Palestinian Authority

Islamic Jihad Holds Elections - in Israeli Prisons

Organization for 'prisoners' rights' facilitates extension of Islamic Jihad leadership from within.

ICC Threatens Israel to Provide Information for Probe

ICC prosecutor says if Israel does not hand over information on Gaza op, she will be forced to open full-scale 'war crimes' investigation.

PA Honors Terrorists Who Lynched IDF Soldiers in 2000

Palestinian Authority official hands award to families of murderers who took part in infamous 2000 lynching of IDF reservists.

PA Crackdown on Hamas-Aligned Students

Following Fatah loss during student elections at Bizreit University, 25 students have been arrested or questioned by PA security forces.

PA Towns Surrounded by Jews Enjoy 0% Unemployment

Propaganda notwithstanding, it turns out that being surrounded by 'settlers' isn't all that 'suffocating.'

PA Arrests Hamas Supporters After University Vote

Hamas win in Birzeit University vote this month has sparked a wave of arrests, independent PA news agencies say.

PA: 'Protocols of the Elders of Zion' is a Legit Jewish Work

Fatah spokesperson equates the classic anti-Semitic text to the Bible.

US Expects Israeli Pledge to Two-States to Continue

In veiled threat, Wendy Sherman says if Israeli gov't doesn't show commitment to two-state solution, US will have trouble backing it in UN.

PA Arrests Man for 'Slandering' Yasser Arafat

Facebook comment against Fatah arch-terrorist sparks arrest after Birzeit University Hamas elections win.

'Minor' Security Incidents Add Up to Major Trouble

Terrorist tries to steal the weapon of a guard near Eli - just one of a series of troubling security incidents gaining steam.

How Much Does the PA Pay Terrorists?

Hamas MP reveals just how much Abbas's PA pays in monthly wages to 'martyrs' and jailed terrorists - and the figures are staggering.

Where is PA Olympic Chief's 'Fraternity and Fellowship'?

PA Olympics Committee head endorsed "slaughter of [Jewish] settlements." Protest sent to International Olympic Committee.

Abbas Marks Israeli Memorial Day by Basking in Terror

Peace partner? Abbas honors terrorists as his PA and Fatah go on a binge of terror glorification just in time for Memorial Day.

Israelis Seek to Halt PA's 'Soccer Intifada'

The Palestinian Authority is determined to get Israel booted out of FIFA, and Israeli officials are headed to Switzerland to prevent that.

PA: Only 1-2 Million Jews Died During the Holocaust

PA celebrates Holocaust Remembrance Day by claiming that Zionists orchestrated their own genocide to gain international sympathy.

More 'Gestures': Israel Slashes Wait Time for PA Entry Permits

Israel has streamlined its admission policy for PA residents, cutting the process from days to hours.

Israel to Return Frozen Tax Funds to PA

1.8 billion shekels to be transferred to Ramallah on Monday, despite PA joining the ICC.

Watch How Fatah Celebrated 50 Years of Terrorism

Peace partner? Fatah video and picture posts leave no doubts: armed terrorist attacks remain the group's goal, terrorists are its heroes.

Court: Absentee Property Law Kosher, But Avoid If Possible

The Absentee Property Law applies in Arab neighborhoods of Jerusalem, the High Court ruled - but it should be used only when necessary.

Sources: Gaza to Get Cement Deliveries 'For Next Three Years'

In yet another Israeli “gesture,” the PA has been moving caravans from PA-controlled areas of Judea and Samaria to Gaza.

Analyst: Hillary Clinton More Attached to Israel than Obama

White House vet says Clinton has a very different perspective on Israel from Barack Obama's.

Civil war in Samaria?

PA's Internal Conflicts Erupt in Samaria Gunbattles

Clashes between PA's Security Forces and leading Fatah faction threaten to escalate with latest gunfights and assassination attempts.

Miliband: I'll Recognize Palestine When 'Time is Right'

British Labor leader says decision to recognize 'Palestine' dependent on how it would constructively 'help negotiations' with Israel.

Abbas To Sign Accords With Putin in Moscow

Peace talks, economic investment and trade to highlight meeting between Abbas and Russian president in the Kremlin.

Ya'alon: No Iran Deal Would Be Better Than What We Got

In an interview with the Washington Post, Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon argues West could have done much better on the Iran deal.

Report: Qatar Lends PA $100 Million

Reports Wednesday said that the Palestinian Authority has received a $100 million loan from Qatar.

The PA's 'Image Problem': Mothers Happy When Their Children Die

Dead terrorist's mother explains: 'we ululate for our children because they marry virgins in Heaven,' but PA official warns of bad PR.

PA Delegation Heads to Damascus as ISIS Claims Yarmouk Victory

PLO officials travel to Syrian capital to discuss unfolding humanitarian disaster in Yarmouk; ISIS claims its takeover of the camp complete.

Violence Against Women 'Part of Palestinian Culture'

Expert to PA media: Palestinian men view women as property; most Palestinian women say domestic violence is justified.

Erekat Calls for Forced, Full Withdrawals from Judea-Samaria

PA calls on US, EU to force Israel to withdraw from Area C, recognize 'Palestine', and release more terrorists.

Abbas Rejects Tax Payments, Demands 'All or Nothing'

Palestinian Authority chief Mahmoud Abbas said Sunday that the PA was rejecting Israel's offer of tax money collected on its behalf.

Expert: PA Creating a Generation of Junkies

In its latest screed against Israel, the Palestinian Authority has accused “the Zionists” of “drugging up” Arab youth.

Michael Oren: PA in the ICC a 'Strategic Threat' to Israel

The PA plans to use its berth “as a strategic threat against Israel, in the form of international boycotts and sanctions," said Oren.

Abbas: We Will Take Case to ICC if Israel Deducts from Tax Funds

Israel must return tax money to the Palestinian Authority without deductions, Abbas says, otherwise PA will refuse to accept it.

Foreign Ministry: PA's ICC Bid 'Hypocritical'

Israeli Foreign Ministry lashes back at Palestinian Authority's ICC membership, noting it violates the Oslo accords.

PA Officially Joins ICC to Sue Israel for 'War Crimes'

PA's ICC request takes effect on April 1 to charge 'settlements' and 'war crimes,' even as PA source admits the move will likely backfire.

Poll: Most Palestinian Arabs Support Violence Against Israel

74% of Palestinian Arabs support Hamas's terror tactics against Israel; survey also reveals Hamas-Fatah support split.

Unity partners?

Abbas Calls on Arab States to Attack Hamas

Abbas urges 'same policy' of Yemen airstrikes to be used by Arab League in 'Palestine,' after his adviser calls for 'iron' blow to Hamas.

Abbas Says He Doubts Israel Vow to Unfreeze Tax Funds

Palestinian Authority chief says he doesn't believe Israel will follow through on Netanyahu pledge to release tax monies.

Israel Releases Frozen Palestinian Authority Tax Funds

Prime Minister's Office confirms millions of dollars in tax revenue will go to PA; Netanyahu says important to act 'responsibly'.

Abbas Risks ICC Declaring Gaza is Not His

PA gambit at the ICC might backfire if the court declares Ramallah has no grounds to file complaints for Gaza.

Poll Shows Palestinians Hope for Intifada, Rocket Attacks

A poll shows that over two thirds of Palestinians – 68% - support rocket attacks by Hamas against Israeli civilian targets.

Palestinians Could Face Serious Backfire at the ICC

Despite a stacked deck, Israel is girding itself and is well-prepared for a showdown in the International Criminal Court.

'Martyr' Families Demand Terror Wages from PA

Protest in Gaza urges PA to pay families of those who died in wars against Israel, as part of its pro-terror incentive package.

PA Budget Crisis Has IDF on High Alert

PA grappling with financial crisis, cuts workers' pay 40%; to compensate, Israel lets an additional 10,000 workers into Israel.

PA Ambassador: Prosecution of Israel in ICC 'Inevitable'

The Palestinian Authority is determined to prosecute Israel in the International Criminal Court, no matter what, a top PA official said.

Terrorists Fire on PA Security Forces in Jenin

Security forces struggle against terrorism in Jenin; incidents erupt as PA discusses end of security coordination with Israel.

PA Approaches Hamas, Islamic Jihad After Israeli Elections

PLO condemns Netanyahu as 'racist' in post-elections meeting, pledges to fight harder against the Jewish state.

PLO Council Declares Economic War on Israel

Palestinian National Council unveils new plan to 'end economic cooperation with Israel' and expand boycotts, after 70% of PA budget frozen.

Two-State Alternatives: The Palestinian Emirates

White House and Netanyahu are going back-and-forth over two-state solution - what other options are there?

University of New Orleans Holds Drive to Divest from PA

Allies of Israel sponsors two-day drive at Univ. of New Orleans urging students to sign petition against 'abuses perpetrated by the PA.'

PA: Negotiations 'Only on Two-State Solution' Basis

The PA officially announced Wednesday night that it was hoping to renew talks with Israel, regardless of who was Prime Minister.

PA Will Work With 'Any Israeli PM Committed to Two States'

Palestinian Authority reacts to Netanyahu victory, saying it 'expects' the new Israeli gov't 'to recognize the two-state solution.'

PLO: Israelis Chose 'Occupation and Settlement Building'

PLO official peeved over reelection of Netanyahu, vows 'struggle against Israel' in dropping security cooperation and filing ICC lawsuit.

Hamas Tells Abbas Elections Spell End of Peace Talks

Hamas reacts to Netanyahu victory, saying results should convince PA to forget the 'absurd peace talks' with Israel.

PA Warns: Hamas May Attack Israel on Election Day

PA cracks down on terror in effort to prevent attacks on Israel's election day; calls on Israelis to vote for a 'revolution' via Arab list.

EU Names New Middle East Special Envoy

Italian Fernando Gentilini named as EU's new special representative to Middle East, charged with getting peace process 'back on track.'

Hamas: Leftist Government Disaster 'No Less than Netanyahu'

Hamas leader warns Israeli left victory means endless peace talks, even as 'West Bank' is being 'destroyed.'

PA Slams 'Judaization' of 'Islamic' Hevron

The Cave of the Patriarchs is a 'pure Islamic site,' the PA's 'religious affairs minister' claims Sunday.

Signs of Ceasefire Deal? Hamas Obligates to Maintain Truce

Days after leaked documents on five-year-ceasefire deal, Hamas official talks truces, slams PA for 'stealing' Gaza aid money.