Politics Of The Palestinian National Authority
The politics of the Palestinian National Authority (PNA) take place within the framework of a semi-presidential multi-party republic, with a Legislative Council, an executive President, and a Prime Minister leading the Cabinet. The PNA is not yet an internationally recognized independent sovereign state, although recognized by more than hundred countries.
Read more about Politics Of The Palestinian National Authority: Political Developments Since 1993, Executive Branch, Legislative Branch, Political Parties and Elections, Judicial Branch, Administrative Divisions, International Organization Participation
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