PLO

Lod Residents Complain About PLO Flag Flying in Town Center

In the city of Lod, Israelis are subjected to the flying of the PLO flag in the center of the city, on a regular basis.

PLO Calls for Boycott of Jerusalem Marathon

PLO claims involvement in the Jerusalem Marathon implies acceptance of Israel's “illegal annexation” of eastern Jerusalem.

PLO Spokesman: Kerry to Meet With PA Negotiator

PA negotiator Saeb Erekat will meet with Secretary of State John Kerry Thursday afternoon, said a PLO spokesman.

Two Days of Talks Fail to Bring Hamas-Fatah Unity

Divisions remain as PA factions meeting in Cairo wrap up two days of talks aimed at reconciling Hamas and Fatah.

Pessimism in PA Follows Israel’s 2013 Elections

Pessimism in the Palestinian Authority about the prospects for peace with Israel follow its national elections the “morning after.”

PLO Office in DC Open Despite Legislation Deeming it Illegal

US State Dept. has decided to keep PLO office in Washington open for another six months, despite legislation deeming it illegal.

Majority in House: Punish PLO, Close Its Office

A majority of the House of Representatives wants to punish the PLO and close down its DC office, but the Senate rejected a similar move.

Syria's Yarmouk Refugees New Threat to Israel?

Some 100,000 Syrians have escaped the Yarmouk “refugee camp” that is a suburb of Damascus. Are they headed to Israel?

PA Warns US: 'Genie is Already Out of the Bottle'

Chief PLO representative in Washington D.C. warns U.S. lawmakers against retaliating for last month's statehood vote at the UN.

Israel Approves New Jewish Construction After UN Vote

Israel responds to the UN recognition of 'Palestine' by approving new homes in Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria. PA outraged.

PA: If Arafat was Poisoned, We’ll Go to Hague

PA leaders say they'll petition International Court if their investigation shows Arafat was poisoned.

Arafat’s Body Part of PA’s ‘Poison Israel’ Tactic

PA officials plan to exhume Arafat’s body this week to try to prove that Israel killed him by poison. “Evidence" may have been planted.

Tunisians to Sue Israel over Killing of Terrorist

Two lawyers from Tunisia plan to sue Israel for the 1988 assassination of terrorist Abu Jihad, who was a deputy to Yasser Arafat.

PA Elections Show Voter Apathy in Judea, Samaria

Voter apathy was the biggest statement to emerge Saturday from the first Palestinian Authority local elections to be held since 2005.

PA: Netanyahu Planned 11,000 New Housing Units in Jerusalem

Palestinian Authority sources report the Netanyahu government planned more than 11,000 new housing units around Jerusalem last year.

Hamas Advisor: Israel Must Disappear

Kana'an 'Obeid, an advisor to Hamas, calls on the movement to disconnect itself from the PLO and declare that Israel must disappear.

Abbas Proposes Canceling Oslo Accords

Over the weekend, Palestinian Authority chief Mahmoud Abbas proposed cancelling the Oslo Accords.

Abu-Ala: PA Ready to Discuss Bi-National State

Senior PLO member Abu-Ala said Wednesday that the PA was prepared to discuss the possibility of a bi-national state with Israel

PLO Determined to Ask UN General Assembly for Recognition

PLO reiterates its determination to approach the United Nations and ask for recognition of ‘Palestine’ as a non-member state.

Gov’t Archives Reveal Germans Turned Backs on Munich Victims

Germany did not even make a “minimal effort” to save Israelis from the Munich Massacre, according to Israeli archives.

PLO Official Says Israel 'Destroying Two-State Solution'

PLO official Hanan Ashrawi charges Israel of destroying the two-state solution with its expansionist settlement policy in Jerusalem.

To Peace Now: Confusing You with the Facts

Haniyeh: PA Negligent in Investigating Arafat's 'Murder'

Hamas Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh accuses PA of negligence in investigating the death of former PA Chairman Yasser Arafat.

Abbas to Meet Clinton, Hollande in Paris

Hoping to pressure Israel into releasing more terrorists from its prisons, PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas is heading to Paris.

Tests Suggest Arafat Poisoned

A Swiss laboratory that tested late PLO leader Yassir Arafat's clothing and body fluids found high doses of Polonium-210.

PLO Urges Hamas to Resume Voter Registration

PLO officials want the Hamas terror organization to resume voter registration in order to jump-start the stalled reconciliation deal.

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.

MK Eldad: PM Should Have Said 'Jordan is Palestine'

MK Aryeh Eldad criticized Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu's response to PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas saying there is a third path.

PLO: No Clear Answers in Netanyahu's Letter

PLO says Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu’s response to Abbas’ letter did not include any clear answers regarding central issues.

PLO Chief Negotiator Suffers Heart Attack

PLO chief negotiator Saeb Erekat, 57, underwent emergency angioplasty in Ramallah following a heart attack.

Gilbert & Sullivan in "Palestine"

Fayyad Pulls Out of Netanyahu Meet

Without explanation, Palestinian Authority PM Salam Fayyad will not join the delegation delivering chairman Abbas' letter to PM Netanyahu

Abbas: Shutting Down PA 'Out of the Question'

PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas said Monday despite his complaint that Israel has 'robbed' the PA of its 'raison d’etre' that it would continue on

PA Says It Retains Option to Charge Israel in Hague

The Palestinian Authority says it still has an option to charge Israel with “war crimes” in the International Criminal Court.

Anti-Zionist Jews Re-Open Lebanese Synagogue

Anti-Zionist Neturei Karta rabbis said prayers in a Sidon, Lebanon synagogue used by Arabs claiming residency in Israel.

Abbas Threatens Renewed UN Statehood Bid

PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas said he will turn to the UN General Assembly for recognition if Israel does not capitulate to his demands

Helen Thomas Honored at PLO Event in Washington

High Commission for PLO in Washington honored anti-Semite Helen Thomas for work on behalf of 'Palestinian' cause.

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.

Abbas Power Bloat Threatens Hamas Unity Deal

Mahmoud Abbas may not serve as both Prime Minister and President, says a PNC and PLO member who is fighting the idea in court.

Abbas: Reconciliation with Hamas Doesn't Conflict with Peace

PA Chairman meets with U.S. envoy David Hale, claims the reconciliation with Hamas does not contradict the peace process.

Shaath: PA Unity Government 'Need Not Recognize Israel'

Fatah official says the PLO, not the PA, recognizes Israel - so what is the problem if Hamas sits in a PA government?

Netanyahu 'Ready to Go to Ramallah'

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu is “ready to go to Ramallah” to meet with PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas for talks, he tells Arab media.

PLO Member Parties: Stop Talking with Israel

PLO member parties urge its leaders to halt talks with Israel until it freezes construction in Judea and Samaria.

Netanyahu Hopes PA Officials 'Come to Their Senses'

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu says he hopes Palestinian Authority officials "come to their senses so we can move forward."

PLO to Meet in Wake of Failed Talks

PLO's Executive Committee to hold meeting, following the failure of exploratory talks with Israel.

Mideast Ennui: PLO Officials Refuse Talks, Blame Israel

Resorting to their tried and true propaganda tactic, PLO officials are blaming Israel for their refusal to come to the negotiating table.

Israel-PLO Talks End in Amman, Jordan Mulls Sanctions?

Talks between Israel and the PLO ended Wednesday with no progress – as expected. Might Jordan consider sanctions against Israel?

Hamas Opens Gaza Election Office

The PLO has threatened to cancel elections in May, but Hamas is still opening the Gaza election office.

PA May Cancel Elections – Blames Hamas

The Palestinian Authority says it will cancel elections slated for May 4 if reconciliation with Hamas fails

Verizon Warned to Disconnect PLO in Washington

The Israel Law Center warns Verizon and a realtor to stop supplying phone service and office space to the PLO or face criminal charges.

Report: Erekat Uses Talks to Advocate for Hamas MP

Talks Saturday between Israel's Yitzchak Molcho and PA's Saeb Erekat reportedly focused on the arrest of Hamas lawmaker Aziz Dweik.

PA Complains Abbas No Longer Israeli VIP

PA officials say there is malice behind Israel issuing chairman Abbas a 60-day travel permit; Israel says its just a technical glitch.

Netanyahu: PA Has No Interest in Peace

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu charges that officials in Ramallah have no intention of making peace with Israel.

PA Rejects Deadline Extension for Talks

PLO negotiators have rejected a suggestion by Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu that a deadline for talks to begin be extended.

Israel-PA Talks Resume in Amman, Round 3

The third round of Israeli-PA talks resumed in Amman Saturday night amid speculation as to whether the process will continue.

Erekat: Freeze Construction or Talks End

PLO chief negotiator Saeb Erekat has threatened to end talks on January 26 if Israel doesn't freeze construction, again.

PLO Official: Israel Wants 6-9% of Yesha, and Jerusalem

A senior PLO official says Israel would agree to cede as much as 94% of Yesha in exchange for settlement blocs, Jerusalem

Fatah Leader Snubs Tunisia Celebration

Fatah/PLO/PA head Mahmoud Abbas is skipping the celebration of Tunisia's Jasmine Revolution, citing prior commitments. It's a direct snub.

PLO Slammed by Jordanian Islamists

Jordan's branch of the Muslim Brotherhood says the PLO must not negotiate with Israel saying it only 'serves Zionist and American interests'

PLO: Peace Process 'Near Its Demise'

A senior PLO official says the peace process is failing because Israel has made demands about security assurances the PLO won't meet.