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News and updates about Palestinian Authority

PA welcomes UNHRC probe of Israeli 'violations'

PA welcomes formation of commission headed by Navi Pillay to investigate alleged “Israeli violations” of Palestinian Arab rights.

PA welcomes UNHRC probe of Israeli 'violations'

Gantz and US officials discuss helping PA

The Defense Minister says that the meeting focused on various aspects of Israel's relationship with the Palestinian Authority.

Gantz and US officials discuss helping PA

US to delay reopening of consulate in Jerusalem

Biden administration agrees to Israeli request and will hold off on reopening US consulate in Jerusalem until after budget passes.

US to delay reopening of consulate in Jerusalem

PA to Europe: Boycott the 'settlements'

Senior Fatah official calls on European governments to ban commercial dealings with the "settlements".

PA to Europe: Boycott the 'settlements'

PA welcomes Ben & Jerry's boycott of Judea and Samaria

PA says Ben & Jerry's decision to halt sales in Judea and Samaria is "moral and legal".

PA welcomes Ben & Jerry's boycott of Judea and Samaria

PA accuses Bennett of inciting religious war over Temple Mount

PA rejects PM Bennett's statements respecting 'status quo' on Temple Mount after over 1,500 Jews visit holy site on Tisha B'Av.

PA accuses Bennett of inciting religious war over Temple Mount

PA: Jewish presence on the Temple Mount is a 'provocation'

PA blames the Israeli government for "provocations" and "escalation" on the Temple Mount.

PA: Jewish presence on the Temple Mount is a 'provocation'

PA, US discussing resumption of negotiations

PA officials meet US envoy, discuss with him their demands for the resumption of negotiations with Israel.

PA, US discussing resumption of negotiations

Watch: PA politicians decry activist's death

Palestinian Authority politician said Arafat would be 'rolling around in his grave' if he saw how everyday people were getting abused.

Watch: PA politicians decry activist's death

ANALYSIS: Does Abbas really want peace with Israel?

Is Abbas' call to Herzog genuine? Or is he making peace offers to Israel because he’s in serious trouble at home?

ANALYSIS: Does Abbas really want peace with Israel?

New report: UN funneling millions to terror-linked NGOs

Zionist watchdog calls for US to enact law banning funding to United Nations until it ends funding to pro-terror NGOs.

New report: UN funneling millions to terror-linked NGOs

US Assistant Sec. of State arrives in Israel for a visit

Trip to include Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Ramallah, and Bethlehem, as well as follow-up on US Sec. of State Blinken's visit, US Embassy says.

US Assistant Sec. of State arrives in Israel for a visit

EU study on PA textbooks includes unused 'ghost books'

Georg Eckert Institute says unable to locate books supposedly in the PA education system's digital library.

EU study on PA textbooks includes unused 'ghost books'

PA: Freezing of money for terrorists is 'racism'

Senior PA official calls Bennett government's decision to freeze terrorist funds a "racist behavior" and a "robbery".

PA: Freezing of money for terrorists is 'racism'

Erdogan: We will not remain silent about Israel's atrocities

Turkish President hosts PA chairman, says Turkey will not remain silent against the “Israeli oppression” of Palestinian Arabs.

Erdogan: We will not remain silent about Israel's atrocities

PA official: No relation between Israel and Jews

Mohammad Shtayyeh, leading Palestinian Authority official, explains his theory that Jews, Israelites, and Hebrews are different entities.

PA official: No relation between Israel and Jews

Uprising against Abbas in Ramallah

Ramallah resident Bryan Williams discusses the protests against the Palestinian Authority that have erupted in the city.

Uprising against Abbas in Ramallah

PA Prime Minister: Israel's purpose - serving the West

PA Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh claimed there was 'no connection between Israelis and the Jews, descendants of the Khazars.'

PA Prime Minister: Israel's purpose - serving the West

PA seeks international protection

PA "ministry of foreign affairs" calls on international community to sanction Israel.

PA seeks international protection

Abbas seeks Canadian pressure on Israel

PA chairman meets Canadian Foreign Minister, calls on Canada to pressure Israel to stop "aggression" against the Palestinians.

Abbas seeks Canadian pressure on Israel

The Case against 'Occupied Palestinian Territory'

The Case against 'Occupied Palestinian Territory'

UN urges PA to ensure safety of protesters

UN human rights chief's call comes after security forces and supporters of chairman Mahmoud Abbas attacked demonstrators over the weekend.

UN urges PA to ensure safety of protesters

PA: Israeli government ministers complicit in a war crime

PA blames all Israeli government ministers for "crime of ethnic cleansing".

PA: Israeli government ministers complicit in a war crime

Political assassination? PA critic beaten, declared dead

A prominent critic of corruption within the PA was brutally beaten by security forces, declared dead upon arrival at the hospital.

Political assassination? PA critic beaten, declared dead

PA livid after Honduras opens embassy in Jerusalem

PA claims the President of Honduras decided to move his country's embassy to Jerusalem for personal reasons.

PA livid after Honduras opens embassy in Jerusalem

Other nations keen on getting Israel vaccines after PA reneges

After the P.A. insisted on 'renegotiating' vaccine sharing deal, other nations were quick to react, expressing interest in the offer.

Other nations keen on getting Israel vaccines after PA reneges

EU official: Review conditions of educational aid to PA

European Commissioner for Neighborhood and Enlargement calls on EU to review conditions by which it gives funding to education in the PA.

EU official: Review conditions of educational aid to PA

'Time for PA leaders to focus on helping their people'

Former envoy Dennis Ross criticizes PA leadership for refusing to accept COVID-19 vaccine doses from Israel.

'Time for PA leaders to focus on helping their people'

PA: Bennett government is 'extremist', encourages terrorism

PA "foreign ministry" accuses Israeli government of encouraging Jews to carry out "attacks" against Palestinians.

PA: Bennett government is 'extremist', encourages terrorism

EU study: PA textbooks teach antisemitism, glorify terror

Study commissioned by the EU finds rampant antisemitic, anti-Israel propaganda in Palestinian Authority education system.

EU study: PA textbooks teach antisemitism, glorify terror

PA criticized for accepting vaccines from Israel

Political officials demand establishment of commission to probe Israel-PA COVID-19 vaccine deal.

PA criticized for accepting vaccines from Israel

Biden admin gives Israel a reprieve on PA issue

Report: US has conveyed a message to Israel that it will not bother the new government on Palestinian Arab issue until a budget is passed.

Biden admin gives Israel a reprieve on PA issue

PA cancels COVID-19 vaccine deal with Israel

PA cancels agreement to receive doses of Pfizer vaccine from Israel due to the fact that many of them are due to expire.

PA cancels COVID-19 vaccine deal with Israel

Israel to transfer vaccines to PA

Israel and the Palestinian Authority have come to an agreement to send additional vaccines to the PA.

Israel to transfer vaccines to PA

This man is one of the biggest pro-Israel influencers

Rudy Rochman creates viral content on Israel and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, influencing the world

This man is one of the biggest pro-Israel influencers

PA: Stop the military aid to Israel

PA "foreign minister" calls to dry up Israel's financial resources and stop the military aid to it.

PA: Stop the military aid to Israel

Quoting lies about Israel - the easy way to write an article

The Independent’s Joe Sommerlad gives “A brief history of the Israel-Palestinian conflict” by plagiarizing an Al Nakba documentary. Op-ed.

Quoting lies about Israel - the easy way to write an article

No ceasefire in Palestinian anti-Americanism

Palestinian leaders have consistently embraced America’s foes—from the Soviet Union to Iran. And that is only part of it. Op-ed.

No ceasefire in Palestinian anti-Americanism

PA condemns 'settlements'

PA "foreign ministry" calls Judea and Samaria communities a "war crime" and a "crime against humanity."

PA condemns 'settlements'

The lie that eternally bugs Israel

On July 17, 1968, the newborn 'Palestinian people' sprang from the PLO Charter claiming the 'West Bank' and Gaza as their birthright. Op-ed.

The lie that eternally bugs Israel

Kuwait: We're committed to the 'Palestinian cause'

Kuwait PM meets PA cabinet leader, expresses support for "the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people."

Kuwait: We're committed to the 'Palestinian cause'

Official PA position: 'Jerusalem is ours, it won't be divided'

"Moderate" Palestinian Authority remains wedded to "Palestine from the River to the Sea."

Official PA position: 'Jerusalem is ours, it won't be divided'

PragerU: No such thing as an 'anti-Zionist' who loves Jews

Dennis Prager explains why hating Israel is equivalent to being an anti-Semite and why there have never been a 'Palestinian people.'

PragerU: No such thing as an 'anti-Zionist' who loves Jews

Palestinian Arabs happy with Biden

PA "Jerusalem affairs minister" calls on US administration to pressure Israel to stop its policy of "displacing" Palestinians.

Palestinian Arabs happy with Biden

PA organizations declare 'day of rage'

National and Islamic forces announce their intention to expand the scope of clashes with IDF forces and "settlers".

PA organizations declare 'day of rage'

PA incitement continues after elimination of terrorist

PA news agency accuses "settler" and IDF of killing a Palestinian Arab woman without stating that she carried out a shooting attack.

PA incitement continues after elimination of terrorist

PA: We will win the battle of Al-Quds

PA "foreign minister": Israel has not learned from the past and continues to try to Judaize Jerusalem.

PA: We will win the battle of Al-Quds

PA: All the settlements are 'illegal'

PA chairman's spokesman claims that Arab residents of Jerusalem have emerged victorious.

PA: All the settlements are 'illegal'

Abbas blames Israel for Jerusalem violence

PA chairman urges international community to responsibility and "stop the aggression."

Abbas blames Israel for Jerusalem violence

PA complains to ICC over evacuation in Sheikh Jarrah

PA lodges complaint with International Criminal Court over "forced eviction of Arab families."

PA complains to ICC over evacuation in Sheikh Jarrah

Report: Israel considering giving vaccines to PA

Israel looking to give vaccines to other countries after ordering millions of AstraZeneca vaccines that will go unused.

Report: Israel considering giving vaccines to PA

Middle East expert: Did PA cancel elections from fear of Hamas?

While Abbas accused Israel of preventing elections, insiders are questioning if it was his fear of Hamas that prompted the cancellation.

Middle East expert: Did PA cancel elections from fear of Hamas?

Abbas declares state of emergency

It is unclear whether the move is related to the postponement of the Palestinian parliamentary elections.

Abbas declares state of emergency

Petition to Supreme Court: Put end to PA invasion near Ariel

The state has enacted an order against PA takeover of government-owned lands, but the Civil Administration has failed to enforce it.

Petition to Supreme Court: Put end to PA invasion near Ariel

EU 'disappointed' in delay of 'Palestinian' elections

European Union criticizes PA chief Mahmoud Abbas' decision to cancel elections, calls on Israel to backtrack and 'facilitate' elections.

EU 'disappointed' in delay of 'Palestinian' elections

Hamas threatens confrontation with PA

Senior Hamas official threatens to take to the streets and clash with PA after Abbas decides to postpone parliamentary elections.

Hamas threatens confrontation with PA

Official: Abbas postpones PA elections

PA chairman officially announces that the PA elections will be postponed, cites Israel refusal to permit Jerusalem Arabs to vote.

Official: Abbas postpones PA elections

Abbas postpones PA elections

PA chairman blames Israel's refusal to allow vote to be held in Jerusalem for decision to delay first legislative election in 15 years.

Abbas postpones PA elections

Is PA delaying elections due to E. Jerusalem or fears of losing?

With PA general elections delayed till May 22 and Arab officials placing blame with Israel, will Hamas come out the big winner?

Is PA delaying elections due to E. Jerusalem or fears of losing?

Foreign Ministry: Israel will not interfere in PA elections

Foreign Ministry Political Director Alon Bar tells EU ambassadors Israel is concerned by Hamas strength in PA elections.

Foreign Ministry: Israel will not interfere in PA elections