(Palestine National Authority (PNA
Interim governing body appointed July 1994 to take over the management of Palestinian affairs from Israel in newly liberated Gaza Strip and Jericho . It is headed by Yasser Arafat, chairman of the Palestine Liberation organization. The PNA has jurisdiction over the whole of the formerly occupied areas, except Israeli settlers and nationals , Israel retains responsibility for external defence and foreign affairs.
On 5 Dec 1994 Israel extended the PNA's remit to include administration of health and collection of taxes. In the same month , the Israeli parliament passed legislation allowing for the closure of PNA offices set up outside the self-rule areas, notably Orient House in East Jerusalem.
Since taking office, the PNA has had to contend with militant attacks by Palestinian islamic groups within area of jurisdiction , directed at Israeli soldiers
On 5 Dec 1994 Israel extended the PNA's remit to include administration of health and collection of taxes. In the same month , the Israeli parliament passed legislation allowing for the closure of PNA offices set up outside the self-rule areas, notably Orient House in East Jerusalem.
Since taking office, the PNA has had to contend with militant attacks by Palestinian islamic groups within area of jurisdiction , directed at Israeli soldiers
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