Palestinian Authority

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.

Indian leaders take PA Chairman on tech tour

India partners with Palestinian Authority to bring jobs to civilians. Will it work?

Jordan, PA, Egypt reiterate commitment to two states

Jordan, PA and Egypt officials meet in Amman, discuss peace process between Israel and the PA.

PA soccer tournament glorifies arch-terrorist

PA soccer holds tournament named after terrorist responsible for murdering 125 - as FIFA weighs barring Israel for 'settlement teams.'

PA honors mother of four terrorists

PA promotes Um Nasser Abu Hmeid, mother of four imprisoned terrorists, who joined terrorist prisoners' hunger strike.

PA urges UN to intervene in terrorist hunger strike

PA deputy representative to the UN calls on global body to act to end "suffering" of hunger strikers.

Danon: UN Security Council must stop PA from paying terrorists

Israeli Ambassador to UN demands UN Security Council intervene in PA payments to jailed terrorists.

Why did Abbas exempt Gazans from paying taxes?

Palestinian Authority representative explains why PA Chairman Abbas doesn't want Gazans paying tax to Hamas.

Arab hospital stops receiving patients over lack of PA funding

Jerusalem area hospital runs out of medicine after PA fails to pay millions of dollars in promised funding, closes doors to new patients.

Fatah-Hamas conflict deepens

PA Chairman signs order exempting Gaza from paying taxes to Hamas, Hamas leadership slams order, says it's 'illegal.'

PA last-ditch effort at UNESCO fails

PA tries to change results of vote on anti-Israel resolution, without success.

PA welcomes anti-Israel UNESCO resolution

PA lauds UNESCO for resolution denying Israel's rights to Jerusalem.

Hamas, PLO reach agreement: Israel has no right to exist

Rival factions within Palestinian Authority find common ground in their shared anti-Semitism and hatred of Israel.

Hamas to amend controversial charter in bid to ease ties

Hamas changes charter in attempt to mend ties with PA, international community.

Hamas: Mahmoud Abbas acts like a Nazi

Hamas official calls PA leader a 'traitor,' says he should be killed.

PA anti-Israel event in Jerusalem nixed

Internal Security Minister Gilad Erdan prohibits PA-sponsored event from taking place in Jerusalem.

PA announces general strike

PA committee to hold general strike on Thursday in support of hunger striking terrorists.

Brits appalled:

'We're paying salary for murderer of student in Jerusalem'

Daily Mail article outraged that murderer of British citizen will receive thousands from PA monthly - financed by England.

Palestinian Authority: Violence against women is Israel's fault

PA blames Israel for recent rise in violence of Arab men against women.

PA blames Israel for domestic violence

PA claims Israel's “violation of human rights” and “siege” of Gaza are responsible for recent rise in domestic violence.

Netanyahu: Palestinian Authority should stop paying terrorists

Israeli PM says halting terrorists' salaries will be true test of PA's desire for peace.

Report: Israel returns terrorist's body to PA

PA sources say Israel returned body of terrorist who stabbed three Israelis in Jerusalem.

PA urges Red Cross to intervene in terrorist hunger strike

PA envoy to the UN calls on Red Cross to help end hunger strike by terrorist prisoners in Israeli jails.

PA delegates arrange Ottawa meeting for Arab MK

Israeli-Arab MK visits Canada, participates in PA delegates' event.

PA: Hamas taxes Gazan civilians, uses money for its own purposes

PA calls on Hamas to end rift, work together to create Palestinian state.

Israel to Hamas: Pay your electric bills, or we'll shut power

Israeli official regrets Gaza civilians must pay price for Hamas refusal to clear debt.

Tensions increase between Palestinian Authority and Hamas

Fatah blames Hamas for rift, creates committee to bring peace.

'Deduct terrorists' salaries from taxes transferred to PA'

MKs propose new law allowing Israel to deduct terrorists' salaries from sum of taxes transferred to PA.

PA media boasts: 93 attacks in one month

Palestinian Arab website releases data showing that 93 terrorist attacks against Israelis were carried out during the month of March.

Report:

Netanyahu preparing package of good-will 'gestures' for PA

Prime Minister revealed to cabinet that President Trump pushing Israel to make good-will gestures to Palestinian Authority.