Palestine National 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 National Authority was established as an interim self-government body to administer parts of the Gaza Strip and the West Bank.
- The Palestine National Authority has been recognized by the international community as the representative of the Palestinian people.
- The Palestine National Authority has limited autonomy and is subject to Israeli military control in many areas.
- The creation of the Palestine National Authority was a major step towards Palestinian self-rule and a potential precursor to a Palestinian state.
- The Palestine National Authority has struggled to assert its authority and provide basic services to its citizens due to limited resources and Israeli restrictions.