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Bibi Says No to Obama on '67 Lines', Warns Against Illusions

Netanyahu meets with Obama for two hours and publicly rejects 1949 armistice lines, warns against “peace based on illusions.”

Israel to Ease Movement for PA Olympic Hopefuls

Israel and the PA agree to work together to ensure that PA Olympic hopefuls are able to train.

Ron Nachman: Arabs Occupied – by PA

The Palestinian Authority is the only entity that could truly be termed an “occupier” in the land of Israel, argues Ron Nachman, Mayor of Ar

Gov't Freezes Tax and Customs Funds Transfer to PA

The government has frozen the routine transfer of taxes collected on behalf of the Palestinian Authority due to the Fatah-Hamas unity deal.

Abbas Vows to Continue Talks with Israel

PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas has vowed to continue negotiations with Israel despite a unity agreement with Hamas.

Israel Distributes NIS 90,000 Medical Equipment to PA Arabs

Israel distributed NIS 90,000 worth of medical equipment in 2010 to PA Arabs with disabilities -- an amount to be surpassed in 2011.

PA Negotiator Erekat Steps Down

Senior negotiator Erekat steps down over Al-Jazeera leaks scandal.

Netanyahu: Regime Change in Egypt a Gateway to Iran?

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu warns that a regime change in Egypt may lead to a new gateway in the region to Iran.

PA Urges Arabs to Build Illegally in Jerusalem

Fatah officials are urging Arabs to build illegally in the eastern section of the capital in order to establish new facts on the ground.

PM: No Apologies to Turkey, Interim Deal with PA Possible

PM Netanyahu reiterates Israel will not apologize to Turkey over the Mavi Marmara incident, plays down FM Lieberman's accusation of "chutzpah."

PA Chairman Threatens 'One State' Solution

Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas is threatening to give up the fight to transform the PA into an independent Arab country.

PA: Upgrading Western Wall Plaza Aimed at 'Seizing' Jerusalem

PA officials are using Jerusalem municipal renovations to the Western Wall plaza as a new excuse to avoid resuming direct talks with Israel.

IDF Chief of Staff Visits Bethlehem

PA reports Chief of Staff Gabi Ashkenazi was in Bethlehem Sunday. IDF source confirms visit to Arutz Sheva, says he met with top PA commanders.

Arab League Tries to Score Points for Abbas, 'Endorses' Talks

Arab League letter 'endorses' direct talks, while leaving preconditions that prevent them. 'No Jews allowed' in Abbas' planned state.

PA Says No to Obama Envoy on Direct Talks

PA officials hold “fruitful” meeting with US envoy Mitchell, but say no to US request for direct talks.

Abbas Supports Peace and Armed Struggle Simultaneously

PA Chairman Abbas in Washington: "We support peace." In Vietnam: "We are partners in struggle."

'Boycott Challenges Coexistence'

Knesset speaker Rivlin tours factories boycotted by the PA, decries boycott as “hostile,” damaging to coexistence.

Abbas: Agree on Borders First, then Hold Direct Talks

PA Chairman Abbas wants US-mediated agreement on final borders for PA state to precede direct talks with Israel.

Netanyahu: The PA is Hurting Its Own People

Netanyahu warns that the PA's boycott will harm PA Arabs. “We want peace and a better life,” he says.

Israel Plans Concessions, PA Plans Offensive

PM Netanyahu plans further concessions to the PA, while PA officials plan a diplomatic offensive.

Netanyahu: Entrance into OECD a Great Day for the Country

“This is a great day” for Israel, Prime Minister Netanyahu said after the OECD rejected PA objections and unanimously accepted Israel as a member.

White House Reports Two-Year Building Freeze in Ramat Shlomo

PM Netanyahu has agreed to freeze construction in the Jerusalem neighborhood of Ramat Shlomo for two years, State Department says.

Daniel Pipes: My Peace Plan? Victory

Daniel Pipes tells the Canadian National Post that in order to achieve peace, Israel must first achieve victory.

Mitchell: PA Will Resume Talks Despite Call to Shun Israel

Mitchell announces the PA, which has refused to resume talks with Israel because of Netanyahu’s stand, will do so in “several weeks.”