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Amb. Danon to Arutz Sheva:

'Boycott the ICC, and anyone who cooperates with it'

Israel's ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon, tells Arutz Sheva that Israel must take punitive action against the ICC, the Palestinian Authority, and anyone who cooperates with the arrest warrants.

'Boycott the ICC, and anyone who cooperates with it'

Smotrich may prevent money transfers to PA due to ICC warrants

Finance Minister Smotrich is considering taking action in the against the Palestinian Authority due to their activities against Israel in international institutions.

Smotrich may prevent money transfers to PA due to ICC warrants

PA blasts US over UN Security Council veto

PA chairman's office says US veto of Security Council resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza encourages Israel to persist in its "crimes" against the Palestinian and Lebanese peoples.

PA blasts US over UN Security Council veto

Abbas:

'We're open to peace, but not at any price'

Palestinian Authority chairman Mahmoud Abbas declares that "the Palestinians will never deviate, compromise, or bargain over their national rights and principles."

'We're open to peace, but not at any price'

PA chairman's office:

'Trump pledged to Abbas his commitment to stop the war'

PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas' office says he spoke by phone to US President-elect, congratulated Trump on his election victory and extended his best wishes for success.

'Trump pledged to Abbas his commitment to stop the war'

US Treasury Sec. to Netanyahu:

Stop Palestinian Authority from collapsing

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen together with counterparts from several other nations sent a letter warning the Israeli PM that his Finance Minister's policies may lead to the financial collapse of the PA.

Stop Palestinian Authority from collapsing

PA rallying international pressure against Israel

The Chairman of the Palestinian Authority has ordered his government to launch a diplomatic campaign to increase international pressure on Israel.

PA rallying international pressure against Israel

Palestinian Arabs livid

'Israel taking over UNRWA headquarters in Jerusalem'

PA chairman's spokesman accuses Israel of trying to eliminate the "refugee problem" and of making a decision that contradicts international law.

'Israel taking over UNRWA headquarters in Jerusalem'

Abbas sends condolences following elimination of Nasrallah

PA chairman's spokesperson warns that the entire region is entering a new and dangerous period of instability.

Abbas sends condolences following elimination of Nasrallah

Abbas meets ICC Chief Prosecutor

PA chairman asks Chief Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court to speed up the investigations into the "war crimes" committed by Israel.

Abbas meets ICC Chief Prosecutor

UNGA approves PA call for sanctions against Israel

Israel’s Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon calls General Assembly vote a "shameful decision" for refusal to condemn Hamas or call for the release of the hostages.

UNGA approves PA call for sanctions against Israel

After pager explosions

Palestinian Arabs express support for Hezbollah

Palestinian Authority directs clinics in Lebanon to help treat the wounded. Hamas and Islamic Jihad express full support for Hezbollah.

Palestinian Arabs express support for Hezbollah

After Palestine recognition

First Palestinian Arab ambassador to Spain presents credentials

First Palestinian Arab ambassador to Spain presents his credentials to Spanish King Felipe VI, months after Spain formally recognized a Palestinian state.

First Palestinian Arab ambassador to Spain presents credentials

Fatah again encouraging terrorists who murdered Jews

The Fatah organization, which represents the Palestinian Authority, publishes message of encouragement to Nukhba terrorists who carried out the October 7 massacre.

Fatah again encouraging terrorists who murdered Jews

PA enraged over Jewish prayers on Temple Mount

The PA Foreign Ministry published a statement warning against 'extremist Jews performing of Talmudic rituals and religious texts' on the Temple Mount.

PA enraged over Jewish prayers on Temple Mount

Terror attacks that don’t count

Can you imagine the international reaction if in the month of August, there had been 90 attempts by Jews to murder Palestinian Arabs? Opinion.

Terror attacks that don’t count

Prof. Anne Bayefsky:

'PA Gen. Assembly resolution declares open season on Israelis'

President of Human Rights Voices NGO, Director of the Touro Institute on Human Rights and the Holocaust, explains to Arutz Sheva how the Palestinian Authority was permitted to draft a UN General Assembly resolution and the threat this resolution represents.

'PA Gen. Assembly resolution declares open season on Israelis'

PA resolution at UN:

Israeli withdrawal from Judea and Samaria within six months

PA Mission to the UN submits draft resolution demanding an end to Israeli presence in Judea and Samaria. Ambassador Danon: A reward for terrorism.

Israeli withdrawal from Judea and Samaria within six months

Abbas spokesman:

'Netanyahu is leading to an explosion in the Middle East'

Nabil Abu Rudeineh, spokesman for PA chairman, warns against the Israeli policy that may "cause an explosion that will burn the entire region and it will not be possible to stop it".

'Netanyahu is leading to an explosion in the Middle East'

PA proposal to UN:

End Israeli presence in Judea and Samaria within six months

PA draft resolution calls on countries not to legally recognize Israel's presence in 'the Palestinian territories,' to enforce sanctions on Israeli officials, among other things.

End Israeli presence in Judea and Samaria within six months

For the second time:

FIFA postpones ruling on PA's request to ban Israel

World soccer's governing body again delays its decision on a Palestinian Authority bid to have Israel suspended from international soccer over the war in Gaza. A decision is now expected in October.

FIFA postpones ruling on PA's request to ban Israel

PA criticizes IDF counterterrorism operation in Samaria

Palestinian Authority accuses the IDF of laying siege to hospitals in Jenin and the Israeli government of planning to deport Palestinian Arabs from northern Samaria.

PA criticizes IDF counterterrorism operation in Samaria

Two Israelis entered Qalqilya and were attacked

Two Israelis entered Qalqilya, a Palestinian Authority city in Area A which Israelis are forbidden to enter, and were attacked.

Two Israelis entered Qalqilya and were attacked

Israel informed of Abbas' intention to visit the Gaza Strip

PA's official news agency says the purpose of the visit is to emphasize the fact that the "State of Palestine" and the PLO have the authority and responsibility over the entire "land of Palestine".

Israel informed of Abbas' intention to visit the Gaza Strip

Report:

Israel deducted nearly 7 million NIS from PA tax revenues

The PA says Israel continues to deduct from tax revenues intended for its treasury as punishment for its support of terrorists' families.

Israel deducted nearly 7 million NIS from PA tax revenues

Erdogan to Abbas:

'We will continue to support the Palestinian cause'

Turkish President tells visiting PA chairman that his country will push the international community to increase pressure on Israel.

'We will continue to support the Palestinian cause'

The PA's economic attack plan for Judea and Samaria

The Palestinian Authority intends to promote a resolution at the UN that will demand a separation in the international arena between conduct towards Israel and activities towards the Judea and Samaria area.

The PA's economic attack plan for Judea and Samaria

PA seeking UN resolution against Judea and Samaria

Israeli officials believe that the PA will attempt to have a resolution declaring Israeli towns in Judea and Samaria illegal passed at the beginning of the next session.

PA seeking UN resolution against Judea and Samaria

PA demands arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant

Following the attack on the Al-Taba’een school complex, the Palestinian Authority is calling on the Hague court to issue arrest warrants against Israeli 'war criminals.'

PA demands arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant

Abbas' spokesman:

'Smotrich's comments are a war crime'

Spokesman for PA chairman criticizes remarks of Finance Minister Smotrich regarding the transfer of humanitarian aid to Gaza, says the Israeli leadership must be punished.

'Smotrich's comments are a war crime'

After decades:

Palestinian Authority to finally pay 2b NIS electric bill?

Finance Ministry deducting part of Palestinian Authority's 2 billion NIS electricity debt from money transferred to Palestinian Authority; PA representatives agree to arrange payment plan for remainder.

Palestinian Authority to finally pay 2b NIS electric bill?

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Protesters disrupt Supreme Court hearing on PA case

The Supreme Court discussed this morning a petition by the Palestinian Authority against the State of Israel. Bereaved families attended the hearing and clashed with the lawyers representing the PA.

Protesters disrupt Supreme Court hearing on PA case

Arabs ignite blaze in Jerusalem hills

Initial investigations show that the fire near Mevaseret Zion broke out in several locations, and is sourced in nearby Arab areas.

Arabs ignite blaze in Jerusalem hills

Palestinian Authority holds day of support for Nukhba detainees

The Palestinian Authority authorized its Ministry of Foreign Affairs to document Israel's actions in Areas B and C and raise the issue in international media.

Palestinian Authority holds day of support for Nukhba detainees

'No politics'

IOC head rejects PA demand to bar Israel from Olympics

Head of the International Olympic Committee Thomas Bach and French President Emmanuel Macron reject Palestinian Arab demand that Israel be barred from the Paris Games over the war in Gaza.

IOC head rejects PA demand to bar Israel from Olympics

Sanctions against Israelis:

Ben-Gvir's demand from Netanyahu

'I asked the Prime Minister to notify the American administration that if sanctions are imposed against ministers in the government, the response will be the complete dismantling of the Palestinian Authority.'

Ben-Gvir's demand from Netanyahu

Palestinian Authority opposes US plans for Gaza

Mahmoud Abbas's spokesperson says that the US is discussing plans regarding the future of the Gaza Strip with various parties, but these plans will have no legitimacy.

Palestinian Authority opposes US plans for Gaza

'A triumph for justice':

PA, Hamas welcome ICJ ruling on 'Israeli occupation'

The Palestinian Authority and Hamas call on international community to take action after the International Court of Justice ruling that Israel has illegally occupied Judea and Samaria and annexed Jerusalem.

PA, Hamas welcome ICJ ruling on 'Israeli occupation'

UAE expresses willingness to join multinational force in Gaza

UAE Special Envoy Lana Nusseibeh told the Financial Times that her country would send troops to Gaza if invited by the PA and if the US would lead the mission.

UAE expresses willingness to join multinational force in Gaza

Palestinian Authority request

FIFA postpones decision on Israel suspension

FIFA postpones decision on Palestinian Arab request to suspend Israel from international soccer, clearing the way for the Israeli men’s national team to play at the Paris Olympics.

FIFA postpones decision on Israel suspension

Report:

US, Israel and PA secretly discussed Rafah crossing

Axios reports that the US, Israel and the Palestinian Authority held a secret meeting last week to discuss the reopening of the Rafah crossing as part of a hostage and ceasefire deal.

US, Israel and PA secretly discussed Rafah crossing

Fear of ICJ decision against Israel, regarding Judea & Samaria

On Friday, the High Court of Justice in The Hague will present its decision on Israel's conduct in Judea and Samaria. The PA is hoping for a decision that will be unbinding, but complicate Israel.

Fear of ICJ decision against Israel, regarding Judea & Samaria

Palestinians destroy part of Joshua's Altar

Activists from the 'Fighting for Every Dunam' forum discover that Arabs once again destroyed several layers of stones at Joshua's Altar on Mount Ebal.

Palestinians destroy part of Joshua's Altar

Brazil adopts free trade agreement with the PA

Brazil ratifies agreement between the Mercosur trade bloc of South America and the PA that had been signed in 2011.

Brazil adopts free trade agreement with the PA

PA Threatens:

'We will not agree to expansion of settlements'

Nabil Abu Rudeineh, the spokesperson of the Palestinian Presidency, says, "The extreme government (in Israel) is bound by right-wing policies that express war and settlement."

'We will not agree to expansion of settlements'

Two Jews rescued from Jenin

Two Jews from central Israel take a wrong turn, end up in Jenin. Palestinian Authority security forces escort them out and transfer them to Israeli forces.

Two Jews rescued from Jenin

PA displeased with Jewish visitors at Judaism's holiest sites

The PA Ministry of Awqaf and Religious Affairs said that Jewish visits to the Temple Mount were 'attacks' on the site and that Israel was attempting to take control of the Cave of the Patriarchs in Hebron.

PA displeased with Jewish visitors at Judaism's holiest sites

Britain condemns legitimization of towns

The UK has eleased a statement denouncing the new towns and calling for the cancellation of measures against the PA.

Britain condemns legitimization of towns

Binyamin Council:

PA construction plan a severe security threat

In a letter, the head of the Yesha Council details the dangers of the Palestinian Authority's takeover of the British Police Junction area through the strangulation of the surrounding area.

PA construction plan a severe security threat

Palestinian Authority outraged by the legitimization of towns

The Palestinian Foreign Ministry calls for urgent American and international intervention to immediately stop the actions led by Smotrich.

Palestinian Authority outraged by the legitimization of towns

Cabinet approves:

Sanctions against PA, regulation of five communities

Cabinet approves Smotrich's measures to combat the recognition of a Palestinian state and proceedings against Israel. They include sanctions against the PA, promotion of construction and other measures.

Sanctions against PA, regulation of five communities

PA chairman to visit Russia for the first time since 2021

Russian President Vladimir Putin has in the past expressed a desire to mediate Israeli-Palestinian Arab peace talks.

PA chairman to visit Russia for the first time since 2021

Palestinian Authority:

'We will demand right of return, reparations from Israel'

The Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated today that Palestinian refugees have an inalienable right to return to their homes and to compensation.

'We will demand right of return, reparations from Israel'

Cabinet discusses:

Punitive measures Smotrich promoted against the Palestinians

Cabinet ministers discuss series of punitive measures against PA, following its attempt to obtain unilateral recognition. The measures will be voted upon at the next Cabinet meeting.

Punitive measures Smotrich promoted against the Palestinians

Survey:

96% of Palestinians deny October 7th massacre

66 percent expressed support for the October 7 attack against Israel, and more than 90 percent claimed that Hamas terrorists did not commit atrocities against Israeli civilians.

96% of Palestinians deny October 7th massacre

Report:

Blinken pressed Netanyahu to release frozen PA tax revenues

The Biden administration is furious with Finance Minister Smotrich's decision to freeze tax revenues collected for the Palestinian Authority.

Blinken pressed Netanyahu to release frozen PA tax revenues

Foreign Minister Katz:

'The Palestinian Authority cannot rule Gaza'

Foreign Minister Israel Katz published a video highlighting senior PA officials' support for Hamas and the October 7th massacre.

'The Palestinian Authority cannot rule Gaza'

Smotrich redirects Palestinian Authority funds to terror victims

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich orders 130 million NIS of Palestinian Authority tax funds to be redirected to benefit families of terror victims.

Smotrich redirects Palestinian Authority funds to terror victims

Grants for 'martyrs'' families

PA continues to fund families of terrorists

Ahead of the Eid al-Adha holiday, the PA General Intelligence Service in the Jenin district distributed grants to families of 25 'martyrs' and 11 imprisoned terrorists.

PA continues to fund families of terrorists

Israeli security sources:

Smotrich using his office to bring down the Palestinian Authority

'With a command echelon who grew up on the knees of the Oslo Accords, and simply refuses to wake up, we can never win,' Finance Min. Smotrich accuses.

Smotrich using his office to bring down the Palestinian Authority