA), seem less concerned about what will happen to the coastal enclave once Hamas is removed from power.

Yoni Ben Menachem

21.5.24

The PA’s Return to Gaza Is Impractical and Unwanted

The prospect of the Palestinian Authority returning to control Gaza is not practical. The Palestinian public does not support the idea and accuses the PA of corruption and acting as a subcontractor for Israel.

Khaled Abu Toameh, JCPA

2.5.24

Palestinian Militias Are Resurgent in the Northern West Bank

The new Palestinian Authority government headed by Mohammed Mustafa says it is planning financial and administrative reforms in its institutions as part of a U.S. plan to “revitalize” the PA.

Khaled Abu Toameh, JCPA

21.4.24

Is the Palestinian Authority Trying to Return to Gaza?

The new Palestinian Authority government, led by Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa, is seeking support from Arab countries to gain control of the Gaza Strip. This comes amid tensions with Hamas, who are accusing the PA's intelligence service of working with Israel and other Arab countries. Mustafa's government aims to improve humanitarian aid, services, and economic stability in Gaza, but it is unlikely to succeed as long as Hamas remains in power.