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The Palestinian National Authority (PNA or PA) is a semi-autonomous state institution nominally governing the bulk of the West Bank and the Gaza Strip (which it calls "the Palestinian Territories"). It was established as a part of Oslo accords between the PLO and Israel. The Palestinian Authority has control over both security-related and civilian issues in Palestinian urban areas (called in Oslo accords "Area A"), and civilian control over Palestinian rural areas ("Area B").
The Oslo accords did not explicitly deal with the future of the PA, but there was an unwritten understanding on both sides that it would become the basis of an independent Palestinian state in the process of the final settlement.
The Palestinian Authority enjoys so far an international recognition as the organization representing the Palestinian people (albeit a limited one). It has an observer status in the United Nations, and receives considerable funds as aid from the European Union, the United States and Israel. The Gaza International Airport was built by the PA near Gaza, but operated for only a brief period before being shut down by Israel, following the outbreak of Palestinian violence against Israel in 2001. A sea port was being constructed in Gaza (see below).
The PA maintains official uniformed armed services ranging from 40,000 to 80,000-man( 1 ) employing armored cars and whose members carry automatic weapons. Officially termed a "police force", it is in reality something in between a militia and an army. This is a violation of the Oslo AccordsThe Oslo Accords were a series of agreements negotiated between the Israeli government and the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO, acting as representatives of the Palestinian people) in 1993 as part of a peace process between the two sides, officiall which limit the PA to a police force of 30,000 without any para-military or military groups or formations.
Many Palestinians are dependent on access to the Israeli job market. During the 1990sCenturies: 19th century 20th century 21st century Decades: 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s 2020s 2030s 2040s Years: Events and trends Computers, technology Explosive growth of the Internet; decrease in the cost of computers and other techn, Israel however began to replace Palestinians with foreign guest workers. They were found to be economical and also were useful as a means limiting dependence on Palestinians as a source of cheap labor due to security concerns. This hurt the Palestinian economy, reducing the popularity of the PA.
Since the establishment of the Palestinian Authority in 1993, only one election has taken place. All other elections have been deferred for various reasons.
A single election for president and the legislature took place in 19961996 was a leap year starting on Monday (see link for calendar), and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty''. Events January January 5 Hamas operative Yahya Ayyash is killed by an Israeli-planted booby-trapped cell phone Jan. The next presidential and the legislature election were scheduled for 2001. As of November 14November 14 is the 318th day of the year (319th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 47 days remaining. Events 1800-1899 1851 Herman Melville's novel Moby-Dick is published in the U. by Harper & Brothers, New York after it was first published on 2004, these elections have not taken place. However, following Arafat's death, elections for the President of the Authority have been announced for January 9January 9 is the 9th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. There are 356 days remaining (357 in leap years). Events upto 19th century 1760 Afghans defeat Marathas in Battle of Barari Ghat. 1768 Philip Astley stages the first modern circus ( London). 20052005 is a common year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar). It has been designated: The World Year of Physics The International Year of Microcredit The International Year for Sport and Physical Education The United States Year of Foreign
On May 10May 10 is the 130th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (131st in leap years). There are 235 days remaining. Events 1291 Scottish nobles recognize the authority of King Edward I of England. 1497 Amerigo Vespucci allegedly leaves Cadiz for his first, 2004 the Palestinian Cabinet announced that municipal elections will take place for the first time. Currently, municipal leaders are appointed. Elections were announced for August 2004 in Jericho, followed by certain municipalities in the Gaza Strip. In July 2004 these elections were postponed and the latest reported schedules as of November 14 are for early 2005 [1]. Issues with voter registration are said to have contributed to the delay.
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