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Abbas Accepts Invitation to Visit Iran

Abbas accepted an invitation to visit Iran, a move that might expand Tehran’s “axis of evil” but may anger his EU benefactors.

PA to Seek UNESCO Recognition for More Sites

Following its success with the Church of the Nativity, PA will seek to have additional religious sites recognized by UNESCO.

Church of Nativity Decision Blasted as 'Politically Perverted'

The ADL has called the UNESCO decision to put the Nativity on the list of endangered World Heritage Sites 'politically perverted.'

US Charges UNESCO with ‘Hotwiring PA Heritage Site’

US charged UNESCO with “hotwiring” the process that termed the Church of Nativity a PA heritage site. Is the Temple Mount next?

Hamas Suspends Voter Registration – Cites 'Obstacles'

Angry over arrests of Hamas members in Judea and Samaria by Fatah – and hinting at corruption – Hamas has put the breaks on PA elections.

PA Arabs Riot, Block Road in Tyre, Lebanon

Dozens of Palestinian Authority Arabs rioted in Lebanon on Saturday, cutting off the main road leading to the city of Tyre.

Israeli Attacked, Nearly Robbed by 2 PA Arabs

Israeli escapes an attack by two PA Arab hitchhikers who try to steal his car.

Arab Workers Seal Beit El Homes

The Defense Ministry hired Palestinian Authority residents to keep Jews out of their homes in Beit El.

'Palestinians' Continue Bid for Church of Nativity Heritage Site

‘Palestinian’ delegation to UNESCO is hoping to gain recognition for Church of Nativity as an endangered world heritage site.

UNESCO Convenes, PA to Gain Recognition as Country?

UNESCO opens a regular session Sunday to consider 31 new sites for its World Heritage List – including the Church of the Nativity.

Lebanon: 2 PA Arabs Killed in Clashes with Army

Two Palestinian Authority Arabs killed in clashes with the Lebanese army at refugee camps in the country.

Mofaz to Abbas: Let's Talk Peace Now

Vice PM Shaul Mofaz calls on PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas to take advantage of the large coalition and begin peace negotiations.

Video: J Street Takes Left Turn into Efrat

What is the pro-Palestinian Authority anti-Yesha J Street doing in the “settlement” city of Efrat? Not a meeting of the minds.

Israel Gives In on Limitations for Freed Terrorist Murderer

Terrorist Nizar Al-Tamimi, freed in Shalit deal on condition he stays in PA, was allowed by Israel to leave and rejoin his murderess wife.

Ramallah Women’s Lib Revolt: Men Barred from Café

Ramallah Arab women, fed up with men-only cafes, have opened one of their own. No males allowed, except for the chef – for the time being.

PA Arabs Attack, Israelis' Weapons Confiscated

Yitzhar’s security forces have their weapons taken following concerns over heavy-handed response to PA attacks.

Israel Offers Free Agricultural Training to PA Officials

Israeli Civil Administration organized a three-day seminar, free of charge, for PA officials, aimed at improving agricultural output.

'Glorification' Expected after PA Gets 91 Terrorists' Bodies

Israel agrees to return 91 bodies of terrorists to the Palestinian Authority, which usually uses them to glorify suicide bombings.

EU Statement Suggests Arabs Can Throw Stones at Protests

A statement issued by the European Union seems to suggest it supports PA Arabs’ rights to throw stones during non-violent protests.

Arabs Target Yitzhar as 'Arson Season' Continues

Arabs start a fire near the community of Yitzhar, then attack firefighters and security forces.

Arafat Confidante Accused of Embezzling Millions of Dollars

Muhammad Rashid, close adviser of deceased ‘Palestinian’ leader Yasser Arafat, has been accused of embezzling millions of dollars from PA.

Gaza Banks in Currency Crisis

Gaza banks are answering withdrawal requests with multiple currencies, leading to an exchange rate crisis for local residents.

IDF: Mainstream Media Ignoring Terrorist Attacks

The IDF confirms mainstream media ignore significant terrorist attacks, nine of which were virtually unreported except by Arutz Sheva.

Palestinian Airlines Resumes Operations

The Palestinian Airlines, which had been suspended for seven years, has resumed operations with flights between Egypt’s El-Arish and Amman.

Fayyad Says Abbas Has Lost Bid for UN Recognition

Salam Fayyad took a direct slap at Abbas and said the PA is losing its bid for UN recognition while its financial situation worsens.

PA Cartoons for Children: Destroy Israel

The Palestinian Authority provides parents with cartoons to teach children to destroy Israel, although Abbas denies charges of incitement.

Civil Administration Helping PA Take Over Area C

PA continues its attempts to take over Area C, under full Israeli control, and is being assisted by the Civil Administration.

Samaria Woman Fights Off Carjackers

A woman headed home to Neria fought off two PA Arabs who sought to forcibly take her car by butting them with her vehicle and speeding away

Solidarity Riot for Hunger Strike Prisoners at Ofer Prison

Palestinian Authority Arabs rioted outside Ofer Military Prison on Wednesday over two prisoners whose hunger strike entered a 65th day.

Obama Bypasses Congress, Frees Aid to PA

President Barack Obama signs a waiver declaring that aid to the PA is “important to the security interests of the United States.”

PA Arab Ignites Himself in Firebomb Attack

A Palestinian Authority Arab accidentally set himself on fire Tuesday while attacking Israeli security forces with a firebomb.

Fayyad May Be Abbas’ Pawn in Diplomatic Chess Game

Barak says arguments over tax money for the PA may cancel the hyped meeting between Netanyahu and Fayyad, who may be Abbas’ pawn.

Abbas' Letter to Netanyahu: PA Lost its 'Raison D'etre'

Abbas to tell Netanyahu in letter: Israel’s actions have stripped the PA of its “raison d'etre”, creating a reality which cannot continue.

Hague: Palestinian Authority Has No Standing

The prosecutor for the International Criminal Court says the PA cannot file complaints against Israel because it is not a state.

Abbas Threatens More Complaints Against Israel

In Egypt, PA Chairman Abbas threatens Israel: Come back to negotiations or we submit complaints in international institutions.

IDF Alert Prompts Closure on PA-Controlled Areas

As part of the preparations for the Arab “Land Day”, a general closure was imposed on the PA-controlled areas of Judea and Samaria.

Palestinian Authority Arab Stabs Soldier

A Ramallah area Arab stabbed and lightly wounded an IDF soldier during a counterterrorist operation. The soldiers shot three terrorists.

Jew Targeted in Rock Attack; Fires Back

A Jewish man targeted by PA Arabs on the Sabbath responded by firing back. One PA man was injured.

PA Says It Will Approach UNHRC to Investigate 'Israeli Crimes'

PA to approach the UN Human Rights Council and ask it to form a commission to investigate 'Israeli crimes' in 'occupied territories'.

New PA Tactic: Economic Takeover of Jewish Areas

The Palestinian Authority adopts a new economic tactic to challenge Israeli authority over Jewish areas in Judea and Samaria

Israel Helps PA while Arab Nations Drop Support

Israel helps the slowing PA economy even as Arab nations ignore pledges. PA financial stability questionable, says government.

IDF Soldiers Use Dog on Arab Demonstrator

IDF soldiers use a dog on a PA Arab who behaves wildly during a violent demonstration in Samaria.

Fatah-Hamas Unity? Not This Year

Both Fatah and Hamas politburo members say Hamas' Gaza leadership are obstructing the implementation of a unity deal agreed on in Qatar.

Lieberman: Rocket Attacks Bury PA Land Link

Foreign Minister Lieberman says Gaza terrorists’ rocket barrage on Israel buries a chance of a land link with Judea and Samaria.

PA to Israel: Release Prisoners, Then We'll Talk Peace

Fatah yet again demands that Israel release terrorists as a condition for peace negotiations.

PA Tells Jordan's FM: No Freeze, No Negotiations

PA leaders tell visiting Jordanian Foreign Minister: We won't resume peace talks unless Israel freezes construction.

PA Arabs and Supporters Prepare for Marches on Israel

The Jordan River Valley has been chosen by Arabs as a gathering point for a planned mass march on Israel at the end of the month.

PA Delays Hearing on Abbas Eligibility

A Ramallah court has delayed a hearing on a challenge to a proposed unity deal that would have PA chairman Abbas serve as PM and President.

PA Continues to Stall, Insists on Preconditions

The PA, as it has done for three years, continues to stall, will officially present Israel with its preconditions for peace negotiations.

Congress Members Demand U.S. Prosecute PA Terrorists

52 Congress members sign a letter to Attorney General, demand the U.S. prosecute terrorists who killed Americans.

IDF Raids Two Ramallah Pirate TV Stations

The IDF raided two Ramallah pirate television stations Wednesday morning, and Communications Ministry officials confiscated equipment.

PA May Break Oslo Accords Again and stop Working with IDF

The Palestinian Authority may nullify another part of the Oslo Accords and halt security cooperation with Israel, a PLO leader says.

Hamas Homeless after Split with Syria, Fatah

The Hamas terrorist organization is homeless following its split with Syria and new obstacles to a unity agreement with the PA’s Abbas.

New Intifada Gains Upper Hand on IDF Restraint

Violence by Arabs from Haifa to Be’er Sheva has grown into a full-blown Intifada, but so far the IDF is holding fire despite near deaths.

Abbas Declares Diplomatic War on Jerusalem

Abbas turns around PA efforts to erase evidence of Jewish roots of the Temple Mount, accuses Israel of removing Jerusalem’s Arab identity.

IDF Says Ground Invasion in Gaza ‘Matter of Time’

It is only “a matter of time” before the IDF has to re-enter Gaza to control terror, IDF Chief of Benny Gantz warns.

PA Rejects Maaleh Adumim, Gush Etzion as Israeli

The PA has ditched any Quartet hopes for a negotiated peace with Israel and rejects Jewish sovereignty over “settlement blocs.”

Palestinian Authority ‘Protector’ of Jewish Holy Sites?

The Palestinian Authority has promised to keep Joseph’s Tomb open for Jews but reported last week Jews “broke in” to the holy site.

Arab Rioters Stone Temple Mount Tourists after Muslim Incitement

Dozens of Arab stone tourists and police on the Temple Mount, a day after a former Muslim Mufti warned of a possible “break-in” by Jews.

PA 'Double Talk': Song Wishes for a World Without Israel

The official TV of the 'moderate' PA Chairman Abbas airs song which longs for Israeli cities such as Jaffa, Haifa and Akko.