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Official PA Media: Jews Have no Connection with Israel

Official Palestinian Authority media, under Abbas’ control, not only refuse to call Israel a Jewish state but also deny Jewish ties to the land.

Bibi: UN Statehood for PA is Like Declaring the World is Flat

If the UN declares the PA to be a state, it might as well decide the world is flat, Netanyahu says. Regardless, US can block the move with veto.

Palestinian Authority ‘Freedom Tree' Praises Terrorists

Fond memories of terrorists serving “a noble cause” decorate a Palestinian Authority “Freedom Tree," though Abbas insists he doesn't honor them.

Turkey Mediates Fatah-Hamas Unity

Turkey hosts Hamas and Fatah leaders trying to reach a final unity pact by June 6, while Iran attempts to undermine the “Zionist pact.”

Arab League Goes for Broke, Officially Abandons ‘Talks’

The Arab League snubs Obama and abandons the path of “talks” with Israel for creating a Palestinian Authority state and will ask the UN to do so.

White House Says Time Has Come for PA ‘Good Will’

The White House, in a rare departure from “even-handed statements,” says the Palestinian Authority must begin “to give Israel confidence.”

PA Charges Netanyahu ‘Declared War on Peace Process’

Prime Minister Netanyahu “declared war on the peace process” in his speech to Congress, PA spokesman says. It rejects renewed negotiations.

Video: Abbas Says Palestinians 'Own History'

Palestinian Media Watch shows video in which PA Chairman Abbas says PM Netanyahu is 'incidental in history.'

Petition to 10 Jordanian Embassies: Jordan is Palestine

MK Eldad’s “Jordan is Palestine” petition was presented to 10 Jordanian embassies throughout the world Tuesday. The embassy in Israel refused it.

Video: Israeli Cooperation with PA ‘Cool as a Cucumber’

A new IDF video shows the side of Israel that mainstream media ignore: The army helps Palestinian Authority farmers market tons of cucumbers.

Arab World Boos for Obama-Netanyahu Meeting

Arabs are unhappy with Obama’s meeting with Netanyahu. Talks are “useless,” says Hamas. Arab League: Why doesn’t Israel negotiate with Hamas?

Netanyahu on Obama: A Friendly Argument or a Public Lecture?

Netanyahu’s publicly contradicting Obama’s attempt to shrink Israel’s borders is only “a friendly argument, he insists. Or was it a tantrum?

PA Leadership Present as Singer Says Israel is 'Palestinian'

Palestinian Media Watch presents a video in which PA chairman Abbas and other officials are present as singer defines all Israel as "Palestinian."

After Nakba Day: Arabs Preparing for 'Naksa Day'

Following the events of ‘Nakba Day’, Arabs are preparing for ‘Naksa Day’, the day Jerusalem was liberated in 1967.

Abbas’ Op-Ed Hammers Last Nails in Oslo Accords

Abbas wrote in the New York Times the UN must declare it a state based on its demands, with no negotiations except for the issue of foreign Arabs.

An Inside Look at Palestinian Authority Society: Honor Killings

The case of a young Arab woman, found murdered near Hevron after disappearing a year ago, offers a rare close-up of “honor killings” in the PA.

Lieberman Asks Why World Ignores Syria and Interferes in Israel

Why does the world ignore dictators in Iran and Syria but interferes with democracy in Israel, asks Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman.

Abbas Finds Peace Partner in J Street

The pro-Hamas and “pro Israel” J Street visited Abbas this week and they found lots of common ground, including more US aid for Fatah-Hamas.

Cyprus Jumps on PA ‘Mission’ Ploy

Cyprus is the latest country to jump on the Palestinian Authority “mission” bandwagon, which Deputy Foreign Minister Ayalon says is meaningless.

Exposé: ‘Sleeping Soldiers’ Shot at Joseph’s Tomb Worshippers

PA soldiers were sleeping at Joseph’s Tomb while Jews were praying, and then woke up and started shooting wildly, killing Ben Yosef Livnat

PA Arabs Set Fire to Joseph’s Tomb – Again

Dozens of Palestinian Authority Arabs rioted at Joseph’s Tomb (Kever Yosef) late Tuesday night and set it on fire. The IDF did not intervene.

Report: Danger Lurks in a PA State

The IDF and government must take a more aggressive tack to defend Jews living in Judea and Samaria, says top defense official Moshe Hisdai.

PA Spokesman: Settlers Are not Normal People

Jewish settlers “are not normal people,” says a PA spokesman, and there is no need to apologize for the murder of a Jew near Shechem.

Palestinian Authority Police Kill Israeli near Joseph's Tomb

Palestinian Authority police Sunday morning shot and killed one Israeli and wounded four others after they prayed at Joseph's tomb.

Leftists’ Declaration of PA State Disrupted by Rightists

Rightists clashed with radical leftists who organized 'declaration of a Palestinian state' in Tel Aviv on Thursday.

Video Expose: PA Does Not Recognize Israel

Palestinian Authority TV recognizes all of the Land of Israel – from Tel Aviv to the Negev – as Palestine, belying Abbas’ “recognition” of I

Breaking the Silence: Rights Group Cites PA Attacks on Reporters

The Palestinian Authority is “becoming notorious for assaulting journalists,” leading to self-censorship, says the Human Rights Watch organization.

PA Arab Attacks Jewish Farmer with Hoe

PA Arabs attacked Jewish farmers near Netzer, claiming that Jewish-owned land is rightfully Arab. One farmer wounded.

Israel and PA Discuss Man-Made Gaza Island for Air and Seaports

Israel and the Palestinian Authority discuss building air and seaports on a man-made island off Gaza while excluding Hamas, Israel TV reports.

Politicians Warn Against PA State

Many countries are poised to recognize a Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly session in September. Opposition in Israel is rising.

Hotovely: Take Palestinian State Off the Agenda

MK Tzipi Hotovely says that supporting a Palestinian state would simply bring on more cases such as the massacre in Itamar.

PA Places Arabs in the Heart of Jewish Hevron

Palestinian Authority is housing hundreds of Arabs in the heart of the Jewish population in Hevron. Spokesman: This is a dangerous precedent.

PA Developer Vows to Uproot Trees Donated by JNF

Some 3,000 trees donated in 2009 by JNF to the new PA city of Rawabi, north of Ramallah, are to be uprooted by the developer.

Abbas Wants Vote to Calm Public, but Is PA Safe for Democracy?

Abbas announces elections as pressure against Arab regimes spreads. The last time PA Arabs voted, Hamas won but now says it will boycott a vote.

PA ‘Rejectionism’ May Boomerang

The PA rejects an Israeli economic plan and a Quartet attempt to revive talks, and has attacked Al Jazeera – and may be losing popular support.

Ireland Jumps on Bandwagon to Give PA Embassy Status

Ireland jumps on the bandwagon to grant the Palestinian Authority embassy status. Israel says it is not surprised. Scandinavia expected to be next.

WikiLeaks Reveals Bush Administration Orders to Spy on Israel

WikiLeaks has revealed a secret American cable exposing espionage efforts by the Bush White House against the State of Israel.

Leaked Documents: PA Gave Israel Most of Jerusalem

Al-Jazeera publishes documents which reveal a PA proposal allegedly offering Israel most of east Jerusalem.

Arab World Won't Donate to Palestinian Authority

PA leaders request donations for illegal projects in east Jerusalem, but Arab leaders decide to hold decision until 2013.

Plan to Let 5,000 More PA Arabs Get Work Permits

Labor minister wants more Palestinian Authority Arabs to be granted permits to enter Israel and work in construction and agriculture.

PA Boycott a Failure as More PA Arabs Work for Israelis

Months after the PA announced a boycott of many Israeli employers, the number of PA Arabs working for Israel is up, not down.

B'Tselem Caught Framing Jewish Youth

Residents of Yitzhar release a film proving that “violent” Jewish youth were attacked first. Leftist cameraman incited Arab attack.

PA Data: 7,000 Arabs Emigrate Annually

The PA releases data on emigration, finds that most leave for Jordan, Gulf, and America. “Quality of life” top reason to leave.

PA Blames Israel for Woman's Death; IDF Surprised

The PA is blaming Israel for the death of a woman in a violent riot. IDF surprised, says woman was only lightly hurt.

Deputy FM Ayalon: Israeli Companies Harm Our Diplomatic Efforts

Deputy Foreign Minister Danny Ayalon says that boycotts by Israeli companies on Judea and Samaria products encourage delegitimization of Israel.

PA to Ask UN to Declare Jewish Yesha Communities Illegal

Instead of talking, PA drafts resolution for UN calling Jews in Judea and Samaria the obstacle to peace, demands complete building halt.

Abbas to Lay Cornerstone for Palestinian Embassy in Brazil

The next step in Brazil’s recognition of a Palestinian state will come this Friday as PA President Abbas lays cornerstone for embassy in Brazil.

It’s All Israel’s Fault: PA Says ‘Occupation' Prevents Elections

Blame it on Israel. The PA counters Lieberman’s charges that its government is illegal: “Israel’s presence is why no elections have been held.”

PA Says Paraguay Will Also Recognize Palestine

Palestinian Authority's Foreign Ministry claims that Paraguay will join other South American nations and recognize a Palestinian state.

EU Affirms Readiness to Recognize a Palestinian State

EU says that it is ready to recognize a Palestinian state but stops short on recognizing it outright.

PA Rejects Clinton’s Plan for Indirect Peace Talks

PA declares it will not give up on its demands for a complete construction freeze in Judea/Samaria. Netanyahu nixes Barak's share-Jerusalem idea.

Argentina, Uruguay Recognize PA as a State

More South American countries expected to do the same, allowing PA to avoid making peace or recognizing Jewish state.

Majority of PA Arabs See Two States as 'Temporary Solution’

A majority of Arabs in Judea, Samaria and Gaza favor two states only as a step towards one Arab country, by the use of violence, if necessary.

PA's Creeping Annexation of Jerusalem – Photos

The Palestinian Authority is strengthening its grip on eastern Jerusalem under Israel's nose.

PA Angered by Israeli Keffiyeh

The Palestinian Authority has expressed anger over the Israeli Keffiyeh worn by Zionist activists and has accused Israel of stealing Arab culture.

IDF Uncovers Terrorists, Assault Rifles in PA-Controlled Hevron

The IDF and police arrested seven Arab terrorists and uncovered a large weapons cache in Hevron, where the PA says it halts terror.

Rights Group Charges: PA Workers Turned Violent during Expulsion

PA workers hired by the Civil Administration to demolish Jewish homes became violent when young Jews protested, rights group says.

Poll: Young PA Arabs want Sharia Law, Seek Iran as Ally

A poll of young PA Arab adults find that most want an Islamic state, and Iran is the most popular ally.

Former Arab Terrorist Poses as Tour Guide in Old City

A freed Arab terrorist poses as a tour guide and tell tourists that Old City Jews stole Arab homes, Jerusalem resident Aryeh King reveals.

Columbia U Creates Facts, Opens Study Center for ‘Palestine’

Columbia University has decided that “Palestine” is a country and opens the first U.S. Center for Palestine Studies.