News and updates about US-PA

PA livid after US veto at Security Council

Palestinian Authority warns that the American veto on resolution calling for ceasefire in Gaza constitutes "a threat to the world and a danger to security and international peace."

PA livid after US veto at Security Council

PA rejects US demands for reforms

PA chairman's spokesman: What is really required is to reform US policies towards the Palestinian people.

PA rejects US demands for reforms

DeSantis:

'Biden is empowering terror-supporting PA'

Florida Governor and Republican presidential candidate says he will impose sanctions on the PA if elected president.

'Biden is empowering terror-supporting PA'

Survey:

Palestinian Arabs prefer China over US as mediator with Israel

Majority of Palestinian Arabs view China and Russia as potentially effective mediators for peace talks with Israel.

Palestinian Arabs prefer China over US as mediator with Israel

Hamas claims:

'The PA caved to pressure from Biden administration'

Hamas accuses PA of caving to US and withdrawing Security Council resolution condemning Israel over Judea and Samaria construction.

'The PA caved to pressure from Biden administration'

State Department spokesperson:

'Israel's sanctions on PA exacerbate tensions'

State Department spokesperson Ned Price says US is against unilateral moves that exacerbate tensions between Israel and the PA.

'Israel's sanctions on PA exacerbate tensions'

White House:

'Deeply disappointed that Abbas mistrusts Biden'

White House criticizes PA chairman's comment to Russian President that US can't mediate peace talks with Israel.

'Deeply disappointed that Abbas mistrusts Biden'

Abbas to Putin:

'We don't trust America to mediate conflict with Israel'

PA chairman tells Russian President he does not trust the US but is "completely satisfied" with Russia's position towards Palestinian Arabs.

'We don't trust America to mediate conflict with Israel'

US announces new aid to UNRWA

US announces $64 million in aid United Nations agency dedicated to “Palestinian refugees”.

US announces new aid to UNRWA

Top US official:

'Security situation in Judea and Samaria is very concerning'

US Assistant Secretary for Near Eastern Affairs tells reporters the US is concerned over security coordination between Israel and the PA.

'Security situation in Judea and Samaria is very concerning'

PA cabinet leader to US:

'Don't block our statehood bid at UN'

PA cabinet leader Mohammad Shtayyeh calls US not to block the PA’s bid for full membership in the United Nations.

'Don't block our statehood bid at UN'

US warns PA against full membership bid at UN

Axios report: Biden administration urged PA not to pursue vote at UN Security Council on gaining full UN membership.

US warns PA against full membership bid at UN

Abbas meets visiting senior US diplomats

PA chairman asks visiting US officials to remove PLO from terror list, reopen US consulate in Jerusalem.

Abbas meets visiting senior US diplomats

Blinken speaks to Abbas:

'Important to conclude probe into Al Jazeera journalist's death'

Conversation comes hours after US said it remains "committed to opening a Palestinian consulate in Jerusalem."

'Important to conclude probe into Al Jazeera journalist's death'

Abbas meets Blinken, blasts West's 'double standards'

PA chairman claims West penalizes Russia over its invasion of Ukraine while ignoring alleged Israeli "crimes" against Palestinians.

Abbas meets Blinken, blasts West's 'double standards'

Abbas spokesman: US hasn't fulfilled any promises

PA chairman’s spokesman Nabil Abu Rudeineh criticizes US administration, claims it hasn't any promises made to Abbas.

Abbas spokesman: US hasn't fulfilled any promises

PA complains to US over 'settler terrorism'

PA cabinet leader meets US envoy, asks him to pressure Israel to stop "settler terrorism".

PA complains to US over 'settler terrorism'

Blinken speaks to PA chairman Abbas

Secretary of State stresses need for PA reform, reaffirms support for two-state solution.

Blinken speaks to PA chairman Abbas

US welcomes Gantz-Abbas meeting

State Department spokesperson: US very pleased Gantz hosted Abbas at his home in Israel.

US welcomes Gantz-Abbas meeting

US, PA renew economic dialogue after five years

Senior US and PA officials renew US-Palestinian Economic Dialogue for the first time since Trump administration ceased cooperation.

US, PA renew economic dialogue after five years

Abbas: Israel must stop 'unilateral measures'

PA chairman meets US Under Secretary of State: Israel must stop its unilateral measures that undermine the two-state solution.

Abbas: Israel must stop 'unilateral measures'

Abbas: We will not agree to the abuse of our prisoners

PA chairman meets US ambassador to the UN, urges Washington to recognize a Palestinian state.

Abbas: We will not agree to the abuse of our prisoners

PA blasts Israel for opposing Jerusalem consulate

PA: Israel, as "occupying power", does not have the right to veto the US administration’s decision.

PA blasts Israel for opposing Jerusalem consulate

PA disappointed by Biden administration

PLO leadership disappointed at the slow pace of political activity under the Biden administration.

PA disappointed by Biden administration

Biden told Bennett he will not abandon Palestinian consulate

Biden reportedly told Bennett during their White House meeting that he will not abandon his plan to reopen US consulate in Jerusalem.

Biden told Bennett he will not abandon Palestinian consulate

PA: The US alone cannot be in charge of the peace process

Senior PA official says Palestinian Arabs insist that any future peace talks with Israel be held as part of international peace conference.

PA: The US alone cannot be in charge of the peace process

US to delay reopening of consulate in Jerusalem

Biden administration agrees to Israeli request and will hold off on reopening US consulate in Jerusalem until after budget passes.

US to delay reopening of consulate in Jerusalem

US seeking to improve ties between Israel and PA

US envoy concludes visit to Israel and PA which included "productive engagements" with Israelis and Palestinian Arabs.

US seeking to improve ties between Israel and PA

'I've never seen the PA in a worse situation'

Report: US envoy warned Israeli officials that the PA is facing dangerous economic and political crises.

'I've never seen the PA in a worse situation'

PA, US discussing resumption of negotiations

PA officials meet US envoy, discuss with him their demands for the resumption of negotiations with Israel.

PA, US discussing resumption of negotiations

Top US official to visit Israel, PA

State Department's top official on Israeli-Palestinian Arab issues, Hady Amr, will travel to Jerusalem on Sunday.

Top US official to visit Israel, PA

Abbas: Biden must rescind recognition of PLO as terror org.

PA chairman tells J Street Conference that Biden administration must rescind 1987 determination that the PLO is a terror group.

Abbas: Biden must rescind recognition of PLO as terror org.

PA welcomes US restoration of UNRWA funding

PA cabinet leader Mohammad Shtayyeh welcomes restoration of US economic aid to the PA as well as its restoration of aid for UNRWA.

PA welcomes US restoration of UNRWA funding

Report: Biden quietly transferred $75 million to PA

The Biden administration is quietly ramping up assistance to the Palestinian Authority, according to The Associated Press.

Report: Biden quietly transferred $75 million to PA

PA welcomes restoration of US aid

PA cabinet leader says resumption of US financial aid is "an important step in the right direction".

PA welcomes restoration of US aid

Biden plans to 'reset' ties with PA

Internal draft memo shows Biden administration crafting a plan aimed at “resetting” US ties with the Palestinian Authority.

Biden plans to 'reset' ties with PA

'Biden will speak to Abbas in the near future'

The Biden administration has renewed ties with the PA that have been frozen since 2017, after Trump recognized Jerusalem.

'Biden will speak to Abbas in the near future'

Biden administration renews contacts with PA

The PA has been boycotting the US since former President Trump recognized Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.

Biden administration renews contacts with PA

PA officials: There are ongoing contacts with the US

PA official says US administration clarified its support for the two-state solution and its opposition to Trump's peace plan.

PA officials: There are ongoing contacts with the US

PA hopes Biden will stop Israel's 'settlement attack'

PA cabinet leader urges US president-elect to act to halt Israel's "settlement activity in Judea and Samaria."

PA hopes Biden will stop Israel's 'settlement attack'

PA opposes US recognition of 'settlement products'

Abbas spokesman says new US move will not legitimize "settlements" which will eventually be dismantled.

PA opposes US recognition of 'settlement products'

PA warns against Pompeo visit to Judea and Samaria

PA cabinet leader: Pompeo visit to Judea and Samaria would "legitimizes the settlements".

PA warns against Pompeo visit to Judea and Samaria

Palestinian Authority: Biden's victory creates a new reality

PA cabinet leader calls for action to create a new political process under the auspices of the incoming US administration.

Palestinian Authority: Biden's victory creates a new reality

PA leaders welcome Biden victory

Senior PA officials happy Trump was not reelected. "Nothing was worse than Trump's era."

PA leaders welcome Biden victory

'All the settlements are illegal'

PA attacks agreement permitting scientific cooperation between Israel and the United States in Judea and Samaria.

'All the settlements are illegal'

PA cabinet leader: God help us if Trump wins

Mohammad Shtayyeh says a Trump victory in the US presidential elections will be disastrous.

PA cabinet leader: God help us if Trump wins

Abbas adviser: Israel and the US are blackmailing us

PA chairman's adviser Nabil Shaath claims Israel and the US are blackmailing PA leaders by imposing financial sanctions.

Abbas adviser: Israel and the US are blackmailing us

'We want to see the Palestinians in their own state'

Robert O'Brien says US administration is "committed to a two-state solution between Israel and Palestine".

'We want to see the Palestinians in their own state'

Russia offers to mediate between US and PA

Russia reportedly offers to facilitate meeting between US and PA as part of an initiative to slow or stop Israeli sovereignty moves.

Russia offers to mediate between US and PA

Senior US official warns Palestinians

“If the Palestinians continue to refuse to come to the table it will make our decision-making regarding annexation much easier."

Senior US official warns Palestinians

PA denies receiving aid from US

PA denies reports that it will be receiving $5 million in humanitarian aid from Trump administration.

PA denies receiving aid from US

US to provide $5 million in aid to PA

Trump administration will give $5 million in humanitarian assistance to help PA hospitals cope with coronavirus.

US to provide $5 million in aid to PA

Abbas planning 'diplomatic intifada' against Trump plan

PA chairman to present alternative peace plan in speech at the UN this week.

Abbas planning 'diplomatic intifada' against Trump plan

PA official lauds US resolution supporting 'two-state solution'

Mohammad Shtayyeh says House resolution in support of "two-state solution" is in harmony with international law.

PA official lauds US resolution supporting 'two-state solution'

Erekat blames US for Israeli construction in Hevron

Senior PLO official: Israel’s decision to build new Jewish neighborhood in Hevron a direct result of US policy shift on Judea and Samaria.

Erekat blames US for Israeli construction in Hevron

PA cabinet leader: Trump no longer an honest broker

Mohammed Shtayyeh urges US Congress members to pressure Trump administration to retract its “unilateral steps” towards the Palestinians.

PA cabinet leader: Trump no longer an honest broker

Abbas: US does not respect international law

PA chairman asserts that the United States did not respect international law when it moved its embassy in Israel to Jerusalem.

Abbas: US does not respect international law

PLO welcomes resignation of Jason Greenblatt

PLO official Hanan Ashrawi claims US envoy's resignation is an admission of failure of Trump peace plan.

PLO welcomes resignation of Jason Greenblatt

PA: Trump trying to antagonize the Palestinian people

PA “foreign ministry” blasts US intention to allow US citizens born in Jerusalem to list “Jerusalem, Israel” on their US passports.

PA: Trump trying to antagonize the Palestinian people

Abbas: Palestinians are spreading peace

PA chairman claims that he wants to promote peace but the US is getting in the way.

Abbas: Palestinians are spreading peace