Financial Warfare:
91 million shekels transfered from PA to terror victims
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich authorized the transfer of 91 million shekels from the frozen Palestinian Authority funds in Israel to the families of terror victims.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich authorized the transfer of 91 million shekels from the frozen Palestinian Authority funds in Israel to the families of terror victims.
Spain set to advance a contentious anti-Israel resolution at an emergency UN General Assembly session. Co-authored with the Palestinian Authority, the draft demands a ceasefire and hostage release, while controversially backing UNRWA despite its Hamas ties.
Ahead of a pivotal conference, France says it has secured new Palestinian Authority commitments to reform, with chairman Mahmoud Abbas condemning the October 7 Hamas attack and pledging further reforms.
Following sanctions from foreign countries and a delegitimization campaign led by the Palestinian Authority against Israel, Smotrich orders the cancellation of the financial indemnification mechanism for banks.
Binyamin Governor Israel Ganz urged the Israeli government to dismantle the Palestinian Authority response to growing international pressure.
PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas’s deputy claims at a ceremony marking the "Nakba" that Israel is trying to force Palestinians to relinquish their rights.
Palestinian Authority lifts its ban on Al Jazeera after a five-month suspension imposed over alleged incitement.
PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas welcomes Pope Leo XIV, urging him to uphold the legacy of Pope Francis, whom he praises for his support of Palestinian rights.
PA leader Mohammad Mustafa urges UN intervention, accuses Israel of blocking aid and causing famine in Gaza amid continued fighting and stalled ceasefire talks.
The Palestinian Authority criticized the Minister of National Security for his decision to ban the activities of an organization that did not receive legal approvals for six months.
Palestinian Authority chair Mahmoud Abbas' new deputy named as Fatah Secretary-General and terrorist Hussein al-Sheikh, who served a prison sentence in Israel.
A Palestinian Arab expert claims that the areas taken over by Israel in Judea and Samaria are approaching in size the areas that Israel seized in the northern Gaza Strip.
PLO approves a vice president post for the first time, signaling potential leadership succession for leader Mahmoud Abbas.
The Palestinian Authority Chairman is calling on Hamas to hand over its weapons to the PA, relinquish power, and stop giving Israel "pretexts to destroy Gaza."
PA’s foreign affairs bureau calls on the international community and the UN Security Council to take practical steps to protect Jerusalem and its holy sites.
The head of the Samaria Regional Council demands the arrest of the former Palestinian Authority "Prime Minister" following his statement that "every settler is a soldier, and every soldier is a settler."
An IDF LAW missile reportedly launched during operations in Gaza was later located by PA security forces in the Tulkarm refugee camp.
French President Emmanuel Macron reveals plans to recognize a Palestinian state within months, possibly during a UN conference in June. PA welcomes the move, while Foreign Minister Sa’ar criticizes: A unilateral recognition of a fictional Palestinian state will be a prize for terror and a boost for Hamas.
Senior Fatah official comes out against the Hamas terrorist organization, stating that it is not a "Palestinian movement" but is instead tied to other countries and their interests.
Palestinian Authority calls on international community to 'act without delay' to force Israel to withdraw from all of Gaza, despite ongoing rocket fire and terror activity by Hamas and Islamic Jihad.
Knesset's Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee approves bill that will require the Palestinian Authority to compensate the State of Israel for payments made to terrorists.
Fatah movement spokesman calls on Gazans to unite around PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas.
PA provided financial aid to 28 families of killed terrorists and 10 families of arrested terrorists. Mahmoud Abbas: 'Our last penny will be given to the families of shahids and prisoners.'
The Jerusalem District Court has issued a temporary garnishee order to seize 50 million shekels of Palestinian Authority funds for Rabbi Leo Dee, whose wife Lucy and daughters Maia and Rina were murdered in a shooting attack two years ago.
The Palestinian National Council will meet to create a new position - Deputy Chair of the PLO Executive Committee. The US is reportedly applying significant pressure to appoint the head of PA Intelligence Majid Faraj, who is close to the CIA.
Mahmoud Abbas’ spokesman hopes for “the continuation of balanced statements from the American administration” to enable progress toward the Arab Peace Initiative.
In a speech at Arab Summit in Cairo, PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas presents his plan to end the war and proposes a long-term truce in Judea, Samaria and Gaza Strip.
Watch: Despite signing decree ordering an end to the “pay-to-slay” policy, PA chairman clarifies he has no intentions of ending the policy.
Defense Minister Israel Katz imposed sanctions on released security prisoners, Israeli residents, and citizens receiving payments from the Palestinian Authority.
Ehud Olmert reveals map proposed to Mahmoud Abbas in 2008 for Israeli-Palestinian peace, depicting a Palestinian state on 94% of the 'West Bank'. It included land swaps and a governance plan for holy sites.
PA’s foreign affairs bureau calls for urgent intervention by the international community "to force Israel to respect the rights of the Palestinians, foremost among them the right to remain on their land."
The children of Gaza and the Palestinian Authority are raised on a steady diet of hatred in which their parents take part. Their heroes are bombers, not Batman. Opinion.
In the plan to be presented to the Arab summit in Cairo next month, Abbas will demand that he be allowed to regain control of the Gaza Strip and all border crossings.
According to the report, the freeze is part of a larger freeze in foreign assistance ordered by the President.
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar warned the international press that based on statements by the PA and intelligence, payments to families of terrorists proceed as always.
Palestinian Authority chairman meets Ron Lauder in Jordan, and stresses his opposition to any expulsion of Palestinian Arabs, while also saying that progress must be made toward a two-state solution.
The Finance Minister has signed an order to take hundreds of millions of shekels from the Palestinian Authority for terror victims.
PM says he is committed to President Trump's plan to change the reality in the Gaza Strip.
245 terror victims and families are suing the Palestinian Authority for 1.255 billion shekels for supporting terrorism.
Family of Rina Shnerb, murdered in a 2019 terror attack, wins 20m NIS from the Palestinian Authority. 'Our victory is that the money will be used for good deeds.'
Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas intends to continue paying the terrorists through a third party to clear the PA of any connection to the terrorists, but the payments are slated to continue.
Senior PA officials will propose to Chairman Abbas to resettle Arabs from Gaza in a new city that would be built west of Jericho.
The Palestinian Authority is operating the Rafah Crossing between Israel and Gaza, alongside international bodies. 'The Prime Minister caved in.'
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.
Hamas accuses Palestinian Authority's security forces of collaborating with Israel in IDF's operation in Jenin.
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.
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 says that it will strictly enforce Hamas' attempts to celebrate the release of terrorists. Israel warns: "If you don't enforce, we will act."
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.
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.
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.'
A recent Israeli law has caused the PA for the first time to consider changing its policy of paying terrorists to attack Israelis.
Special PA ministerial committee decides to suspend the broadcasts of Al Jazeera TV, says the network violated laws and regulations.
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.
Mahmoud Abbas believes the PA can return to rule Gaza after being expelled by Hamas in 2007.
MK Mansour Abbas calls on Palestinian Arab factions to unite, agree on political solution based on two-state solution.
Palestinian Authority security forces continue their operation to regain control of the Jenin refugee camp, claim to have arrested three armed suspects.
Fatah announces ban on Al Jazeera from operating in Palestinian Authority-assigned areas of Judea and Samaria, claiming the channel "spreads conflicts and incites".
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.
Ministerial Committee for Legislation advances bill barring teachers who got their degrees in the PA despite opposition for Attorney General.