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Jordan's King Abdullah to Meet Abbas in Ramallah

Jordan's King Abdullah and PA Chairman Abbas will meet on Monday in Ramallah. Meeting will discuss "latest political developments."

Exposé: False Media Report of Kibbutz’s ‘Palestinian’ Land

An Israel media report, picked up worldwide, claims Israel for the first time has given PA land to a kibbutz. Great story – but not true.

Abbas Going for Broke, Gunning for Unity with Hamas

Mahmoud Abbas is to meet with Hamas leaders in Cairo Thursday to sum up a unity deal based on “resistance” and non-recognition of Israel.

Bus Standoff Ends With Arrests

Police arrested 5 PA Arabs who refused to disembark a bus at the Hizma checkpoint after a standoff with soldiers.

Is the IDF Allowing the PA to Take over Judea and Samaria?

The Civil Administration, an arm of the IDF, plans to solve charges of bias in favor of illegal Arab buildings – by defining them as legal.

New Palestinian Authority Gimmick: Occupy ‘Settler’ Buses

The Palestinian Authority and the International Solidarity Movement plan a new gimmick – occupying “settler” buses in a “Freedom Ride.”

Palestinian Authority Arabs Hire Bedouin Thieves

Israeli police have cracked a sophisticated gang of Negev Bedouin who were hired by Palestinian Authority Arabs to steal.

Fatah: Israel’s Tax Freeze “Declaration of War’

Israel has declared war on the Palestinian Authority by freezing tax revenues after the PA joined UNESCO, a Fatah official charges.

Fatah Praises Hamas Terrorists Who Kidnapped Gilad Shalit

Jibril Rajoub, a member of Fatah's Central Committee, honors the released prisoners at a special ceremony celebrating their return.

Abbas to Build Homes for Freed Terrorists

PA Chairman Abbas announces that he plans to build homes for terrorists released by Israel in the Shalit deal.

Jew Wounded in Attack at Joshua’s Tomb

PA Arabs pelt Jewish worshiper with heavy stones, leaving him in moderate condition.

PA Tells UNESCO Dead Sea an Arab ’Heritage Site’

The PA uses its new UNESCO seat to claim the Dead Sea as a “heritage site” and also joins the ‘7 Wonders’ contest to claim part of the sea.

PA on Steamroller to Join 16 More UN Agencies

‘WHO’ is next. Palestinian Authority officials say UNESCO is just the beginning and wants membership in 15 other UN agencies.

IDF Swoops Down on Hamas, Arrests Father of 'Son of Hamas'

The IDF arrested overnight a Hamas leader who was freed from an Israeli prison three months ago. His son and two others also were nabbed.

PA’s Erekat: Lieberman is a ‘Mafia Gangster’

Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman is a “mafia gangster,” Palestinian Authority negotiator Saeb Erekat charged Monday morning.

UNESCO Accepts Palestinian Authority, Risks Loss of US Funds

UNESCO accepts the PA as a member, risking the loss of 22 percent of its budget from the US. Congressmen urge cutoff of money.

Islamic Jihad Accepts Conditional Ceasefire

Islamic Jihad terrorists accept an Egypt proposal for a ceasefire on condition that Israel does not continue to strike terror targets.

UNESCO to Vote Monday on PA's Request for Membership

UNESCO will vote Monday on the PA's request to become a full member; only two-thirds majority required for approval.

Quartet in Jerusalem to Sound of One Hand Clapping

Tony Blair heads a Quartet meeting with the PA and Israel – separately – to revive talks that no one wants because of pre-conditions.

New Abbas Tactic: More Control Over PA Arabs in Lebanon

Abbas wants more control over PA Arabs in Lebanon, a move that would strengthen his demand to flood Israel with Arabs.

Israel’s UN Ambassador Separates Lies from Truth

Israel’s UN envoy Prosor put the facts on the line: The Arab world blames Israel for all its woes but fails to help its own people.

Lieberman: PA State Means Rockets on Gush Dan

Kassam rockets will strike metropolitan Tel Aviv if the Palestinian Authority becomes a state, Foreign Minister Lieberman warns.

Abbas May Lose Out in United Nations

Abbas’ “go for broke” strategy in the UN may backfire. He counts on the backing of Brazil, but it soon will leave the Security Council.

Canada Expels PA Official for ‘War Tweet’ on Jews

Palestinian Authority’s envoy to Canada was told to leave the country after she tweeted a link to a video urging a “war" to destroy Jews.”

Israeli Terror Victim: I Feel Betrayed Today

Israeli terror victims, Eliad Moreh and Alan Bauer angered and frustrated with Shalit prisoners release deal.

PA Police Operate in Israeli Town

PA Arabs show up to harvest Jewish-grown olives in Samaria, with PA police standing watch.

PA Using US as Platform for Diplomatic War against Israel

Fayyad’s upcoming speech to a top US-Arab group may be a move to use the US as a stage against Israel as he implies a “one-state” solution.

Video: PA Incitement -- Israeli Jails Worse than Auschwitz

A Palestinian Authority deputy minister alleges that Israeli prison conditions for Arabs are worse than those in Auschwitz.

Arabs Attack Jews in Karnei Shomron Olive Harvest; Jew Arrested

PA Arabs attack Karnei Shomron residents while under the guise of harvesting their olives, protected by IDF troops. Police arrest a Jew.

Clinton: UNESCO May Endanger US Funds if it Admits PA as Member

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says UNESCO should re-think its plans to allow the PA full membership, hints at U.S. fund cut.

PA Reiterates: Settlement Freeze or No Talks

After Israel accepts Quartet's plan, the PA refuses, calls Israel to halt construction in Judea and Samaria.

Bibi Says ‘Yes’ to Quartet, Leaves Abbas Up a Diplomatic Tree

Netanyahu agrees to the Quartet’ idea for renewed talks with the PA and may have checkmated Abbas, who cannot back down from his UN ploy.

IDF: Palestinian Authority Paid Arabs to Riot

The Palestinian Authority paid many of the Arabs who rioted after last week’s UN session, in violation of PA agreements not to incite.

Spain Undermines Attempts to Flood Israel with Arabs

Spain, a consistent backer of the Palestinian Authority, has dealt it a blow by declaring that Israel should remain a “Jewish State.”

Abbas' View of Israel: Land of Jesus and Mohammed, not Jews

AP refutes Abbas’ speech in the UN and notes he omitted any reference to Jewish biblical figures. Media fed up with Abbas?

IDF Treats PA Children with Cancer to Zoo Trip

The IDF, as part of national effort to help Palestinian Authority cancer victims, treats children with a trip to a zoo and the beach.

One Arab Dead in Riot Near Qusra

One PA Arab dies in a violent riot near the village of Qusra, south of Shechem, which forced IDF soldiers to use live fire.

US Consul General Prohibits Staff from Jerusalem's Old City

The U.S. Consulate General in Jerusalem has ordered staff to avoid visiting the Old City this Friday due to worries about Arab violence.

Nobel Laureate Aumann: Palestine is the Jewish National Home

Noble Laureate Prof. Yisrael Aumann states historical facts: Palestine is Israel, and there was always a Jewish presence in Israel.

PA Orchestrates Ramallah Rally for Independence

The Palestinian Authority orchestrated a large rally in Ramallah Wednesday to celebrate independence even though it may be premature.

Western Strategy: Table PA Motion and Renew PA-Israel Talks

France joins the US to build a ladder for Abbas to climb down by filing a motion in the UN, let it be tabled and return to talks.

Palestinian Authority May Lack Security Council Support

The PA lacks two votes needed in the Security Council for acceptance as a full member. If it fails, the US won’t have to cast a veto.

Pro-Israel Group Launches Battle of the Transit Posters

The pro-Israel organization StandWithUs has launched a poster campaign to counter a pro-PA poster campaign.

Saudi Funding May Make PA a Proxy State

Saudi Arabia is forking over $200 million to bail out the Palestinian Authority, whose demands are based on the Saudi Peace Initiative.

Washington Post: Abbas Not Serious for PA State

The influential Washington Post accuses Abbas of not being serious about wanting to establish the Palestinian Authority as a country.

Rick Perry Blames Obama for PA’s ‘Peace Process’ Refusal

GOP presidential candidate Rick Perry blames Obama for demanding concessions from Israel and “encouraging” Abbas to avoid direct talks.

PA Chooses Mother of Terrorists to Launch UN Campaign

The PA, pledged to halt terror, chooses the mother of terrorist murderers to hand over to the UN a letter asking for UN recognition.

Int’l Rallies: 800 Pro-Israel Christians vs.150 Pro-Arabs

Worldwide pro and anti-Israel rallies outside the Arab world feature 800 pro-Israel Christians in London and 150 pro-Arab in New York.

Arabs Stone Jewish Shepherd on Sabbath

A Jewish shepherd escaped with his life after PA Arabs stoned him on the Sabbath. Police prevented him from identifying the attackers.

PA ‘Offers’ Israel: Accept Demands or Face the UN

Abbas tries to climb off a high diplomatic tree and “offers” Israel previously refused non-starters in return for halting its UN ploy.

Lieberman Warns PA of ‘Grave Consequences’ over UN Bid

Israel left Lebanon and Gaza for peace and received war, warns Lieberman, who predicts “grave consequences” if Abbas goes to UN.

Jimmy Carter Backs PA Bid to United Nations

Jimmy Carter, the guiding hand behind the endangered Egyptian-Israeli peace treaty, urges the UN to recognize the Palestinian Authority.

NY Subways to Carry Anti-Israel Ads

Pro-Arab lobbies are funding anti-Israel posters that are to be placed at 18 New York City subway stations this month.

Obama Loses PA Referendum in NY Election

Republican Bob Turner won an upset in NY’s strongly Democratic 9th district in a special election that focused on Obama’s views of Israel.

Hamas Alive and Well Under PA in Judea and Samaria

Israel has arrested 13 Hamas cells in the last six months in Judea and Samaria, where the Palestinian Authority is supposed to stop terror.

PA Factions Split Over Statehood Bid

Just one week before the PA submits its statehood bid to the UN, the various Arab factions are divided over it.

World Jewish Legislators vs. Palestinian Authority

More than 300 worldwide Jewish legislators are trying to convince international diplomats to vote against PA’s unilateral strategy.

Analysis: Financial Crisis May Destroy PA

The PA‘s growth has been fueled by handouts, but the World Bank reports that dry financial wells may cause an “acute fiscal crisis.”

PA Denies Split with Jordan on UN Statehood Bid

Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas denies a split with Jordan on the upcoming UN statehood bid. German official meets in Ramallah.

Arabs Burn Down Gush Etzion Area Olive Orchard

‘September 20” came two weeks early Saturday, when Arabs set fire to an orchard at Karmei Tzur, south of Gush Etzion.