Palestinian Authority

PA cabinet head to workers in Israel: Return home

Mohammad Shtayyeh urges all Palestinian Arab workers in Israel to return to their homes amid coronavirus pandemic.

PA bans Arab employees from entering Jewish communities

PA placed restrictions on Arab residents including preventing entrance to Jewish communities.

PA demands release of security prisoners

The Palestinian Authority demands release of all security prisoners due to alleged fear of coronavirus.

Abbas: The risk from coronavirus is at a minimum

PA chairman says that despite lack of resources, the government is doing all it can to protect the people.

Palestinian Authority: Don't cross 1949 armistice line

As part of efforts to fight coronavirus, Palestinian Authority bans residents from crossing 1949 armistice line, even for work purposes.

Three new coronavirus cases identified near Bethlehem

Total number of coronavirus cases in PA now stands at 44.

PA: 15 coronavirus patients showing signs of recovery

38 cases of coronavirus have been discovered in the PA, of which 15 have shown signs gradual signs of recovery.

63% of Israelis support helping PA deal with coronavirus

Survey finds greater support for aiding PA with coronavirus crisis among men, elder, and secular Israelis.

PA demands Israel release terrorists

PA cabinet leader demands that all security prisoners be released due to the spreading of the coronavirus in Israel.

Arab 'martyrs' campaigning against Israel

The PA and human rights orgs are helping parents of Hamas 'martyrs' campaign for international support.

A letter to the president of the Union of Reform Judaism

Number of coronavirus cases in PA rises to 30

PA reports new case of coronavirus in Bethlehem, bringing the total number of cases to 30.

Number of coronavirus cases in PA rises to 26

PA “health ministry” reports new case of novel coronavirus in the city of Bethlehem.

Number of coronavirus cases in PA rises to 19

PA “ministry of health” says the number of people who have been infected with Coronavirus in Bethlehem has risen to 19.

PA confirms 9 more cases of coronavirus

Nine more people test positive for coronavirus in Bethlehem.

Amazon offers Palestinian Arabs free shipping

Amazon extends offer of free shipping to areas of Judea and Samaria controlled by the PA after PA threatens legal action.

PA issues guidelines for coronavirus

PA cabinet instructs residents to avoid crowded gatherings in wake of coronavirus outbreak.

PA denounces Netanyahu's post-election speech

PA "foreign ministry" says Netanyahu's comments on annexation “should worry not only the Palestinians, but the entire world".

PA: We will talk to any Israeli government

Abbas spokesman says Knesset elections are an internal Israeli matter and the Palestinians will speak to any elected government.

PA complains to ICC over Israeli construction

PA official Saeb Erekat says Israeli plans to build in E1 area have been referred to the International Criminal Court.

PA: Israel turning the conflict into a religious one

PA cabinet leader accuses Israel of thwarting any attempt to bring peace and calls its policy a "security threat" to the region.

PA threatens Amazon over free deliveries to Judea and Samaria

PA ministers threaten to sue Amazon in international court over 'racist' free shipping to Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria.

PA: Netanyahu 'systematically' destroying two-state solution

Abbas spokesman blasts Netanyahu following his announcement of new construction in Judea and Samaria.

PA's cattle boycott lifted, imports from PA to be renewed

DM Bennett removes ban on PA agricultural imports after PA agrees to lift boycott of Israeli cattle.

PA: We will issue building permits in Area C

PA “minister of local government” threatens to approve construction plans for area that is under full Israeli control.

PA threatens legal action against Amazon

PA blasts Amazon for offering free shipping to Israeli residents of Judea and Samaria but not to Palestinian Arab ones.

'We are committed to peace, but only on our terms'

In a conversation with Israeli journalists, Nabil Abu Rudeineh says Palestinians want peace but cannot find a partner.

PA to Europe: Recognize the 'State of Palestine'

PA cabinet leader trying to promote an international peace conference as an alternative to the US peace plan.

Only 4% of 'Palestinians' support Trump initiative

78% support further non-violent demonstrations, and 64% support violence, intifada, escalation.

US official to Arutz Sheva: 'Old way of doing things is over'

Belgian Defense Minister on behalf of other EU states: 'We do not recognize Israel’s sovereignty over the territories occupied since 1967.'

What happens if the coronavirus comes to the PA?

Tamar Yonah thinks that Israel must take the reigns if and when the coronavirus makes its way to this region.

PA withdraws request for UN vote on US Mideast plan: diplomats

Resolution risked not having nine out of 15 votes in its favor, minimum required to adopt provided there is no veto by permanent member.

'Move forward without Palestinian Authority's approval'

MK Ayelet Shaked urges Knesset committee to approve making Cave of the Patriarchs accessible, even without Palestinian Authority's approval.

In escalating trade spat, Israel bars PA agricultural exports

Trade war between Israel and PA ramps up after PA bars import of Israeli cattle, leading Israel to ban PA agricultural exports.

PA: Only the map of 'Palestine' counts

Abbas spokesman rejects Netanyahu's remarks about drawing borders in accordance with Trump peace plan.

Can we achieve full sovereignty and reject a PA state?

Can Israel under the terms of the US proposal annex communities in Judea and Samaria while rejecting a PA state in Israel’s heartland?

Palestinian Academic:

'We don't know whether we want peace or armed resistance'

Says 'Palestinians in Palestine' act 'mentally inhibited'; points out Palestinians in Europe, America, and Gulf are highly productive.

Grow up!

The two-step solution

PA cartoon: Trump is Balfour the 2nd

Cartoon depicts Trump unjustly giving “Palestine” to the Jews, as PA claims British foreign secretary did in 1917.

Secret CIA visit to Ramallah - just after 'deal of the century'

CIA Director Haspel paid a secret visit to Ramallah one day after Pres.Trump presented the "deal of the century" peace plan, reports said.

PA trying to mobilize Arab states against Trump plan

Arab League to meet Saturday to discuss "Deal of the Century". PA hoping to pass resolution criticizing Trump.

PA paid terrorists 517.4 million shekels in salaries in 2019

New report by Palestinian Media Watch reveals PA spent over half a billion shekels on salaries to jailed terrorists last year alone.

Abbas threatens: We will cancel security cooperation

PA chairman warns Netanyahu PA will not tolerate Israeli acceptance of Trump's 'Deal of the Century,' will not feel bound by Oslo Accords.

PA threatens to quit Oslo Accords over Trump peace plan

Ahead of Trump's meetings with Netanyahu, Benny Gantz, Palestinian Authority threatens to leave Oslo Accords over peace plan.

'Construction company worked for PA since 2011'

Amichai, Shiloh residents welcome Defense Minister Bennett's stand against illegal PA construction in open areas.

PA: 'Deal of the Century is the 'Fraud of the Century'

PLO's Saeb Erekat says Trump administration's peace deal is against international law.

Greenblatt rips PA for rejecting peace deal

Former Mideast envoy criticizes PA officials who have rejected peace deal before seeing it. "Palestinians deserve SO much better!"

Apartheid road signs

PA furious at Trump peace plan

Palestinian Authority warns Israel, US not to cross 'red lines' after Netanyahu, Gantz invited to White House.

Abbas asks France to recognize 'Palestine'

PA chairman meets French President Macron, expresses hope that France and other European countries will recognize a Palestinian state.

PA calls for murder during international Holocaust gathering

How the PA in has stepped up its anti-Israel incitement, and along with this call for murder, has launched blood libel campaigns.

PA criticizes both Netanyahu and Gantz

Abbas spokesman says Netanyahu and Gantz's statements on annexation will lead to a dangerous escalation.

Hamas blames PA for success of Israeli counterterror

Hamas claims security cooperation between PA and Israel responsible for Shin Bet data indicating over 560 major attacks thwarted in 2019.

This is how the PA builds on Israeli nature reserves

Jerusalem District Court hears petition against PA construction of illegal school in middle of nature reserve with EU funding.

PA official angry at Bennett

PA envoy to the Arab League blasts Bennett's decisions on Area C, says Israel planning to annex this area.

PLO flag hung on Old City walls

Flag bearing photos of Mahmoud Abbas, Yasser Arafat, hung outside Old City of Jerusalem.

Turkey's interference in Israel's affairs expanding

Turkey transfers Ottoman archive to Palestinian Authority, in joint efforts to undermine Israel's claim on land around the country.

PA: 149 Arabs killed in 2019

National Union of Palestinian Martyrs' Families releases data on number of PA Arabs killed in conflict with Israel over the last year.

Bennett's proposal approved:

Israel to fine Palestinian Authority 149 million shekels

Deputy Defense Minister Dichter says: ' For too long we have allowed the PA to pay salaries to terrorists. The party is over.'