PA Turns Tables on Obama, Uses His Speech to Back UN Bid
The Palestinian Authority turns the tables on Obama, using an old speech to support its campaign for the UN recognition that he opposes.
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PA Blessings for Two Sbarro Terrorists
The PA, while telling Western diplomats it is against terror, sends “best wishes” for the mastermind of the Sbarro suicide bombing.
PA Alleges ‘Price Tag’ Attack on Mosque
The Palestinian Authority accuses Jews of torching the first floor of a mosque, hours after police destroyed three Jewish homes at Migron.
PA Rejects Vatican Status at UN without EU Recognition
The Palestinian Authority again refuses any compromise on its demands and will not settle for UN status similar to that of the Vatican.
US Desperate to Resurrect Peace Process
US makes a desperate last-minute try to return to the “peace process” and stop the PA from going to the UN for recognition.
Hevron Mukhtar Misses Pre-Oslo Days
Sheikh Abu Hader Jaabari says Israel made a bad mistake when it chose dialogue with the PLO instead of local leadership.
PA TV Continues to Glorify Female Terrorist Mastermind
Official PA TV broadcasts two videos honoring Dalal Mughrabi, who carried out the most lethal terror attack against Israel.
PA Removes Jewish Tour Guide from Congressman’s Tour
Jordan closed Bethlehem to Christians from 1949. Israel opened the gates. Now the PA bars a Jewish guide on Congressman’s tour.
Armed PA Arabs March on Jewish Town
Around 100 PA Arab men armed with clubs, pipes and more storm Jewish village. IDF prevents bloodshed.
US Denies Threat to Cut Off Aid to Palestinian Authority
The US denies widespread reports that it directly told the PA American aid would be cut off if it goes to the UN for recognition.
The Atlit Detainee Camp: The Story of Jewish Aliyah
The Atlit detainee camp, located near the coastal town of Atlit, tells the story of the Ma'apilim (Jewish immigrants) to Palestine.
El Salvador Recognizes Palestine Ahead of UN Bid
As the Palestinian Authority prepares its statehood bid to the UN, El Salvador announces it recognizes Palestine.
Abbas Delays Democratic Elections – Again
Abbas, who serves as PA chairman two years beyond his term, now delays local elections for third time and without setting a new date.
Break Up the ‘Quartet,’ Says ZOA
Disband the “Quartet” – UN, EU. US and Russia – because of its bias against Israel, says the Zionist Organization of America (ZOA).
Abbas Wants Lebanese Flag Flying over Jerusalem
Abbas ties the knot with Lebanon, raising the Palestinian Authority flag on its embassy. Hizbullah lauds terrorist attacks on Israel.
Barak Puts Stamp on Expansion in City of Ariel in Samaria
Barak, head of the left-wing flank of the government, approves construction of 277 more apartments in Ariel, located in central Samaria.
US Court Approves Anti-Terror Suit against PA
A US appeals court overturns a ruling and gives the green light to a family suing the Palestinian Authority under the Anti-Terrorism Act.
Arab Threats Force UNRWA to Shut Down in Jenin
UNRWA closes down most of its operations in Jenin, in central Samaria, because of threats from Palestinian Authority Arabs.
Video: PA Rejects ‘Two States for Two Peoples’
The PA continues to speak ‘two views for two media.” Fatah official Sha'ath tells Lebanese TV a PA state must include all Israeli Arabs.
PA Official Calls for ‘Friday Intifadas’ During Ramadan
Yasser Arafat's former advisor calls on PA Arabs to riot on Fridays during Ramadan to protest Israel's "racism."
NY Times Calls on Obama to Draw Map for PA State
A New York Times editorial calls on Obama to do what he has said won’t do – outline a ”take it or leave it” Palestinian Authority state.
Fayyad Admits ‘Negotiations’ Means ‘Assurances’
Fayyad tells Al Jazeera it is not enough for Netanyahu to negotiate on borders. The PA wants “assurances” its demands will be met.
PA Doctors’ Strike Similar to Israeli One
Not just in Israel: The Palestinian Authority's doctors have started their own strike, for remarkably similar reasons as the Israeli one.
New US Ambassador to Israel: Shalom and Salaam
Daniel Shapiro, the new Arabic and Hebrew-speaking US ambassador to Israel, presented his credentials to President Shimon Peres Wednesday.
Expert: Another Arab State is a Hoax
Dr. Yosef Mazor has written a new book about Zionism. The conclusion? another Arab state will not make Israel a more peaceful place.
Israel’s Ramadan ‘Goodwill’ Measures for Arabs
The IDF has eased security restrictions on Gaza Arabs at the opening of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, already marked by violence
Video: Who Denies the Palestinians’ Human Rights?
While the PA claims that Israel violates the Arabs' human rights, a new video shows who really does so: their Arab cousins.
PA Raids Dahlan’s Home, Locks Him Up in Room
PA police, in a rare show of force, raid the home of Mohammed Dahlan, arch-enemy of Abbas and who faces charges of murder and corruption.
Egypt Hosts Hizbullah-Muslim Brotherhood Terror Axis Meeting
Egypt this week hosted a “resistance” conference attended by the Muslim Brotherhood, Hizbullah and Palestinian Authority terrorist groups.
Ambassador Prosor: Abbas’ UN Ploy a ‘False Idol’
Ron Prosor, Israel’s new ambassador to the United Nations, asks the Palestinian Authority observer, “Do you represent Abbas or Hamas?”
PA Dares Israel to Revoke Defunct Oslo Accords
The Palestinian Authority, which previously has violated several key clauses in the Oslo Accords, now warns Israel not to officially revoke
PA Uses Archaeology ‘To Rewrite History of Palestine’
PA says archaeology dig in Shechem, which the Bible says was bought by Jacob, will help “writing or rewriting the history of Palestine."
Why Does a Zionist Group Invite Pro-PA Activist?
Ghaith al-Omari backs a PA state that would divide Jerusalem and leave Israel without Judea and Samaria. Are Zionists trying to “engage” him
Abbas Going for Broke in Bid to UN against ‘Gutless Obama’
Abbas “goes for broke” on UN recognition of the Palestinian Authority despite what a Saudi Arabia news column called “Obama’s gutlessness.”
Another B'Tselem Claim: IDF Violates Rights of Arab Minors
The radical B'Tselem is at it again, claiming Israel violates rights of Arab minors who are accused of stone-throwing in Judea and Samaria.
UN Wants Media Bias for Peace Process
The United Nations has removed any doubts about objectivity on the “peace process.” It asks media to be biased and blames Israel for its failure.
Quartet at a Loss for Words
The “Quartet” not only has been unable to advance a deal between the Palestinian Authority and Israel, it also cannot find the words to say so.
Quartet Tries Resurrection of the Dead
The Quartet looks for a way to resurrect the long-dead “peace process,” which already has been buried by Israel and the Palestinian Authority.
‘A Diplomatic Eye for an Eye,’ Lieberman Warns PA
Avigdor Lieberman warns that if Abbas takes unilateral steps for statehood, Israel will reply in kind. One step could be annexing parts of Yesha.
Obama Cannot Perform Miracles in Mideast, says Knesset Speaker
Even President Obama cannot perform miracles in the Middle East, the Knesset Speaker told outgoing US envoy Cunningham. Obama to visit – but when?
Holland Puts Hole in PA Statehood Plans
Holland has thrown cold water on the Palestinian Authority’s revived plan to seek statehood through the United Nations.
PA Accuses Israel of 'Terrorizing' Terrorists
The PA accuses Israel of “terror, oppression” over plans to cut benefits to terrorist prisoners pending the release of Gilad Shalit.
Palestinian Authority Suppresses ‘Arab Spring’ Uprising
Palestinian Authority security forces Saturday wounded several Arabs in peaceful rallies by supporters of a Caliphate regime.
PA Official Defends Hamas: Another Organization Kidnapped Shalit
PA representative in Belgium: it wasn’t Hamas who kidnapped Gilad Shalit, Israel must release terror prisoners in order to get him back.
Is the ‘Peace Process’ the Road to War?
Last week, Peres warned a written peace deal on Jerusalem will cause a “world war.” Now, Mofaz says conflict is the fate of UN declaration of PA.
The YouTube the Palestinian Authority Does Not Want You to See
A YouTube video depicting the history of the Temple Mount may be yanked after Arab complaints not enough people view it, according to the poster.
PA’s New Nakba: Oslo Accords
The Palestinian Authority is viewing the ill-fated Oslo Accords, signed by the PA, as a “catastrophe” like the wars of 1948 and 1967.
Palestinian Authority Arabs Resume Terror, Soldiers Foil Attack
Soldiers at a checkpoint near Kfar Saba Sunday morning foiled a Palestinian Authority Arab’s attempt to stab them. He was shot and wounded.
Thomas Friedman ‘Solves’ the 'PA Homeland' with Sour Lemons
Columnist Thomas Friedman, who once would “herd cats” before solving the PA-Israeli problem, has the final solution: The 1947 Partition Plan.
EU Parliament Against Unilateral Palestinian State
President of the EU parliament meets in Ramallah with PM Fayyad and says a unilateral Palestinian Authority state is “dangerous."
Police Training to Stop Mass Invasion of Arab Protesters
Police are conducting a large-scale training exercise in preparation for a possible massive Arab invasion from Judea and Samaria in September.
King Abdullah Escapes Injury in Attack on Convoy
Angry Palestinian Jordanians stoned the convoy of King Abdullah. The king was unharmed. Source: Jordan’s denials are lies; Arab Spring on the way.
Abbas Set to Fire Dahlan in PA Power Struggle
Abbas is trying to fire Mohammed Dahlan, his former Gaza strongman blamed for the Hamas military coup. PA officials resist, want Dahlan prosecuted.
In Syria, 1948 Arab Refugees are Expendable
The descendant of a former Arab resident of Israel living in Syria tells reporters that blood of Arab refugees is "cheap" there.
Refugees Are Palestinian Authority’s ‘Nuke Weapon,’ Says PA
Foreign Arabs classified by the United Nations as refugees are the “nuclear weapon” of the Palestinian Authority, says Mahmoud Abbas’ advisor.
Netanyahu to France:Thanks but No Thanks on Talks with PA-Hamas
Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu thanked France for trying to help Israel reach peace with the PA – but reminded: no talks with with unity gov't.
Abbas Jumps into French Safety Net, Ready to Talk
Abbas accepts French bid for talks on the ”Obama vision” and throws the diplomatic ball in the courts of Netanyahu and Obama as ”UN option” fades.
John Bolton: US Can Stop PA Initiative by Halting Funds for UN
A US law to cut funds for the United Nations if it recognizes the Palestinian Authority as a state would stop the plan in its tracks, says Bolton.
Lebanese and Syrian Arabs Scrap ‘Assault’ on Israeli Borders
Syrian and Lebanese Arabs have scrapped plans to march on Israel’s borders Sunday as “Naksa Day” begins to fizzle out.
Free Software Guru Skips Over Israel because PA Paid His Ticket
A free software guru has cancelled speeches at Israeli universities after objections from Palestinian Authority Arabs, who paid for his ticket.