Palestinian Authority

Palestinian elections: Why now?

Abbas’s announcement of elections may have been meant for the new US administration, but it poses problem for Israel. Op-ed.

Israel's enemies attack its vaccination program

The Palestinian Authority was not interested in Israel's vaccine program. They are responsible for the Arab population in the area. Op-ed.

PA demands that elections be held in eastern Jerusalem

Palestinian Authority asks the European Union to help it ensure the participation of eastern Jerusalem residents in parliamentary elections.

PA hopes Biden will stop Israel's 'settlement attack'

PA cabinet leader urges US president-elect to act to halt Israel's "settlement activity in Judea and Samaria."

PA to receive Russian COVID vaccine on Tuesday

PA’s “civil affairs minister” is scheduled to return from Russia with a shipment of about 5,000 doses of the Sputnik vaccine.

'Israel can't be eternally blamed for Palestinian bungling'

Jerusalem Dep. Mayor Fleur Hassan-Nahoum pushes back on criticism against Israel for Palestinian Authority's failed handling of COVID crisis

Pessimistic outlook for Palestinian Authority elections

Arab affairs analyst Ehud Yaari says that the upcoming PA elections are a show at best.

Four companies to provide vaccines to Palestinian Authority

PA reports 13 new deaths from COVID-19 and 847 new cases of the virus.

Abbas issues decree for PA elections

PA chairman orders legislative elections for May 22, followed by a “presidential” election on July 31.

'Vaccines to PA? Only after our residents are vaccinated

New Hope chairman on CNN: If the Palestinians have money to pay terrorists, they can also take care of their residents’ health.

'We are not obligated to provide Palestinians with vaccines'

Former Ambassador Alan Baker says Israel is not obligated to provide vaccines to PA, and international criticism on this is unjustified.

Israelis suing PA: 'Murderers paid thousands for their crimes'

A team of Israeli lawyers is suing the PA for $370 million on behalf of 61 victims of Arab terror attacks.

Watch: The elderly Arab rioter

An elderly Arab is seen throwing rocks and attacking a local resident. According to reports, Israeli forces arrested him this morning.

PA: Vaccine to arrive in first quarter

PA signs agreements with four companies to supply COVID-19 vaccines.

What does Biden owe his Jewish supporters?

The US Congress has provided requirements and retrictions for dealing with the PA. President Biden should see they are enforced. Opinion.

Israel: Tightened lockdown starting midnight, PA crying foul

Israelis preparing for stricter lockdown in wake of growing infection rate despite mass vaccinations, PA says Israel ignoring its needs.

Israel secretly delivered vaccines to the PA

The vaccines are intended for special humanitarian cases and have not yet been used.

PA warns: Israel planning to build a Holy Temple

Adviser to Abbas claims "settlers" are calling for the Dome of the Rock to be demolished and replaced by a Holy Temple.

PA testing for new COVID-19 strain

PA starts taking samples in Judea and Samaria to test for new strain of the novel coronavirus.

PA alleges 'repeated harassment by settlers on the Temple Mount'

PA's Ministry of Waqf & Religious Affairs expresses concern over Israeli gov't allowing Jewish worship on the Temple Mount.

PA forbids work in 'settlements'

PA adopts bans crossing into Israeli towns in Judea and Samaria as part of measures aimed at curbing spread of coronavirus.

Abbas: We're committed to a just and comprehensive peace

PA chairman reiterates call for an international peace conference, says Quartet is the only body authorized to sponsor negotiations.

250m coexistence initiative only whets the PA appetite

Let us face reality, tell no tales about how the money will be used.This is not Scheherazade. Opinion.

PA to receive first COVID-19 vaccines within two weeks

The PA has been in touch with the World Health Organization to ensure that it receives coronavirus vaccines.

PA official: Tripartite move to support int'l peace conference

PA envoy says there is a joint Palestinian-Egyptian-Jordanian move to support international peace conference.

Egypt working to advance peace process

Egyptian Foreign Minister says Cairo is working to prevent Israel from taking "unilateral measures" that will not build trust.

PA alleges 'settler attack against residents of Hebron'

PA claims 'Hebron settlers attacked local residents with stones, racist epithets,' 'threatened to kick them out of their homes.'

Aryeh King:

PA policemen in the streets of Jerusalem

Jerusalem city councilman King is outraged after PA 'terrorist' police were seen ordering around Israeli citizens in the capital city.

Netanyahu aide on Morocco agreement: 'Expanding circle of peace'

PM's senior advisor says Israel wants peace with all Arab states, hopes normalization of ties will bring about reconciliation with PA.

PA to receive Russian coronavirus vaccine

PA officials say they expect to receive four million coronavirus vaccines from Russia next month.

Hamas: Killers of Iranian scientist will 'pay the price'

Senior Hamas official: If PA normalizes ties with Israel, it will be a partner in the plot to eliminate the Palestinian issue.

PA claims teen killed during clashes with IDF

PA “health ministry” claims 13-year-old was shot by Israeli soldiers during protest north of Ramallah. IDF stresses: No live fire was used.

Gantz to PA:

'The Mideast has changed, its time to restart negotiations'

Israeli Defense Minister calls on Palestinian Authority to resume final status talks with Israel, plans coronavirus testing at checkpoints.

Israel transfers over $1 billion to the Palestinian Authority

3.8 billion shekels released in taxes collected by Israel on behalf of the Palestinian Authority.

MK Nir Barkat: 'Stop Palestinian construction in Areas B and C'

Barkat arrives in area and is surprised to discover PA takeover in Areas B and C. 'Symmetry should be applied in the open areas.'

PA urged to stop security coordination with Israel

Palestinian Arab leaders in US and Canada are calling on the Palestinian Authority to integrate Hamas and Islamic Jihad into the PLO.

Indonesia affirms support for 'Palestine'

Indonesian Foreign Minister speaks to PA counterpart, assures him of her country’s firm position in support of the PA.

Palestinian terrorist organizations support Hamas

Coalition of terrorist groups in Gaza warns Israel against continuing the 'siege' and PA of restarting security cooperation with Israel.

We may rue the lack of a bigger stick against the PA under Trump

The one area where we are already seeing a striking reversal from the Trump era is in relations with the Palestinian Authority. Op-ed.

PA officials hope Saudi Arabia won't establish ties with Israel

PA officials say normalization of ties with Israel is "an escape from the truth".

Palestinian Authority: Israel to give us millions of vaccines

PA official says Ramallah will get a percentage of vaccines procured by Israel in any deal for coronavirus vaccines.

Coronavirus spreading in the Gaza Strip

PA "health ministry" reports 14 new deaths from coronavirus over past 24 hours, and 891 new cases in Gaza.

PA: US is recognizing Israel's annexation of illegal settlements

PA “foreign minister” blasts Pompeo’s announcement that products manufactured in Judea and Samaria will be labelled as “made in Israel”.

"The occupation made me beat my wife"

The WHO, the use of pseudo-science and the politicization of medicine in the cognitive war against Israel. Op-ed.

PA agrees to receive money from israel

Palestinian Authority to resume ties, security coordination it had cut off in May over sovereignty plans.

Watch: UN, PA slam Israel's building in 'Occupied Jerusalem'

Israel confirms plans to build new communities in areas liberated in Six-Day War, UN special council, Abbas decry 'illegal actions.'

PA: Israel destroying the two-state solution

PA "foreign ministry" accuses Israel of thwarting the establishment of a Palestinian state through construction in "settlements".

Fatah: We will continue the fight against Israel

The Fatah movement, headed by Mahmoud Abbas, vows to continue fighting Israel until a Palestinian state is established.

Abbas spokesman: Willing to resume talks with Israel

PA chairman's spokesman responds to Gantz: We're ready to return to the negotiations based on international legitimacy.

Palestinian Authority: Biden's victory creates a new reality

PA cabinet leader calls for action to create a new political process under the auspices of the incoming US administration.

Abbas urges Biden to 'enhance' Palestinian-US ties

PA chairman hopes new administration will reverse pro-Israel policy of Trump Administration.

Senior PA official attacks Ambassador Erdan

Head of PLO's "refugee department" rejects Erdan's claim that the UN's failure to resolve the conflict stems from its support for UNRWA.

PA condemns Vienna attack but also 'Israeli terrorism'

PA issues strong condemnation of Vienna terrorist attack, but also condemned alleged Israeli terrorism against Palestinian people.

Ruling: PA to pay NIS 13m compensation for terror attack

Ruling refers to 2002 terror attack in which Gadi and Tzipi Shemesh were murdered.

PA to Britain: Recognize 'Palestine'

PA calls on Britain to rectify the "mistake" of the Balfour Declaration by recognizing a Palestinian state.

'PA wants to eat its cake and have it too'

After turning down Israeli tax money, the PA seems to want it despite terrorist 'salaries' being held back with Washington's approval.

PA to Italy: Recognize the 'State of Palestine'

PA cabinet leader meets Italian Foreign Minister, urges his country to recognize "Palestine" in response to Israeli actions.

PA: Jerusalem is a 'red line'

PA chairman's spokesman says eastern Jerusalem is a "red line" for Palestinians.

PA official to UN: Rescue the peace process

PA “foreign minister” urges Security Council to hold international peace conference.

UAE lawmaker: Hamas and PLO are 'corrupt' and 'murderers'

UAE lawmaker: We are committed to the Palestinian people, not to Hamas or the PLO.