Palestinian Authority

INTO THE FRAY

Israel's paradox: Tactical brilliance vs strategic imbecility

Israel must forgo Arab amitié. for different goals. The most it can get is to be barely accepted; the least is to be greatly feared.Op-ed

Israeli control of Judea & Samaria ('West Bank') - US interests?

Has Israel's control of the mountain ridges of Judea & Samaria enhanced or injured US interests? And if a PA State is there instead? Op-ed.

Likud to Attorney General:

'Investigate PA's interference in the elections'

Likud says meetings between senior PA officials and MKs from the Joint List that dealt with the elections in Israel should be investigated.

Shabak warns PA not to interfere in Israel's elections

PA, Iran, and Russia attempting to interfere in upcoming Israeli Knesset elections in November.

In first:

Palestinian Authority Arabs fly to Cyprus from Israeli airport

40 Palestinian Authority residents will take off from Ramon Airport for a vacation in Cyprus. They will undergo a strict security check.

Revealed:

PA intelligence chief secretly met with Joint List leaders

Channel 12 report: PA intelligence chief met leaders of predominantly Arab Joint List in an attempt to influence the Israeli election.

German ambassador to Israel:

'Abbas' statement is wrong and unacceptable'

Germany’s ambassador to Israel condemns PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas who accused Israel of committing “holocausts”.

17 years later: Did Israel’s Gaza withdrawal aid peace?

Results: Hamas seized control from the PA and together with Islamic Jihad fired tens of thousands of rockets at Israel’s civilians. Op-ed.

Is the Arab-Israeli conflict the worst in the world?

Faced with more UN resolutions than any other country, you would think the conflict with the Palestinian Arabs trumped everything else.

Now is the time to impose conditions on a weakened PA and Hamas

The same US and UK who want us to make concessions to the PA, do not expect Ukraine to do the same for peace. Op-ed.

PA NGO claims:

'There are already more than a million settlers'

PA-based research institute claims that "settlements" take up 6.3 percent of the total area of Judea and Samaria.

Benny Gantz:

'Abraham Accords could lead to separation from the Palestinians'

Defense Minister says agreements with Arab countries could lead Israel and Palestinians separating into two different entities.

Report:

US pressured Israel to open airport to 'Palestinian' Arabs

Agreement to allow PA Arabs to fly out of Ramon Airport is response to US demand to allow them to fly out of Ben Gurion Int'l Airport.

Palestinian Authority Arabs to be allowed to fly over Israel?

Palestinian Authority Arabs may soon be allowed to fly over Israeli airspace, on their way from Eilat's airport to Turkey.

UN committee to investigate allegations of PA torture

The PA signed on to the committee in an effort to prosecute Israel, but now finds itself under investigation for torturing 'collaborators'.

Gesture to Biden? Lapid to bolster PA economy

Lapid has made moves that Israel has avoided for over a decade - mainly, re-opening cooperation with the PA.

Former PA lawmaker:

Biden is weak, incapable of presenting peace plan

A former senior PA activist says Biden is worse than Trump.

Abbas thanks Saudi leaders for backing two-state solution

PA chairman writes Saudi King and Crown Prince, thanks them for backing Palestinian cause during summit with Biden.

Abbas to meet Macron in Paris

PA chairman set to discuss peace process and PA elections with French President during July 20 meeting.

Op-ed:

President Biden: Remember the number 1409

There is a number, one number, of which President Biden must be made aware. It is the crux of the issue for the citizens of Israel.Op-ed.

Watch: Abbas, Hamas chief Haniyeh meet in Algeria

A diplomatic breakthrough may be close at hand as the long-time rivals met for the first time in nearly six years.

Finally:

Palestinian Authority will hand over bullet that hit journalist

'We received guarantees from the Americans that the bullet will not be passed to Israel,' Palestinian Authority prosecutor says.

Will Biden visit sites honoring the killer of a friend’s niece?

As Rubin lay dying on the beach, Mughrabi and her fellow terrorists walked to the Coastal Road, took over a bus and killied 36. Op-ed.

PA to Israel:

'Hand over gun which killed Al Jazeera journalist'

PA calls on Israel to hand over gun that allegedly fired the shot which killed Shireen Abu Aqleh in Jenin.

PA reporter for Iranian agency beaten by PA security forces

Reporter working for Tasnim news agency says he was abducted and beaten after covering dispersal of Islamist student demonstration.

IDF attacks PA "biased investigations"

An IDF statement regarding the killing of an Al Jazeera journalist in Jenin accuses the PA of having priorities other than the truth.

Can we build a culture of coexistence in the Middle East?

The UAE cannot completely disengage from the Palestinian Arab conflict with Israel, but it views it from a realistic perspective. Op-ed.

PA upset with Biden - 'Nothing he can do to please them'

Former ambassador to the US Danny Ayalon says Biden is in a no-win situation.

Top PA official:

'Israel's unilateral actions undermine chances for peace'

Senior PA official Hussein Al-Sheikh meets US diplomats, blasts Israel.

Will US bully Israel into establishing 'Palestinian consulate?'

Biden is expected to exert pressure on Israel to establish the special consulate, discuss de-escalation, and the two-state solution.

No rainbow’s end for the Jews of Oz

New Australian PM Anthony Albanese has called Israel an “oppressor” and accused it of collective punishment against Palestinian Arabs.Op-ed.

INTO THE FRAY:

The fatal flaw in Israeli strategic thinking

Israel has failed to conceptualize the conflict with the Palestinian Arabs correctly. Failed comprehension has brought failed policy. Op-ed.

PA: Investigation shows IDF shot Al Jazeera journalist

PA chief prosecutor claims IDF forces deliberately shot at journalist as she was fleeing.

Tlaib and her crocodile tears

A Palestinian-American, Azzam Muslih was murdered, but, strangely, Rashida Tlaib had nothing to say about it. Op-ed.

Terrorists' salaries aren't deducted from money given to PA

Opposition initiates Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee meeting to discuss violation of Israel's 'Pay to Slay' law.

PA chairman vows:

'We will continue to pay allowances to families of martyrs'

On "Nakba Day", Mahmoud Abbas says he is committed "to the rights of the families of the martyrs and prisoners."

Bennett spokesperson:

'What is PA hiding in refusing a joint investigation?'

PM Bennett's International Spokeswoman Keren Hajioff questions PA's continued resistance to joint investigation of journalist's death.

Former UN Ambassador:

'Astounding' that PA refuses joint investigation

'Not surprising' that Palestinian Authority refusing to cooperate with investigation into Al Jazeera journalist's death, Amb. Danon says.

New bill seeks to fill dangerous holes in Penal Code

A new bill aims to redefine 'foreign agent,' allowing Israel to punish anyone providing intelligence to bodies hostile to Israel.

PA blames Israel for death of Al Jazeera journalist

Ambassador Gilad Erdan calls for joint investigation into reporter's death but Palestinian Authority refuses to participate.

Bennett: Palestinians are preventing probe of journalist's death

Prime Minister pushes back on Mahmoud Abbas' accusation that IDF soldiers killed Al Jazeera journalist. 'Terrorists fired indiscriminately.'

PA's response to Bennett: The Western Wall is also ours

Abbas' adviser on religious affairs rejects Prime Minister Bennett's remarks on Israel's sovereignty over the Temple Mount.

Op-ed:

Terror first: The PA puts its money where its mouth is

The Palestinian Authority spends 33 times more per capita on terror stipends than on health services, according to Palestinian data.Op-ed.

Study: 'Palestinian' children learn to murder Jews

In Palestinian Authority schools, textbook incitement to violence and terror is increasing.

Gantz: Great PA condemned attack, but action must be taken

Defense Minister addresses Washington Institute forum, calls for immediate activation of 'Plan B' if talks to revive Iran deal fail.

Thomas R. Nides: Another clueless US Ambassador to Israel?

US Amb. Nides' statement on the Palestinian Arab Terror attacks in Israel omitted the word “Palestinian.” Should we be surprised? Op-ed.

Watch:

Fatah official praises Bnei Brak terrorist

The PA's Ata Abu Rumeileh called the terrorist who murdered 5 Jews a leader and hero, and said there could be no negotiations with Israel.

Kohelet Forum:

Did Gantz break the law by giving advance payments to PA?

Kohelet Policy Forum blasts government for loans to Palestinian Authority. 'Israel paying hush money to Palestinian Authority.'

PA scholar: Israel wants to make Ukraine its future state

PA scholar says Jews have been 'forsaken' by America, who has realized the Zionist project was a 'failure' and would soon come to an end.

Esther Horgan's murderer to be sentenced today

Muhammad Kabha confessed to murder "in revenge" for the death of his friend which PA falsely attributed to Israeli security forces.

PA condemns elimination of Islamic Jihad terrorists

Abbas spokesman condemns the IDF operation in which three terrorists who planned attack were eliminated.

The US ambassador to Israel calls pay-for-slay 'martyr payments'

U.S. Ambassador to Israel Thomas Nides sees his job not as promoting good relations but telling Israelis what they can and cannot do.Op-ed

2 militants killed in clashes with the IDF

Security officials blame increased violence on the PA losing control of the situation and Hamas filling the vacuum.

PA complains to US over 'settler terrorism'

PA cabinet leader meets US envoy, asks him to pressure Israel to stop "settler terrorism".

Israel's domestic intelligence warns U.S. of Ramadan tensions

PA affairs expert says nothing has changed since the PA took control in parts of Judea and Samaria.

PA demands firm international attitude toward Israel

PA calls on international community to move from condemnation to firm and deterrent measures against "Israeli occupation".

UN Security Council:

PA envoy accuses Israel of 'apartheid', Erdan responds

PA's UN envoy addresses Security Council in mask reading "Stop Apartheid". Israel's Ambassador Erdan fires back.

Fatah: Expel Hungarian envoy in Ramallah

Fatah livid after Hungarian city of Héviz signs agreement with Samaria Regional Council.

PA blasts Israel for non-compliance with UN probe

PA condemns Israel's refusal to cooperate with UN commission of inquiry into alleged crimes during clashes in Gaza last May.

B’nai Brith launches petition against use of child soldiers

B'nai Brith Canada blasts global leaders turning a blind eye to PA allowing children to be groomed as child soldiers and terrorists.