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Is the U.S. releasing aid to the PA?

State Department has transferred dozens of millions of dollars to strengthen the Palestinian Authority's preventive security services.

PA officials scoff at Trump's economic measures

PA officials reject effort by Trump administration to sweeten peace plan with measures aimed at improving economic situation.

Report: Trump administration to focus on Gaza first

Officials say U.S. administration focusing on improving conditions in Gaza in order to pressure PA to resume peace talks.

Greenblatt blasts both Hamas and the PA

Trump's special envoy criticizes Hamas for continued attacks on Israel, rejects PA claims that the U.S. is causing rifts among PA Arabs.

Erekat and Greenblatt trade barbs

After Trump's special envoy blasts Erekat for false claims about the U.S. role in peace talks, PLO chief fires back.

'PLO office in the United States exists in violation of the law'

Senator Cruz and Rep. Ros-Lehtinen urge Pompeo and Sessions to take action to close PLO office in Washington.

Report: Pompeo met with PA security chief

PA official says Secretary of State met with the PA chief of security and intelligence despite PA boycott of the Trump administration.

PLO chief: Trump 'fanning extremism'

PLO secretary-general Saeb Erekat accuses Trump administration of destabilizing the Middle East.

Greenblatt to Erekat: Roll up your sleeves and get to work

Trump envoy rejects PA negotiator's claims that he is biased in favor of Israel.

Senator Cruz to PA: Look in the mirror

Senator Ted Cruz blasts PA leadership over its continued insults of U.S. Ambassador to Israel David Friedman.

Palestinian Arabs: Remove the Americans from Ramallah

Palestinian Arabs demonstrate in Ramallah, demand that American presence be removed from "Palestine".

PA blasts American policy of 'dictates'

PA bureau in charge of foreign affairs says Washington is biased in favor of Israel and thwarts the efforts to achieve peace.

Arabs planning 'day of rage' on Friday

Palestinian organizations preparing for large-scale demonstrations against U.S. and Israeli policy.

PA government rejects American peace plan

PA government stands by Abbas in rejecting Trump administration's peace plan.

Haley to Abbas: We will not chase after you

U.S. Ambassador responds to PA chairman's Security Council speech, says he has a choice between achieving peace and “hateful rhetoric”.

Abbas to respond to Trump at the Security Council

PA chairman to deliver address to UN Security Council on February 20. Danon: Abbas seeking to put an end to negotiations.

Erekat: We'll complain to ICC against Trump

PLO official blasts Trump peace plan and recognition of Jerusalem, says "State of Palestine" will complain in The Hague.

PA issues weak condemnation of Bethlehem incident

Abbas's bureau condemns attack on American vehicle in Bethlehem but does not promise to find the perpetrators.

State Department could cut PA aid even further

Ambassador Haley reportedly pushing for further cuts to U.S. aid to PA, following the cut in funding to UNRWA.

Macron trying to convince Abbas not to reject Trump initiative

French President sends senior adviser to Ramallah to convince PA chairman to tone down his rhetoric vis-a-vis Trump's peace plan.

PLO: U.S. following Netanyahu's instructions

Palestine Liberation Organization blames Israel for the American decision to cut funding to UNRWA.

PA condemns Trump's envoy

PA blasts Jason Greenblatt for saying it supported terrorism following the murder of Rabbi Raziel Shevach.

White House reviewing assistance to PA

Senior administration official says White House actively looking at cutting aid to PA following Trump's tweets on the issue.

Trump:

'PA doesn't want to talk with Israel - why should we pay them?'

U.S. President says the PA receives hundreds of millions of dollars from the U.S. but shows it no respect and won't negotiate with Israel.

One day later: PA envoy returns to Washington

PA envoy to the United States returns to Washington after just one day of "consultations" over Jerusalem recognition.

Friedman:

'PA's rhetoric is ugly and anti-Semitic'

U.S. Ambassador to Israel criticizes PA response to Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.

White House: Pence still plans to meet Abbas

White House says canceling meeting between PA chairman and VP Pence would be "counterproductive."

House approves bill cutting funding to PA

House of Representatives overwhelmingly approves Taylor Force Act that could end funding to PA over its financial support to terrorists.

Trump to keep PLO mission open - for now

Sources say the Trump administration will keep PLO mission in Washington open for at least 90 days, but limit its activity.

Erekat: Abbas respects Kushner

Senior PA official changes tune on U.S., denies Abbas refused call from Trump's son-in-law

PLO threatens to cut ties with Washington

PLO leader Saeb Erekat says the organization would cut off contacts with the U.S. if its mission in Washington is closed.

Trump puts PA on notice, PA 'surprised'

PA surprised over threats by the United States to shut down the PLO office in Washington unless it starts serious talks with Israel.

Taylor Force Act to be enforced starting in 2018

Taylor Force Act, which cuts U.S. aid to PA until it stops paying terrorists, attached to the 2018 Foreign Operations budget in the Senate.

Trump invites Abbas to the White House

PA chairman invited to visit White House during first phone call with President Donald Trump.

Fatah official: Trump 'declared war on Islam'

Fatah Central Committee member Nabil Shaath blasts Trump over his support for Israel.

State Department reviewing Obama's last minute aid to the PA

State Department says it is reviewing the last-minute decision by Obama administration to send $221 million to the PA.

Obama released millions to PA hours before leaving office

Officials tell AP: Obama defied Republican opposition and quietly released $221 million to the PA in the final hours of his administration.

United States cutting PA's economic aid

United States cutting economic aid for the Palestinian Authority because of 'unhelpful actions' by the Palestinians, says American diplomat.

US 'Strongly Opposes' PA ICC Request

Washington calls Abbas's unilateral move 'counterproductive,' says it 'does nothing' for the Palestinian people.