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Turkey Assigns Ambassador to 'Palestine'

Turkey has become the “first state with an ambassador recognized by Palestine,” according to a headline in a Turkish newspaper.

PA Summons Canadian Envoy to Protest FM's Visit to Jerusalem

The Palestinian Authority summoned Canada's envoy over Foreign Minister John Baird's meeting with Livni in eastern Jerusalem.

PA Looking for New Prime Minister

PA mulling the prospect of a new prime minister after Salam Fayyad resigned.

PA Teen in Jewish Town: I Wanted to Be Arrested

PA teen enters Kochav Yaakov, claims refuge from abuse. Commanders fear a terrorist ruse.

Canada's FM Meets Livni in Eastern Jerusalem, PA Fumes

Canada’s Foreign Minister meeting Justice Minister Livni in her eastern Jerusalem office is a "slap in the face", says PA official.

'Palestine Museum' Attempts to Expunge Jewish Rights to Land

PA officials joined a ceremony to lay cornerstone for a new museum of “Palestinian culture, history and society” in Bir Zeit near Ramallah.

Guatemala Recognizes 'Free, Sovereign Palestine'

Guatemala has recognized “Palestine” as a sovereign state, claiming such a move will help foster peace in the Middle East.

Israel Signaling: PA Demands are Unrealistic

Senior diplomatic sources say Kerry's chances of jump starting negotiations are low.

Abbas to Kerry: Israel Should Release Terrorists Before Talks

John Kerry meets PA Chairman, who tells him that Israel's releasing terrorist prisoners is a "top priority" for resuming peace talks.

Abbas May Fire Fayyad

There is unrest in PA territories over price rises and austerity measures.

The Palestinian Arab Educational Track Record

PA Arabs Pessimistic on Peace

Most PA residents think Obama will be unable to revive the diplomatic process.

PA Prime Minister Salam Fayyad Suddenly Hospitalized

Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Salam Fayyad was hospitalized Monday after suddenly falling ill.

Police Forces Evacuate Illegal Arab Outpost

Police forces evict the PA Arabs who had set up an illegal outpost in the E1 area during Obama's visit.

Large Arab Anti-Obama Protest as President Goes to Ramallah

As U.S. President Obama arrived in Ramallah for talks with PA officials, Arabs staged a large anti-Obama demonstration.

Arabs Set Up Illegal Outpost in E1

As President Barack Obama began his visit to Israel, PA Arabs once again set up an illegal outpost in the area known as E1.

EU Signs Aid Deal With PA, Cites 'Palestinian State'

The European Union signed an aid deal Tuesday with the Palestinian Authority to reportedly bolster ties and promote economic development.

PA Asks the World: Help Our Failing Economy

The Palestinian Authority has urged the world to step up financial aid and press Israel to allow economic development.

Israel Rewards Hunger Striker with Freedom and Exile to Gaza

Ayman Sharawna, a prisoner who was on long-term hunger strike, freed on condition that he be exiled to Gaza for 10 years.

PA Arabs Nabbed in Egypt, Suspected of Spying

Seven Palestinian Authority Arabs have been arrested by Egyptian security on suspicion of carrying out a military reconnaissance mission.

New Lines for Arab Workers Despite ‘Apartheid’ Criticism

In spite of ‘apartheid’ criticism, Israel will add new bus lines for PA workers. ‘The demand exists; this improves service.’

UN Claims Israel Mistreats PA Arab 'Children'

A United Nations agency is claiming that Israel “systematically” mistreats Palestinian Authority Arab minors.

Fayyad Hurt by Tear Gas During Weekly Incitement Protest

Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Salam Fayyad among several Arabs who were hurt during a riot.

Court: No Compensation for PA Victims of War

Israel will not pay for the deaths of Arab civilians killed in battles between terrorists and IDF.

Two Terrorist Prisoners End Hunger Strike

Two terrorists in Israeli prisons who have been on hunger strike in recent weeks, have ended their hunger strike.

Hamas Official Calls for Third Intifada

“Our Palestinian people will not abandon the intifada and the resistance," claims Hamas official Izzat al-Rishq.

Terror Victim's Father: We're Paying the Price of Shalit Deal

Shalom Rachum, whose son Ophir was murdered after being lured to Ramallah, fears Israel will cave in to hunger striking terrorists.

U.S. Urges Israel, PA to Show Restraint

The U.S. urges both Israelis and Arabs to exercise restraint as tensions mount over terrorist's death.

PA Officials Warn Obama Over Visiting Al-Aqsa

PA leaders: Obama should not visit the Al-Aqsa mosque in a way that might compromise its "Muslim sovereignty".

Arabs Riot, Clash with Security Forces

Thousands of PA Arabs continue to riot and clash with security forces following prayer services at mosques in Judea and Samaria.

Director of Anti-Israel Film Detained in LA

The PA-based director of a film condemning Israel is detained in an LA airport.

Clashes as Arabs Demonstrate in Favor of Hunger Strikers

Dozens wounded as PA Arabs stage solidarity events for terrorist prisoners held by Israel and on hunger strike.

Abbas Issues 'Warning' About Hunger Striking Terrorists

PA Chairman calls on the international community to intervene urgently in support of terrorist prisoners on hunger strike in Israeli jails.

Karnei Shomron Residents Demonstrate Against Arab Attacks

Dozens of residents of the Samaria community of Karnei Shomron protest against ongoing rock-throwing and firebomb attacks.

IDF Foils Yet Another Arab Outpost Bid

IDF troops who were deployed in advance to a place where a new Arab outpost was being set up were able to foil its establishment.

UN, EU ‘Concerned’ by PA Rioter Deaths

Both the EU and UN express “deep concern” over deaths of PA rioters, urge Israel to refrain from lethal force.

Israel to Transfer to PA $100 Million in Withheld Funds

Israel released $100 million of duties collected on behalf of the PA, which were frozen following their bid for statehood at the UN.

PA TV: Balfour Declaration Was Ideal Solution to Get Rid of Jews

PA TV: Europe supported the Balfour Declaration because it "saw it as an ideal solution to get rid of [Jews]."

British MP Apologizes But Still Critical of Israel

British lawmaker apologizes for saying "Jews" inflict "atrocities on Palestinians", but says he stands by his criticism of Israel.

British MP: Jews Didn't Learn the Lesson from the Holocaust

British MP David Ward faces expulsion for saying Jews didn't learn from the Holocaust and are "inflicting atrocities" on PA Arabs.

PA Arabs Re-enter Illegal Outpost

Dozens of PA Arabs re-enter a demolished outpost in Beit Iksa, near Jerusalem, several days after it was demolished.

PA Arab Hit by Tear Gas as Disturbances Continue

20-year-old PA Arab hit in the face by a tear gas canister, PA Arabs riot near Gush Etzion community, as Arab riots continue.

PA Hopes to Talk Peace with Lapid

The Palestinian Authority is hoping that Yair Lapid’s achievement in this week’s election will lead to the resumption of peace negotiations.

Shots Fired Towards Gush Etzion Community

Gunshots fired towards a security guard’s post at Kibbutz Migdal Oz in Gush Etzion. No casualties.

Civil Administration Orders Eviction of Latest Arab Outpost

Civil Administration issues eviction orders for a new illegal outpost established by Palestinian Authority Arabs over the weekend.

Arab Campaign in Europe Calls for 'Palestinian Spring'

Arab group launches a new media campaign in Europe, calling on Arabs to establish more illegal outposts in Judea and Samaria.

Arabs Plan More Tents in New Illegal Outpost

The PA Arabs who set up an illegal outpost north of Jerusalem do not intend to back down, say they will erect more tents.

PA Arab Teen Wounded Near Rachel's Tomb

15-year-old Arab teen wounded by bullet after Arabs attack security forces near Rachel's Tomb.

PA Arabs Set Up Another Outpost

A group of Palestinian Authority Arabs set up an illegal outpost in Beit Iksa north of Jerusalem.

PA Leaders Slam Netanyahu and Lieberman on Israeli TV

PA leaders, interviewed on Israeli TV, say electing Netanyahu "will lead to disaster", claim Lieberman is "a thug and a criminal".

AJC Outraged Over Facebook's Treatment of Journalist Abu Toameh

American Jewish Committee expressed outrage over Facebook’s treatment of Arab journalist Khaled Abu Toameh.

Attorney: Arab ‘Tourist’ Tents in E-1 Should Remain until May

The tents put up by Arab activists in E-1 are tourist meeting points, attorney argues. State seeks immediate removal.

PA Responds to IDF Shooting: Israel Should be Prosecuted

The PA condemned the killing of a teen shot Tuesday as he was trying to break through the separation fence near Ramallah.

State to High Court: Let Us Clear Tents from Arab Outpost

State asks the High Court to allow it to remove tents from the illegal Arab outpost in E1, as PA Arabs tried to re-enter the outpost.

U.S. Court Orders Destruction of Memo Linking PA to Terror

U.S. court rules that the PA has the right to cover up a document linking it to a 2002 suicide bombing in Israel that killed 3 teenagers.

Netanyahu: No Negotiations with He Who Embraces Hamas

"If Abbas comes to the negotiating table without preconditions, he'll find me on the other side," Netanyahu says in a TV interview.

IDF Soldiers Arrest Arab who Tried to Fire at Security Guard

IDF soldiers arrest a PA Arab man who tried to shoot a guard at Kibbutz Migdal Oz in Gush Etzion. No Israelis hurt.

Police Forces Evacuate Arab Outpost

The Judea and Samaria District of the Israeli Police evacuates the illegal Arab outpost in the area known as E1.

PA Arab Shot Dead While Trying to Enter Israel

21-year-old Arab shot to death by IDF forces south of Hevron.

Netanyahu Orders Arab Outpost Taken Down

State asks High Court to rescind injunction delaying the evacuation of Arabs who gathered at E1.