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News and updates about Palestinian Authority

PA disappointed by ICC visit

PA official blasts ICC for procrastinating in probing alleged Israeli "war crimes" in Gaza.

PA disappointed by ICC visit

Hanan Ashrawi – Another “Misleader” of the Middle East

Hanan Ashrawi – Another “Misleader” of the Middle East

The 8-State Solution

The 8-State Solution

UN envoy welcomes postponement of PA elections

Nickolay Mladenov welcomes PA's decision to postpone the municipal elections after its High Court ruled they could not be held in Gaza.

UN envoy welcomes postponement of PA elections

Palestinians clash over Abbas attendance of Peres' funeral

PA Chairman's attendance of Peres' funeral led to violent Palestinian student clashes today.

Palestinians clash over Abbas attendance of Peres' funeral

Senate Republicans call to block aid to Palestinian Authority

Republican bill would bar foreign aid to Palestinian Authority so long as it pays terrorists stipends.

Senate Republicans call to block aid to Palestinian Authority

PA media demonizes Peres

Palestinian media unleashed a campaign of demonization following Peres' passing.

PA media demonizes Peres

Presidential error at the UN

US president Barak Obama called Judea and Samaria 'Palestinian land' in contravention of the Oslo accords and international law.

Presidential error at the UN

Palestinians angered by Trump 'undivided Jerusalem' comments

PA officials harshly condemn Trump's avowal to reverse longstanding US and UN policy and recognize united Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

Palestinians angered by Trump 'undivided Jerusalem' comments

Abbas to bring up 'right of return' in UN speech

PA media hints that Chairman Mahmoud Abbas will bring up demands for all 'Palestinian rights.'

Abbas to bring up 'right of return' in UN speech

PA high court upholds suspension of local elections

Palestinian Authority's high court orders the suspension of local elections in Judea, Samaria and Gaza, scheduled for October 8.

PA high court upholds suspension of local elections

PA: Terrorist stabbers are 'unarmed' victims of 'executions'

Palestinian officials and reporters consistently portray terrorists as innocent victims executed under the 'pretext' of terrorism.

PA: Terrorist stabbers are 'unarmed' victims of 'executions'

The businesses of Mahmoud Abbas and his sons

The businesses of Mahmoud Abbas and his sons

World Bank calls on international donors to help PA

World Bank says international donor support is a must to maintain the PA's budget-cutting achievements.

World Bank calls on international donors to help PA

PA to pay electric bill after ten years

The Palestinian Authority will pay 570 million shekels to the Israel Electric Corporation

PA to pay electric bill after ten years

Dichter: Religious terror has replaced nationalist terror

Security and Foreign Affairs Committee chairman Avi Dichter explained the connection between Iranian extremism and Palestinian incitement.

Dichter: Religious terror has replaced nationalist terror

Trump adviser sides with Netanyahu on PA ethnic cleansing

Republican nominee's adviser on Israel: Netanyahu was right with his remarks on the PA's desire for its state to be "judenrein".

Trump adviser sides with Netanyahu on PA ethnic cleansing

Netanyahu: There will be no ethnic cleansing in Judea, Samaria

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu rejects the idea that the presence of Jews in Judea and Samaria is an obstacle to peace.

Netanyahu: There will be no ethnic cleansing in Judea, Samaria

Murderer of 6 is Fatah's candidate for Hevron City Council

A convicted terrorist who participated in the murder of 6 Israelis in Hevron in 1980 is now running for office - to great fanfare.

Murderer of 6 is Fatah's candidate for Hevron City Council

Palestinian Authority postpones local elections

Palestinian Authority High Court issues provisional order postponing local elections.

Palestinian Authority postpones local elections

PA rejects report that Abbas was KGB agent

Senior PA official says Channel 1 report that Mahmoud Abbas was a KGB agent is part of an "Israeli campaign".

PA rejects report that Abbas was KGB agent

Postal services in PA to be upgraded

Coordinator of Government Activities in Judea and Samaria and Palestinian Civil Affairs minister sign postal service upgrade agreement.

Postal services in PA to be upgraded

PA threatens to seek UN resolution condemning 'settlements'

Abbas's spokesman blasts tenders for new Israeli construction in Judea and Samaria, says the PA will seek Security Council resolution.

PA threatens to seek UN resolution condemning 'settlements'

The consequences of a failed Palestinian Authority.

The consequences of a failed Palestinian Authority.

PA Prime Minister welcomes dismissal of U.S. terror lawsuit

Rami Hamdallah welcomes court decision to dismiss $655 million verdict over damages to American citizens by terrorist attacks in Israel.

PA Prime Minister welcomes dismissal of U.S. terror lawsuit

U.S. appeals court throws out terror verdict against PA

Federal appeals court dismisses verdict ordering the PA and PLO to compensate terror victims.

U.S. appeals court throws out terror verdict against PA

Jerusalem Wine Festival - 'An affront to Islam'

A PA official claimed that the upcoming Jerusalem Wine Festival is offensive and provocative to Muslims.

Jerusalem Wine Festival - 'An affront to Islam'

New Czech atlases write Jerusalem out of Israel

After PA ambassador to Prague complained, Czech authorities ordered their atlases to mark Tel Aviv as Israel's capital.

New Czech atlases write Jerusalem out of Israel

Radical Palestinian organization: Boycott local elections

Radical Islamic Palestinian Arab organization urges boycott of October 8 elections, says democracy is a creation of the West.

Radical Palestinian organization: Boycott local elections

When Professor Yonah met Abbas

MK Yonah reports that PA leader Mahmoud Abbas wishes to repair the trust between Israel and PA - but he is no peace lover.

When Professor Yonah met Abbas

Poll: Hamas will win the Palestinian elections

Hamas stands neck-and-neck in Judea-Samaria, and wins by a massive margin, in a recent poll conducted ahead of PA elections.

Poll: Hamas will win the Palestinian elections

Abbas warned: Don't let Hamas win local elections

Report: Members of PA chairman's Fatah movement warned him that Hamas will win Judea and Samaria elections and asked him to cancel the vote.

Abbas warned: Don't let Hamas win local elections

PA asks ICC to speed up inquiry of Israeli 'war crimes'

After IDF closes cases of killings of Gazans during 2014 war, PA asks ICC to speed up its inquiry of alleged Israeli war crimes.

PA asks ICC to speed up inquiry of Israeli 'war crimes'

Haaretz columnist: I'm guilty

Ari Shavit of Haaretz writes that he was the 'nationalist' who first demanded that the Palestinian Arabs recognize Israel as a Jewish state.

Haaretz columnist: I'm guilty

Arab pop star faces media storm after photo with IDF officer

Saber Rebaï, a Tunisian singer-songwriter, faces storm of criticism after posing for a photo together with an Israeli soldier.

Arab pop star faces media storm after photo with IDF officer

US State Dept. finally cites PA anti-Semitism

In its annual report on religious freedom, the US State department has finally called out the anti-Semitism of the Palestinian Authority.

US State Dept. finally cites PA anti-Semitism

PA: There's no proof of Jewish existence in Jerusalem

PA minister insists Israel's archaeological excavations have failed to find proof of an ancient Jewish existence in Jerusalem.

PA: There's no proof of Jewish existence in Jerusalem

Palestinian TV: 'We are a thorn in the throat of Zionism'

A song broadcast on official PA TV brags that Palestinians are 'a thorn in the throat of Zionism.'

Palestinian TV: 'We are a thorn in the throat of Zionism'

PA towns campaign to rebuild demolished terrorist homes

Several PA-assigned towns launch campaigns to rebuild homes of terrorists that were demolished by the IDF.

PA towns campaign to rebuild demolished terrorist homes

PA submits more anti-Israel material to ICC

PLO leader Saeb Erekat says the PA transferred to the International Criminal Court a detailed file concerning Israeli “settlements”.

PA submits more anti-Israel material to ICC

Report: Israel to return bodies of terrorists

PA media claims Israel will hand over the bodies of terrorists who carried out attacks in the current terror wave. Israel not confirming.

Report: Israel to return bodies of terrorists

Kids play 'Zionist jailers' executing prisoners in PA camp

In Palestinian Authority sponsored summer camp, children enact libel that Palestinian prisoners are abused and executed in Israeli jails.

Kids play 'Zionist jailers' executing prisoners in PA camp

UN: Gaza employee diverted rubble on PA instructions

UN says a Gaza employee charged by Israel with aiding Hamas had actually received instructions from the Palestinian Authority.

UN: Gaza employee diverted rubble on PA instructions

'Surrounded by Palestinian policemen, we thought it was the end'

Two closet installers end up in a Palestinian village where they are detained by policemen and threatened.

'Surrounded by Palestinian policemen, we thought it was the end'

Peace Now leader wants Israel to overthrow the Palestinian Authority

Peace Now leader wants Israel to overthrow the Palestinian Authority

PA mulling new lawsuits against Israel at ICC

PA official says they are considering filing more complaints against Israel at International Criminal Court.

PA mulling new lawsuits against Israel at ICC

PA soccer cup goes ahead after it complains about Israel

Palestinian Cup in soccer to be decided Tuesday. It was postponed when Israel refused to let players in from Gaza due to security concerns.

PA soccer cup goes ahead after it complains about Israel

PA: We will do everything to free Palestinian prisoners

The Palestinian Authority continues to express its commitment to bring about release of terrorists serving terms in Israeli prisons.

PA: We will do everything to free Palestinian prisoners

Palestinians condemn 'Israelization' of Jerusalem

In a statement on Saturday, Palestinian leaders show intention to use education as a weapon for their own agendas.

Palestinians condemn 'Israelization' of Jerusalem

PA cartoon shows hook-nosed Jew menacing Arabs

New cartoon underscores the Palestinian Authority's commitment to incitement against Jews and the use of classic anti-Semitic tropes.

PA cartoon shows hook-nosed Jew menacing Arabs

PA: We will not allow Israel to hold on to bodies of terrorists

The Palestinian Authority intends to enlist international pressure on Israel to return bodies of "martyrs" - terrorists killed in the act.

PA: We will not allow Israel to hold on to bodies of terrorists

Foreign Ministry chief blasts PA initiative to sue Britain

Dr. Dore Gold: PA initiative to sue UK over Balfour Declaration shows its refusal to accept the Jewish people's connection to Israel.

Foreign Ministry chief blasts PA initiative to sue Britain

End of the Samaria water crisis?

Water Minister Yuval Steinitz describes the emergency measures taken to break the water crisis in Samaria.

End of the Samaria water crisis?

Is Western money funding terrorism?

Fmr. Amb. Alan Baker: Money given by U.S. and Europe to the PA to enhance its government is paying the salaries of convicted terrorists.

Is Western money funding terrorism?

Yaalon: Palestinians believe all of Israel is a 'settlement'

Former Defense Minister warns Israeli retreat from Judea and Samaria could lead to massive regional destabilization.

Yaalon: Palestinians believe all of Israel is a 'settlement'

Palestinian Authority finally makes an arrest

Palestinian Authority finally makes an arrest

Netanyahu: PA attempt to sue Britain will fail

Netanyahu says the PA's intentions to sue Britain over the Balfour Declaration shows it is not interested in peace.

Netanyahu: PA attempt to sue Britain will fail

EU builds illegal Palestinian homes - next to Israeli town

Residents of the town of Carmel, in the Har Hevron region, were shocked on Shabbat to discover their new Palestinian neighbors.

EU builds illegal Palestinian homes - next to Israeli town

PA wants to sue Britain for 1917 Balfour declaration

At an Arab League conference, PA Minister tells of plan to sue the UK for Balfour declaration, which called for 'national home' for Jews.

PA wants to sue Britain for 1917 Balfour declaration

Palestinian Authority wants to sue UK over Balfour Declaration

PA Foreign Minister Riyad al-Maliki asks Arab League for help filing suit against Britain, in bizarre address in Mauritania.

Palestinian Authority wants to sue UK over Balfour Declaration