Palestinian Authority

PA terror payments skyrocketed in 2017

A new reports alleges that Palestinian Authority funding for terrorists and their families increased dramatically in 2017.

Will Arab demands trump Israeli security on Temple Mount?

Palestinian Authority, Jordan pushing hard for removal of magnetometers, checkpoints established following last week's terror attack.

Watch: Hotovely demolishes fake news

Deputy FM handily repulses Australia '60 Minutes' disinformation barrage.

Hamas: Abbas is trying to choke Gaza

Hamas publicizes new video presenting Palestinian Authority as Israel's 'partner in harming Gazan residents.'

First power station given to Palestinian Authority

Israel signs agreement to provide additional electricity to Judea and Samaria.

Abbas halts payments to Hamas lawmakers

Pressure tactic? Hamas-affiliated lawmakers say the PA failed to pay their salaries.

Hamas prepares for 'liberation of Palestine'

Senior Gaza Hamas figure: 'We will turn Gaza into starting point for Haifa, Jaffa, Safed's liberation; Abbas has given up.'

U.S. Jewish leaders:

'PA's morally bankrupt policy of paying terrorists must stop'

Conference of Presidents blasts PA chairman who said he has no intention of stopping PA's payments to jailed terrorists.

Elkin:

'We have to prepare for the day after Abbas'

Chaos is expected in the PA after the Abbas era ends. Elkin says Israel must be prepared.

PA to force 6,000 Gaza employees to retire

Move seen as attempt to squeeze Hamas rulers of Gaza Strip as reconciliation efforts continue to fail

'If they interfere with peace and security, we will be mad

Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman puts Syria on serious notice following recent artillery leakage; 'I recommend they not test us.'

PA calls to place Israeli Attorney General on trial

PA blasts Avichai Mandelblit for "encouraging terrorism" over his approval of construction in Judea and Samaria.

Hamas: Fatah works with Israel, Egypt to place us under siege

Hamas prevents Fatah official from reaching Judea and Samaria, Fatah says Hamas is responsible for 'aiding' Israeli and Egyptian interests.

Report: Palestinian Authority has ceased paying 500 terrorists

According to one Arab researcher, the PA stopped paying a monthly salary to 500 terrorists - who are now protesting in Ramallah.

PA accuses Israel of using drugs against Arab youths

Top PA anti-drug official says on television that Israel using drugs as an "unconventional weapon" in "war" against Arabs in Jerusalem/

'European Parliament lets BDS demonize Israel'

European Jewish Association lead rabbi slams European Parliament for keeping silent in the face of anti-Semitism.

Flirting with the phantom Palestinian Authority

'Funds to PA can legally be frozen over support for terror'

Ministry's legal experts say bill to punish PA for payments to terrorists has no legal impediment.

PA refuses to let sick Gazans leave to seek treatment

3 children die while waiting for permits from the PA to leave Gaza.

Al-Quds Day: 'Jews, get out of Palestine!'

In a call similar to that of Nazi Europe, Arabs call for a Judenrein Israel.

'I suggest Netanyahu publish the protocol'

Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked appears at Herzliya Conference, addresses conflict over what happened at cabinet meeting on Qalqilya.

Democratic donor Saban backs bill to slash aid to PA

Billionaire Haim Saban backs Taylor Force Act, which would slash US funding to PA over payments to terrorists.

PA demands Hamas disband its 'shadow government'

PA again admits Gaza is a separate entity run by Hamas.

Israel begins reducing electricity to Gaza

Israel begins reduction in electricity supply to Gaza following PA refusal to continue paying the bill in internal dispute with Hamas.

PA threatens Israel:

'We will go to ICC to protect payments to terrorists'

PLO leader accuses Israel of 'piracy' over bill to punish PA for paying salaries to terrorist murderers in Israeli prisons.

Netanyahu: Abbas condemned Border Police, praised terrorists

PM Netanyahu demands international community condemn Palestinian Authority, says authorities are preparing to demolish terrorists' homes.

'The Palestinian Authority is responsible for terror attacks'

Energy Minister Steinitz says government wants united Jerusalem, PA must stop teaching youth to hate Israelis if it wants peace deal.

PA TV's "heroic prisoner" was mastermind of 14 murders

The PA has rewarded terrorist Nasser Awais with more than half a million shekels for planning terror attacks in which 14 were murdered

PA Fatwa Council: "Breaking fast is one of the greatest sins"

Quoting Islam's Prophet Muhammad: "Whoever stops fasting on Ramadan has renounced Islam...[the shedding of] his blood is permitted"

PA still paying terrorists, despite US claims

Senior official denies claim by Secretary of State Rex Tillerson that PA has 'changed its policy' regarding funding of jailed terrorists.

The White House's plan for peace in the Middle East

President Trump's plan: reduce building in Judea, Samaria, use Jordan and Gulf states to help with Israel's security.

Tillerson: PA will stop paying terrorists

Secretary of State says the PA has changed its policy of paying families of convicted terrorists following pressure from Washington.

Netanyahu: Israel does not seek Gaza escalation

PM says reduction in electricity to Gaza result of internal dispute between Hamas and PA, has nothing to do with Israel.

PA blames Hamas for Gaza electricity crisis

Hamas blasts Israeli decision to reduce the supply of electricity to Gaza. PA: This is Hamas's fault.

Poll: Impossible for Israel to reach peace deal with PA

Half of Israeli Jews say there is absolutely no chance for a peace deal with the PA in the foreseeable future.

PA official: Israel 'stealing Palestinian money'

Head of PA Prisoners' Club blasts decision to reduce PA funding to terrorists' families.

Deputy FM: No reason to uproot settlements

Tzipi Hotovely says PM Netanyahu sees no reason to apply sovereignty; Jews can live under PA rule if future PA state is founded.

'This law is critical to Israel's security'

Ministerial Committee for Legislation discusses Oslo-based law to deduct terrorists' salaries from PA budget.

PA: Israel 'too soft' on Jewish incitement

PA, which constantly incites against Israelis, blasts the Israeli government for failing to act on alleged Jewish incitement.

PA: 'Palestine' will be free of 'settlers'

Abbas's spokesman says the PA is determined to establish a Palestinian state free of "settlers".

Palestinian Authority: Israel will loosen restrictions in Area C

Finance Minister Kahlon reportedly gifts land to PA, allows potentially dangerous construction, and nixes destruction of illegal homes.

The Coalition's test

Bill to punish PA for paying terrorist's salaries

Bill to withhold tax funds from PA equal to organization's payments to terrorists in Israeli prisons submitted by opposition MKs.

PA Arabs much better off than those in Arab countries

The facts are that despite well-publicized claims of 'oppression,' Palestinian Arabs are doing much better with Israel in charge.

Kahlon presents PA with 'benefits package'

The steps include, among other things, an extension of working hours at the Allenby Crossing and checkpoints in Judea and Samaria.

Palestinians oppose US solutions

The PLO Action Committee headed by Mahmoud Abbas rejects negotiations for temporary Palestinian state.

PA forbids sale of Israeli hummus

PA bans sale of hummus made by Israeli company, files complaints against merchants who sold it.

PA asks UN to act against Israeli 'Judaization'

PA urges Security Council to take action to protect Jerusalem.

Danon to UN: End contacts with inciting PA organizations

Israel's UN Ambassador welcomes UN decision to stop supporting a PA center named after terrorist Dalal Mughrabi.

PA admits: Gaza now an independent entity

PA spokesman acknowledges the fact that Gaza is now completely run by Hamas.

UN Secretary General condemns PA naming center for terrorist

UN joins Norway in condemning PA for use of its logo on center named for terrorist who massacred 37 people, including 12 children.

Norway stands firm against Palestinian Authority

PA names Norwegian-funded women's center after terrorist, Norway slams decision, insists donation be returned.

Terror victims' message to visiting President Trump

Almagor Terror Victims Association welcomes Trump, demands PA stop funding terrorists before negotiations begin.

Mideast peace: President Trump’s ‘ultimate deal’?

Commentators discusses the President’s trip and whether he can help bridge divides in the Holy Land while sticking to his campaign promises.

Is Israel afraid of Trump's pressure on the Palestinian issue?

Former U.S. Ambassador to Israel Daniel Kurtzer says Trump doesn't intend to make life easy for Netanyahu on the issue of negotiations.

Bennett bottom line:

Yes to financial incentives, no to diplomatic concessions

Jewish Home finds Netanyahu plan to change status quo and make concessions while allowing PA to continue funding and inciting terror.

Bennett attempts halt to Arab construction

Netanyahu to push 'incentives' package for PA Arabs including building in Area C, Jewish Home ministers 'trying to form bloc opposing it.'

Bennett's demands for peace negotiations

Jewish Home party says negotiations with PA must not include one-sided concessions, freeing terrorists; emphasize willingness to negotiate.

Will Netanyahu offer gestures to the Palestinians?

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Netanyahu formulates goodwill gestures for Palestinian Authority

Prime Minister Netanyahu will present list of goodwill gestures for Palestinian Authority to security cabinet.

According to them:

'West becoming more supportive of Palestinians'

London-based Palestinian Return Center leader says western world becoming more supportive of 'Palestine' as state.