Palestinian Authority

Trump to Putin: Now is the time to work towards peace

US Pres. Trump encourages Russia's Pres. Putin to discuss peace talks with PA Chairman Abbas.

Rivalry between Hamas, Fatah after Gaza coup

'In the Shalit deal you sent a message to Palestinian society that you understand only force.'

PA returns weapon stolen during Jenin lynch attempt

Palestinian Authority returns M-16 to IDF forces, after two soldiers mistakenly drove into PA-controlled Jenin and were nearly lynched.

'Transferring money to the PA means Israelis will be killed'

Shai Maimon, injured in shooting attack, speaks at Knesset and calls to halt fund transfers to PA.

PA Chairman Abbas to meet Russia's President Putin

Palestinian Authority Chairman Abbas visits Russia, Mideast expert warns not to expect any changes.

Trump:

'Palestinian Authority isn't interested in making peace'

'Bibi Netanyahu is a terrific leader,' says Trump, but warns Israel 'must be careful with settlements.' 'Not sure peace talks will happen.'

Indian PM lays wreath on arch-terrorist Yasser Arafat's grave

Indian PM Modi meets with Palestinian Authority Chairman Abbas, says he hopes 'Palestine will become a free country in a peaceful manner.'

PA planning 'diplomatic move' at the UN

Senior PLO official says PA will ask UN for full membership for "the state of Palestine".

PA pushes for UN Security Council to broker peace talks

After denouncing US as broker for talks with Israel, PA suggests UN Security Council as replacement. 'US-led peace talks have failed.'

PA: Friedman to blame for violence, breakdown of US-PA ties

Abbas spokesperson accuses US ambassador of providing 'pretext for violence', suggests ambassador represents Israel, rather than US.

PA mulling its own currency

PA envoy to Russia says PA considering its own currency but the issue is still being studied.

PA spokesman: Middle East conflicts are Israel's fault

PA spokesman claims conflicts in the Middle East are because Israel insists on continuing the "occupation".

'If the other side doesn't want peace, how can you have peace?'

Muslim-Canadian activist 'fears only G-d,' says peace can only come after Palestinian Authority recognizes Israel's right to exist.

Report: CIA helped Palestinian Authority wiretap local Arabs

The Palestinian Authority is wiretapping people with the CIA’s help, leaked document charges.

How they teach math in the Palestinian Authority

Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories reveals children in PA count 'martyrs' to learn mathematics.

PA silent on Ariel terror attack

Palestinian Authority does not condemn murder of Rabbi Itamar Ben Gal. Hamas, Islamic Jihad welcome the attack.

Deputy Defense Minister: Punish terrorists' families

Deputy Defense Minister Ben Dahan says terrorists' families must pay the price of supporting terror.

Modi to meet Palestinian Authority chairman during Mideast tour

Indian PM scheduled to visit Oman, United Arab Emirates, and Palestinian Authority Chairman on 3-day tour.

PA: We want negotiations, not dictates

Spokesman says PA interested in negotiations based on two-state solution. 'Serious negotiations without dictates.'

Palestinian Authority preparing to 'disengage' from Israel

PA Chairman, who also serves as Palestine Liberation Organization official, orders preparation of plans to 'disengage' from Israel.

'The Palestinians can go to hell, they betrayed the Arab world'

Saudi blogger slams Palestinian Authority in viral video, calling PA 'ungrateful dogs'.

PA official: End the 'colonial occupation'

PA continues diplomatic campaign aimed at enlisting support for its demand for an international framework for peace.

Israel extends ban on PA operations in Jerusalem

Security Minister extends order preventing PA activity in eastern Jerusalem, following attempts to increase PA operations in area.

Report: Trump weighing unveiling of Mideast peace plan

President Trump reportedly considering presenting peace plan, despite strained relations with the Palestinian Authority.

Human rights orgs abandon PA's Arab torture victims

Report: 'Arabs tortured by Palestinian Authority learn that human rights groups are only interested in cases that harm Israel’s reputation.'

PLO backs Hamas, slams US for sanctions on senior terrorist

Senior Fatah diplomat who received lung transplant in US blasts US over blacklisting of Hamas terrorist, calls for 'national unity'.

EU: US needed for peace process

'If I can put it in a headline, nothing without the United States, nothing with the United States alone.'

Greenblatt: Trump won't force an agreement on Israel

US Special Envoy Jason Greenblatt says peace 'cannot be achieved' by denying Jewish connection to Jerusalem.

PA issues weak condemnation of Bethlehem incident

Abbas's bureau condemns attack on American vehicle in Bethlehem but does not promise to find the perpetrators.

PA demands terrorist bodies be returned

PA government calls terrorist bodies amendment 'gross violation of most basic human rights.'

'Trump burst the Palestinians' bubble'

Middle East expert Dr. Mordechai Kedar tells Arutz Sheva: The Palestinians have lost all direction. They have no agenda.

Nikki Haley:

'PA leaders not interested in peace, US not going to chase them'

US Ambassador to UN slams Abbas for 'indulging in conspiracy theories', says US 'wont chase after PA' if not ready for peace.

Israel declares victory as EU condemns PA for financing terror

The EU human rights assembly condemns Palestinian Authority for financing terrorism in the first-ever resolution of its kind.

Trump: 'Jerusalem off the table to Palestinians'

President Trump meets Netanyahu at Davos, promises embassy will move to Jerusalem. 'Relationship has never been stronger.'

Poll: Both Israelis and Arabs reject two-state solution

New poll indicates that a majority of both Israelis and Palestinian Arabs do not believe in a two-state solution.

PA boycotts Hazan

PA vetoes controversial Likud MK's participation in upcoming meeting with Israeli lawmakers. Hazan: They're afraid.

The Palestinian Authority is showing its true face

Jay Shapiro thinks that Mahmoud Abbas finally reveals his plan: Destruction of Israel.

WH: Europe knows it can't replace US

White House official says PA knows US can't be replaced in peace process despite running to Europe for support.

Report: Relations between US, PA suspended

PA cuts off relations with US following Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

A first: Israeli court orders PA to compensate torture victims

Jerusalem court orders PA to compensate torture victims, including a man with a Jewish mother who was tortured to death.

PA honors kidnappers, murderers of Israeli soldier

PA representatives of Abbas praises terrorists serving 36th year in prison as 'national models,' 'symbols of Palestinian struggle.'

Hamas: Abbas no longer a legitimate leader

Senior Hamas officials say Abbas's tenure as PA chairman ended years ago and he is no longer relevant.

India's Modi to visit Ramallah

Indian PM to visit Ramallah on February 10. Visit is part of New Delhi's efforts to show ties with Israel don't come at PA's expense.

First time:

Finance Ministry withholds Palestinian Authority funds

Israel withholds PA funds to pay injured collaborators; 'Makes it clear Israel will stand by those who stood by it during war on terror.'

PA government targets Israeli textbooks

PA government claims Israeli school textbooks encourage murder of Palestinian Arabs.

Hotovely:

'Abbas's speech is a slap in the face to Europe'

Deputy Foreign Minister to EU Ambassador: Do not provide illusions to the Palestinians that they will receive unilateral recognition.

Gabbay: Abbas's speech contains anti-Semitic fabrications

Zionist Union chairman says PA chairman's remarks were fabrications but stresses: Separation from Arabs is in our interest.

PLO official: Reconsider recognition of Israel

PLO Central Council convenes in Ramallah in a belligerent atmosphere against Israel and the Trump administration.

Abbas:

'Trump slapped us in the face, Oslo Accords are over'

Abbas to Trump: 'May your house be destroyed'. PA chief blasts Israel as European 'colonial' project, 'has no connection to Jewish people'.

Abbas praises the 'uprising'

PLO demands Palestinian state, rejects state with temporary borders.

Palestinian Authority: Trump's staff is Netanyahu's staff

Palestinian Authority official says organization is still in contact with US administration, despite claims to have cut contact.

Watch: Undercover Border Police officers arrest Arab rioters

Undercover Border Police officers arrest three Arabs participating in violent riots.

PA preparing for diplomatic confrontation with Israel

Abbas spokesman says PA is preparing to deal with American and Israeli "threats".

Report: Abbas appealing to EU to sideline Trump in Mideast

Report claims PA chief is attempting to sideline President Trump's role in Mideast peace process.

'PA economy is completely dependent on Israel'

Judea and Samaria Coordinator Yoav Mordechai says PA could have built a successful economy - if they had invested international aid money.

PA: US Ambassador is 'biased' in favor of Israel

PA releases statement attacking ambassador, who tweeted this morning that PA and Hamas are to blame for lack of peace with Israel.

Murder pays:

PA pays incremental benefits to terrorists

PA terrorist salaries rise according to severity of attack: Barghouti, for example, expected to earn millions, even if released prematurely.

PA spent over 1.2 billion shekels promoting terrorism in 2017

Defense Ministry demands Israel deduct terrorists' salaries from money transferred to Palestinian Authority.

PA ramps up incitement following Trump's Jerusalem recognition

'We'll come out at you from where you won't expect it; from underground, above ground, every burrow and every angle'

Abbas to ask EU to recognize 'Palestine'

PA officials continuing efforts to unilaterally gain recognition of the state of “Palestine” with eastern Jerusalem as its capital.