Palestine Authority (Noun)
Meaning
Combines the Gaza Strip and the West Bank under a political unit with limited autonomy and a police force; created in 1993 by an agreement between Israel and the PLO.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The Palestine Authority was established to govern the Gaza Strip and the West Bank with limited autonomy from Israel.
- The creation of the Palestine Authority in 1993 marked a significant step towards Palestinian self-governance.
- As part of the Oslo Accords, the Palestine Authority was granted control over various aspects of life in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank.
- The Palestine Authority has a police force responsible for maintaining law and order within its territories.
- The Palestine Authority has been working towards full statehood, but its progress has been hindered by ongoing conflicts with Israel.