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News and updates about Palestinian Authority

PA's proposal:

Gazans to relocate to Judea and Samaria

Senior PA officials will propose to Chairman Abbas to resettle Arabs from Gaza in a new city that would be built west of Jericho.

Gazans to relocate to Judea and Samaria

Despite Netanyahu's promise:

Palestinian Authority involved in control of Rafah Crossing

The Palestinian Authority is operating the Rafah Crossing between Israel and Gaza, alongside international bodies. 'The Prime Minister caved in.'

Palestinian Authority involved in control of Rafah Crossing

Peter Beinart shields Palestinian leadership from accountability

Peter Beinart is not misinformed—he is deliberately distorting the truth. He knows that the PA and Hamas, not Israel, govern the vast majority of Palestinian Arabs, but he blames 'Israeli rule' for their problems. Opinion.

Peter Beinart shields Palestinian leadership from accountability

PMW Director:

'PA thinks it can manipulate Trump and support enemies of US'

Itamar Marcus, the Director of Palestinian Media Watch, speaks with Rabbi Pesach Wolicki of Israel365 about the Palestinian Authority's response to the reelection of US President Donald Trump.

'PA thinks it can manipulate Trump and support enemies of US'

Hamas accuses the PA of betrayal

Hamas accuses Palestinian Authority's security forces of collaborating with Israel in IDF's operation in Jenin.

Hamas accuses the PA of betrayal

With Israel's consent:

Palestinian Authority to run Rafah Crossing, report says

Prime Minister's Office insists Palestinian Authority involvement relegated to passport stamps only, says crossing is being managed by Gazans not affiliated with Hamas.

Palestinian Authority to run Rafah Crossing, report says

Amid terrorist release

Israel's warning to the Palestinian Authority

Palestinian Authority says that it will strictly enforce Hamas' attempts to celebrate the release of terrorists. Israel warns: "If you don't enforce, we will act."

Israel's warning to the Palestinian Authority

Blinken to present plan for post-war Gaza

The plan will feature a governing alternative to that of Hamas in the Gaza Strip which will include a reformed Palestinian Authority as well as elements from the international community and Arab states.

Blinken to present plan for post-war Gaza

20 million shekels seized for family of murdered brothers

The Jerusalem District Court ordered the seizure of 20 million shekels from Palestinian Authority funds following a lawsuit filed by the Yaniv family, who lost two of their sons in a shooting attack.

20 million shekels seized for family of murdered brothers

Judea and Samaria leaders:

'Drop misconception in dealing with Palestinian Authority'

Community leaders in Judea and Samaria respond furiously to fatal attack in Samaria: 'Iran is establishing itself in Judea and Samaria; Israeli government and IDF are not changing their strategy.'

'Drop misconception in dealing with Palestinian Authority'

PA reconsidering mechanism for paying terrorists

A recent Israeli law has caused the PA for the first time to consider changing its policy of paying terrorists to attack Israelis.

PA reconsidering mechanism for paying terrorists

UN finally criticizes PA, for suspending Al Jazeera

UN Human Rights office, Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese call on PA to reverse the decision to suspend Qatari news channel Al Jazeera on incitement allegations.

UN finally criticizes PA, for suspending Al Jazeera

PA shuts down Al Jazeera office

Special PA ministerial committee decides to suspend the broadcasts of Al Jazeera TV, says the network violated laws and regulations.

PA shuts down Al Jazeera office

Palestinian Authority demands control of Gaza Strip

Mahmoud Abbas believes the PA can return to rule Gaza after being expelled by Hamas in 2007.

Palestinian Authority demands control of Gaza Strip

Arab MK admits: 'We need to dismantle Palestinian Authority'

MK Mansour Abbas calls on Palestinian Arab factions to unite, agree on political solution based on two-state solution.

Arab MK admits: 'We need to dismantle Palestinian Authority'

In Jenin area

Palestinian Authority arrests armed terrorists

Palestinian Authority security forces continue their operation to regain control of the Jenin refugee camp, claim to have arrested three armed suspects.

Palestinian Authority arrests armed terrorists

Over Jenin clashes

Fatah bans Al Jazeera from PA territories

Fatah announces ban on Al Jazeera from operating in Palestinian Authority-assigned areas of Judea and Samaria, claiming the channel "spreads conflicts and incites".

Fatah bans Al Jazeera from PA territories

Rebels in Jenin declare confrontation with the PA

Organizations in the Jenin camp calling for a protest against the Palestinian Authority throughout Judea and Samaria and Gaza Strip amid the continued activity of PA security forces in the camp.

Rebels in Jenin declare confrontation with the PA

Bill would bar teachers who studied in PA from teaching in Israel

Ministerial Committee for Legislation advances bill barring teachers who got their degrees in the PA despite opposition for Attorney General.

Bill would bar teachers who studied in PA from teaching in Israel

PA official:

'Talks on ceasefire deal are 90% complete'

Palestinian Arab official tells BBC that if solution is found to unresolved issues, the parties could agree on a three-stage ceasefire within days.

'Talks on ceasefire deal are 90% complete'

Abbas:

'A Palestinian state will bring security and stability'

PA chairman accuses Israel of carrying out daily massacres, genocide, starvation, and of attempts to expel Palestinian Arab residents.

'A Palestinian state will bring security and stability'

Senior PA official:

'Hamas should apologize to the residents of Gaza'

Senior Palestinian Authority security official says that the main effort is now directed at maintaining security in Judea and Samaria due to fear that Israel will implement its policy in the region.

'Hamas should apologize to the residents of Gaza'

Report:

US begs Israel to approve military aid for Palestinian Authority

US sent Israel an urgent request to allow it to send military equipment and ammunition to the PA security forces who are operating against terrorists in northern Samaria.

US begs Israel to approve military aid for Palestinian Authority

How does anyone think we can make peace with the PA?

How many little boys like Yehoshua is it okay for PA terrorists to murder because they don’t like Jews living in the neighborhood? Opinion.

How does anyone think we can make peace with the PA?

Israel fears PA will collapse following Assad regime example

The defense establishment is closely monitoring the situation in the PA which has seen increased internal unrest and destablization efforts, and fears its collapse 'could lead to a wave of terrorism.'

Israel fears PA will collapse following Assad regime example

Court orders: Compensation for terror victims to be doubled

Jerusalem District Court rules that a lien to secure compensation payments to victims of terrorism from the Second Intifada will be doubled, reaching one billion shekels.

Court orders: Compensation for terror victims to be doubled

PA declares fight against Israeli 'annexation'

Palestinian Authority announces increase in legal and diplomatic activity in an attempt to thwart Israeli steps that led to the annexation of approximately 100,000 dunams in Judea and Samaria.

PA declares fight against Israeli 'annexation'

Why I’m suing the Palestinian Authority

If 1,000 families of terror victims in Israel were to sue the PA, we could collectively bankrupt the Palestinian Authority government and end their pay-for-slay terror funding scheme once and for all. Opinion.

Why I’m suing the Palestinian Authority

Hamas involving Palestinian Authority in Gaza

Hamas, Fatah, agree to set up committee to manage Gaza, in coordination with the Palestinian Authority.

Hamas involving Palestinian Authority in Gaza

After Smotrich's pressure:

US says it will block recognition of PA state at UNSC

Israeli government approves extending indemnities to PA banks for another year to prevent the PA economy from collapsing after the Biden Administration assured Israel it would veto any UN Security Council resolution recognizing a Palestinian State.

US says it will block recognition of PA state at UNSC

Abbas declares: This is my successor

PA chairman announces that in the event he is unable to continue serving in his role, the head of the Palestinian National Council, Rawhi Fattouh, will replace him.

Abbas declares: This is my successor

Amb. Danon to Arutz Sheva:

'Boycott the ICC, and anyone who cooperates with it'

Israel's ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon, tells Arutz Sheva that Israel must take punitive action against the ICC, the Palestinian Authority, and anyone who cooperates with the arrest warrants.

'Boycott the ICC, and anyone who cooperates with it'

Smotrich may prevent money transfers to PA due to ICC warrants

Finance Minister Smotrich is considering taking action in the against the Palestinian Authority due to their activities against Israel in international institutions.

Smotrich may prevent money transfers to PA due to ICC warrants

PA chairman's office:

'Trump pledged to Abbas his commitment to stop the war'

PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas' office says he spoke by phone to US President-elect, congratulated Trump on his election victory and extended his best wishes for success.

'Trump pledged to Abbas his commitment to stop the war'

PA rallying international pressure against Israel

The Chairman of the Palestinian Authority has ordered his government to launch a diplomatic campaign to increase international pressure on Israel.

PA rallying international pressure against Israel

Palestinian Arabs livid

'Israel taking over UNRWA headquarters in Jerusalem'

PA chairman's spokesman accuses Israel of trying to eliminate the "refugee problem" and of making a decision that contradicts international law.

'Israel taking over UNRWA headquarters in Jerusalem'

Abbas sends condolences following elimination of Nasrallah

PA chairman's spokesperson warns that the entire region is entering a new and dangerous period of instability.

Abbas sends condolences following elimination of Nasrallah

UNGA approves PA call for sanctions against Israel

Israel’s Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon calls General Assembly vote a "shameful decision" for refusal to condemn Hamas or call for the release of the hostages.

UNGA approves PA call for sanctions against Israel

After pager explosions

Palestinian Arabs express support for Hezbollah

Palestinian Authority directs clinics in Lebanon to help treat the wounded. Hamas and Islamic Jihad express full support for Hezbollah.

Palestinian Arabs express support for Hezbollah

After Palestine recognition

First Palestinian Arab ambassador to Spain presents credentials

First Palestinian Arab ambassador to Spain presents his credentials to Spanish King Felipe VI, months after Spain formally recognized a Palestinian state.

First Palestinian Arab ambassador to Spain presents credentials

Fatah again encouraging terrorists who murdered Jews

The Fatah organization, which represents the Palestinian Authority, publishes message of encouragement to Nukhba terrorists who carried out the October 7 massacre.

Fatah again encouraging terrorists who murdered Jews

PA enraged over Jewish prayers on Temple Mount

The PA Foreign Ministry published a statement warning against 'extremist Jews performing of Talmudic rituals and religious texts' on the Temple Mount.

PA enraged over Jewish prayers on Temple Mount

Terror attacks that don’t count

Can you imagine the international reaction if in the month of August, there had been 90 attempts by Jews to murder Palestinian Arabs? Opinion.

Terror attacks that don’t count

Prof. Anne Bayefsky:

'PA Gen. Assembly resolution declares open season on Israelis'

President of Human Rights Voices NGO, Director of the Touro Institute on Human Rights and the Holocaust, explains to Arutz Sheva how the Palestinian Authority was permitted to draft a UN General Assembly resolution and the threat this resolution represents.

'PA Gen. Assembly resolution declares open season on Israelis'

PA resolution at UN:

Israeli withdrawal from Judea and Samaria within six months

PA Mission to the UN submits draft resolution demanding an end to Israeli presence in Judea and Samaria. Ambassador Danon: A reward for terrorism.

Israeli withdrawal from Judea and Samaria within six months

Abbas spokesman:

'Netanyahu is leading to an explosion in the Middle East'

Nabil Abu Rudeineh, spokesman for PA chairman, warns against the Israeli policy that may "cause an explosion that will burn the entire region and it will not be possible to stop it".

'Netanyahu is leading to an explosion in the Middle East'

PA proposal to UN:

End Israeli presence in Judea and Samaria within six months

PA draft resolution calls on countries not to legally recognize Israel's presence in 'the Palestinian territories,' to enforce sanctions on Israeli officials, among other things.

End Israeli presence in Judea and Samaria within six months

PA criticizes IDF counterterrorism operation in Samaria

Palestinian Authority accuses the IDF of laying siege to hospitals in Jenin and the Israeli government of planning to deport Palestinian Arabs from northern Samaria.

PA criticizes IDF counterterrorism operation in Samaria

Two Israelis entered Qalqilya and were attacked

Two Israelis entered Qalqilya, a Palestinian Authority city in Area A which Israelis are forbidden to enter, and were attacked.

Two Israelis entered Qalqilya and were attacked

Report:

Israel deducted nearly 7 million NIS from PA tax revenues

The PA says Israel continues to deduct from tax revenues intended for its treasury as punishment for its support of terrorists' families.

Israel deducted nearly 7 million NIS from PA tax revenues

The PA's economic attack plan for Judea and Samaria

The Palestinian Authority intends to promote a resolution at the UN that will demand a separation in the international arena between conduct towards Israel and activities towards the Judea and Samaria area.

The PA's economic attack plan for Judea and Samaria

PA seeking UN resolution against Judea and Samaria

Israeli officials believe that the PA will attempt to have a resolution declaring Israeli towns in Judea and Samaria illegal passed at the beginning of the next session.

PA seeking UN resolution against Judea and Samaria

PA demands arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant

Following the attack on the Al-Taba’een school complex, the Palestinian Authority is calling on the Hague court to issue arrest warrants against Israeli 'war criminals.'

PA demands arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant

After decades:

Palestinian Authority to finally pay 2b NIS electric bill?

Finance Ministry deducting part of Palestinian Authority's 2 billion NIS electricity debt from money transferred to Palestinian Authority; PA representatives agree to arrange payment plan for remainder.

Palestinian Authority to finally pay 2b NIS electric bill?

Watch:

Protesters disrupt Supreme Court hearing on PA case

The Supreme Court discussed this morning a petition by the Palestinian Authority against the State of Israel. Bereaved families attended the hearing and clashed with the lawyers representing the PA.

Protesters disrupt Supreme Court hearing on PA case

Arabs ignite blaze in Jerusalem hills

Initial investigations show that the fire near Mevaseret Zion broke out in several locations, and is sourced in nearby Arab areas.

Arabs ignite blaze in Jerusalem hills

Palestinian Authority holds day of support for Nukhba detainees

The Palestinian Authority authorized its Ministry of Foreign Affairs to document Israel's actions in Areas B and C and raise the issue in international media.

Palestinian Authority holds day of support for Nukhba detainees

Sanctions against Israelis:

Ben-Gvir's demand from Netanyahu

'I asked the Prime Minister to notify the American administration that if sanctions are imposed against ministers in the government, the response will be the complete dismantling of the Palestinian Authority.'

Ben-Gvir's demand from Netanyahu

Palestinian Authority opposes US plans for Gaza

Mahmoud Abbas's spokesperson says that the US is discussing plans regarding the future of the Gaza Strip with various parties, but these plans will have no legitimacy.

Palestinian Authority opposes US plans for Gaza

'A triumph for justice':

PA, Hamas welcome ICJ ruling on 'Israeli occupation'

The Palestinian Authority and Hamas call on international community to take action after the International Court of Justice ruling that Israel has illegally occupied Judea and Samaria and annexed Jerusalem.

PA, Hamas welcome ICJ ruling on 'Israeli occupation'