Palestinian Authority

Greenblatt fires back at PA over Friedman criticism

U.S. Special Representative responds after PA condemns Ambassador Friedman for paying a condolence visit to the family of Yotam Ovadia.

'When people take you seriously, you can live in peace'

Middle East expert Dr. Mordechai Kedar explains why Israel's friends aren't necessarily 'good guys,' says only deterrence sustains Israel.

Elkin: Attack stems from Palestinian Authority incitement

Minister Zeev Elkin refers to Adam stabbing attack, blames Palestinian Authority of supporting and inciting terror.

Hundreds of illegal nature reserve buildings PA responsibility

Civil Administration Supervision Unit Director reveals dire condition of Judean desert nature reserve under PA responsibility.

PA: Western Wall is part of Al-Aqsa

PA religious leaders deny the Jewish connection to the Western Wall and claim that it is an Islamic site.

Steinitz warns of 'broad military operation' against Hamas

Energy Minister Yuval Steinitz said that recent escalations of tensions between Hamas and Israel may lead to a breakout of war.

PA embassy denies Gaza scientists were eliminated

PA embassy in Algeria denies reports that two scientists from Gaza were eliminated, insists they suffocated as a result of a gas leak.

PA warns against escalation, Hamas threatens

PA calls on international community to intervene to prevent further escalation in Gaza. Hamas: We will defend our people.

Egypt presents new Hamas-Fatah reconciliation agreement

New initiative includes removal of Gaza sanctions, reinstatement of Palestinian Authority officials, report says.

PA officials denied visas for UN meeting in New York

PA representative to UN says six PA officials were denied visas by U.S. to attend high-level meeting at UN in New York.

PA protests Tisha B'Av event in Jerusalem

PA calls on international community to prevent march on eve of Tisha B'Av fast, which it says 'prevents a viable Palestinian state.'

PA again goes to the ICC

PA official in charge of foreign affairs protests ICC's failure to launch investigation against Israel.

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PA Foreign Affairs condemns Women in Green annual Tisha bAv walk

Calls march 'extension of extremism dominating political arena in Israel and settlers, since Trump’s ominous declaration on Jerusalem.'

Did Trump cut funding to the Palestinian Authority?

Nine Democratic members of Congress claim US has frozen all funding to Palestinian Authority, insist Trump release funds, clarify status.

20,000 Arabs migrate from Judea and Samaria every year

Former Government Press Office head and member of American-Israeli demographic research team reveals truth about demographic threat.

Hamas 'ready' for reconciliation with Palestinian Authority

Hamas sets conditions for peace agreement with Palestinian Authority, agrees to meet in Cairo for negotiations.

PA ordered to pay millions to Arab torture victims

Israeli court orders Palestinian Authority to pay compensation to Arabs arrested, tortured for allegedly 'collaborating' with Israel.

Report: Obama 'shocked' by settlement expansion

Maps of Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria shocked then-President Obama into withholding veto on anti-Israel UN resolution.

Abbas adviser: Australia worthy of being spat on

Senior PA official blasts Australia's decision to suspend funding to the PA due its support for terrorists and their families.

Britain to review incitement in PA textbooks

British government and other donors to PA education system to review of incitement against Israel and Jews.

ANALYSIS: Finding a way out of the Palestinian Arab quagmire

Will cutting funds to PA empower Hamas, or force the PA to cut terror spending? Will rehabilitating Gaza improve the security situation?

PA: We have a moral obligation to the terrorists

Palestinian Authority reiterates its commitment to pay terrorist prisoners and families of "martyrs".

EU against PA 'terror salaries'

EU reportedly says it will begin discussions with PA on its 'pay to slay' policy. 'We do not believe violence merits any encouragement.'

Hamas to the PA: Leave the students alone

Hamas officials accuses PA of policy of political arrests in an attempt to disguise an attempt to reconnect with the Americans.

PA slams MK visits to Temple Mount

Senior PA official: 'Al-Aqsa Mosque belongs to Palestinians alone, and nobody else has any right to it.'

Palestinian Authority:

We'll never stop paying terrorists' salaries

Palestinian Authority officials promise to continue paying 'martyrs'' salaries, claim Netanyahu is 'destroying' the Palestinian Authority.

The Arab world owns up to Palestinian violence and rejectionism

PLO: Trump helping Israel to steal from PA

PLO leader blasts 'Pay to Slay' law punishing PA for funding terrorists and their families. 'This could threaten PA's very existence.'

Family of soldier's killer to receive raise from PA

Relatives of terrorists who murdered Rabbi Kahane, IDF soldier set to receive raise from PA, after having received more than $1 million.

Arabs rally in Ramallah against Trump peace initiative

Hundreds of Palestinian Arabs rally in Ramallah, back Abbas' position on Trump's "Deal of the Century".

Zahalka in a tizzy: 'Murderers! Terrorists!'

Joint Arab List MK slams MK Avi Dichter promoting law to withhold terror salaries: 'Responsible for murder of thousands.'

EU consults with Israel and PA on supporting two-state solution

'Remain firmly committed to two-state solution as only realistic, viable way to achieve just, lasting peace between Israelis, Palestinians.'

Australia ends all direct aid to Palestinian Authority

Australia ceases direct aid to PA, citing PA policy of funding jailed terrorists and families of slain terrorists.

Report: Abbas to form unity government with Hamas

PA chairman reportedly pursuing new unity coalition with Hamas to blunt US efforts towards peace circumventing PA.

PA irked by Jerusalem Light Festival

PA says Israel uses Jerusalem Festival of Light to blur the history of the Arabs.

Palestinian Authority determined to foil peace plan

Leaders of PA campaign to foil Pres. Trump's peace plan say propaganda has seen 'great success' internationally and on social media.

In one day, Gazan kite terror sparks 24 fires in Israel

Incendiary kites, balloons, cause 24 fires in one day, Palestinian Authority claims youth injured in Gaza explosion.

'US no longer talking about Israeli concessions'

Senior Israeli official tells Arutz Sheva that in contrast to past admins, US not pressing Israel for concessions or 'gestures' to PA.

PA: We'll continue to support terrorists

PA cabinet condemns Knesset for advancing law to withhold terrorist salaries from tax revenues Israel transfers to the PA.

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Prime Minister opposes law to offset terrorist salaries

National Security Council claims law to offset PA funds would harm Abbas' status; Likud attempts to declaw bill.

PA official: Israel stealing our water

Adviser to PA cabinet leader accuses Israel of deliberately restricting Arabs' rights to water.

Hundreds demonstrate in Ramallah against PA

Hundreds of Palestinian Arabs demonstrate in Ramallah to demand the PA lift punitive measures against Gaza.

Erekat: US trying to bring down Palestinian Authority

PLO official says goal of US-initiated peace plan is to undermine Palestinian Authority, sideline UNRWA.

PA honors murderer of 3 as role model to encourage reading

PA Education Minister uses terrorist who murdered 3 people on Jerusalem bus as symbol for 'national reading day' for children.

Greenblatt blasts both Hamas and the PA

Trump's special envoy criticizes Hamas for continued attacks on Israel, rejects PA claims that the U.S. is causing rifts among PA Arabs.

Anti-PA demonstrations continue

Protests planned this week against the Palestinian Authority over its policy on Gaza. Hamas and the PFLP support the demonstrations.

Why non-Jews must protect Israel

PA official: Jews 'are not a people'

Watch PA envoy to Iraq says Jews “are not a people”, invites Iraqi militias to “liberate Palestine”.

PA: We will continue to support terrorists and their families

PA government in Ramallah says "no force in the world" can make it stop paying terrorists.

Netanyahu: There's a price for burning fields

Knesset committee approves deducting compensation for Gaza kite fires from money transferred to Palestinian Authority.

MK Stern: There's no government when it comes to funding terror

Yesh Atid MK slams Israeli government for not advancing bill to deduct terror salaries from money transferred to Palestinian Authority.

PA: IDF 'the least moral army in the world'

PA foreign bureau accuses Israel of carrying out war crimes in violent riots along Gaza border.

Protest against Palestinian Authority - in Ramallah

Hamas organizes Ramallah protest, Hamas journalist calls on PA organizations to 'protect Gazans from Palestinian Authority's punishments.'

Expert:

'The situation in Gaza isn't about to change'

President of the Jerusalem Institute for Strategic Studies: Israel must understand the situation in Gaza will remain unchanged.

PA calls to try Public Security Minister in The Hague

PA condemns Minister Erdan's statements on need to act against those using kite terror, calling to prosecute Israeli 'criminals' at ICC.

PA outraged by Israeli plan to compensate farmers

'Israeli move an act of banditry,' claims PA, after Israel prepares to compensate Israeli farmers harmed by Arab rioters.

Trump to give David Friedman control of PA affairs?

5 US officials claim president mulling plan to place US J'lem consulate under ambassador's control, giving him authority over ties with PA.

Report: Pompeo met with PA security chief

PA official says Secretary of State met with the PA chief of security and intelligence despite PA boycott of the Trump administration.

Supreme Court rejects 'Khan al Ahmar' petitions

After decades of legal battles, Supreme Court rejects appeal for flagship PA outpost in Maaleh Adumim region. Evacuation to begin in June.

PA joins more international organizations

Hours after being accepted to OPCW, PA joins two UN agencies and the global convention to halt the spread of chemical weapons.