Palestinian National Authority (PNA)

The Palestinian National Authority (PNA) is an interim governing body established in the West Bank and Gaza Strip, primarily responsible for administrative and civil functions in Palestinian territories. Created through the Oslo Accords in the early 1990s, it aims to represent Palestinian interests, manage internal affairs, and negotiate with Israel. While it has limited autonomous powers, its authority is constrained by ongoing negotiations, security cooperation, and the broader Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The PNA plays a key role in Palestinian self-governance and efforts toward achieving statehood, though its authority and effectiveness are often affected by political divisions and regional dynamics.