Palestinian Authority

Likud minister: Zionist Union is a radical leftist party

Environmental Protection Minister says Labor leader Avi Gabbay learned to zigzag from Yesh Atid Chairman Yair Lapid.

Security Cabinet:

'No negotiations until Hamas disarms'

Israeli government refuses to negotiate with organization dedicated to Jewish State's destruction.

'The Palestinian Authority is a terrorist entity'

Amidst PA-Hamas reconciliation, Minister Bennett says Israel must not negotiate with an entity that relies on Hamas.

Is Israel a racist state?

MK Sharren Haskel responds to PA accusations at Inter-Parliamentary Union assembly, points out PA laws which are racist against Jews.

Court freezes half a million shekels in PA funds

Court rules PA must pay legal fees accrued by those who were tortured, murdered in PA prisons.

Report: Bennett to demand PM cut ties with Palestinian Authority

Education Minister Bennett plans to demand PM Netanyahu cancel agreements, cut ties with PA following its agreement with Hamas.

Bennett: Israel cannot accept PA-Hamas reconciliation agreement

Education Minister Bennett says Israel cannot accept whitewashing Hamas, must halt all payments to terrorists.

Likud minister: Palestinian agreement comes at Israel's expense

Israel's Public Security Minister casts doubt on PA-Hamas agreement, says it may harm Israel.

UNESCO agrees to delay anti-Israel votes

UNESCO unanimously agrees to delay votes on anti-Israel resolutions by six months.

Israelis, Arabs, celebrate coexistence in Efrat sukkah

YESHA Council envoy tells Palestinian Arab guests: 'You are heroes, and I salute your bravery.'

PA: Israel is thwarting Trump's efforts to renew negotiations

PA office accuses Israel of purposely setting obstacles before American attempts at diplomatic mediation.

Belgium cuts funding to PA after it names school for terrorist

Belgium cuts its funding to the Palestinian Authority's educational wing after it named a school for Dalal Mughrabi, who killed 38 Israelis.

PA: 'Palestinian heritage' is stronger than 'occupation'

PA bureau in charge of public diplomacy blasts Israeli attempts to "erase Palestinian heritage".

Sisi: Hamas-PA reconciliation 'opportunity for regional peace'

Egypt attempts to broker between PA and Hamas terrorist group over Gaza rule.

Prime Minister:

'We won't accept reconciliation at the expense of our survial'

Netanyahu on reconciliation attempts between PA and Hamas in Gaza. 'Whoever wants to reconcile with us will recognize State of Israel.'

'Israel giving money to Hamas is like funding ISIS'

Education Minister blasts Hamas-PA rapprochement, demands Israel halt payments to PA.

US praises PA-Hamas reconciliation efforts

US special envoy Jason Greenblatt says administration welcomes efforts to transfer control of Gaza from Hamas to Palestinian Authority.

PM to US envoys:

'PA diplomatic war against Israel will not go unanswered'

PM Netanyahu tells US special envoy and Ambassador to Israel about PA refusal to condemn deadly terror attack and violations of agreements.

European Jewish Congress decries PA acceptance into Interpol

'PA must cease incitement and support for terror before being allowed to join international police organization.'

Palestinian Authority wins bid to join Interpol

Despite Israeli efforts, Interpol approves Palestinian Authority's bid to join international police commission.

PA-funded Jerusalem activity prevented

Minister Gilad Erdan orders ban on activities planned for Jerusalem's Muslim Quarter financed by Palestinian Authority.

Cabinet blocks Netanyahu on benefits for PA Arabs

Netanyahu rushes to approve new road, industrial zone for Arabs in Area C, ministers block move.

PA bid to join Interpol likely to succeed

International Police Organization allows PA bid for membership to go to vote which could allow PA to issue arrest warrants for Israelis.

Hamas journal: The 'settlements' have multiplied

Hamas-affiliated journal criticizes PA for allowing "Israeli settlements" to increase since Oslo Accords.

Will the Palestinian Authority be able to arrest IDF officers?

Israeli, US, diplomats push for Interpol to delay vote, reject PA request for membership.

PA: Ridiculous if Trump doesn't commit to 2 states

PA official says meeting between Trump and Abbas meaningless if US president doesn't commit to 2 state solution.

UN report: Widespread child abuse in Palestinian Authority

UNICEF reports large number of Palestinian Arab girls forced into child marriages, rampant beatings of children, and forced labor.

Palestinian Authority takes hard hit at UN

Victory for Israel: United Nations World Tourism Organization delays decision on PA membership by two years.

Zeev Elkin:

'Abbas begat Oslo - and he'll bury it'

'Not many remember, but Abbas was the one who whispered in Arafat's ear and motivated him to go ahead,' Minister says.

Israel’s DC envoy: Israel will ‘act to enforce’ Syria red lines

Israeli ambassador says he expects 'dramatic change' in Iran deal, expresses appreciation for US support for Israel.

Human rights NGOs refuse to help Arab victims of PA torture

Human rights NGOs refused medical assistance to Arabs suing Palestinian Authority. 'We only help those that hurt Israel.'

Abbas: We won't leave our land

PA chairman vows to remain in Judea and Samaria, calls for 'peaceful popular uprising.'

PA man jailed for friendship with Likud MK

Hevron Arab arrested after hosting Likud MK at his home during Eid al-Adha festival.

Abbas critic released on bail

Issa Amro, detained after criticizing PA chairman, released on bail.

PA providing free textbooks to Israeli schools

PA Education Minister announces his office provides free Palestinian Authority textbooks to schools in Israel.

Detention of PA activist who criticized Abbas extended

PA court extends for four days the detention of Issa Amro, who was arrested after criticizing PA chairman.

PA: Israel continues to 'entrench occupation'

PA blasts decision granting official municipal rights to Hevron Jewish community - and a host of decisions related to Jewish construction.

PA blasts US ambassador for denying Israeli 'occupation'

Palestinian Authority claims Trump WH turning blind eye to Israeli 'settlements', says Ambassador Friedman's comments are 'unacceptable'.

'Relations with Arab world better than ever in Israel's history'

Prime Minister says Sunni Arab world opening up to Israel - but Palestinian Authority refuses to accept changing Middle East.

PA government blasted for arresting activist

Groups blast PA for arresting Issa Amro, detained after criticizing Abbas on Facebook.

Incitement on Facebook: 'Spill blood on the Dome of the Rock'

Security forces arrest senior PA official who published material inciting against Jews and said he missed 'people like Hitler and Eichmann.'

PA accuses Israel of 'settlement attack'

PA government accuses Israeli government of seeking to expel Palestinian Arabs and replacing them with "foreign" settlers.

PA ire at Minister Bennett

Remarks by Jewish Home Chairman against establishment of Palestinian state provoke PA fury, claim 'Palestinians' original owners.

Hevron

PA assails recognition of Jewish Hevron

Hevron Governor Kamel Hamid claims government's decision to grant Jews municipal authority 'most dangerous decision since 1967'.

Did UN chief express sympathy for terrorist prisoners?

PA media reports Guterres promised to work to ease conditions of imprisoned terrorists. His spokesman: The quotes were fabricated.

US: No reason to freeze building in Judea, Samaria

Jared Kushner tells PA Chairman Abbas there's 'no reason' to freeze building, Israel has compromised enough.

PA officials 'frustrated' Trump won't commit to two states

Palestinian Arab officials continue to insist on clarity to Trump administration's approach to peace process with Israel.

PA Chairman: I'll pay terrorists' salaries until my dying day

Palestinian Authority Chairman Abbas tells the US that he won't stop paying terrorists' families 'even if it costs him his position.'

The King and I:

Abbas parleys with Jordanian King on Israel

Abbas speaks with Abdullah II about Israel peace process ahead of Abbas senior White House official Ramallah meeting.

Amnesty criticizes both PA and Hamas

Amnesty International says both the Palestinian Authority and Hamas are guilty of restrictions of freedom of expression.

PA pessimistic as Kushner visits

PA officials say Trump's team must commit to two-state solution and oppose "settlements" before peace talks can move forward.

Dismantle the PA? Abbas and his idle threats

Orientalist Dror Manor believes PA chairman's threats to be attempt to pressure US. 'He knows that Palestinian issue doesn't interest Trump'

Meretz meets with Abbas in Ramallah

PA chairman on resumption of negotiations: 'I met with Trump's emissaries to Middle East about 20 times since beginning of his term.'

Master's degree for one of Minister Ze'evi's assassins

Degree awarded to one of late Minister's assassins in presence of senior PA officials and under auspices of PA Chairman Abbas.

Arab foreign ministers welcome Kushner visit

Egyptian and Jordanian foreign ministers, along with PA official in charge of foreign affairs, express support for U.S. peace efforts.

Netanyahu to meet with Putin, Kushner

PM Netanyahu to meet Russia's President Putin and US envoys to discuss Iran, Syria, and renewing talks with the Palestinian Authority.

Disinformation strategy?

PA allegation: 'Kushner to offer Abbas commitment from Trump'

PA source leaks Trump offer of economic benefits as confidence-building measures, then responds, 'Money won't restore lost trust.'

PA releases journalists who 'leaked sensitive information'

PA releases five journalists arrested under new electronic crimes law.

Expert: Palestinian state an existential danger to Israel

Leading US researcher states 'Palestine' is liable to endanger Israel much more than third intifada, will increase danger of nuclear war.

Abbas okays order imprisoning critics of Palestinian Authority

Order provides for sentences from 1 year to life imprisonment for violators; 30 sites blocked, 5 journalists arrested under law so far.